This small hostel has the best social atmosphere of Galway's hostels but facilities are limited to the standard TV lounge, Internet access and kitchen and it's not quite as well maintained as some of the city's flashier hostels.
Price Dorm bed €10-18 Double/twin room €36-40 Prices are in euro and are inclusive of all taxes.
This is a terrible hostel do not go there., April 18, 2006
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THIS PLACE IS A TAX FIDDLE FOR THE OWNER.There should be a lower rating for this place, not fit for homeless people. Don't stay there, it is terrible. Smelly, Noisey, Dirty. They kick you out if you stay more than 5 days, and don't tell you till 11pm, so you can't find another place to sleep.
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(Review ID: 5724)
Unique friendly atmosphere, but needs maintenance, October 26, 2005
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I was pleased to find that this legendary hostel still feels like home, even though I had previously been there for only 2 days, 5 years ago. The guests are notably tolerant, as they have to be in the confined space, but the friendly family atmosphere is great, helped by the notice which says: no TV before 9pm. Our double room comprised a very comfortable double bed, floorspace and hooks, and the dorm I saw looked clean and spacious. The comments in the previous reviews make no sense to me, although the reviewers might have stayed in the cheaper more crowded room known as 'the Swamp' where some of the long-stay guests reside, and which perhaps gets congested and odourful. However the hostel is not as well-maintained as it was 5 years ago, with several showers out of order. The staff are cheerful and always around.
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(Review ID: 5725)
OK but only for one night, April 18, 2005
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The hostel has a very friendly atmosphere and nice staff. There's a cozy common room and a large kitchen. However, the rooms are bad! Tiny, crammed, not very clean and therefore - smelly! I was lucky enough to sleep right be the window which I kept open despite the cold :)
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(Review ID: 5726)
Dirty, slovenly and malodorous, November 6, 2003
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Dirty sheets, malodorous, small, NOT RECOMMENDED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
