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Sleepzone (City) Hostel
Bothar na mBan, Wood Quay, County Galway
Tel: +353-(0)91-566999 | Fax: +353-91-566996 For bookings: 00353 (0) 1 8304555

Hostel quality rating

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

"Best in Galway" , "I definitely reccommend it", "Brilliant place to stay" , BugEurope.com Reviews, 2005

To view our live webcam of Sleepzone Galway City please click here.

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

Managers

Ronan Garvey

Features

Sleepzone Galway Hostel provides 24-hour reception, key-card access, self-service laundry, bureau de change, comfortable TV lounge, luggage storage and electronic safety deposit boxes for your valuables. There is an extensive activities board which is updated daily, complete with information on tours, restaurants, live music venues and lots more. Free internet and free Wi-fi is available for all guests.

Directions

From Galway City Rail and Bus Terminal: The station is beside Eyre Square in the centre of Galway City. When you exit the station, cross over to Garvey's Bar and, keeping Eyre Square, on your left, walk to the top of of the street. At the top of Eyre Square turn right. You will see Cuba Night Club/Bar 903 on your left. Go past Bar 903 and take the next turn left (Bothar na mBan)- you will see Sleepzone about 80 metres down on the left hand side.

From Galway Coach Station (private companies arrive here): Exit the coach station and walk right, towards the traffic lights outside Anglo Irish Bank. Walk up Bothar ui Eithir (the road that divides Anglo Irish Bank on the right and Mace convenience store on the left). At the top of Bothar ui Eithir turn left. Then take the first right onto Bothar na mBan. You will see Sleepzone about 80 metres ahead on the left hand side. Please note taht Bothar ui Eitir is a one way street-you can walk but not drive up.

From Galway Tourist Information Office: Directly across the road from the Tourist Office is Bothar Ui Eithir. Walk up Bothar Ui Eithir (the road that divides Anglo Irish Bank on the right and Mace convenience store on your left). At the top of Bothar Ui Eithir turn left. Then take the first right onto Bothar na mBan. You will see Sleepzone about 80 metres ahead on the left hand side. Please note that Bothar Ui Eithir is a one way street-you can walk but not drive up.

For Car Drivers: 

From the Dublin Rd into Galway, follow the signs for Clifden until you reach the roundabout with traffic lights.

  • Take the second exit for the City Centre
  • Drive about 500 metres and take the second left turn (opposite Dyke Rd)
  • Sleepzone Galway Hostel is about 50m ahead on the right hand side. It is a large red and yellow building.

Cong Youth Hostel is lcoated 32 km away.

 

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Things to do

Galway is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations for good reason. Galway is the cultural capital of the West of Ireland, renowned for traditional music, theatre and nightlife. Galway is an ancient city, but as a university town its mediaeval streets and pubs throng with a young, vibrant and cosmopolitan population.

Use your Hostelling International Membership card to receive discounts in the following attractions in the area:

  1. Great Outdoors (Galway). One-stop hiking, diving, camping, skiing and general sports shop. (00353 – 91 - 562869)
  2. Augenanure Castle
  3. Coole Visitor Centre
  4. Dartfield Horse Museum and Park
  5. Errislannan Riding Centre

 

Night Life

Night Life:

There is something for everyone in the heart of the diverse and culturally aware city of Galway, which Lonely Planet has described as 'Dublin's coller little sister'. Whether you enjoy live traditional  Irish music, up and coming Iirsh bands and  DJ's, theatre performances, night clubs and pubs, sitting outside a coffee shop and watching the world go by, or enjoying one of the many festivals that take place throughout the year, you will see why Galway captures the heart of so many visitors to Ireland.

The staff at reception are delighted to offer advice on eating out, what pubs to visit, and the best places to hear live music in Galway City!!

Meals

Meals are served in GBC Galway (5 minutes walks from Sleepzone Galway Hostel)

Dinner: Served from 12 noon to 7p.m

  • Continental Breakfast@ €5.00 pp
  • Full Irish Breakfast @ €8.00 pp
  • 3 Course Dinner (starter, main course and desert) @ €13.5
  • 2 Course (Main course and desert) @ €11.50

Packed Lunch (sandwich-ham/tuna/salad/cheese-drink, chocolate bar and fruit): €6.50

 Tea /Coffee / Mineral with Dinner €1.50 extra pp


Prices

Sleepzone Galway Hostel is closed from December 24 from mid day to December 26 inclusive

8-10 Dorm 6 Dorm 4 Dorm Triple Twin/Double Single

04/01/09-31/01/2009

29/11/09/-30/12/09

Sun-Thurs

Fri-Sat

€15.00

€16.00

€16.00

€20.00

€17.00

€22.00

€20.00

€24.00

€22.00

€30.00

€30.00

€35.00

01/02/09-12/03/09

26/10/09-28/11/09

Sun-Thurs

Fri-Sat

€16.00

€20.00

€17.00

€22.00

€18.00

€25.00

€22.00

€30.00 (N/A)

€25.00

€34.00

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18/03/09-09/04/09

13/04/09-30/04/09

04/05/09-28/05/09

01/06/09-09/07/09

28/08/09-22/10/09

Sun-Thurs

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€16.00

€22.00

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€22.00

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€30.00

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10/07/09/-26/07/09

03/08/09-27/08/09

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Fri-Sat

€20.00

€24.00

€24.00

€26.00

€28.00

€29.00

€30.00

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€38.00

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€50.00

13/03/09-1703/09

10/04/09-12/04/09

01/05/09-03/05/09

29/05/09-31/05/09

27/07/09-02/08/09

23/10/09-25/10/09

31/12/09-02/01/10

Sun-Thurs

Fri-Sat

€24.00

€24.00

€26.00

€26.00

€29.00

€29.00

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€32.00

€38.00

€38.00

€50.00

€55.00


High rates apply during the following festive periods:
New Years & St. Patricks Day, Easter, Galway Races, Bank Holiday Weekends.

Room Breakdown

Room Type Quantity
Single 1
Twin (en-suite) 2
4 bed rooms (1 of  which is standard)
9
5 bed standard 1
6 Bed 15
8 Bed bed rooms 4
9 Bed 1
10 Bed 2
Total Number Beds 197

Availability

Opening DatesOpening TimesCheckIn Times
All Year 24 hour reception From 3.00 pm. However guests are welcome to leave luggage and use common areas prior to check in

Hostel Facilities



Family Rooms

Self Catering

Washing

Drying Rooms

Breakfast

Ensuite

Internet

Games

24 Hour

Information

Wheelchair Access

Bureau De Change

Local Facilities


Walking

Fishing

Bike Hire

Golf

Horse Riding

Swimming

Entertainment
 

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