Perched upon the hills of Shandon outside the central part of Cork, this hostel provides lots of…read moreprivacy and ensures a good night's sleep. Yet, everything in the central area of Cork City is just a short walk away. The hostel also provides great views of Cork, and the building itself has a lot of character. It is not utilitarian as many other hostels are. The walls are painted vibrant colors and the architecture has a very rustic feel. As for the rooms...the rooms are spacious, the beds are comfortable, and the staff is helpful and friendly. You couldn't ask for more!

This hostel wasn't very memorable to be completely honest. It wasn't anything terrible but it…read morecertainly wasn't anything to write home about. The entry is very welcoming. It is decorated in a colorful manner that felt energizing. It really felt like what you would expect from a hostel. The employees were not the most helpful and seemed to get a kick out of messing with the American tourists. One of them was downright rude. We wound up having to go up and down from our room 3 times because they told us to pick beds and every time we did they told us to pick new beds because those were already taken. It was rather annoying. What was really annoying was that come midnight, there were still only 4 of us in the room and almost all the beds we had tried to pick were still empty! The rooms did include their own restrooms and showers, which was nice. There was also a decent view from our window and the beds were comfortable enough. Anywho. The kitchen was decent enough but the burners for the stove wouldn't light properly. There wasn't very much storage space available but at least the fridge wasn't a complete disaster. The dining are was ridiculously huge and come breakfast it was crawling with people from the hostel. If you have social anxiety or simply don't like people, skip breakfast.

This hostel was only built and opened in 2005, and it's still in fantastic condition…read more It provides double rooms with ensuites, double rooms with shared bathrooms, family rooms (double bed and bunks), twin rooms, and 'dorm' rooms (a twin room shared with someone of the same gender). Prices were respectable, and the facilities were perfect. Access to the common areas is 24hour, constant hot water and heating in all rooms. There's a sitting room with TV, DVD player and some movies, pay internet and two large self-catering kitchen/dining areas. I also saw a payphone and there were lots of brochures in the main dining room. Rooms must be paid for on arrival and they accept cash and cards. Check-in is between 4pm and 8pm and check out is at 10am. No breakfast is provided, but there is a small foodstore, cafe and restaurants in the village. There is lots of parking and it's only a 5 minute walk to the main street of the village. There are no laundry facilities at the hostel, but I heard the community centre in the village does laundry. There's no ATM in the village, and the staff were happy to organise a trip to the Skelligs for me, which was fantastic. I'd recommend it, it was the best hostel I stayed at while I was in Ireland.

The best hostel I stayed in during my 6 weeks in Ireland, maybe the best hostel I've stayed ever! I…read moremainly stayed here because I missed being in a small village and wanted to climb Mount Brandon. To get to the village of Cloghane without a car, you can take a bus from Tralee. Or you can do what I did and hitchhike! The Irish are such warm, friendly chatty people that I highly recommend hitchhiking in Ireland. Anyway, the nearest "big" town is Dingle which is a 20-minute scenic drive, but there is no direct bus from/to there. Again, you can easily hitchhike it there or see if anyone at the hostel is going there. There is a small grocery store in town, plus a couple of pubs that serve food, however no ATMs. You may want to bring your own groceries like I did. Breakfast is included and includes different cereals including small cereal boxes for the kids, a variety of breads including soda bread (!), spreads, butter, yogurt, milk, tea, coffee--all available out in the open all day. The large kitchen has several burners, ovens, dishwasher, plenty of pots, pans, and dishes. And more impressively, french press coffee makers! The location is amazing. Right near the water. It's a shame it rains even in August, otherwise it would've been a nice place to hang out and have a meal. The best way to reserve your room or bed is to call directly. You can book online through Hostelbookers.com but noticed the price was a bit more there. The 4-bed female dorm room included an ensuite bathroom. It was on the small side so can be crowded with everyone's backpacks lying around. No worries since I spent most of my time in the common area. There were other shower and toilet facilities in case someone was using the ensuite bathroom. The common room was such a nice place to hang out especially after a day of hiking. So comfortable and cozy! During my 3 days, there were several families, a few couples, and a group of German girls who were doing the Dingle Way. The staff is great. After hiking Mount Brandon, my shoes, socks, everything got wet. One of the staff members helped me dry my shoes. Then I got my laundry done which was finished fast by European standards since they have a dryer! Mary, the owner, ended up waiving the €5 laundry charge since I stayed 3 days! Highly recommend this place if you want to get away from the cities and experience Irish hospitality in a small town. And of course, climb Mount Brandon.

Good and clean hostel. Very friendly host. Kitchen is well equipped. Towels cost 1€.read more

Checked in here to recover from a Hiking knee injury. Staff were friendly and helpful and nobody…read moreminded my sitting in the common room all day with a bag of ice. Though it was at the top of my price range, it was quaint and cozy, and very clean. The Lord of the Rings feel and Shire Pub attached don't hurt either!

