Kincora Road, Lisdoonvarna, Ireland
#16 of 19 hotels in Lisdoonvarna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 106 hostel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2025
Hrdlickova
Czech RepublicThe kitchen could have been cleener.
Close to the bus stop. The common room was cozy
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Long
United Kingdom- Location is about 7-8 miles away from the nearest town of you want to get any supplies. I was on a motorcycle so it wasn't too much of an issue
- Friendly and helpful staff - Comfortable bed - Clean facilities - Self serve kitchen - Towel provided
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Giroux
CanadaA bit dated
Located close to the cliffs of Moher and many other sites
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Maryam
FranceThe 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
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Mollycork
IrelandEarly check out. A significant section of the hostel is a permanent home to families. I felt like I was intruding in their home and it took away my holiday atmosphere. This would impact on my staying again.
Nice clean room. Private bathroom, quiet. Several other families were staying also. Pool table and several other games, books, separate TV room, outdoor tables, swing. Full kitchen with lots of space for cooking and storage of food. Well set up. Staff were welcoming. Great value for money.. Good choice for an overnight on your travels.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
O'shea
IrelandNothing.
No hassle.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Pierre
GermanyUnfortunately no breakfast available but kitchen with coffee and tea.
Good location in the Burren and close to the Cliffs of Moher. Perfect for one night.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Manon
NetherlandsSmoking on the premises was formally not allowed but did happen frequently. Especially when the windows were open this was a bit discomforting.
Plenty of room: kitchen, living room, dining area, hallway, game room. Nice garden.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Deborah
United StatesAll good
Very convenient location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Lauren
IrelandRoom 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.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Luis
SpainThe environment
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Monika
Germanyfor 75 Euro sleeping in a mixed 8 oder 10 bedroom dorm from Saturday to Sunday, plug ins are not beside every bed, one foot towel for 8 to 10 persons, just bunk beds, chairs and sitting facilities. the beds do not boast a own curtain or plug-in or light for the bed you occupy (some hostels have this), one light for all and some plug ins. Some times it could take time to get a staff, even if you ring the bell.
nice dining area, fridge for storage available, free tea and coffee, very helpful staff, nice garden, nice interior, quiet place
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Tavia
NetherlandsThe doors slam pretty loud so i could hear other rooms doors slamming quite late which was a bit annoying. Also there was no close external toilets to the room only one in the room which in a 10 person room could get a bit annoying.
The facilities are really good and the location is perfect within a small town but close to the cliffs.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Anandh
SingaporeNA
Neat, clean and tidy place. It had a self-catering kitchen for us to cook meals with all the utensils available. Good stay overall.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Cathy
AustraliaNearly every place we have stayed in do not have plugs for the kitchen sinks. Same for this place, although well equiped the kitchen will need some work soon as it is starting to look a bit tired.
This was a nice hostel, clean and tidy, we were in a mixed dorm, beds were good. Kitchen well equiped, Car parking easy and close to town. We liked it.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Charlotte
United StatesThe fact that a shared room has to be kept dark if you get up early
I had a mixed room, meaning it was shared with people of both sexes, with bunk beds. I had not been in a hostel for years, but had no choice, as other places were booked. It turned out to be a very friendly group, and everyone was very polite about sharing accommodations. I expected mostly college students, but most guests were in their thirties and were simply looking to save money. The only one who may have been a problem in sharing a room was me. I had to get up at 6 to catch a taxi to the airport. I had to do it in the dark, dressing and finishing packing in the bathroom in order not to disturb others, and I made more noise than I wanted. The bunk bed was very comfortable with a nice quilt that I could wrap up in. Staff were mostly Ukranian refugees, who have been housed in Lisdonvarna. English was limited, but they went out of their way to be helpful.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 16 May 2025
Emily
IrelandThe ONLY negative was that I am 6ft1 inches tall and I was just too tall for the bed, as my head was touching the bars but so were my feet.
This was a 10/10 hostel and it was such a lovely hostel. The location was amazing and it was very pretty. The person on reception was very friendly and lent me a hairdryer.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Joshy
IrelandVery good
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Anna
IrelandBathrooms would benefit of some renovations
Overall, clean, and good for a one night stay. It’s about 15 minutes drive from Moher, a pub for dinner is located 3 minutes away (walking). The lady at reception had already prepared keys and everything, so check in was very smooth and quick
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 October 2022
Miranda
IrelandThe only fault is the bed but fine for 1 night
Clean and had the basics
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 19 October 2022
Barbara
GermanyThe bedroom was slightly damp.
The staff was very friendly.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 14 October 2022
Anton
CanadaThe bathroom was just awful. Also, no towels and no toiletries we provided. I wouldn't even complain if it didn't cost like a good 4 star hotel in some other part of Europe
The staff is friendly
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 29 September 2022
Una
Irelandgreat location lovely staff
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Andrea
ChinaUnfortunately the bedframe and my mattress were quite worn out.
Very nice common area on the ground floor to sit and relax or play pool. Also very friendly staff at reception.
Stayed in August 2022
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