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#9 of 103 Specialty lodging in Galway

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Sleepzone is Galway's leading hostel for over a decade. Much imitated but still not matched! Leading hostel in Galway on TripAdvisor. Clean, safe, friendly - and always great value for money. Daily discounted tours to Connemara and The Cliffs of Moher with Galway Tour Company departing from our front door daily. Free internet and Free Wifi (with international socketing). Superb, fully-equipped self-catering kitchen.

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Paid public parking nearby

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Vending machine

Board games / puzzles

Books, DVDs, music for children

Baggage storage

Currency exchange

24-hour front desk

Wifi

Non-smoking hotel

Outdoor furniture

Shared kitchen

Shared lounge / TV area

Sun terrace

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Ironing service

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Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

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English

Location

100Great for walkers

Grade: 100 out of 100

121Restaurantswithin 0.5 km

87Attractionswithin 0.5 km

Bothar Na Mban Woodquay, Galway Ireland

Getting there

Shannon Airport65 kmSee all flights

Knock Intl Airport73 kmSee all flights

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Hannah DG wrote a review Jul 2023

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Needs to be refurbished

This hostel was in a good location and felt safe. However, it is requires a big refurbishment or a deep clean. The bathroom was a major issue as there were no hand towels or floor mats provided this meant that anyone getting out of the shower was leaving water all over the floor. This is also a major fall hazard and someone could seriously injure themselves in these conditions. The power points were also in one space in the room and not specific to each bunk bed meaning that in order to charge your phone you had to leave it on the floor where anyone could steal it. Putting in charging ports even small hangers along the walls of the bunks would be very beneficial for this hostel. Overall, it was a safe place to sleep and the staff were nice and welcoming.

Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled solo

Room Tip: Bring your own soap and be prepared to wait for a towel

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Павел Д wrote a review Dec 2022

Strokestown, Ireland1 contribution

good service

Heated floors. the children liked it. delicious breakfast with variety. Luggage storage was allowed to be used for a few more hours after the end of the stay. I'll stop right there next time. good luck.

Date of stay: December 2022

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Sonia D wrote a review Oct 2022

17 contributions7 helpful votes

It was great!

I stayed in a individual double room on my solo trip for 4 nights. The room was clean and big enough, with en-suite toilet and even a small table with chair to eat/write, very useful. The only thing is that my room had a window on the roof and to open it you need to use a very long pole, a bit difficult to open/close at the beginning but once you're used to it, it's quite easy. But if you want to ventilate the room and it's raining you can't do it otherwise you will flood the room xD, same for leaving the room with the window open, you can't do it for the same reason. I wasn't expecting it but in the middle of my stay they entered in the room to change the trash bag in the toilet, very thankful for that! Sometimes other guests are noisy at night but that's what you get in a hostel, you never know. People at the reception are absolutely fantastic, very friendly, funny and helpful! The hostel has a big common room with kitchen and that's a big plus, they also have a room for laundry. The position is ok, very close to the center but in a secondary street, it's not dodgy or anything, it's just not as central as I thought it to be, but it's very close to everything anyways. Breakfast was very nice and they always have tea and coffee available. Wifi working great and towels available for rent too. I had a very nice experience and I would totally come back and recommend this hostel. Thank you guys, you're the best!…

Date of stay: October 2022

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Chris P wrote a review Oct 2022

Tumbaco, Ecuador4 contributions

Great hostel

I am an English cyclist, who made a lot of demands on the staff (mainly due to a change in my travel plans caused by a rail strike in the UK). I was very impressed with the professionalism and the patience of the staff who went out of their way to help and accommodate me despite all the aggro I caused them. A special thank you to Conor, the guy on the front desk, who was incredibly kind and helpful. Thanks, mate!

Date of stay: September 2022

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John Wheeler wrote a review Jul 2022

Needham, Massachusetts1 contribution

Good experience

Straight forward check-in, good security, high-quality rooms. Staff were nice and flexible. The other folks staying there were safe and respectful. My only complaints are that the floor-wide male bathrooms were very messy, and in the mixed gender room I was in, the bathroom shower doors were straight up transparent. Other than that, I was happy with Sleepzone.

Date of stay: July 2022

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Michelle B wrote a review Jul 2022

Sydney, Australia6 contributions3 helpful votes

Great Hostel!

Great hostel, compared to any other hostel. Kitchen area is lovely and the rooms are nice and warm. Just obviously can be noisy at night being outside near a main road. I highly recommend staying here as it is close to everything in Galway too!

Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family

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BMN8612 wrote a review Jun 2022

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Wouldn't give us our room

Showed up on a bank holiday weekend with confirmation email and was told I the reservation was cancelled which was impossible. Staff here were laughing at the fact they cancelled our booking on their side and didn't have a room for us. This ruined the entire weekend, had to pay over 300 euro for emergency accommodation. All staff knew they messed up yet still blamed us, shocking service. Avoid this place at all cost.

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends

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Dagia7 wrote a review Feb 2022

San Diego, California7 contributions1 helpful vote

Great experience

The hostel was equipped with anything you need. I particularly e joyed common spaces and the large kitchen! Also a great location! The perfect place for a w-e in Galway! A special thanks goes to the staff and the owner- all very kind and helpful.

Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends

Room Tip: Parking is available 5 mins walking distance

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U2fan wrote a review Nov 2021

67 contributions19 helpful votes

Friendly staff

It’s not bad place . Kitchen nice area. Expect it to be noisy on Friday and Saturday nights as I found with plenty of room parties and people drinking on the cheap. Mattress cover was quiet dirty. It’s secure tho and that’s a plus. Not too far feom city centre. I’d stay again but would try to get hostel in town first

Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled solo

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Gemma wrote a review Nov 2021

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Unfriendly and rude

Myself and a group stayed here for one night and we were very disappointed with their service especially the night porter after we got one noise warning we went to sleep but still got charged a fee....

Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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