Snoozles Galway City Centre Hostel, Galway - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Forster Street, Galway, Ireland

Snoozles Galway City Centre, a 2-star award-winning hostel next to New Coach and Train Stations, offers a garden, bicycle rental, shared lounge with TV, games room, and laundry facilities.

Modern Room Amenities

All rooms and dormitories at Snoozles Forster Street Tourist Hostel feature en suite bathrooms with showers and hairdryers. Each bed includes a reading light, electric plug, USB port, privacy curtain, and under-bed locker.

Complimentary Breakfast Service

Free continental breakfast includes cereals, pancakes, homemade brown bread, yogurt, cheese, juices, and various spreads. Complimentary tea, coffee, and milk options remain available throughout the day.

Security and Facilities

The hostel maintains 24-hour security with regular corridor patrols. A fully equipped kitchen operates from 11 AM to 11 PM, while common areas feature table tennis and board games.

Central City Location

Snoozles Galway City Centre sits 0.2 miles from Eyre Square and a 10-minute walk to Shop Street. The property provides access to Connemara (21.5 miles) and organized tours to Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Dormitory Room Female only

Max:

1 person

17 m²

Bed options:

1 Bunk bed

City view

Shower

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Dormitory Room Female only

Max:

1 person

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Bunk bed

City view

Shower

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

Shower

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Center

Galway1400 ft

Airports

Connemara (NNR) 19.6 mi

Shannon (SNN) 52.1 mi

Train

Galway Railway Station1000 ft

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

EUR 12 per day

Kitchen facilities

Shared kitchen

Air conditioning

General

No smoking on site
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Pool tables
Table tennis

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Room decor

Parquet floor
Curtains

Location

Forster Street, Galway, Ireland

Map view

Forster Street, Galway, Ireland

City landmarks

Church

Galway Cathedral

3400 ft

Square

Spanish Arch

3300 ft

University

National University of Ireland

5000 ft

Museums

Galway City Museum

3100 ft

Galway City Centre

Quay Street

3200 ft

Church

Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra

2900 ft

Castle

Lynch's Castle

2100 ft

The Tower Wolfe Tone Bridge

The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum

3500 ft

Mall

Galway's Latin Quarter

2700 ft

Museums

Nora Barnacle House

2200 ft

Bridges

Salmon Weir Bridge

3100 ft

157/159 Upper Salthill

Salthill Promenade

1.3 mi

26 Shop Street

The Claddagh Ring Museum

2100 ft

12-13 Market St

Lynch Memorial Window

2100 ft

Druid Lane

Hall of the Red Earl

2500 ft

Kirwan's Lane off Quay St

Kirwan's Lane

3000 ft

GalwayIreland

Galway Bay

3800 ft

GalwayIreland

Riverside Walk

2900 ft

Church

St Augustine's Parish Galway

2400 ft

Store

My Shop... Granny Likes It

2400 ft

Saint Francis Abbey 8 Saint Francis Street

The Abbey

2400 ft

Nearby

Parks

Eyre Square

1100 ft

Mall

Eyre Square Centre

1400 ft

Art object

Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde

1800 ft

Eyre Square Shopping Centre

The Medieval City Walls

800 ft

36-40 Eyre Square

Quincentennial Fountain

1200 ft

Eyre Square

The Browne Doorway

1200 ft

Lough Atalia Road

Forthill Graveyard

1700 ft

Middle Street

1800 ft

Galway's West End

1800 ft

Restaurants

O'Hehirs Bakery Cafe

300 ft

Aras Coisti Fairgreen Road Coach Station

Four Star Pizza Galway

500 ft

Kiltartan House Forster Street 1 Kiltartan House

Darcy's Bar and Kitchen

800 ft

2 Forster Street

The Charcoal Grill

1200 ft

3 Prospect Hill Eyre square

The Dough Bros

2200 ft

1 Middle Street Middle Street

Supermac's

1500 ft

36 Eyre Square

Subway

2200 ft

Eyre Sq Shopping Centre Kiosk 2

Zappi's

1900 ft

18 Eglinton Street

Papa Rich Street Food Kitchen

2100 ft

3 Dalys Place Woodquay

Hole in the Wall

1900 ft

17 Eyre Street

Cruinniu

900 ft

Unit 1

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

62%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

6.2/10

Nice

Rooms

6.8

Location

9.6

Service

8.6

Dining

7.8

Rosie

United Kingdom, February 2025

6.4/10

I had a great experience staying at Snoozles, highlighted by its fantastic location just a short walk from Eyre Square and awesome staff who were very helpful. The fast Wi-Fi and vegetarian breakfast options were definite perks, too! However, I did find the mattresses quite uncomfortable; they were hard as rocks, which made it tough to get a good night's sleep. Overall, I highly recommend it for its accessibility and friendly vibe. 😊

Rooms

8.0

My room was clean and comfortable, but quite tight for six people, making it a little cramped with luggage. The beds came with ample sockets and lights, which I appreciated.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready with recommendations and quick to clean up during breakfast. Their service really enhanced my stay.

