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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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jennifer
United Kingdom
“Great location for exploring Connemara, comfy bed, good basic breakfast included” - Sara
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“EVERYTHING (the view, the people, the shower and the bed)😍” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Peaceful but not isolated. The woman on the front desk was very helpful. There were two lounges with wood burning stoves. The breakfast was excellent. I’d half expected a cooked breakfast but I didn’t miss it as the food provided to make my own...” - Noreen
Ireland
“Excellent lication, v friendly.just stayed 1 night” - O'regan
New Zealand
“A well set up hostel with a shared breakfast room and good basic continental breakfast. Comfortable bed and a lovely friendly receptionist at the desk.”
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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.
The fine print
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.