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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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
  • 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)😍
  • Paul
    United Kingdom 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 Ireland
    Excellent lication, v friendly.just stayed 1 night
  • Jéssica
    Ireland Ireland
    It was everything nice. The place is amazing, very friendly staff and my dogs loved.

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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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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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.

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.