About Us
WE LOVE IT HERE, YOU WILL TOO!
A warm welcome awaits you at Ben Lettery.
Our Story
We’re proud to be a small, independent, Galway owned Hostel. We’ve been welcoming guests and meeting travellers in our Galway city Centre Hostel since 1991! We were one of the very first few hostels in Galway City and we’ve been evolving ever since. Despite our start in the city we are keen hill-walkers and have always loved getting out to Connemara, so are delighted to have opened our second hostel at the base of Ben Lettery. We’ve grown over the years and have a range of accommodation options & properties (and WIFI) however the one thing that has never changed for us is our vibe. Be Helpful, Be Nice. People love staying with us, become friends and come back again and again.
Meet The Gang
A little about the team here at Ben Lettery hostel.
Cathal
BL Crew
When not chatting to guests or knocking up excel spreadsheets, Cathal can be found walking in the hills of Connemara. A Galway native ask him anything you want to know; the best coffee & walking routes are his speciality.
Donna
BL Crew
When not checking people in & talking to guests Donna can be found in the sea in Galway Bay. Avid traveller & adventure seeker, it’s a wonder how we manage to keep Donna in Galway. Everyone loves Donna (read the reviews), she loves to hear all about your day. A great cook and foodie, anything you want to know about the best eateries chat to Donna.
Kenny
BL Crew
Kenny can’t get enough of BL Hostel, no matter how many times he leaves to go on his travels around the world he always comes back. Kenny is like a walking encyclopaedia, ask him anything… literally anything! But his speciality is Galway history & attractions.
Naseem
BL Crew
The latest addition to our gang, Naseem hails from Down Under and has fallen absolutely head over HILLS for Connemara! When Naseem isn’t looking after guests at Ben Lettery, you might find her sea swimming, sipping pints in Galway city or grooving at a local gig.
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Galway Mountain Rescue
We have partnered with Galway Mountain Rescue Team who are a voluntary organisation providing a 112/999 emergency response service to the upland and remote areas of counties Galway and Clare. We give 50% of the proceeds from every towel hired at Ben Lettery Hostel, as well as taking part in local events to raise money and awareness.