Reviews of Spoon and the Stars Hostel
13 St Marys Terrace Dublin Road, Drogheda, Ireland
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Reviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewVery healthy, breakfast, make-it-self. . The attention very well...
We must to go. ...
Reviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewI liked the good value of the place and I was able to book it last minute for a completion nearby.Brrakfast was included too.
Came in late after being out with friends but people were allowed to be messy on the floor space around the bottom bunks with their belongings strewn around the place making it awkward to go to the top bunks.We also had a snorer in the dormitory but that's the chance you have to take in a hostel ,what annoyed me was other residents in the room who couldn't sleep were shaking the bed in an attempt to wake the snorer up when they should have shook the snorer instead of scaring me with these sudden bed shakes.A few obscenities soon quietened this method.Didnt get much of a sleep with all this and after my shower ,I left without bothering with the breakfast.Lesson learned on hostels
Reviewed: 6 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIdeally situated with clean comfortable accommodation. Very quirky and met some great people too. Facilities are lovely and clean and the staff worked hard to make you feel at home.
Nothing
Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were lovely and kind.
No complaints
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe unique decor and layout with welcoming staff was nice, and location close to the train station was convenient. Liked the casual make-your-own breakfast and great showers spaces.
The office wasn't always open during office hours, and I couldn't tell who was a guest and who was staff. We didn't get towels in our room, and I tried several times to get some, but the office door was closed. Also, the mattress was terribly lumpy and uncomfortable, making for a rough night of sleep.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWonderful staff, excellent location 5 minutes walk from train station to Dublin and car parking 30 seconds walk for less than 3 euro per day. Bathrooms lovely with plenty of hot water. Communal areas perfect with free tea and coffee always available and a nice breakfast. Rooms super comfortable with great pillows and fluffy duvets. 100% recommend to all, especially with kids.
Nothing it was all perfect.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff, ready to help and answer any questions. Nice location
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis is a 'budget' hostel..and the room pictures were accurate on Booking.com. So I was confident we got what we booked. When we got there I wish i'd upgraded to the room with the mini kitchen as that looked fab. Two teens slept in the bunk bedroom, we had a double. The lounge/snug and Kitchen were lovely for a hostel. The walk inot town was 10 minutes maximum. There is no parking, but the website said that and we managed to park up the road.
Nothing!!!! Our mistake was to not use the kitchen and eat out!...would have saved a few pennies/euros...I have stayed in many hostels over the years, and as older parents with teens we may feel its past us..but we felt welcomed and it met our needs on that trip!
Hey guys, It was great having you stay with us and we enjoyed your company. Very grateful for your review as we get lots of Hotel reviews which are not realistic. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Regards Rory
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReceptionist who greeted me was very nice!
Sheets were itchy, pillow was non existent, shared bathroom was awful, just whole place felt dirty and unloved.
Sorry about the poor pillow, someone else most have taken the other one from your bed. Thanks for the review and good bed rating. Our staff are very nice and do a great job.
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCleanliness and pleasant staff
Thank you
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBooked a single room with private Eletric shower which wasn’t working.
It did and does work fine. We spoke during your stay and you were happy with things.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe playful and artistic solutions of the interiors, and the friendly and artistic guests.
Glad you appreciate our hostel and staff.