Kinlay House Hostel Galway

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Merchants Road Eyre Square

About Kinlay House Hostel Galway

Voted BEST HOSTEL in Ireland 2007 by Hostelworld.com Guests!

Voted 3rd BEST HOSTEL in Ireland 2008 by Hostelworld.com Guests!

Highest Ranking Hostel in Galway City!

The award winning Kinlay House Hostel is ideally located on Eyre Square in the heart Galway's vibrant City Center. It is the perfect base from which to explore the West's famous attractions such as the landscapes of Connemara, Cliffs of Moher / Burren and the world famous Aran Islands.
All the day tours depart from right outside the front door.

Lounge in the cosy chill out zone, use the free wi-fi internet connection, relax in customized private rooms or in the spacious dormitories, many of which offer panoramic views of Galway Bay.

Be part of the relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the large open plan lounge area, tv/dvd room (with a selection of movies and games!) and take advantage of the two fully equipped self-catering kitchens.

Friendly, helpful, well travelled and multi-lingual staff are happy to provide any information you may require i.e local knowledge / hotspots, dining out, bus / train timetables, local events and even the weather forecast!!!

Galways all-round best hostel!.....
Lonely Planet 2008.

Complimentary passes for top Galway nightclubs also available at reception...

NEW weekly rates now available at 90 Euro.
please contact us via email or call us directly to avail of this offer.

WHAT'S ON IN GALWAY?

LOCAL AND WORLD MUSIC on Every Day and Every Night, just seconds from our door. Just ask The Kinlay House Galway Team... They know!

The Saturday and Sunday Market which fills the St Nicolas Church lane with local arts and crafts, mouth watering food, fruit and vegetables is the perfect way to start your weekend.

THEATRE AND THE ARTS! Galway is a melting pot of Culture and Colour, be sure to pick up your Free City Map from Reception and we will show you the best of the best hot spots!

GALWAY ABOO FESTIVAL
(Friday 30th and Saturday 31st)

Something devilish is taking place Galway this Halloween. On the 30th and 31st of October, the city's Latin Quarter will come alive with some free wicked entertainment for the first Galway Abooo Halloween Festival. From the country's biggest fancy dress party to Michael Jacksons Thriller style dancing on the streets.

Friday 30th
Hosts the Big Fancy Dress Party taking place in the Latin Quarter of the city. The dress code is simple; fancy. Think ghoulish gear, creepy clobber , devilish dress, freaky fashion or boo bling. Prize for best Costume will be 5,000 Euro courtesy of iRadio

Saturday 31st
Trick or treat- Pick up your Trick or Treat bag or bring your own and come and 'Trick or Treat'. The Latin Quarter businesses have come together to organise a street-wide trick or treat. This will start at 3pm, Dotted through The Latin Quarter will be loads of Trick or Treat stands where you can come and collect loads of goodies....

Halloween Party Games-
As you wind your way through the medieval streets you will come across your favourite traditional party games. Such as bobbing for apples, apple on a string and grape on a flour mountain taking place in the Latin Quarter

Re-enaction of Michael Jackson's THRILLER video-

you are gonna get your chance to take part in a huge re-enactment of the Thriller video in the Latin Quarter on Saturday afternoon. Missing this would be a nightmare. i Radio are going to 'lead us all on our scary dance' and their website will feature lots more information on dance moves

Saturday Night Spooktacular Spectecle-
The Galway Abooo Festival reaches its finale with the Saturday Night 'Spooktacular Street Show'. The medieval streets are once again the stage for street performances spread across the Latin Quarter. Then you will be led to St.Nicholas' Church where all of the performers will join together for one magical show.

Time/Venue: 8pm start on the streets, leading to a display at 8.40pm at St. Nicholas' Church

Hostel Halloween Happenings

Come join our Halloween celebrations
events will include Scary movie nights,Fancy Dress Party with prizes for best dressed of course!! Pumpkin Carving and other taditional Halloween games with Live entertainment

SPIRIT OF VOICE 3 DAY FESTIVAL

November 6th-8th www.spiritofvoice.com

An international musical celebration of song and spoken word, in concerts and workshops around different Galway City venues. Performers will be arriving from various parts of the world to share in this festival of vocal and musical expression. Some of the acts include singer/songwriters, poets,and an African Kalipso band.

TULCA VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL

November 6th-22nd www.tulca.ie

Tulca is an annual Galway City and County based season of contemporary visual art exhibitions, live-art performances, discussions and talks that aim to offer opportunities to local, national and international artists.

GALWAY JAZZ FESTIVAL

4 lively Jazz-filled nights during the month of November, dates to be confirmed.

Embracing its reputation as a city with its finger on the pulse, each November Galway hosts the annual Galway Jazz Festival. Set in a broad range of venues, this popular event promotes a variety of music that loosely falls under the jazz umbrella and always attracts an enthusiastic crowd of music lovers, as well as local, national and international artists.

Galway is an endless Festival of Culture and Colour! We are happy to keep you up to date with all the .....What's, How's, Who's and When's.... Let Us Look After You!