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Fun Social Hostels in Galway – Make Friends Easily!

6 hostels in Galway. Prices start from $9 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.

Traveling to Galway and ready to meet new friends? These fun social hostels are perfect for travelers who love community life, group activities, and shared adventures. Expect events like pub crawls, family dinners, game nights, karaoke, walking tours, and cooking classes — all designed to break the ice and make it easy to connect.

We’ve handpicked hostels known for their lively atmosphere and welcoming staff, where you’ll feel part of a travel family in no time. Plus, we compare prices from major booking platforms so you can save money while making lifelong memories!

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#1 Top Rated

Galway City Hostel

Eyre Square
Free Breakfast
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…me location, right across the street from the bus and train station for Bus Eireann. They literally say that if you can't find it, yell from the station and they will come and get you. The outside

from $21.78
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Seaview Lodge

Free Breakfast

"…Should the fact that the item is missing come to light after the guest has departed, we reserve the right to make a charge to the guest’s credit/debit card, or to send an invoice for the amount to

from $8.83
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Kinlay Hostel Eyre Square

Eyre Square
Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…What more could you want. It was so nice and the pictures in the lunchroom and in the womens bathroom are so beautiful. The Hostel is more like a Hotel then a youth hostel. When I will be again in

from $21.86

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Beach Lovers RetreatBoutique HostelFamily-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…Also you can hear everything going on in the bathroom from the dorms so it doesn't make for a peaceful night's sleep. Otherwise bathrooms are clean and functional with a large shower and shower gel

from $16.72
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Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…The room itself had the most comfortable bed I've ever had in a hostel and more comfortable than most hotels I've stayed in. The mattresses don't actually have springs; they're just seven inches of

from $21.86
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Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…OMG! - I feel i need to warn you about this "hostel", it is the worst place i have ever stayed in. My friend and i checked in and were greeted by a group of old irish guys who were drunk, this was a

from $11.68

Guest Houses in Galway

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Sli Na Mara

Free Breakfast
Family-Friendly Hostel

"…Check-in from 12 noon Check-out 10.30am Payment by cash only Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours in advance. Sli Na Mara is a non-smoking B&B." …"Directions from Galway

from $87.12

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Cool Social Hostels in Galway we all Love

We all love the social hostel life. These social hostels in Galway are perfect for travelers who enjoy community, fun, and connection. Whether it’s a family dinner, a pub crawl, a game night, or a walking tour, these hostels offer plenty of ways to break the ice and make new friends.

The common areas are always buzzing with activity, and the hostel staff are pros at creating a fun, welcoming vibe. Many hostels also feature organized events like cooking classes, themed parties, karaoke nights, and more — perfect for bonding with fellow adventurers.

Pro tip: Check the hostel’s event calendar or the blackboard for daily activities. Jump in, say “hello,” and let the good times roll!

Pack your bags, join the fun, and make Galway one of your most social travel experiences yet!

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