Doolin, Doolin, Ireland
#9 of 11 hotels in Doolin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 616 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Pgvsmith1
United Statesgreat spot! chill. comfy clean. cool folks hanging out. walking distance to everything
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Gabriela
RomaniaVery, very comfortable bed. Free tea which was lovely in the chilly weather.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Helen
IrelandAll good, no complaints at all! Everyone was very friendly and interesting, and we met new people from different continents, all sharing food and conversation.
Great location near the river and close to hotel Doolin, short walk from pubs and restaurants, bus stop. Room was cosy but adequate for one night with own ensuite. Hostess Adva very welcoming and helpful. Wonderful well-equipped kitchen with 3 cookers and 2 sinks!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Eloise
FranceBreakfast
Very friendly place
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Tarah
GermanyCute old house, sweet hostel vibes and a nice, cozy room. Walking distance from pubs and restaurants. Everything was really pleasant.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Ann
AustraliaKitchen not open to 8
Great location and value
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Melanie
United StatesIt all turned out okay in the end but I think it's a good heads up for travelers that this property has a more strict check-in deadline (I think it was 8pm). I did notify them that I would be later than that (had to drive several hours) but there is only a very small staff and they had already gone home by the time I arrived and had to come back.
Very cozy and charming place! I was comfortable and loved being within walking distance of several pubs and the Cliffs of Moher walk.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Buck
United StatesAbsolutely LOVED our stay here! The owner is so kind and accommodating, you truly feel like you’re at home here.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Raymonde
AustraliaAll good for a hostel.
Very friendly staff - excellent location near coastal walk and free shuttle bus to cliffs of Moher and Burren. Good kitchen facilities and dining area.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Ana
United StatesNothing that I can think of.
We spent one night en route to Glasgow. This is primarily a Hostel for campers or trekking people. The Location is great, close to restaurants and stores. Rooms are small but comfortable, same as the shower. They don't serve breakfast, but you have an area where you can prepare your breakfast. If you don't have the ingredients for it, you can take from them anything you need, but you will be charged. Coffee, eggs, ham, etc.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Erwan
FranceQuiet location. Nice pubs and restaurant close by.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Conor
IrelandPerfect location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Philipp
GermanyEssentially no brekfast - better bring your own. Tiny room, could bearly stand there with two and it had three beds. Only two power outlets in the room, one of which was a bit unreliable.
Nice location, kitchen with all you need. Common area is fine. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Alicja
Irelandvery small but nice place. lovely area for dinig and making own food. perfect loaction, only 10 minutrs drive from Cliffs of Moher. if you not looking for a high standard and just need a place to sleep its perfect
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Nina
GermanyIt would be nice to have more space for storing your private stuff in the rooms.
The staff was kind and helpful. The shared rooms are big and you can also get a small breakfast there. The location is very good and close to some pubs.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Bhuvaneswari
Malaysiaservice would have been the best if accompanied by a smile
location was excellent with food available nearby and the cliffs of moher not being more than 10 mins away. we also loved the donkey❤️
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Cherie
United StatesThe rooms were small.
Everything was clean. It was in a great location.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Yvonne
New ZealandTea making facilities not available in room or before 8 am in main kitchen.We prefer early cup of tea before breakfast.
Nice quiet room. Welcoming host.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Caoimhe
IrelandNothing really. Could have been more substantial breakfast but was very reasonably priced.
Location excellent and spotless.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Mark
United StatesOdd that for people checking out before 8am there was no key box, or personnel to leave key with..left it on the bed
Proximity to Cliffs of Moher and Berra
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Annal
IrelandWiFi connection was really bad. Couldn't even open an email.
It was very quiet
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Karynn
MalaysiaTo provide toileteries in the private bathroom.
Located just beside a river. very nice place. walking distance to pub. most of the eating place around close at 8pm. We had a rom that can fit 4 persons with a double bed and a bunk bed with attached bathroom but only 2 of us staying in the room. The room is pretty small, it will be difficult if you have big / more luggage for 4 persons. There are a few parking lots at the back of the hostel.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Rach
New ZealandThe beds and pillows were most definitely past their expiration date. They advertise laundry facilities but they come with restrictions which even if you follow, still didn't work out for us. Would recommend not expecting to use these at all.
Beautiful location, and it was quiet and peaceful. It was good value for money for a hostel which was clean.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Kernohan
United StatesAs advertised- thank you
Stayed in June 2025
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