This was the best experience throughout my entire 12 day solo trip through Ireland. I spent 3 nights in Galway (here at Paddy and his sister Rosie's place) and it was unbelievable. First I'll start off by saying that this location was a dream. I was less than a two minute walk to the centre, thats not even an exaggeration, it was unreal! The best part was I was on a street where it was quiet and calm and as soon as I walked up that same street I was smack in the middle of everything, it was fabulous. There was a parking lot available (another 2 minute walk away) where I only paid 5 Euros a day. Now about the hosts..I never got to meet Paddy officially but I talked with him before my trip and on the phone during my stay. He was so kind and helpful (when I got lost) and it was very comforting. I was traveling alone from a different country and it was nice to be able to call him when I was lost and have him help me figure things out. I met his sister Rosie the first minute I arrived in Galway and she was a dream. She was so happy and sweet and made me feel at home. We sat and talked for a bit and she made me tea and gave me tips about places to go. I got excited to see her everyday during my stay. The hospitality she provided me was as if I was her own family coming to stay with her for a weekend. Again, traveling alone, this was something that made me feel so comforted and okay about being all by myself ( I truly can't wait to see Rosie again and hopefully meet Paddy face to face). Counting down the days I come back and stay at this house during my next trip to Galway. These people were so amazing I cant even begin to explain, the house was so incredibly clean, there was coffee and tea and food available, the location was fab, everything was perfect. This house is where everyone needs to stay in Galway!!!