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Salmon Weir Hostel

3 St. Vincent's Avenue | Woodquay, Galway, Ireland
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3.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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halliejo
New Jersey
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15 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

Stayed here with friends for three nights. The hostel isn't necessarily dirty, but it's very cluttered so if that is something that bothers you--beware! It's about 5 minutes from Eyre Square and shopping, which is good, and about 5 minutes in another direction to the grocery store. Internet access is an extra cost and no breakfast is included. However, there... More

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rua19
Dublin, Ireland
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

Stayed here with 3 Females all 21. Pros; Great Location, staff are really nice, general standard of cleanliness was good! Cons; Beds were a bit old and upon arrival we were told there was a 3am curfew so if we missed it we'd be locked out till 8am. We weren't aware of this before we booked the hostel and so... More

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mmurphy62
Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2011

My friend had called and booked the two private rooms a month beforehand. When we showed up there, we were told there wasn't a reservation under my friend's name and they were all booked up for the weekend. My suggestion is to not book over the phone! They were nice enough to tell us where else to look. I'm glad... More

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honkeytonky
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2011
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This is the worst hostel I have EVER been to, and I have traveled all around the world. The staff is the worst part. They have a haggered old woman running the place and a mustached on a high horse who cram 16 people in a room with ZERO outlets. The place looks like a house that was beaten up... More

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DingleUK
Harrogate, UK
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2007
1
person found this review helpful

I'd like to start this out by saying I am not high maintenance, and I've stayed in plenty of hostels before, so I know what to expect. But this place was terrible! Don't stay here unless you currently live in a dirty fraternity house and want to feel at home on your holiday. Some things weren't great, but I could... More

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WeyHey
Dublin
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2007

But they never once mentioned at booking that we needed photo ID. Rang on Thursday Feb 22nd to book a twin room for the following Saturday March 2nd and were told no bother and no need to give credit card details, the guy on the phone kept saying there was a 3am curfew which was no problem by us. When... More

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A TripAdvisor Member
Trier, Germany
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2006
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Salmon Weir Hostel is the ideal place especially for young travellers who love to meet new people and make friends. The staff members create a warm and welcoming atmosphere and are always willing to help you out with all kinds of information, the hostel itself is small but clean and not expensive at all. The kitchen is great as well... More

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A TripAdvisor Member
Sydney Australia
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2006

THIS PLACE IS A TAX FIDDLE FOR THE OWNER.There should be a lower rating for this place, not fit for homeless people. Don't stay there, it is terrible. Smelly, Noisey, Dirty. They kick you out if you stay more than 5 days, and don't tell you till 11pm, so you can't find another place to sleep. More

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Paderborn, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2005

What an awesome staff!the nicest people we met in the whole country! We´ve been there twice,cause it was so nice! you must have been there.We´ll come back one day! More

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A TripAdvisor Member
Queensland Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2004

This is the BEST hostel in Ireland. The staff and people staying here are so comfortable, If you are not laid back maybe this hostel is not for you, but if you can put up with slightly cramped conditions for the great atmosphere you will love it!!!! I will definetly be staying here if I ever come back to Galway,... More

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