The Burren Hostel is a ECO-FRIENDLY hostel in the spa town of Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare: we are a great base for The Cliffs of Moher, walking and driving in The Burren, surfing at beaches in Lahinch and Fanore and are sister Hostel of Galway's award-winning Sleepzone Hostel.

In close proximity to some of Ireland's most famous areas of natural beauty, including the world-renowned Cliffs of Moher, we had been operating as a 3-star hotel until late 2006. Now a 130-bed hostel, it has the following great features such us 22 rooms - mix of private and dorm - all en suite

Common areas to mingle with other fellow travelers are Residents' Lounge, Spacious Self-Catering Kitchen & Dining Room, Private Gardens
- Self-service Laundry Facilities, Free Private Parking, Free Internet & WiFi

The town of Lisdoonvarna is an ideal base from which to explore sites of historical and geographical interest, such as dolmens, stone forts, medieval castles and award-winning parks where history comes to life. The Aran Islands are just a short boat-trip away - passing the foot of the Cliffs of Moher. Traditional music at the Roadside Innmjust 100 metres away - and nightly in Doolin which is just a 10-minute drive

We are part of Ireland's most popular hostel group which also includes Sleepzone Galway City (opened in April 2001 in the heart of Galway City), and Sleepzone Connemara, situated on The Killary (Ireland's only fjord).

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)

Environmental Policy - Sleepzone Hostels

* Sleepzone Hostels are dedicated to the long-term goal of using sustainable energy forms, and have recently completed the installation of solar panels in Sleepzone Connemara, with plans in place for installation at Sleepzone – The Burren when circumstances permit.

* Electricity for each Sleepzone is wind-generated via Airtricity

* Sleepzone Hostels reduce the amount of energy consumed wherever possible – using low-watt bulbs, insulating our older properties and replacing old and inefficient equipment.

* The hostels source local services whenever possible for service, maintenance and security work.

* The hostels recycle all cardboard, glass, plastic and aluminium

* We encourage our customers to use public transport to access our hostels whenever possible – we have also secured a competitive rate for transport with local tour buses that travel to the rural regions daily.

* We are converting to the use of materials from sustainable sources for our promotional materials (either recycled material, or materials from sustainable forests) and for our energy needs (with the installation of solar panels and conversion to the use of biomass fuels).

* We encourage our guests to abide by the Seven Principles of Leave no Trace in order to conserve biodiversity in the regions where our rural properties are located in particular.