Hostel Connemara - The Connemara Hostel
Connemara - The Connemara Hostel
Leenane
Connemara
Co. Galway
Ireland (Republic of)
Tel.
00353(0)95 42929
Fax.
00353(0)9542930
Customer Rating
| 94% | |
| 89% | |
| 85% | |
| 88% | |
| 90% | |
| 93% |
Sleepzone Connemara is a sister hostel of the highly-rated Sleepzone in Galway City (Best Hostel in Ireland 2006 - Hostelworld Awards)
Overlooking The Killary - Ireland's only fjord - and surrounded by the peaks of The Twelve Bens, Maumturk and Mweelrea mountains in the centre of Connemara, it is probably one of the most spectacularly situated hostels anywhere in Western Europe.
Sleepzone Connemara offers a range of accommodation in private and dormitory rooms (over 100 beds in 21 rooms) - all ensuite, free WiFi & internet access, bureau de change, tourist information as well as a residents' wine bar, self-catering kitchen and its own tennis court.
Another of its attractions is that it is situated right next door to the Killary Adventure Company, so a range of adventure activities and outdoor pursuits are available literally on its doorstep.
It's also a great base for some of Connemara's most fantastic walks and hikes; scuba diving, fishing and beaches are all nearby, and bike rental is also available. Please ask our staff at reception - they will gladly share their knowledge of the area with you.
If activity doesn't appeal to you though, the serenity of the location of Sleepzone Connemara is an attraction in itself. Watch a movie from our movie library, read a book or meet other guests in one of our common rooms.
Overlooking The Killary - Ireland's only fjord - and surrounded by the peaks of The Twelve Bens, Maumturk and Mweelrea mountains in the centre of Connemara, it is probably one of the most spectacularly situated hostels anywhere in Western Europe.
Sleepzone Connemara offers a range of accommodation in private and dormitory rooms (over 100 beds in 21 rooms) - all ensuite, free WiFi & internet access, bureau de change, tourist information as well as a residents' wine bar, self-catering kitchen and its own tennis court.
Another of its attractions is that it is situated right next door to the Killary Adventure Company, so a range of adventure activities and outdoor pursuits are available literally on its doorstep.
It's also a great base for some of Connemara's most fantastic walks and hikes; scuba diving, fishing and beaches are all nearby, and bike rental is also available. Please ask our staff at reception - they will gladly share their knowledge of the area with you.
If activity doesn't appeal to you though, the serenity of the location of Sleepzone Connemara is an attraction in itself. Watch a movie from our movie library, read a book or meet other guests in one of our common rooms.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 105 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception Open: 08.00 - 22:00 hrs. Late check-ins can be arranged. Check-in is at 3pm (as the rooms are being cleaned) but of course you’re welcome to leave your bags with us until then. |
| Opening times (over the year): | The Connemara Hostel will be closed from Sunday, 6th November 2011 until Friday, 9th March 2012, but may be available for group bookings. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Jump On – Jump Off with Galway Tour Company: How this Works - an easy (and enjoyable!) way to travel to Sleepzone Connemara is with Galway Tour Company. The bus collects at Sleepzone Galway City every day at 9.45am, does a tour of Connemara, and you can ‘Jump Off’ at Sleepzone Connemara at about 2.00pm. When you would like to return to Galway City you can simply ‘Jump On’ again, complete the tour of Connemara and return to Galway City by about 6.00pm. Discount tickets are available at Reception at Sleepzone Galway City. The tour includes Ashford Castle, Cong, Kylemore Abbey & Gardens, the Inagh Valley and Killary fjord. By Public Bus: Bus Eireann runs an occasional service from Galway City to Leenane – www.buseireann.ie. |
| Parking: | There is a car-park in front of Sleepzone Connemara. |
| Location: | Sleepzone Connemara is spectacularly situated in the heart of Connemara overlooking The Killary – Ireland’s only fjord, which runs 16km from the village of Leenane to where it opens onto the Atlantic Ocean. |
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Attractions
 | Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Forested/wooded area |
| Horseriding at or near hostel | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Games room |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
Customer Reviews Connemara - The Connemara Hostel
| 04 Nov 2011 Ilse, Belgium | 100% | |
| one of the best hostels we've ever visited. head of staff, Farida, puts so much effort in making everybody feel at home. if you're looking for a familyhostel : don't hesitate, just book. | ||
| 18 May 2011 Noël, Belgium | 87% | |
| A squeegee in the bathroom would be practical | ||
| 17 May 2011 Kostantinos, Canada | 77% | |
| This hostel couldn't be located in a better place. We only spent a night here - but the surrounding area is beautiful.
Big disappointment though. For one - the wifi is available ONLY in the foyer....where there are no seats or space to sit. The second - there was no hot water. We had to shower in ice cold water.
Little things that quickly ruin a potentially great stay. | ||
| 16 Apr 2011 Franziska, England & Wales | 97% | |
| great spot (if you like remote places [which i do] :). thank you guys! | ||
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