Location:
Route 59
(Galway-Clifden Road)
Ballinafad
County Galway
Ben Lettery Hostel is located 12 km
before Clifden. If you approach from
Galway, it will be located 8 km after the
tiny village of Recess, on the right side
of the road. Three bus companies pass by and stop at the gate several times a day: CityLink, Bus Eirean and GoBus.
Manager: Frank Dempsey
Note: Ben Lettery Connemara Hostel is now run as a social enterprise - a group of about 20 retirees each take a week to run the hostel, as a social fun holiday. So every week, there is a different volunteer manager who returns each year to enjoy Connemara!
Phone: (+) 353 (0)86 849 3172
(during opening hours only)
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/benletteryhostel
Website: www.anoige.ie
Email: info@anoige.ie
Opening Dates: June 1- Sept. 15
or group bookings out of season
Opening Times:
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
(hostel closed in between)
Check In Times
5 to 10 p.m. (strictly - no later)
Rates:
room type Oct-April May-Sept
2 bedded rooms 34 38
per room
4 bedded room 16 18
per person
6-8 bedded per 14.50 16.50
person over 18
6-8 bedded per 12.50 13.50
person under 18
Room Breakdown:
Quantity Room
2 four-bedded
2 six-bedded
2 eight-bedded
2 two-bedded
Directions:
Road/Car: Follow the signs for Clifden (N59). Pass through Recess and the youth
hostel is on the right side approximately
8 km further on.
By Bus: Galway-Clifden service passes by
the youth hostel, alight at the gate.
Michael Nee Coaches
(+) 353 (0) 95 34682 drop off directly
at hostel
By Bus: three bus companies pass by and stop at the gate several times a day CityLink, Bus Eirean and GoBus.
By Train: Galway 64 km
Amenities:
-big self-catering kitchen
-spacious dining room
-homey common room with turf fire
-beautiful views
-friendly hostel with great deal of
character
-free parking
-family room
-easily accessible to bus transportation
-drying rooms
-table football
-selection of books
-travel information on the area
provided
-quiet and relaxing atmosphere
Things To Do
-visit Aran Islands
-visit Connemara National Park
-visit nearby village of Roundstone
-visit Recess
-visit many shops and restaurants in
Clifden
-visit Inishbofin Island from nearby
Cleggan
-visit local beaches
-great rivers and lakes for fly fishing
-swim at Roundstone Beach
-enjoy hiking
-enjoy the mountains and beautiful
scenery in the area
-rent a bicycle in Clifden
-visit Augenanure Castle
-visit Dan O’Hara’s History Centre
-visit Errislannan Riding Centre
-visit Kylemore Abbey and Garden
-visit local pubs with traditional music
in Clifden
-enjoy deep sea fishing
-visit Clifden Station House Museum,
Theatre, cinema, gymnasium, and pool
-enjoy the Sky Road Tour
-enjoy Connemara Smokehouse Tour
-Clifden Castle (walking tour)
-enjoy Beach Road Walk
-Alcock and Brown Drive and Walk Tour
