Reviews of Rainbow hostel
dingle milltown, Dingle, Ireland
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, lots of toilets, and nice staff
Beds weren't the most comfortable, and the walls are very very thin.
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is perfect ,room was lovely clean ,everywhere was spotlessly clean showers were perfect ,we travelled with a 3 yr old and the place was perfect for him ,he loved it
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean and comfortable, location wasn’t an issue for me, I enjoyed the walks into town.
Rooms got a bit hot, no fan in the room.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI wouldn’t ask for more. Awesome place, experience.
all it was perfect.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewParking, location, price and comfortable bed
Lack of showers
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewClean and not too far out of town. Good kitchen facilities overall.
Could have used more space for food storage, no towels provided, staff not overly helpful. Overpriced.
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice area to relax and kitchen facilities are great and clean. Shared bathrooms were clean. Room was small but ok for one night. The area is quiet and just out of the busy areas of Dingle. Would recommend.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI am 68, and have not stayed in a youth hostel since my early 20's, but I wanted my adult son to be able to socialise. The Rainbow Hostel in Dingle is superb in every aspect and was in one of the most beautiful settings as well as being close to Dingle. Comfortable, clean, friendly and with a well stocked kitchen. The staff were helpful and someone was always on hand. I loved this place and will book again.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSimple, cheap, friendly
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood environment, nice staff!
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean and tidy Location for a few nights to discover Dingle area.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was extremely helpful. We reached late but there was still someone to help us .
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThere was stains on the bedding the room was dusty and had cobwebs the pillows had a smell as did the room we left at 6 am unable to stay any longer it was €140 no tv we weren’t given wifi password dirty sinks in bathroom got a rash from the bed sheets had to go to lidil to buy full length pjs
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely, quiet, well -operated hostel and camping ground about 25 minute walk (3 minute drive) from the center of Dingle. The hostess is very nice and helpful, and I had very positive interactions with everyone else that works there too. Highly recommended if you're ok with being a little away from the center of town.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis hostel is very close to town. It is very clean, well run and ticked all the boxes for us as a couple with a 7 month old baby.
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Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPeaceful location, not too far from town. The other guests where famílies and campers, so there wasnt too much rowdiness. The kitchen was well organised and equipped with enough space for all the guests.
The way the rooms have been advertised is misleading and makes you think that there are private bathrooms. Tea and coffee is provided, but guests are expected to supply their own milk, which is not stated anywhere. Some staff members were not very communicative. For the price per night, which is pretty expensive for a hostel, you would expect a lot more