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The Nest Boutique Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Grattan Beach

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Dining room
Fridge, paper towels
6 Bed Female Dormitory
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Explore the area

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107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Galway
  • Place, Grattan Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Leisureland
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel cot
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel cot
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room 1 Double, 2 Twins

Family Room 1 Double, 2 Twins

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel cot
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel cot
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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6 Bed Female Dormitory

6 Bed Female Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel cot
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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7 Bed Mixed Dormitory

7 Bed Mixed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel cot
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Bed Mixed Dormitory

6 Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Travel cot
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Travel cot
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Galway

At The Nest Boutique Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Grattan Beach and National Aquarium of Galway. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Salthill hostel include Leisureland and Galway City Museum.
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What's nearby

  • National Aquarium of Galway - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grattan Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leisureland - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Galway - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante DaRoberta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪An Scadan Caoc - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Murrays Coffee House - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Nest Boutique Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Grattan Beach
As a guest of The Nest Boutique Hostel, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Nest Boutique Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Galway hostel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
The Nest Boutique Hostel offers 22 accommodations with free toiletries. This Galway hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include a shower. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 8 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Nest Boutique Hostel Galway
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Nest Boutique Galway
Nest Boutique
The Nest Hostel Galway
The Nest Boutique Hostel Galway
The Nest Boutique Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

The Nest Boutique Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nest Boutique Hostel on 18 Dec 2025 start from AU$111.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Nest Boutique Hostel?

Yep, The Nest Boutique Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Grattan Beach.

Is The Nest Boutique Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Nest Boutique Hostel is a hit with families.

Does The Nest Boutique Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

No, The Nest Boutique Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Nest Boutique Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 451 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melodie Michelle

Loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night, very friendly and helpful staff, very clean. Small but very nice room, beds were comfortable and there was a mini fridge! I felt like I was sharing a college dorm room with my mom. lol She likes to watch tv at night, when booking I did not realize the room did not have a TV. Next time l'd probably stay at a hotel considering the similar price range. The parking lot has very limited parking. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot and easy to get to the city
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kamila Vazquez

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for the price we paid
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

sam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very overpriced (for Australian travellers with poor exchange rate) mattresses need updating. We didn’t use kitchen facilities but they looked very clean. Small private room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Galway stay over

The set up was a little strange and cramped. We had issues locating the hotel through GPS. We did appreciate the parking space
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay!

This was such a lovely base for exploring Galway. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. We loved the communal area where we could make a cup of tea after exploring. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in Salthill. Friendly staff and a great little coffee shop downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was good yet small for 4 adults but doable for one night stay. Toilet and sink eco-friendly as well as lights in hallways and bathroom that was in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in walking distance to stores
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private ensuite quaint but perfect! Good location, quiet and clean. (Mid age women).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great! The building itself was super cool & felt secure! Although not in galway city proper, the area was fantastic & would highly recommend exploring & not too far of a walk! The only thing I would say is that the breakfast was a little pricey for what was included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay in Galway! The staff who greeted us on the night we arrived was kind and helpful. Parked car in the small lot the first night and street the next (Sat) night. I’ll stay again next time I visit Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and comfortable room.

Great location! Close to Galway City center and easy to find. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025