Galway - affordable student hotels for educational trips
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Monika Ebner
Hotel expert at tripmakery.com


Finding affordable student hotels in Galway can be a significant challenge for organizers of school trips and educational tours. It's important to find accommodations that are safe, comfortable, and budget-friendly. We have reviewed 21 hotels in Galway and selected the top 10 affordable student hotels that provide excellent conditions for school classes and student groups.

Getting offers from different hotels is unfortunately very time-consuming, we know that. That's why we have created our dedicated service, which provides you with fitting offers!

Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and  does NOT contain paid advertising!

  • 1. Kinlay Hostel Galway

    Building hotel Kinlay Hostel Galway
    Hotel rooms 25 total (150 beds)
    Property typeHostel
    AddressMerchants Road, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 4.3 mi to city centre
    • 0.1 mi to public transport
    • 40.5 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    757 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    Group rooms
    • Available
    • Max. 35 people
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
  • 2. The Nest Boutique Hostel

    Building hotel The Nest Boutique Hostel
    Hotel rooms 20 total
    Property typeHostel
    AddressUpper Salthill 107-109, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.9 mi to city centre
    • 39.9 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    269 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category£ (up to £30/night)
  • 3. Galway City Hostel

    Building hotel Galway City Hostel
    Hotel rooms 9 total (50 beds)
    Property typeHostel
    AddressFrenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 4.4 mi to city centre
    • 0.1 mi to public transport
    • 40.5 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.6/10p.)
    2160 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £8.00
    Amenities
    • Parking
    Price category££££ (around £65 - £85/night)
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  • 4. The Connacht Hotel

    Building hotel The Connacht Hotel
    Hotel rooms 358 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressOld Dublin Road, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.6 mi to city centre
    • 1.2 mi to public transport
    • 40.8 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    2.541 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking (Free)
    • Pool (Free)
    • 24h Reception
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category££ (around £30 - £45/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Large capacity (358 rooms)
    • Breakfast
  • 5. Hotel Jurys Inn Galway

    Building hotel Hotel Jurys Inn Galway
    Hotel rooms 130 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressQuay Street, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.6 mi to city centre
    • 40.3 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.1/10p.)
    4036 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £10.00
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    Price category£££££ (from £85/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (130 rooms)
    • Bus parking
  • 6. Imperial Hotel

    Building hotel Imperial Hotel
    Hotel rooms 180 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressEyre Square, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.4 mi to city centre
    ParkingDetails on request
    AmenitiesDetails on request
    Price category££££ (around £65 - £85/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (180 rooms)
  • 7. The Residence

    Building hotel The Residence
    Hotel rooms 20 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressQuay Street 14, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 0.1 mi to city centre
    • 0.3 mi to public transport
    • 40.3 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.5/10p.)
    660 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £10.00
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    • 24h Reception
    Price category£££££ (from £85/night)
  • 8. The Galmont Hotel & Spa

    Building hotel The Galmont Hotel & Spa
    Hotel rooms 275 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressLough Atalia Road, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.1 mi to city centre
    • 0.2 mi to public transport
    • 40.5 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.6/10p.)
    4976 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £9.00
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Business Center
    • Conference Rooms
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category£££££ (from £85/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Large capacity (275 rooms)
    • Breakfast
  • 9. Forster Court

    Building hotel Forster Court
    Hotel rooms 50 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressForster Street, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.2 mi to city centre
    • 0.1 mi to public transport
    • 40.6 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8.8/10p.)
    3241 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - £12.00
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    Price category£££££ (from £85/night)
    Benefits
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (50 rooms)
    • Half board
    • Bus parking
  • 10. Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

    Building hotel Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
    Hotel rooms 165 total
    Property typeHotel
    AddressHeadford Road, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 5.6 mi to city centre
    • 0.9 mi to public transport
    • 41.3 mi to airport
    RatingGreat   (8/10p.)
    1.657 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Business Center
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category££ (around £30 - £45/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (165 rooms)
    • Bus parking
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