81%Claddagh Hostel

Nothing bad top say about the place but nothing stood out to me over the place. You get what you pay for.

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by martinrross880 – posted on Nov 27, 2008

1

Really nice hostel. Walking distance from the main part of town. Could do with some more ventilation in the bathrooms so they weren't always damp but the staff made an effort to make me feel right at home. Nice big kitchen and free breakfast :)

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by nin-one6264 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

6

Dom is a great guy. Everyone there seemed great. The room was tiny, however if you just wanted to sleep in there, then it is the place for you.

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by matsarge132986 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

4

+location, 3min from busstation, staff (older guy) free internet, free breakfast (slice of toast) -cleaning, shower isnt that clean and run down, staff (tall blonde girl) very loudly.

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by lustig – posted on Nov 22, 2008

7

the hostel have a great position, the staff is so kind: they help us in every situation.if i came back to galway i will go to the claddagh hostel.

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by beatricelilla9687 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

1

The showers have terrible water pressure, you may aswell stand out in the rain cuz you'll get a better wash. Good location. Highly recommend the Galway Tour Co trip to Burren and Cliffs of Moher - amazing.

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by LilMa – posted on Nov 19, 2008

5

The location is gorgeous, the staff quite helpful. Breakfast for free is a financial relief indeed. Yet, the rooms are so small, that u dont know where to place your stuff.So 40€ for a twin bed like this is no bargain. Plus, the walls are wet(!!) and start moulding(!!).Same with the...

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by carstenbrauer7557 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

1

Awesome... my spot in Galway

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by estillsean5249 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

3

This is one of the smelliest places I have ever been in. thats including all buildings not just hostels. Its tiny and there is no room to put ANY stuff if you are in a dorm. Everyone that stays here is a little older as well...and everyone is job hunting as well because its a cheap place to stay...

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by magatron – posted on Oct 20, 2008

7

I LOVE IT HERE! I am actually staying for another week +++ The staff is amazing Dom (manager) even drove me to my first job! And they were so helpful helped me get my PS number too! Love it here!

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by ljonassonyoung4117 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

5

Good location with helpful staff.

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by cr-stewart5452 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

5

I had a great time in the hostel, very relaxed people there. If I would visit Galway again, I would deffenatly stay at the Claddagh again.

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by mchele8148 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

1

The twin room is too expensive for the confort offered..the room is very small, there is not chairs or one table. We won't comeback

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by silvazita4222 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

2

well the twin room was certainly very small no floor space for 2 bags..

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by Emmafi – posted on Oct 14, 2008

2

this hostel is very good, because is near to centre and at the bus station.But the chamber is very small sqare metre for two, and is not clean and the kitchen is not clean. i dont recommende this hostel.

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by marcsort831145 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

2

Aewsome Place, best hostel yet. Would definitely advise anyone visiting galway to stay here

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by dodge98222598 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

21

The security is pretty average here! Our 10 person room was never locked by anyone and anyone could have walked in off the street and stolen something.

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by matt-goo – posted on Oct 6, 2008

2

It was wonderful tour! I will have memories to last a lifetime!!

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by katiehutch917935 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

1

good hostel! everyone was friendly and helpful. my only concern was that the door to my room was unlocked most of the time and easily accessible from the street. plus the 2 spanish people who should've booked a private room...

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by jeremyturner227600 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

2

Great location, nice hostel with TV room and free internet (but TV room close at 11.am!!), the breakfast was realy good-you can take as much as you like.

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by eva8266 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

4

It's a pretty good hostel. It's close to everything. My bed wasn't great, since it had no ladder, but all the other beds in a room of 8 were fine. Showers are nice. It's not really a party hostel, at least not while I was there. A lot of the people were watching movies or on their laptops.

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by mats1316 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

35

This is a great hostel. We enjoyed staying here. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

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by phelpsy-52 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

21

I really enjoyed my time in Claddagh. The breakfast and the free internet are great!! The place it's 2 blocks from the bus station and it's a very quiet place at night. The only uncomfortable thing was that the showers are upstairs if you are in the first floor.

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by Tamara39270 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

4

I loved this hostel and it feels like a home after only 5 days here. I am settling in Galway for a few months and the staff have been most helpful in sorting things out, advice and are just friendly all round. My only comment is that it could do with a few more showers.

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by hayleysi – posted on Sep 17, 2008

5

we had to wait for more than 30 minutes to get breakfast and to be able to check-out! We nearly missed our bus...

