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

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.

We booked this hostel because it was relatively cheap, had average reviews, and was in a good…read morelocation. That was a huge mistake. Yes, the hostel is in an excellent location. It is smack dab in the city center and makes it easy to find and enjoy the city. It is far enough from bars that there isn't a lot of street noise but close enough to the action that you could wobble back intoxicated if that is your thing. The hostel itself was quite the letdown. It seemed so nice from the pictures. What the pictures didn't show was the lack of amenities, the grungy feel of the place, the poor customer service, and the rude patrons. The showers were environmentally friendly and on a timer, which I usually approve of. These showers were, however, on such a ridiculously short timer that they were almost unusable. The bathroom stalls were decorated with graffiti and not the thought provoking or beautiful kind. The walls are thin and we could hear the people next door sneezing. It was crazy how well sound carried throughout the hostel. The kitchen was actually decent sized but half the burners wouldn't light. Tea and coffee is ONLY provided during breakfast which is incredibly odd to me. EVERY hostel I have stayed at in Ireland has had free tea/coffee/cocoa out all day. The refrigerator was terrifying and full of food that had gone bad. It was obvious that the staff does not take cleaning it out very seriously. Patrons did not even label their food and even put uncovered food in the refrigerator. The refrigerator was so full that it could not even cool all of the food. Our orange juice and coconut curry both went sour and we would up laying in bed sick the second day of our stay. There was a bowl of pasta sitting on top of the microwave the entirety of our two night stay. The breakfast was cereal and toast. I have a wheat allergy and dairy allergy so I had to provide my own breakfast. Our bunk mates came in very late and were incredibly rude. One woman even had the audacity to insult our intelligence simply because we were watching something she found to be idiotic. The receptionist was very quiet and yet unfriendly as well. We did not feel very welcome. This hostel has a great location but that is all it has going for it. We would not return.

Overall a great hostel. It was mostly well kept with plenty of room. Siobhan was the one at the…read moredesk the most and she was very enthusiastic and helpful. The rooms were very clean, quiet and had decent space. Its located right in the downtown area and an easy walk to all the shops and nightlife.