About this property
Situated in the small town of Lisdoonvarna, The Burren Hostel is well located for exploring the famous Cliffs of Moher, The Burren Geopark and West County Clare, with its walking and surfing activities. The hostel offers private and dormitory rooms with en suite bathrooms and garden views. Free WiFi is available in public areas, as well as lounges with a TV, DVDs and books on travel and local interest. A laundry service is available at The Burren Hostel, along with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area for guests to prepare their own meals. Traditional Irish music is performed several nights a week at the Roadside Tavern which is 2 minutes away. Across the road you will also find The Burren Storehouse and The Burren Smokehouse. Nightly Doolin is only a 10-minute drive away. Free on-site parking is available. Nearby attractions include The Poulnabrone Dolmen and Caherconnell Stone Fort. The beaches at Lahinch and Fanore are within an easy 10-15 minute drive or bus ride.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
Spain
“Excellent facilities and staff for a hostel. Big spaces (kitchen, dinning room, sleeping rooms, outside garden), friendly staff and guests, and premium location.” - Long
United Kingdom
“- Friendly and helpful staff - Comfortable bed - Clean facilities - Self serve kitchen - Towel provided” - Maryam
France
“The staff was really nice and helpful. The place is nice to hang out in with lounge, snooker and games room, TV room and a very impressive collection of books on Ireland! Spacious and modern bathroom” - Anne
Finland
“Spotless big kitchen, friendly staff, nice hang out areas indoors and outdoors, quiet dorm at night.” - Pierre
Germany
“Good location in the Burren and close to the Cliffs of Moher. Perfect for one night.” - Manon
Netherlands
“Plenty of room: kitchen, living room, dining area, hallway, game room. Nice garden.” - Lauren
Ireland
“Room was clean and comfortable! Had everything we needed and the place was nice and quiet. Location was handy, right in Lisdoonvarna town and pretty close to Doolin.” - Carolyn
Australia
“Spacious room, well-equipped kitchen, quiet at night after curfew, fab location! Would stay again.” - Lech
Poland
“Clean big room with nice bathroom, basics like tea coffee,cornflakes available in the kitchen” - Diana
Ireland
“Spotless clean and comfortable We were in a twin room with a friend and found the room spacious!”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Guests under the age of 18 years can only check in with a parent or official guardian and must stay in a private room. Sharing rooms will not be possible.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.