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The Nest Boutique Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Grattan Beach in Galway

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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
  • University of Galway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University Hospital Galway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪4 min drive‬

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  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
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  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Galway

Salthill stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Salthill hostel, you'll find Grattan Beach and National Aquarium of Galway. Also, Leisureland is within half a mile (1 km) and Galway City Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Leisureland - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Galway - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University Hospital Galway - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Eyre Square - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gourmet Tart Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ground & co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hooked - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Nest Boutique Hostel

Hostel near Grattan Beach in 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.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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

Accessibility

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

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.

Property 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: 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

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 each 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 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Nest Boutique Hostel to the airport?

The Nest Boutique Hostel is 54.3 mi (60-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nest Boutique Hostel on Oct 1, 2025 start from $101.61, excluding 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.

Does The Nest Boutique Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Nest Boutique Hostel.

How close is The Nest Boutique Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Grattan Beach and 12-minute walk from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Nest Boutique Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Nest Boutique Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Caesar's Palace (2-min walk) and Claudes Casino (5-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Nest Boutique Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Nest Boutique Hostel have a pool?

The Nest Boutique Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Nest Boutique Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Nest Boutique Hostel to downtown Galway?

The Nest Boutique Hostel is 1.1 mi away from Galway.

The Nest Boutique Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 418 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m not a hostel person at all but I had a great stay at The Nest - the staff were friendly and helpful, everything was clean, beds were super comfy, and most importantly it was quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not an ordinary hostel, it is a great hostel with room like a hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Boutique hostel offers comfy, quiet private rooms

The place was clean, very well kept. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a great deal and food was good. Location was great! Ample street parking. Laundry facilities available for fee with detergent available to use. While still a social place, this hostel seemed to suit the non-traditional hostel goers quite well.
Private en suite
Private en suite
View to the Atlantic Way
Breakfast and shared space
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, close to water
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in a hostel and I must say I really enjoyed staying at The Nest, a very funky place, very clean and quiet, parking for my rental car and many shops, pubs and restaurants in walking distance. The ladies I met in the 6 person, women only dorm room were so nice and respectful of privacy and space, but also engaging if you wanted to have a chat. The bunks, mine upper, were cozy, yet roomy with curtains to draw if you wanted privacy, beds, blankets and pillows were comfy. I ordered the breakfast included, which was really good, with a French press for coffee, cheese, yogurt, cereal, toast, fruit etc. The Nest is located in an area over the bridge from the main town of Galway called Salt Hill, buy the water with a beach, Galway is a half hour walk, beautiful on a nice day. Salt Hill has many shops, restaurants and pubs, I wandered over to one for live music, very cool inside. The town of Galway is a must. I would highly recommend the Nest as a great hostel to stay in as a 61 year old woman I was apprehensive, but had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Nice Accommodation

Excellent location, clean facilities and fast check in. Room waa comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean. Comfortable bed. Beautiful decor. Check-in was friendly and fast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room. Basic but good breakfast. Friendly helpful staff great location so close to bus route and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, impeccable facilities and top tier hostel. The staff were so warm and welcoming, ensuring that I had a comfortable stay. Exceeded all of my expectations !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and affordable. The Nest exceeded our expectations. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facilities along with the double room was gorgeous, modern, cozy and clean. Bus stop from town literally at the door step, and the one going towards the city centre only a couple of minutes away. Cannot recommend this enough, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice if you want to come to Galway but not be if the more hectic city centre, right by the coast. Space was clean and comfortable and great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

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

What a revelation

The Nest was very clean and staff excellent. Room was very comfortable, breakfast was adequate with exceptional brown bread.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t spend much time here other than sleeping, showering, and eating breakfast, but it was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was plentiful and delicious.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was good for a night. Small bathroom so a bit hard to move round but overall had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Quirky

Quirky decor, for a hostel 5/5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katiana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Such a good deal! Cozy facilities and very comfortable bed. Clean and quiet area with very accessible dining options and short distance walk to the water. Definitely stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really welcoming, warm and well presented hostel. Clean and spacious bathroom in female dorm and room also had a table/bench for doing hair/makeup which is a nice touch. Bunks have privacy curtain and nice linen. Some parking is available onsite which is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024