The 10 best Hostels hotel in Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland

June 17, 2023 Timmy Ribble

Discover the best Hostels hotel in Wild Atlantic Way including The Nest Boutique Hostel, Aille River Hostel Lodge & Camping, Kinlay Hostel Galway, An Stor Midleton Townhouse, Neptunes Hostel, Rainbow Hostel, The Benwiskin Centre, Bru Radharc na Mara Hostel, Amnis House, The Grapevine Hostel.
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1. The Nest Boutique Hostel

107-109 Upper Salthill, Galway H91 R868 Ireland
Excellent
76%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 312 reviews

The Nest Boutique Hostel

The Nest Boutique Hostel is an alternative accommodation concept which blurs the lines between a hotel, guesthouse and a hostel by offering quality accommodation with unique social spaces, attention to detail, an individual touch and a strong emphasis on the local community and the environment. We are situated in the beautiful seaside village of Salthill, just 2 minutes walk to the beach and within 5 minutes of a handful of pubs and restaurants. We are also only a 15-20 minute walk into the bustling city centre of Galway, or a 10 minute bus ride. The Nest offers a majority of double and twin ensuite rooms which have comfy beds, mini fridges, soft linen, power showers and contemporary Irish art work. Family bedrooms are available which contain a double and twin room connected by a private bathroom or two double rooms connected by a bathroom. For groups or individuals, there are six and seven bed dorms which are ensuite and one dorm with shared bathroom. We offer a delicious continental breakfast every morning, consisting of fresh bread, a pastry, , cheese, fruit, yogurts, granola and tea/french press coffee for a small extra charge. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking (5 spaces on site, and free street parking surrounding the hostel).

Comfortable for a hostel

Reviewed By Suzy52

Hostels are a mixed bag and you're never really sure what to expect from one until you arrive. I was pleasantly surprised with The Nest, as it's decorated in a modern way which doesn't feel like a normal hostel. There are loads of comfortable chairs to lounge in and you don't feel like you're rushed. The dorm was clean as was the bathroom which had an extra of individual foot towels, which makes all the difference in a dorm. The bathroom looked like a normal one in a house though the shower did drive me crazy as it would work for 15 seconds and then you have to push the button again for it to work. The bed has it own light and power socket and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was a bargain at 6 Euro which included granola, bread, pastry, orange juice, fruit and a beverage. It really set me up for the day and I felt stuffed so I skipped lunch. The staff were helpful in giving me information and preparing breakfast as I saw that the person on late shift would also be doing breakfast so I did feel for them! The hostel is just next to the bus stop and a couple of minutes from the restaurants and Salthill beach so it's pretty central. It's a nice walk into town along the coastline or even along the bus route. I would definitely recommend this hostel and will return when I'm next in the area.

2. Aille River Hostel Lodge & Camping

Ocean Road, Doolin V95 AN80 Ireland
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 376 reviews

Aille River Hostel Lodge & Camping

The Aille River Hostel Lodge is a 300-year-old building lovingly renovated to retain its old-world charm while offering modern comforts for our friends and guests. Located by the banks of the Aille River, the Aille River Hostel Lodge is a quiet oasis right in the centre of Doolin. Voted Best Hostel in Ireland in 2009 by IHH customers and Number 1 Hostel in Ireland in 2008 by Hostel World customers, itis recommended by the Lonely Planet travel guides as “The best of the bunch” and has been given the Thumbs Up by Let’s Go travel guides.

Definitely not my favorite

Reviewed By 348jacksonj

If you are absolutely desperate for a place to sleep then this could be a great option. But if you can stay anywhere else I would. Dirty towels. Uncomfortable beds, small covers, toilet barely flushes. Also they want you to mop the bathroom which I don’t mind but there was a bucket already filled with previous water which really grossed me out. The fire alarm started going off randomly in the morning so everyone got a nice alarm clock. Personally if I ever had to come back here I would use there camping area in the back and would have rather stayed in my tent.

3. Kinlay Hostel Galway

Merchants Road Eyre Square, Galway H91 F2 KT Ireland
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 765 reviews

Kinlay Hostel Galway

Located on the corner of Eyre Square in the heart of Galway City, the multi award-winning Kinlay Hostel has now also been listed as 'Top Choice' by the Lonely Planet Guide 2020. With a variety of room sizes, we can cater for large groups as well as solo backpackers and all rates include complimentary continental breakfast as well as free high-speed WiFi, free computer usage, free luggage storage, free printing and free city maps. Guest facilities include a comfortable chill-out lounge with pool table & TV, a fully-equipped kitchen open all day for your use and a spacious dining room. At Kinlay Hostel, your happiness is our main priority and our dedicated reception team are on hand 24 hours a day with helpful hints and expert insider knowledge to ensure that you make the most of your time in Galway. Not only are the city’s best bars, shops and restaurants right on our doorstep but with daily tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and the Aran Islands leaving from outside our front door every morning, Kinlay Hostel is the ideal base from which to discover the magical charm of Galway City and the west coast of Ireland.

