The Burren Hostel (Lisdoonvarna, Ireland)

About The Burren Hostel

Our facilities::Our facilities include all en suite rooms, free Internet and Wifi, free parking, complimentary continental breakfast (and free tea/coffee all day ), excellent self-catering kitchen and dining room, beautiful TV and reading room with great selection of books of Irish interest. The Burren area: What a location ! A great base for The Cliffs of Moher, walking in The Burren, fantastic beaches and surfing at Lahinch and Fanore (what a beach to walk at low tide !) Nearby sites of interest: We are only 10-15 minutes from some of the leading sites of interest in The Burren area including: The Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Doolin and Ailwee Caves, Caherconnell Stone Fort. You can also take a boat-trip to the Aran Islands from nearby Doolin. Take in a trip to the world -class Burren Perfumery near Carron. Food and drink: Directly across the road from: - The Roadside Tavern where the traditionalmusic sessions are legendary; - The Burren Storehouse with it's great events and food!- The Burren Smokehouse - which is one of Ireland's leading producers of gourmet salmonThe great outdoors: Only a 15-20 minute drive from the famous surfing beaches of Lahinch and Fanore. There's nothing like walking Fanore beach at low tide on a summer's evening.We have detailed maps and routes for many of the best walks in the area including Caher Valley Looped Walks and can link you with some of the areas leading walking guides including Tony Kirby, Shane Connolly , Mary Howard , John Connolly. Food and drink: Throughout The Burren there are great developments in locally sourced quality Irish foods. We also recommend The Tea Rooms in Ballyvaughan, the Farmer's Markets in Kinvara (Fridays) and Ballyvaughan (Saturdays).An easy and enjoyable way to travel to The Burren Hostel is with Galway Tour Company. The bus collects at Sleepzone Galway City every day at 9.45am, does a tour of The Burren, and you can'Jump Off'at The Burren Hostel at about 2.00pm. When you would like to return to Galway City you can simply'Jump On'again, complete the tour of The Burren and return to Galway City by about 6.00pm. Discount tickets are available at Reception at Sleepzone Galway City.This tour includes a two-hour stop at the Cliffs of Moher, as well as stops at Dunguaire Castle, Poulnabrone Dolmen and Kilfenora Cathedral. All Sleepzone hostels are consistently amongst the top rated hostels in Ireland on Hostelworld.com and regularly receive outstanding reviews in Let's Go, Guide du Routard, Rough Guides, Lonely Planet and others.(Please note: There are no ATM's in the town of Lisdoonvarna and not all pubs/restaurants accept credit card.The nearest ATM's can be found in Ennistymon, 10km from Sleepzone and in The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre)-Reception Opening Hours: March - June: Mondays - Thursdays: 8.30am –11.00am& 5.00pm– 11.00pm Fridays - Sundays: 8:30am - 11.00pm July - August: 8:30am - 11.00pm September - October: Sundays - Thursdays: 8.30am –11.00am& 5.00pm– 11.00pm Fridays - Saturdays: 8:30am - 11.00pm Please let us know in advance if you will arrive outside of these hours. Different Terms& Conditions apply for September Matchmaking Bookings.