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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. It is really cosy and I felt like home. The curtains for privacy are nice, and it's nice to get two pillows! The atmosphere is really relax, with the nice kitchen and the garden. The staff was friendly. It was a really good experience!

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9
Superb
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. The property was in an excellent location, just a few minutes walk from the train and bus stations and the main square. It’s very central, you can comfortably walk to all the key points in Galway. The dorms had comfortable layouts and the facilities were always clean. The staff are awesome, trying to get everyone mingling about and helping with tips! The breakfast spread was superb, too!

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9
Superb
1,459 reviews
Price from
US$49
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 place is new, everything is extra clean. Very pleasant.

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9
Superb
227 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
373 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. Location, beds, kitchen. Everything. lol.

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9
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$54
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 The hostel is really great! Comfortable, fancy, it has a great shared kitchen and pleasant common areas. It also has free parking, what is a plus for people travelling by car. And the personnel is really kind and attentive. Highly recommended!

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8.7
Fabulous
2,930 reviews
Price from
US$44
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. The accommodation was wonderful, the house is charming, the beds are comfortable, the gentleman who welcomed us was very friendly. The accommodation is also very central, 2 minutes from the bus that goes to Cliffs Moher. There are several pubs nearby, Doolin is a quiet village, good for relaxing. I would return to this accommodation.

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8.4
Very good
1,406 reviews
Price from
US$42
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. I guess this was the best hostel I've ever stayed at. Super clean, comfy room, tidy shower, healthy breakfast. There is a plenty of great people taking care about the place all the time. I stayed for only 1 night bit will definitely return for more.

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8.8
Fabulous
3,807 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. Staff was very friendly especially Rachel and Connor who suggested places to visit, facilities were good with nice breakfast

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8
Very good
2,671 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. I loved the happy and friendly welcome - it's also always a pleasure to be hosted in places like this cause you get to meet very interesting traveller people!! It was comfortable and very clean. All perfect!!

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8.6
Fabulous
2,063 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

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