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by ffreyberger9942 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

1

myself and my friend stayed in a twin room, the room was tiny, and would be still too small if the room was for one person, room tiny, and very basic, prob one of the worst hostels iv stayed in , in galway city, stayed in barnacles and sleepzone, kinlay house, and many others before, much better... more myself and my friend stayed in a twin room, the room was tiny, and would be still too small if the room was for one person, room tiny, and very basic, prob one of the worst hostels iv stayed in , in galway city, stayed in barnacles and sleepzone, kinlay house, and many others before, much better than the claddagh, bathrooms were very dirty and untidy, hostel smells alot too, bad odour when you come in the front door and climb the stairs, maybe its the carpet,some air freshner might helpclose

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by mikesull20074732 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

3

A truly great stay. Good community environment

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by rhinorageman – posted on Sep 11, 2008

17

great place, excellent staff, quiet location.... excellent value for money!

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by nickandgi – posted on Sep 11, 2008

14

The moment we arrived we were invited down to the common room to watch a hurling match on tv and have some pizza. The staff was great...friendly and welcoming. The facilities, especially the kitchen, were easily accessible and convenient.

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by especially4jesus1803 – posted on Sep 10, 2008

7

this was the best hostel i stayed in in terms of meeting people and making friends. it's a little smaller than some so it is less intimidating.

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by irishrose887048 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

2

the staff here are amazing. they made leaving impossible. if you're not sure which hostel to stay at, may i offer one piece of advice; book. this. hostel. now.

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by for-every-storm7773 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

2

Staff were really, really friendly and helpful. Good sized common areas and 3 computers with free internet. Giving an id card as deposit for a key... whatever, they'll take a student card so relax people! If all you have is a passport (my case as I've had everything else stolen) then they are... more Staff were really, really friendly and helpful. Good sized common areas and 3 computers with free internet. Giving an id card as deposit for a key... whatever, they'll take a student card so relax people! If all you have is a passport (my case as I've had everything else stolen) then they are really understanding. The only downside was the seriously moldy showers... they could use a really, really good scrub as it's pretty disgusting.close

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by annecottingham9736 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

10

Fantastic hostel!!! The best I have stayed in (and I have stayed in alot!!). The staff are lovely and so helpful, I would recommend this hostel to everyone. Unfortunately, some of the showers are being re-painted so there arent enough for a full hostel but the rest of the hostel makes up for it!... more Fantastic hostel!!! The best I have stayed in (and I have stayed in alot!!). The staff are lovely and so helpful, I would recommend this hostel to everyone. Unfortunately, some of the showers are being re-painted so there arent enough for a full hostel but the rest of the hostel makes up for it! I will definitely stay there again! Thanks Claddagh!close

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by megemm – posted on Aug 29, 2008

3

Great staff there, very helpful and very courteous. Galway is fairly limited of a place so it was right in city centre. Would stay there again, but not in a hurry to go back to Galway. Worth staying at though!

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by mickyh182869 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

11

BASIC, CHEAP, FRIENDLY AND IT HAS TOAST, WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED.

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by missbeals7675 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

10

I couldn't imagine there's a hostel out there with staff more ready and willing to help you get your bearings. The staff went out of their way to check out potential apartment and job opportunities for me the second I asked, and they've set up a great little community that's a lot more welcoming... more I couldn't imagine there's a hostel out there with staff more ready and willing to help you get your bearings. The staff went out of their way to check out potential apartment and job opportunities for me the second I asked, and they've set up a great little community that's a lot more welcoming than your garden-variety 200-bed hostel.close

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by chauptfuhrer7926 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

4

I loved the free sherbert lollipops, colorful walls and paintings, free wireless, stack of DVDs to watch every night, and the staff-led pub crawl. The most enjoyable hostel I stayed in while in Ireland!

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by mmkunz9315 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

4

A great experience for my first stay at a hostel. Great staff, easy to find and definitely an enjoyment.

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by kaitlynrobinson6219622 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

1

WET WET WET WET, SMALL ROOMS,very small rooms,and really wet and cold (August 2008) I guess how could it be along the winter? Not me either my friends to know that.. Is not allowed to stay.

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by monikasia106319 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

2

I cannot give full comment on this hostel as Hostel World messed up the booking. The hostel manager was told I was a female & there were no male rooms or mixed rooms left. Luckily though, he was a nice chap & managed to find me somewhere else to stay, although this did not have internet... more I cannot give full comment on this hostel as Hostel World messed up the booking. The hostel manager was told I was a female & there were no male rooms or mixed rooms left. Luckily though, he was a nice chap & managed to find me somewhere else to stay, although this did not have internet access or breakfast (not his fault) it was better than sleeping on the street! So thanks to the manager, Hostel World - watch out for these mistakes again!!close

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by emlyn6768579 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

4