Galway on a backpacker budget
Galway costs a backpacker about €55 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€55per day
€23dorm bed
€63twin room
€78day all-in
What to see
Latin Quarter, Salthill promenade, Aran ferries.
Eating
Seafood chowder and soda bread, ~€11.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Claddagh Hostel | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Galway City Hostel | hostel | 0.5 km |
| St. Martin's Bed and Breakfast | guest house | 0.5 km |
| Harbour Hotel | hotel | 0.2 km |
| The House Hotel | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Rúibín | irish | 0.1 km |
| Wa Sushi | sushi | 0.2 km |
| Kombu Ramen and Bao Bar | japanese | 0.2 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| University Hospital Galway | emergency | 1.4 km |
Next stops on the network
KillarneyIreland · 138 km
CorkIreland · 157 km
DublinIreland · 186 km
BelfastNorthern Ireland · 252 km
HolyheadWales · 294 km
LiverpoolEngland · 403 km
GlasgowScotland · 423 km
CardiffWales · 445 km
Common questions
How much does Galway cost per day?
Budget about €55 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €23, a twin room about €63, and a small guesthouse room about €85. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Galway?
Latin Quarter, Salthill promenade, Aran ferries.
Where do you eat cheaply in Galway?
Seafood chowder and soda bread, ~€11.
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