Hostel Ben Lettery, Co Galway YHA
Ben Lettery, Co Galway YHA
Ballinafad
Near Recess
Co Galway
Ireland (Republic of)
Tel.
+353 852713588
Customer Rating
| 67% | |
| 56% | |
| 63% | |
| 63% | |
| 83% | |
| 83% |
This friendly hostel is situated amongst beautiful scenery with panoramic views of the Connemara mountains and Ballynahinch lake. This is a wonderful area for hill walking, cycling and fishing. Nearby are the scenic villages of Recess, Roundstone and popular Clifden. The Arran Islands and Inishbofin, the Island of legend & folklore can also be visited from nearby.
This traditional hostel is oozing with character. You'll find a big self catering kitchen, a spacious dining room and a homely common room with turf fire and beautiful views. The hostel has family rooms and bicycles can be hired there.
This traditional hostel is oozing with character. You'll find a big self catering kitchen, a spacious dining room and a homely common room with turf fire and beautiful views. The hostel has family rooms and bicycles can be hired there.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 2 | 2 | 4 | 40 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Check in is strictly from 5pm-10pm only |
| Opening times (over the year): | 01 March - 30 November. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Location: | Road/Car: Follow the signs for Clifden (N59). Pass through Recess and the youth hostel is on the right hand side approximately 8km further on. Bus: Bus Eireann: Galway - Clifden service passes by the youth hostel, alight at the gate. Michael Nee Coaches 095 34682 – drop off directly at hostel. Rail: Galway 64km |
Attractions
 | River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Forested/wooded area | | Beach at or near hostel |
| Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Sheets for hire |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Rates include local tax |
Customer Reviews Ben Lettery, Co Galway YHA
| 21 Aug 2011 Ian, Northern Ireland | 70% | |
| old style hostel in superb location
the entrance "drive" could do with being uprated! | ||
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