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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
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Check out our other hostels - Sleepzone Connemara and Sleepzone the Burren.
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.
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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.
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Take the second exit for the City Centre
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Drive about 500 metres and take the second left turn (opposite Dyke Rd)
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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:
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Great Outdoors (Galway). One-stop hiking, diving, camping, skiing and general sports shop. (00353 – 91 - 562869)
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Augenanure Castle
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Coole Visitor Centre
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Dartfield Horse Museum and Park
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Errislannan Riding Centre
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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!!
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Meals
Meals are served in GBC Galway (5 minutes walks from Sleepzone Galway Hostel)
Dinner: Served from 12 noon to 7p.m
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Continental Breakfast@ €5.00 pp
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Full Irish Breakfast @ €8.00 pp
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3 Course Dinner (starter, main course and desert) @ €13.5
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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
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Prices
Sleepzone Galway Hostel is closed from December 24 from mid day to December 26 inclusive
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8-10 Dorm |
6 Dorm |
4 Dorm |
Triple |
Twin/Double |
Single |
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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 |
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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)
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€25.00
€34.00 |
€30.00
€40.00 |
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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
Fri-Sat |
€16.00
€22.00 |
€20.00
€25.00 |
€22.00
€28.00 |
€24.00
€30.00 (N/A)
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€30.00
€38.00 |
€35.00
€50.00 |
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10/07/09/-26/07/09
03/08/09-27/08/09 |
Sun-Thurs
Fri-Sat |
€20.00
€24.00 |
€24.00
€26.00 |
€28.00
€29.00 |
€30.00
€32.00 (N/A) |
€38.00
€38.00 |
€45.00
€50.00 |
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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 |
€32.00 (N/A)
€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.
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Room Breakdown
| Room Type |
Quantity |
| Single |
1 |
| Twin (en-suite) |
2 |
4 bed rooms (1 of which is standard)
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9
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| 5 bed standard |
1
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| 6 Bed |
15 |
| 8 Bed bed rooms |
4
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| 9 Bed |
1 |
| 10 Bed |
2 |
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Total Number Beds |
197 |
Availability
| Opening Dates | Opening Times | CheckIn 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 |
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Local Facilities
 Walking |  Fishing |  Bike Hire |  Golf |  Horse Riding |  Swimming |  Entertainment | |
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