Hostels in Galway

This rural Galway youth hostel is in the most beautiful area in the heart of Connemara! In front of the Ben Lettery hostel is a long lake and behind it are the stunning Twelve Bens Mountains, ideal for hill walking and cycling. This area of Ireland is magical and is renowned for its beauty. A visit here will never be forgotten!

Nearby are the villages Clifden (13km) and Recess (8km/ shop, pub and petrol station only). But also the pretty village of Roundstone (14km) situated on the Atlantic ocean. Inisboffin, the island of legend and folklore, can be visited from nearby Cleggan. Also a good base to visit the Aran Islands (45 min. from Rossaveal where the ferry operates).

"The scenery around the hostel is stunning. We had a memorable trip to Galway". James, USA May 2006

The Galway hostel Doorus House sits on a peninsula between the bays of Galway and Kinvara at the base of the Burren Mountains and just 29 kilometres south of Galway city. This stunning setting offers a great base for exploring the breathtaking Connemara to the north, the world famous Burren close by, the staggering Cliffs of Moher to the southwest and the unforgettable Aran Islands off the West Coast.

This really is the ideal location to experience some of the highlights of a holiday to Ireland.

The Burren was listed as the number one Irish adventure by The Sunday Times (UK) in its 19 January 2003 issue. Hillwalking, rare flora and fauna, limestone landscape, ancient tombs and ringforts all make the Burren one of the most unique places in all the country.

"Welcoming, friendly staff. Comfortable hostel". Nuala, Ireland, July 2005

Sleepzone Galway Hostel is a spacious purpose-built hostel , with nearly 200 beds in en-suite rooms, both dormitory and private. The Galway Hostel has a fully equipped and modern self catering kitchen which opens out onto an airy terrace, with gazebo and benches. Sleepzone Galway City Hostel is situated in the centre of Galway City-100 metres from Eyre Square, only 3 minutes from the bus and rail terminal and close to all the city's amenities, including pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants. Sleepzone Galway City Hostel serves as the perfect gateway to the beautiful West of Ireland.

'Best Hostel in Ireland’ (2006) - Hostelworld.com
‘7th Best Hostel in the World’ (2004) – Hostelworld.com

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Check out our other hostels - Sleepzone Connemara and Sleepzone the Burren.