Sleepzone Burren Hostel

The Burren


The rooms in this modern, friendly hostel set in a former hotel range from six-bed dorms to family rooms that sleep up to five people. Facilities include a self-catering kitchen, a book-filled guest lounge and a large lawn.

A shuttle-bus service links it with Sleepzone's sister property in Galway city.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Burren attractions

1. Spa Well

0.28 MILES

At the town's southern end is a spa well, with a sulphur spring, a Victorian pumphouse and a wooded setting. The iron, sulphur, magnesium and iodine in…

2. Doolin Cave

2.31 MILES

The Great Stalactite, the longest in Europe at 7.3m, is the big draw of Doolin Cave. Tour times vary seasonally, but are usually on the hour. Glacial clay…

3. West Cross

4.09 MILES

In a field accessed via a stile, 130m west of Kilfenora's cathedral ruins, is the 4.6m-high West Cross, which depicts Christ's crucifixion.

4. Kilfenora Cathedral

4.15 MILES

Built in 1189, Kilfenora's cathedral was once an important place of pilgrimage. St Fachan (or Fachtna) founded the monastery here in the 6th century, and…

5. Burren Centre

4.18 MILES

At the Burren Centre, a 12-minute film gives you an overview of the Burren's flora, fauna and geology, while interactive exhibits detail its formation and…

6. Doonagore Castle

4.3 MILES

Looking every inch a fairy-tale stronghold, round, turreted Doonagore Castle dates from the 16th century. The ruin was restored by architect Percy Leclerc…

7. Courthouse Studios & Gallery

6.09 MILES

Rotating exhibitions from local and international artists are displayed over two floors of these studios, which are located in a renovated 19th-century…

8. Fanore Beach

6.13 MILES

With an extensive backdrop of grass-covered dunes, this Blue Flag–rated beach off the R477 is patrolled by lifeguards in summer and is a surfing hotspot…