Location

10.0

Snoozles' location was perfect for my needs, just a 10-minute walk from the city center and right next to the coach station, making it easy to get around.

Dining

9.0

The breakfast offered a good variety of vegetarian options, and I loved the fresh banana bread they served one morning. It really started my day off right!

Facilities

7.0

I appreciated the clean common areas and the availability of free luggage storage. However, I did miss having a bit more room and hooks for my belongings.

Logan

United Kingdom, January 2025

5.4/10

I had a generally positive experience at Snoozles, enjoying the excellent location and fast WiFi, but the firmness of the mattresses and street noise were issues. On the bright side, the friendly staff and included breakfast made my stay pleasant overall.

Rooms

6.0

The room was a bit tight, especially with luggage around, and the mattresses were quite hard, making sleep uncomfortable at times.

Service

8.0

The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, always ready to provide recommendations and assistance.

Location

9.0

Snoozles is perfectly situated, only about a 10-minute walk to Quay Street, making it convenient to explore the city.

Dining

7.0

The vegetarian breakfast offered a good variety, though cleanliness of dishes could be improved.

Facilities

7.0

Wifi was superb and available everywhere. Parking discounts were a nice bonus, but the overall facilities felt a bit cramped.

Leo

United Kingdom, January 2025

5.6/10

I had a great experience staying at Snoozles for four nights. The location is perfect, just a short walk to Quay Street, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. I did find the mattresses really uncomfortable, which impacted my sleep, but overall, it was still a great place to stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room was clean, but quite tight with luggage. The ensuite was a nice touch, though the mattress was firm and uncomfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff were welcoming and always ready to help, making my stay feel more like home than just a hostel.

Location

10.0

Snoozles is centrally located, only 10 minutes from the main sights in Galway, which made exploring easy.

Dining

8.0

The vegetarian breakfast offered a good variety, and the coffee and tea were available throughout the day. I enjoyed the comfortable and bright dining area.

Facilities

8.0

The hostel had clean common areas and offered good laundry service, but I wish there were more general-use toilets available.

Bruce

United Kingdom, January 2025

7.4/10

I had a decent stay at Snoozles, enjoying the prime location and fast WiFi. However, the mattress and noise levels from the street were quite disappointing. Overall, I'd recommend it for its convenience but with some reservations. 😊

Rooms

6.0

The room was clean, but the mattress felt like it was made of rocks. It made getting a good night's sleep challenging. Plus, some additional storage would have been helpful.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and accommodating. They offered good recommendations and were attentive during breakfast, which I appreciated.

Location

9.0

It's only a 10-minute walk to Quay Street, making it easy to explore the city. Being close to the bus station was a huge plus for me too.

Dining

7.0

The vegetarian breakfast had a decent selection, though I'd prefer more variety. The staff did a great job of clearing away dishes.

Facilities

7.0

The hostel was modern and well-kept with a lovely garden area for relaxing, though I did have an issue with street noise affecting my sleep.

Ken

United Kingdom, November 2024

7.0/10

My stay at Snoozles in Galway was overall quite pleasant with a few notable highlights. The location was perfect, just a short walk to the main attractions. The WIFI was impressively fast, and I loved the vegetarian breakfast with a good variety to choose from. However, the mattresses were incredibly firm, which made it hard for me to get a good night's sleep.

Rooms

7.0

The private room I stayed in was clean and had an ensuite, but it felt a bit cramped with limited storage space. There were also issues with noise from the street and the shower setup was not ideal.

Service

9.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. they really made my experience better by offering great local tips and engaging in conversation.

Location

10.0

Snoozles is conveniently located about 10 minutes from Quay Street, making it easy to explore Galway and its vibrant atmosphere.

Dining

8.0

The breakfast offered a solid selection, though it was entirely vegetarian. I appreciated the staff's attention in clearing dishes promptly.

Facilities

7.0

I enjoyed the discount on parking and the overall communal vibe. but the shared amenities could feel crowded at times.