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Located in Killarney and with St Mary's Cathedral reachable within 200 metres, The Black Sheep Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests. - great atmosphere in the hostel (feels like home full of friends, everyone is so kind and helpful to each other) - there is breakfast included in the price - rooms are very spacious with very comfortable beds, I love the "comfy" ladder that leads me to the upper bunk bed - very solid construction of bunk beds, I wasn't stressed that it would collapse when I went up to my bed (at other hostels it sometimes creates weird noises or the bed is crazily moving) - The hostel has a great living room area with a small library, a great dining room with a lot of comfortable seats around, a spacious kitchen - The people who work there are the coolest people ever, will always answer your questions and give you the best recommendations - that place is SO CLEAN!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,379 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Located next to Galway Railway and Bus Station, Galway City Hostel - Solo Traveller Hostel overlooks Eyre Square. With free WiFi, printing, and luggage storage, the hostel also offers continental breakfast and a shared lounge. The reception staff can arrange tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands. Staff went above and beyond to help, always willing to share tips and offer guidance-- be it figuring out routes to the sights or where to satisfy a food craving. rooms were clean and comfortable and the common area was great for meeting fellow travellers-- especially over the excellent and extensive breakfast spread!

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9
Superb
1,454 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Located in Glengarriff and with Hungry Hill reachable within 26 km, Glengarriff Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 26 km from Healy Pass, 28 km from Kenmare Golf Club and 34 km from Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club. The hostel features family rooms. Everything! One of the best hostels ever...Dee, the manager is exceptional. Clean, kitchen was incredibly well equipped & spacious. Also a very nice common room. Glengarrif is small, friendly & close to Garnish island and amazing hiking. It's a great base for exploring Bear peninsula and Bantry. Great music in the pubs.

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9
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
US$54
per night

Situated in Sligo, within 500 metres of Sligo Abbey and 800 metres of Yeats Memorial Building, Éalú Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.

At the hostel, the rooms include a wardrobe. The owner was very friendly and informative.

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9
Superb
234 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

Situated in Belmullet, 37 km from Ballycroy National Park, Kilcommon Lodge Holiday Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 38 km from Doonamona Castle, 38 km from Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre and 49 km from Church of Ireland Cathedral. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Lovely lodge in beautiful setting. Very reasonable room rates. Betty the owner is very accommodating,with a turf fire lit on cold evenings

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9.7
Exceptional
365 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

The Nest Boutique Hostel offers a majority of double and twin ensuite rooms which have comfy beds, soft linen, power showers, fridges and contemporary Irish art work. Family bedrooms and dormitories are also available Wonderful place! Hostel looks great and has its unique and cozy atmosphere. Location is just perfect - with bus stop right in front of the entrance and beaches nearby. We enjoyed our stay a lot!

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8.7
Fabulous
2,923 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

Located on the Wild Atlantic Way, the Aille River Tourist Hostel and Campsite Doolin is a tourist accommodation that offers a mixture of original features and modern comforts such as free fibre-optic Wi-Fi.

The Aille River Tourist Hostel and Campsite Doolin has a range of private rooms for couples, family rooms and dorm rooms. This was the best option for me and my family visiting the Cliffs of Moher. Doolin is a very beautiful small village 20 minutes away from the cliffs. Friendly, cozy and beautiful place.

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8.4
Very good
1,406 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

WINNER: Best Hostel in Ireland 2025

Guests can choose from a range of private rooms and shared dorms, all designed for comfort and convenience. The hostel offers a spacious common area with a pool table and TV, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, and a bright dining room. Wonderful hostel, clean, everything seemed brand new, and felt like home. Located super centric. Simple but nice breakfast, and nice common areas for relaxing.

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8.8
Fabulous
3,818 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

This comfortable, modern hostel is set in the centre of Galway, just 100 metres from Eyre Square. The Dawson Galway City offers a free Wi-Fi zone and a large outdoor terrace.

The Dawson Galway has a 24-hour reception and offers currency exchange and a large luggage room with lockers to store all belongings. Great staff, very welcoming. Good facilities and location. We had a great stay!

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8
Very good
2,696 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Guest facilities include a common room with a pool table and TV, an outside garden with table tennis, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and a dining room. Also included is high-speed WiFi, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps are all provided to guests. No on-site parking. There is discounted parking a 2 minute walk from the hostel called "City Park" car park just across the road from the coach station. Please note the car park has a restriction of 1.9 meter max vehicle height. For my first-ever hostel, it was a very pleasant experience, everything is so well organized, running so smoothly, quiet, no irresponsible or inconsiderate behaviour by any guests, great location. Very accomodating and helpful staff! They also help with booking amazing and unforgetable tours to Connemara and the Cliffs.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,056 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

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