The Dawson Hostel
- Rooms
- 35
Location Excellent location — 15 attractions within walking distance
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About
Stay at The Dawson Hostel in Galway city centre. Affordable and comfortable accommodation, ideal for exploring Galway’s culture and attractions. Book now!
Amenities
Best for
station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km
Location
What's nearby
- 126 Artist-Run Gallery0.1 km
- Salmon Weir Bridge0.4 km
- City Walls0.4 km
- Legend of the Claddagh Ring0.5 km
- Zoology Museum0.6 km
- Outset Gallery0.6 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Galway Airport — 7.8 km
- Nearest station
- Galway Ceannt — 0.4 km
- Nearest beach
- Dead Mans Beach — 1.3 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 18.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- EUR
- Power
- Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to The Dawson Hostel?
From The Dawson Hostel, the nearest station, Galway Ceannt, is about 0.4 km away; Galway Airport is around 7.8 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is The Dawson Hostel from the beach?
The nearest beach, Dead Mans Beach, is about 1.3 km from The Dawson Hostel in a straight line.
Does The Dawson Hostel have wifi?
Yes — The Dawson Hostel offers wheelchair access, free wi-fi, breakfast, laundry, kitchen / kitchenette.
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