The Dawson Galway
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Dawson Galway
Capsule hotel
Opened in 2024
Bóthar Na mBan, Galway, County Galway, Ireland
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Amenities
24-hour front desk
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Property Description
This comfortable, modern hostel is set in the center of Galway, just 328 feet from Eyre Square. The Dawson Galway City offers a free Wi-Fi zone and a large outdoor terrace.
The Dawson Galway is just 3 minutes’ walk from the Bus, Train and Coach Station and close to various pubs, clubs, cafes, and restaurants.
The Dawson Galway has a 24-hour reception and offers currency exchange and a large luggage room with lockers to store all belongings.
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7.8/10
GoodCleanliness7.8
Amenities7.8
Location7.8
Service7.8
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Surroundings
Train: Galway Train Station
(530m)
Landmarks: Eyre Square
(290m)
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Private 6-Bed Dormitory Room
6 bunk beds
Non-smoking
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Mixed Dormitory Room
Non-smoking
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Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
4 bunk beds
Non-smoking
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Bed In 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
1 single bed
Non-smoking
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Double Room
1 double bed
Non-smoking
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Quadruple Room
4 bunk beds
Non-smoking
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
1 bunk bed
Non-smoking
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Family Room With Bathroom
5 bunk beds
Non-smoking
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
1 bunk bed
Non-smoking
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Basic Triple Room
1 bunk bed and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
1 single bed
Non-smoking
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Family Room With Bathroom
5 bunk beds and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
1 single bed
Non-smoking
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Bunk Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room
1 bunk bed
Non-smoking
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Bunk Bed In Female Dormitory Room
1 bunk bed
Non-smoking
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Single Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room
1 single bed
Non-smoking
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Twin Room With Bathroom
2 bunk beds
Non-smoking
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Family Room with Private Bathroom
3 bunk beds and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
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7.8/10
Good
11 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness7.8
- Amenities7.8
- Location7.8
- Service7.8
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AI Summary
Conveniently located near the train station and city center, with comfortable beds and clean rooms. Guests appreciated the spacious kitchen, friendly staff, and 24-hour breakfast.
Guest User
May 31, 2025
Solid hostel experience! The location is good while still quiet, the front desk staff were friendly, and the room was clean. My only real complaint is that there aren't outlets right at each bed, so you can't have your phone next to you if it's charging at night. I wouldn't mind staying here again.
Guest User
May 25, 2025
It’s been the best out of two that we stayed at. We had laundry facilities on our floor we had breakfast provided. It was clean very comfortable and had lots of social space. We would definitely return if we were coming back to the area. The staff was great
Guest User
May 1, 2025
I stayed for seven days and hadn’t it been for Kate, Gabriela, Matti and George, my experience in Galway would have been considerably worse. They are fun, helpful and committed professionals who deserve more credit for what they do. Thank you and see you next year!
Guest User
March 27, 2024
Decent stay. The staff were really friendly. The free breakfast consisted of bread / toast, butter, jam, milk and cereal (cornflakes, oats, chocolate hoops). Also free tea and coffee all day. Rooms were ok but quite dated and only had 2 plug sockets which were located at one person’s bed. So really inconvenient for charging phones overnight. Room got really humid / stuffy easily and we had to keep opening the window so think some better ventilation and general modernisation are needed. Some simple additions like a rubber bath mat, some wall hooks in the rooms to hang coats or bags etc, and a small shelf in each bunk would make a huge difference.
Guest User
February 11, 2024
I stayed in a private double room with a bathroom for four nights. The hostel is about a five minute walk from the train station. The room was spartan, but suitable for my needs. There was some noise from the hallway at late hours of the night, but that's to be expected though annoying. They provide a light breakfast of tea, coffee, cereal and toast in the morning. Just enough to get you going. Be advised this hostel does not allow alcohol and has strict rules against eating or drinking in the rooms. The Latin Quarter and Market are about a 10 minute walk away.
Guest User
July 27, 2023
This hostel was in a good location and felt safe. However, it is requires a big refurbishment or a deep clean. The bathroom was a major issue as there were no hand towels or floor mats provided this meant that anyone getting out of the shower was leaving water all over the floor. This is also a major fall hazard and someone could seriously injure themselves in these conditions. The power points were also in one space in the room and not specific to each bunk bed meaning that in order to charge your phone you had to leave it on the floor where anyone could steal it. Putting in charging ports even small hangers along the walls of the bunks would be very beneficial for this hostel. Overall, it was a safe place to sleep and the staff were nice and welcoming.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Straight forward check-in, good security, high-quality rooms. Staff were nice and flexible. The other folks staying there were safe and respectful. My only complaints are that the floor-wide male bathrooms were very messy, and in the mixed gender room I was in, the bathroom shower doors were straight up transparent. Other than that, I was happy with Sleepzone.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Great hostel, compared to any other hostel. Kitchen area is lovely and the rooms are nice and warm. Just obviously can be noisy at night being outside near a main road. I highly recommend staying here as it is close to everything in Galway too!
Services & Amenities
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24-hour front desk
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Parking
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Children between 0 and 2 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
Breakfast is available at the hotel. Please contact the hotel for details.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2024
- Number of Rooms: 35
This comfortable, modern hostel is set in the center of Galway, just 328 feet from Eyre Square. The Dawson Galway City offers a free Wi-Fi zone and a large outdoor terrace.
The Dawson Galway is just 3 minutes’ walk from the Bus, Train and Coach Station and close to various pubs, clubs, cafes, and restaurants.
The Dawson Galway has a 24-hour reception and offers currency exchange and a large luggage room with lockers to store all belongings.