Galway - ideal accommodation for educational trips
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Monika Ebner
Hotel expert at tripmakery.com


Finding the right accommodation for an educational trip in Galway can be challenging. It's important to find a place that is suitable for both school classes and student groups, safe, and educational. After a thorough review of 21 accommodations in Galway, we present to you the 10 best options that offer ideal conditions for educational trips.

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 type Hostel
    Address Merchants Road, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 7.0 km to city centre
    • 0.1 km to public transport
    • 65.1 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    757 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    No
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    Group rooms
    • Available
    • Max. 35 people
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
  • 2. Galway City Hostel

    Building hotel Galway City Hostel
    Hotel rooms 9 total (50 beds)
    Property type Hostel
    Address Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 7.1 km to city centre
    • 0.1 km to public transport
    • 65.2 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8.6/10p.)
    2160 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - €8.00
    Amenities
    • Parking
    Price category €€€€€ (from €100/night)
  • 3. The Nest Boutique Hostel

    Building hotel The Nest Boutique Hostel
    Hotel rooms 20 total
    Property type Hostel
    Address Upper Salthill 107-109, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.4 km to city centre
    • 64.2 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    269 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    No
    Amenities
    • Parking (Free)
    Price category € (up to €35/night)
    Benefits
    • Very affordable
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  • 4. The Connacht Hotel

    Building hotel The Connacht Hotel
    Hotel rooms 358 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address Old Dublin Road, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 2.5 km to city centre
    • 1.9 km to public transport
    • 65.6 km to airport
    Rating Great   (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 €35 - €50/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Very affordable
    • Breakfast
    • Large capacity (358 rooms)
  • 5. Hotel Jurys Inn Galway

    Building hotel Hotel Jurys Inn Galway
    Hotel rooms 130 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address Quay Street, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 1.0 km to city centre
    • 64.9 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8.1/10p.)
    4036 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - €10.00
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Parking
    Price category €€€€€ (from €100/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Large capacity (130 rooms)
  • 6. The Ardilaun Hotel

    Building hotel The Ardilaun Hotel
    Hotel rooms 125 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address Taylor's Hill Road, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 4.8 km to city centre
    • 64.8 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8.2/10p.)
    1837 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Business Center
    • Conference Rooms
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category €€€€€ (from €100/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (125 rooms)
    • Bus parking
  • 7. Park House

    Building hotel Park House
    Hotel rooms 84 total
    Property type Bed & Breakfast
    Address FORSTER STREET|EYRE SQUARE|GALWAY|IRELAND, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 10.0 km to city centre
    • 0.1 km to public transport
    • 65.2 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8.8/10p.)
    1983 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • Wifi Lobby (Free)
    • 24h Reception
    Price category €€€ (around €50 - €75/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Large capacity (84 rooms)
  • 8. Flannery's Hotel Galway

    Building hotel Flannery's Hotel Galway
    Hotel rooms 134 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address Dublin Road, Galway City East, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 8.4 km to city centre
    • 2.3 km to public transport
    • 65.4 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8.3/10p.)
    2746 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Conference Rooms
    Price category €€€€ (around €75 - €100/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (134 rooms)
  • 9. The Hardiman

    Building hotel The Hardiman
    Hotel rooms 200 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address Eyre Square, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 7.1 km to city centre
    Rating Great   (8.2/10p.)
    2465 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • 24h Reception
    • Pool
    • Parking
    Price category €€€€€ (from €100/night)
    Benefits
    • Large capacity (200 rooms)
  • 10. Clayton Hotel Galway

    Building hotel Clayton Hotel Galway
    Hotel rooms 195 total
    Property type Hotel
    Address Old Monivea Road, Galway - Google Maps
    Location
    • 6.2 km to city centre
    • 4.4 km to public transport
    • 66.8 km to airport
    Rating Great   (8/10p.)
    2.575 reviews
    Parking
    Car parking: 
    Yes - free
    Bus parking: 
    Yes - free
    Amenities
    • Parking
    • 24h Reception
    • Business Center
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Pool (Free)
    Price category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
    Benefits
    • Bus parking
    • Large capacity (195 rooms)
    • Very affordable
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