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Cheapest Hostel in Galway City?

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  • 04-04-2012 3:30pm
    #1
    Phier
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Trying to find a no frills hostel in Galway city this weekend. A dorm room will do grand.

    A friend of mine told me about this place:
    http://nimmoshostel.com/page1/booking.html

    But their website looks like it hasn't been updated in a while and noone is answering the phone number they've provided.

    Can someone tell me if this place is even still open, and where else would be similarly cheap?

    Cheers.


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    ben.schlomo
    Registered Users Posts: 12,161 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    Phier wrote: »
    Hi all,

    Trying to find a no frills hostel in Galway city this weekend. A dorm room will do grand.

    A friend of mine told me about this place:
    http://nimmoshostel.com/page1/booking.html

    But their website looks like it hasn't been updated in a while and noone is answering the phone number they've provided.

    Can someone tell me if this place is even still open, and where else would be similarly cheap?

    Cheers.
    Try Sleepzone, Snoozles or Salmon Weir Hostel all are in the city centre and get good recommendations.


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    MyPeopleDrankTheSoup
    Registered Users Posts: 2,739 ✭✭✭MyPeopleDrankTheSoup


    1) hostelworld.com
    2) search for Galway
    3) sort by price

    /thread


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    Phier
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭Phier


    georgiecasey wrote: »
    1) hostelworld.com
    2) search for Galway
    3) sort by price

    /thread

    Quite often there are cheaper places that you don't find on the likes of hostelworld.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Claddagh Hostel down the docks is probably cheap.
    Woodquay Hostel probably also cheap.


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    ben.schlomo
    Registered Users Posts: 12,161 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    biko wrote: »
    Claddagh Hostel down the docks is probably cheap.
    Woodquay Hostel probably also cheap.
    Where is Claddagh Hostel? Is that not Celtic Hostel down that way.


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    biko
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    Is same place I think, I don't know the current name.

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    Phier
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭Phier


    Can't find any contact details for them.
    Not a good sign.

    Noone's noticed that Nimmo's place then?


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    ben.schlomo
    Registered Users Posts: 12,161 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    biko wrote: »
    Is same place I think, I don't know the current name.

    5084-1.JPG
    Yep thats the 1, Celtic Hostel nowadays.


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    rustopher
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭rustopher


    hi, i am looking for same. But pref quite as its not for holiday purposes. I take it u always share a room with someone. twin might be the best way to go. I need somewhere every 2 weeks in galway near nuig for a course i am doing. Are all the hostels located in or around the city only? makes sense i suppose!


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    ben.schlomo
    Registered Users Posts: 12,161 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    rustopher wrote: »
    hi, i am looking for same. But pref quite as its not for holiday purposes. I take it u always share a room with someone. twin might be the best way to go. I need somewhere every 2 weeks in galway near nuig for a course i am doing. Are all the hostels located in or around the city only? makes sense i suppose!
    Yes, you could try and negotiate a rate with one as you would be a guaranteed booking each time.


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    rustopher
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭rustopher


    very true... especially during the winter months! just need to find the right one!! i could be guarenteed a twin room also, ok i will start the search...

    thanks


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    inisboffin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,390 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    rustopher wrote: »
    very true... especially during the winter months! just need to find the right one!! i could be guarenteed a twin room also, ok i will start the search...

    thanks

    Hostels would be v cheap in the winter, but if it's only for a night every couple of weeks you might want to do a deal with the owner of a small b and b for the sake of quiet and an extra few bob. One near where you are doing the course? You could also try air b and b


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    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users Posts: 25,966 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    inisboffin wrote: »
    Hostels would be v cheap in the winter, but if it's only for a night every couple of weeks you might want to do a deal with the owner of a small b and b for the sake of quiet and an extra few bob. One near where you are doing the course? You could also try air b and b

    Some of the hostels do a weekly rate in winter: depending on how many nights you're staying, it's sometimes cheaper to do the weekly rate and check out early than book by the night.

    Generally cheaper to book online than in person (like airlines) - www.hostelworld.com has good reviews, IMHO.

    Hostels have one big advantage over BnB's: access to a kitchen and communal / lounge space in the evening.

    Corrib Village (NUIG student accom.) do hostel style accommodation during summer, not sure if they do any during term time though.


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    inisboffin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,390 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    JustMary wrote: »

    Some of the hostels do a weekly rate in winter: depending on how many nights you're staying, it's sometimes cheaper to do the weekly rate and check out early than book by the night.


    Hostels have one big advantage over BnB's: access to a and communal / lounge space in

    I'd agree with you about hostels saving money because of the kitchen use for more than a few days. Comforting to be able to cook your own dinner and unwind on a couch.
    I thought the OP only wanted a night every couple of weeks though, in which case I'd go for the b and b or an air b and b for the comfort and quiet that can be a gamble in the hostels.


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