Best Hostel in Killarney. It is also possible to rent a bicycle from the hostel which is in the…read morecentre of town and the owner is local, friendly and provides lots of valuable and good information for the area.

It's a no frills place to stay but not what you think of when you hear the word "hostel". It's more…read morelike a basic motel. It appears to cater to hikers and backpackers, with lots of hiking maps and brochures in the lobby. We had a private room and bathroom, perfect for a two night stay in Killarney where we were out exploring all day. Towels are provided, but you'll have to bring everything else (like shampoo and soap). The location is a short walking distance to restaurants, bars, and shopping, as well as a short drive to Killarney National Park. You can't park your car right at the hostel, but we were directed to a church parking lot about a 10 minute walk away. The Wi-Fi is really spotty and comes in when it wants. It seems to work the best in the lobby, off and on in room 501, and so-so in the kitchen. Do it yourself toast, cereal, and coffee or tea for breakfast is included with your room stay. There are also do it yourself dishes. The kitchen has a large fridge for guests' food, which was helpful as we packed lunches both days we were there. It isn't the quietest place; walls are thin and you can hear doors slamming throughout the building. On our second night there was a rowdy group of 12 year old boys screaming up and down the hallways between 10 and 11 at night. Neptune's isn't luxurious, but it's decent and affordable.

This place was pretty nice, as far as hostels go. The front desk staff were all very nice and…read morefriendly, they booked us a tour of the Ring of Kerry (no way was I driving those narrow mountain roads) and may have even gotten us a discount on it. We got a private room with a double bed and a private bathroom and it was clean and cozy. It wasn't noisy and I got a good night's sleep both nights we stayed there. The common areas include a kitchen, lounge area with an internet computer and library, and we were there in the early part of the season, so it was pretty empty most of the time. The breakfast was AMAZING. So. much. food. We had just stayed at a hostel in Cork where breakfast was all you can eat toast, so this was just about the most exciting thing ever. There was cereal and milk, yogurt, toast, juice, etc. We went away stuffed and met some very interesting people while eating. My only complaint is that we had booked the hostel from our other hostel in Cork (the desk clerk called over for us), and we had requested a less-nice i.e. cheaper room than the one we were given. I would have taken a free upgrade, but they charged us for the nicer room. We were too tired when we checked in to argue about it, but I would advise people to pay attention to what you agreed to when you book and what they actually charge you. Still, if you're going to Killarney, I highly recommend this place.

Awesome hostel, real clean and nice. Was thinking it was opened up last year but been opened up for…read more4 year and very well keep. Awesome people that run it. Would stay here again and again.....

From the owner: An award winning 5 star luxury hostel set in a picturesque mountain village. You will get a warm…read moreIrish welcome from Séamus and Teresa

TBSH felt like a home hostel than anything else…read more Not many reviews which is a no no when deciding a place to stay but TBSH certainly upon walk-in is a great place to stay. Everything is new. Even the owner is still nailing signs to the decor. A beautiful lounge area and spacious kitchen which leads to both a staircase to the sleeping area and in outdoor idea for relax and acts like a garden too. Chicken in the back provide the eggs for breakfast. But your here for the dorm recommendations. The 8 person room (private is available) is great. Still new and the beds are comfortable and warm think sheets. Each space has their own light and 2 power points for charging and alone time with strong wifi to come with. The showers and toilets are clean daily with locks within the rooms. Sharing Showers available too. When arrive you go through all the usual rules. But what's cool is that your placed in a room with people speak your language (I was placed in the Australia room). Kinda genius. Female only and mixed dorms. Breakfast is basic and plenty of Cafes short walk. Coffee still isn't great in Killarney. 5/5 for the hostel. Mark My Words

A very nice place to stay in Killarney. Very friendly staff and pretty much perfectly clean. I was…read moreespecially impressed at how clean the bathrooms and showers were. The showers looked brand new and were very nice. My first night, I had three roommates. My second night, I had one roommate but they never came back to the room that night and I ended up having the whole room to myself! The beds are comfortable and duvets are thick. However, the beds do not have privacy curtains as is advertised. I would have loved to have a privacy curtain. I think some rooms might have them, but mine didn't. Each bed has its own electrical outlet, though. And each room has its own sink and mirror, which was very useful. The breakfast buffet was cereal, toast with many different spreads, fruit, coffee, tea, and sometimes eggs. It was perfect for a free breakfast. The living are was so cozy and every night there was a fire in the fireplace. I felt very safe here and nothing was stolen from me by the other guests. I have to say, this staff was so accommodating. It unfortunately rained so hard all day during my trip that I decided to cancel my last night staying at the hostel. They allowed me to do this with a full refund, since it was 24 hours in advance. I really appreciated that. Overall, I would definitely recommend this hostel.