The StopvsCeltic Tourist Hostel
The Stop B&B and Celtic Tourist Hostel are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Stop B&B ranks slightly higher than Celtic Tourist Hostel. The Stop B&B comes in at 74 with praise from 2 sources including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet.
The Stop
 Lonely Planet
 Afar Magazine
38 Father Griffin Road, Galway 
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Beach
 - Breakfast included
 
 Top Choice
 "Done up with funky artwork, fun colours and bare floorboards, this tremendous house pulls out the stops." Full review
 "Galway is a must on any tour of Ireland and The Stop is the perfect place to rest your design loving heart." Full review
Celtic Tourist Hostel
 Lonely Planet
Queen St, Just off Eyre Square, Galway 
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Kitchenette
 
 "This is a small, central multi-level terrace house with glassed-in lounge-cum-TV-room. You can rent bikes here."