Otter Hostel Connemara

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Great location!

8.9

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Otter Hostel Connemara in Galway offers a welcoming hostel experience with a garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or outdoor seating area, enjoy the picnic area, and utilise the shared kitchen and laundry service. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free on-site private parking, bike hire, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a buffet breakfast with juice and fruits, ensuring a pleasant start to the day. Local Attractions: Located 103 km from Ireland West Knock Airport, the hostel is close to Kylemore Abbey (11 km), Alcock & Brown Memorial (34 km), and Ashford Castle (42 km). Other nearby attractions include Clew Bay Heritage Centre and Ashford Castle Golf Club.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Anke
Ireland Ireland
“The staff were friendly, the location fantastic. Lovely common rooms and a good kitchen and dining area. The room was clean and warm.”
Josephine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was fine although the toaster needs renewing didn't brown the toast and the fridge wasn't cold enough my milk went off. Very quiet surroundings.”
Isabelle
Denmark Denmark
“Honestly best Hostel I have stayed in so far. Beautiful location, clean, nice staff, cozy common rooms as in plural!”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for exploring Connemara, comfy bed, good basic breakfast included”
Sara
Italy Italy
“Very nice location! Common area very warm and welcolming but less the family room which was very basic and not really warm.private bathroom essential, very small sink and no tent or glass separate the shower.”
Suzie
Ireland Ireland
“Awesome location, lovely clean well appointed dorms. Great kitchen facilities and common dining area. Top rate breakfast with options for those with gluten and dairy allergies.”
Tom
Ireland Ireland
“The big Dining room, with seating outside, the breakfast with Orange, apple,and cranberry juice, lovely cereals, with coffee and tea, and eggs available if you want them, there was a slot of wood work in the window sills, and Tablets, big sitting...”
Amanda
Ireland Ireland
“Comfortable room. Good facilities for cooking meals, fully equipped. Stunning surroundings. Lounge area with great views and with books and games that could be borrowed. Very family friendly.”
Klara
Ireland Ireland
“It’s incredibly beautiful here: misty Mountain View, chickens around, waterside access, beautiful clean and freshly done rooms that smell like sauna fragrance. 2 fireplaces ready to be turned on and Invite you for a cosy quiet night on the couches...”
Frédérique
Canada Canada
“EVERYTHING (the view, the people, the shower and the bed)😍”

Property surroundings

House rules

Otter Hostel Connemara takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Otter Hostel Connemara in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.