The Old Exchange offers accommodations in Clifden, 2.8 miles from Alcock & Brown Memorial and 12 miles from Kylemore Abbey. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and bicycle parking, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Maam Cross is 22 miles from the guest house. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and shower. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Ireland West Knock Airport is 74 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Clifden, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alison
    Canada Canada
    Location, Mari’s warm welcome, free street parking on Sundays, breakfast buffet. Also the wonderfully comfortable lounge!
  • Stephen
    United States of America United States of America
    Mari, the hostess of the inn, was terrific. We had gotten in after check-in time and she was very accommodating. The Continental breakfast and coffee was perfect after a few days of big Irish breakfasts!!
  • Summer
    United States of America United States of America
    Great stay, comfortable and perfect stop in town for exploring the area and Clifden. Hosts were nice and easy check in. Would recommend for a central place to stay!
  • Marie
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location. Lovely house in the centre of clifden, very convenient for pubs and restaurants. Mary is a very friendly and helpful host. Breakfast is buffet with plenty of options such as cereal, toast, yogurt, cheese and ham. Overall a very...
  • R
    Rich
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was great and Mari and her staff were absolutely terrific!! Great location and we will be back next year for sure!!!
  • Brittany
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was amazing and the room was great. Perfectly situated near everything in the area. Plenty of parking nearby. It can be a little confusing to find but it’s behind Vaughan’s Pub. Breakfast was good and I’d definitely stay here again
  • Steven
    Ireland Ireland
    It was so chill! Mari is a delight. so close to everything. This is where I'm staying in Clifton from now on. Cozy and a lovely continental breakfast. I'm vegan and appreciated the vegan options. We were there for clifton art festival and there...
  • Brenda
    Canada Canada
    Location was great! The entire place was impeccably clean and very nicely decorated! Mari was so sweet, kind, helpful and obliging in every way. We could not ask for a better host! Breakfast was lovely as well!!
  • Morgan
    United States of America United States of America
    The Old Exchange is in a great location near the heart of Clifden. Mari, the host, is friendly and accommodating. We loved our room and would visit again!
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    I had about a dozen three-night stays traveling through Ireland this spring, all in perfectly nice places, but my stay at the Old Exchange outshone the rest. I felt so relaxed and welcome there; the house has real character, my room was roomy and...

Hosted by Mari

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Mari
Newly renovated historic stone building which was once the old Labour Exchange. Situated on a quiet street yet only a minutes walk from all shops, restaurants & bars The Old Exchange retains many of its original features; including beautiful window shutters & some internal doors while being completely modernised for our guests comfort. Free, high speed fibre broadband is available throughout the property, with smart TV's in each of our newly refurbished rooms. Guests also have access to a sitting room on the first floor with views of the town & a separate dining room area with tea/coffee available all day & light breakfast each morning.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Exchange
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Internet
Good free Wifi 37 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Old Exchange takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Old Exchange

  • The Old Exchange offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Old Exchange may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Old Exchange is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Old Exchange is 800 feet from the center of Clifden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Old Exchange include:

      • Double
      • Twin