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.

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.

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

Clean room with functional window and TV as well as a double and two single beds for our party of 4…read morethat included laddie and grandma. Bathroom was fine, if in need of a little TLC. Reception staff was adequate, though not warm and fuzzy. Manageable 10 min. walk down the driveway hill and main street into Dingle. The hill may be long and steep for those with difficulty walking or who are in a wheelchair. Private parking for guests. We went in April and were rather put off by the overwhelming smell of the neighboring fishery. It is powerful and sure lets you know you're back at the hote driveway! However, the smell did not permeate the lobby or our room, so as long as you know that you can overlook the temporary breath-holding as you go by. Good location for the Dingle Loop Drive. We did not opt for any food at the hotel. Overall, it was a decent location, decent room, decent price, and a good bargain hotel.

This is a 4.5 star for me. I booked a hostel room here (yes, they're a hostel too) and was…read moresurprisingly upgraded to a private room. Even the extra days I started beyond my reservation were booked at the hostel rate for the room to myself. A huge, heartfelt thanks! The room was cleaned daily, fresh water, biscuits, tea added. WiFi wad solid. Staff were friendly, chatty and helpful beyond belief. The view is stunning, it's just outside of town(so very quiet), although like most weekend nights it got a but noisy one everyone came back from drinking. To be expected in Ireland. My only negatives: the bed was an old spring coil that left my back sore, and you have to lock the door behind you with the key (not a big deal, just noisy and difficult to manage even sober). I'd come back here in a heartbeat.

This wonderful little hostel is a family home with a guest kitchen, friendly staff, and easy access…read moreto town center. I return at every opportunity, and I have never been disappointed with the service and lodgings. Rooms are not en suite, but there are three separate private showers. Prices are very, very reasonable.

I don't even know where to begin when reviewing this hostel. This hostel turned an exceptionally…read morestressful trip into an elongated peaceful retreat. We have absolutely nothing but nice things to say about this hostel and it shall forever be one of my fondest memories of Ireland. The manager was a young American expat who was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He gave us a tour of the hostel and tried to help us in any way possible. He even let us use his laptop to book things for our upcoming trip to Wales! We had many enjoyable conversations with him and he truly made us feel welcome in Dingle. The hostel itself is unbelievably welcoming and homey. It felt less like a hostel and more like visiting grandmas house, in a good way! The communal lounge has outlets, couches, plenty of games, and best of all a fireplace that is lit every evening. Playing board games by the fire with a nice cup of tea is the perfect way to end your day in my opinion. The kitchen was small but well equipped and laid out in a useable fashion. There were two small refrigerators and an entire shelf dedicated to free food. The hostel provides toast and jam in the morning, which doesn't help me much since I have a gluten intolerance, but my partner greatly enjoyed it. Waking up to the smell of toast was nice as well! The manager, Cole, could be found cooking up something delicious at all hours of the day. We prepared some tasty meals ourselves and shared with some of the other guests. It truly felt like one big family! The bedrooms were cozy enough. Not too many beds and plenty of outlets so there was no fighting to charge your devices! The beds were comfortable enough and our room had its own toilet and shower which was nice. There is a back patio for people that smoke but since we don't we did not use it for the entirety of our stay. Originally we were going to be there for just one night but we loved it so much we booked a second and even considered a third. The hostel is very centrally located in the small town of Dingle and easy to find. I definitely recommend this hostel even though it is a bit more expensive than the other ones in the area. It is worth it to feel so at home!

hostel prices for a B&B quality. No large rooms, many actually ensuite, friendly and helpful staff,…read morenice crowd and center-of-town location. recommended.