Sleepzone is the West of Ireland's leading hostel operator with hostels in Galway City, Connemara and The Burren.
Galway City:Experience the Best of Galway. Galway is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations for good reason. Galway is the cultural capital of the West of Ireland, renowned for traditional music, theatre and nightlife. Galway is an ancient city, but as a university town its mediaeval streets and pubs throng with a young, vibrant and cosmopolitan population. With literally hundreds of pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants, Galway has no shortage of urban amenities to explore. But an experience in Galway is not complete without long walks along the sea or explorations into the surrounding countryside. |
Galway Links: Galway.Net: Entertainment: Galway Races: 1st week of Aug Cuirt Literary Festival: Galway Oyster Festival: Town Hall Theatre: Druid Theatre: |
Galway also acts as a gateway to some of the most popular destinations on Ireland’s western coast, including The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, Connemara and the Gaeltacht area where the Irish language is still in everyday use. Why not make Sleepzone your base for exploring the West of Ireland? Ideally you’ll devote at least a full day to experiencing these distinct and spectacular regions. Sleepzone organizes day tours to several destinations and its staff will share expert advice on how to best access the region. Whether you stay for one day or a full week, you leave wishing you could stay longer.
ConnemaraConnemara is one of the most scenic regions in Ireland, a place where the Irish language is still in everyday use. It’s craggy mountain peaks, expansive sandy beaches and laced network of lakes exemplify the peaceful solitude and rugged beauty of The West of Ireland. And don’t forget: you can stay in Sleepzone in the heart of Connemara! Explore The Connemara Loop: www.goconnemara.com |
The Burren and The Cliffs of MoherRising a sheer 210 meters from the Atlantic ocean below, the world famous Cliffs of Moher are among the most outstanding natural amenities that Ireland has to offer. Located about 1.5 hours from Galway, The Cliffs are a must see for anyone travelling to the West of Ireland. The Burren is a unique limestone landscape which has lain unspoiled since the ice-age. Here you can find relics relics of 6000 year old human habitation, villages abandoned from famine times and extraordinary caves. |
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The Aran IslandsThe Aran Islands are a must see. As rugged as the people who settled there more than 3,000 years ago, the islands have provided a harsh yet enduring way of life. |
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