Nimmo's Hostel gets guests because it is very cheap and has an excellent location within Galway, but it is dirty and rundown. It's just a five-minute walk from the bus station. Staff are not on site and the dorm beds are not assigned so be sure to mark "your" bed when find the one you want.
The Location
The location is really good and only a couple of minutes from the bus station. Galway is a nice town and the hostel is surrounded by pubs and restaurants. However, it is next to a loud nightclub that provides not only noise but a steady stream of drunk people. The nightclub is loud until 4 or 5 in the morning so don't plan on going to bed early.
Rooms and Bathrooms
All of the beds are in ten- or twelve-bed mixed dorms. The rooms are very dirty and the bathrooms are even dirtier. The bathrooms are mixed gender and without locks. In general, it seems that no money has been spent to update or maintain the premises. They do have free linen and free lockers. It is not secure, so guests need to supply their own locks.
Common Spaces
The common areas are dirty and have ripped and stained sofas. There is a kitchen for guest use but it also could use a good cleaning. There is a TV with cable channels and there is free Wi-Fi. If you need the internet and don't have a laptop, you will have to go to an internet cafe. The crowd here is long-time residents and young party people that just need a place to crash. There is no laundry on site and breakfast is not provided in the price.
Summary
If you are looking for a party hostel that is very cheap and in a good location, and you don't mind a little dirt, then this is your place. It is definitely for the young party crowd that only wants a place to wash up and flop for the night. There are lots of people staying that have been here for months, so it is not really the social-traveler atmosphere expected in hostels. The best thing going for it is that it is the cheapest place to stay in a prime location.
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September 2008
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