The Nest Boutique Hostel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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107-109 Upper Salthill Road, Galway
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University Hospital Galway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room 1 Double, 2 Twins

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

6 Bed Female Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

7 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

6 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Nest Boutique Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Grattan Beach
This hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a communal living room are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
The Nest Boutique Hostel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary 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 showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Nest Boutique Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Caesar's Palace. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Grattan Beach and National Aquarium of Galway
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 a common area, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Galway hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

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 at the property

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: approximately EUR 8 for adults and 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 rating system.

Property is also known as

Nest Boutique Hostel Galway
Nest Boutique Hostel
Nest Boutique Galway
Nest Boutique
The Nest Hostel Galway
The Nest Boutique Hostel Galway
The Nest Boutique Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Nest Boutique Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Galway

Reviews

The Nest Boutique Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 440 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hostel in a good area of Galway with convenient public transit or parking options! Would definitely stay at again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cute place, wonderful coffee and nice breakfast.

The nest was adorable, quirky, and the staff was lovely. Loved the location. The morning coffee for breakfast was the best we had in Ireland. The rooms were tiny but efficient. The bathroom was one of the smallest I’ve ever seen, and I wish the gave more towels for the floor because the shower got all over everything/ toilet and all. But for a hostel, it was completely functional and clean and worked. The walls are thin, bring ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, comfortable, clean, and spacious room. There was no parking available at the property when we arrived and the reception wasn’t that welcoming when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marijke

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a decent hostel, was on the ground level by the door so we heard a lot of in and out noise throughout the night, not ac and was really hot in the room for sleeping with the window open it didn’t help. Room was clean and big, pillows were very thin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place in a walkable neighborhood with lots of restaurants, access to the beach near the light house
Stayed 1 night in May 2025