My disappointment in kinlay house

Reviewed By Bernard M

I have been coming to stay at kinlay house for many years from Scotland and have always enjoyed my experience apart from some noisy people on occasions and they always give guests a reasonable continental breakfast each one like porridge toast yugurt and Irish soda bread this kind of breakfast was welcome bye all guests not just me especially the porridge on really cold weather mornings and in Ireland you get lots cold mornings the reviews could always speak for themselves regarding the porridge but unfortunately this year when I returned to kinlay house the great wonderful breakfast especially the porridge had disappeared and the yogurts and lovely fruits I approached the staff members about this and was told they were not doing the porridge anymore and all the other nice items only thing that was available for backpacking people a small portion of cereal and Irish so bread that had very little taste too it this felt like a kick in the teeth too ous backpacking people like we didn't deserve a reasonable decent continental breakfast like porridge or nice Irish soda bread or nice yugurt to start our day up with a smile because they manager and the staff couldn't not be bothered to make any real effort to make a small pot of porridge because we don't not deserve it I am very disappointed in kinlay house in galway that they could disrespect ous backpacking people like this it's not only kinlay has done this galway city hostel has been doing this too backpacking people for years it needs to change

4. An Stor Midleton Townhouse

Drurys Avenue, Midleton P25 R718 Ireland
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 81 reviews

An Stor Midleton Townhouse

Wonderful hostess!

Reviewed By Conni T

We recommend An Stor Townhouse in Midleton Ireland, if you want a homey atmosphere for your Bed and Breakfast. Within walking distance of local restaurants and stores, our hostess also offered a continental and/or full Irish breakfast the next morning.

5. Neptunes Hostel

Bishop's Lane New Street, Killarney Ireland
Excellent
30%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 438 reviews

Neptunes Hostel

Cheap, Cheerful, Clean and Green!! Low prices, friendly and knowledgable staff, all the amenities you could ask for, free breakfast, free internet/wi-fi, satellite TV, clean and secure, and now as green as the landscape around us. We have recently received a Silver rating from Green tourism, an organization dedicated to reducing our impact on the environment.

Worst experience in lreland

Reviewed By jakerite

To finish off a great week in Cork and Kerry a friend and I had booked a twin room for two nights in Neptunes hostel Killarney. The entrance is up a dark alleyway off the road. When we arrived about 7pm the receptionist said they only had a double room and they could not offer any other rooms as they were booked out. My friend had to get accommodation elsewhere. The person there said I would get €50 refund back but he would have to see the manager first. This was after taking €160 from my debit card at 08.06 that morning. I stayed the night and talked to the manager who arrived the next day at 4pm. He said he wasn't going to give me any refund whatsoever even though I had booked a twin room. I even offered to leave that day and he could let the room to someone else. He said it was my fault and during the conversation he became agitated and came out from behind the reception to confront me in front of other guests which was very intimidating and a first for me in all the places I have stayed. He wasn't wearing a face mask to prevent covid-19 either. I'm booking this hostel for years and I always make sure I book the exact room I need. He shouted at me to "take it up with booking.com". The room was a dreary concrete cube with very little light coming in despite the big window. The bed was a plank of wood on legs and the only other furniture was a solitary chair standing in the corner. There was nowhere to put your clothes except on the floor which resembled worn out coloured sacks joined together. This might have been the award winning 'Haven' building at one time but sadly not anymore. It looked tired and worn. I had to keep the light on all the time and it was difficult to tell if it was night or day. I didn't use the kitchen so I can't comment on that. There is no parking nearby and there was no night time security when I stayed. The WiFi was non existent in the room. Neptunes is family run and it was a bad experience from the start especially dealing with the rudest man in Ireland. He didn't like me questioning his authority and once he had my money I wasn't getting it back. Our room was abviously given to someone else earlier that day. When I left I didn't look back and I won't be returning ever again. I would not recommend this place under any circumstances. There is plenty of accommodation close to the centre of town which are more friendly and cheerful.

6. Rainbow Hostel

Milltown, Dingle Ireland
Excellent
45%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 170 reviews

Rainbow Hostel

Great campsite

Reviewed By Kevinmcd123

2nd time we've stayed now. Cannot fault this place at all. Short walk into town. Toilet and shower area always kept clean. Showers are free to use, no tokens like most sites. Large kitchen area with all you need, and a nice bbq area outside too, which was ideal for the weather. Will definitely be back?

7. The Benwiskin Centre

Gortnahoula, Ballintrillick F91 A389 Ireland
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 63 reviews

The Benwiskin Centre

The Benwiskin Centre is an ideal base for you, families or groups to explore the North West of Ireland. The Benwiskin Centre is a Hostel and community centre in the rural village of Ballintrillick in North County Sligo. We are in a beautiful scenic rural location in the shadow of Benwiskin Mountain, part of Ireland's Dartry Mountain range, with the only table top mountain in Europe, Benbulben, within eye view and approx. 5 miles from Mullaghmore, one of the 'Signature Discovery Points' on the Wild Atlantic Way's long distance touring route. We have 8 ensuite bedrooms, 7 are private rooms from double, twin, quadruple and family rooms and 1 mixed dorm room and can accommodate 32-35 people. We also have 3 additional shower facilities / 1 with wheelchair access / 3 fold up beds and a travel cot which are available on request. The Centre can be hired in its entirety for group bookings and group bookings have the use of our hall which is ideal for events. The Centre is an approved venue suitable for the solemnisation of civil marriages. You can choose to have your ceremony here or just hire the whole Centre to celebrate with your family and friends!! So if looking for something a little different, why not arrange a visit and take a look around. The area is steeped in history and folklore. Neolithic cairns, Dolmans and Ring Forts testify to the rich heritage of the people who lived here for thousands of years. Diarmuid and Grainne’s cave, the highest cave in Ireland, is at the famous Gleniff Horseshoe just 10 minutes drive from the Benwiskin Centre. Foundations of an old Barytes Mill Site is at the base of the Gleniff Horseshoe Drive. At Keelogues Cemetery you will find the ruins of an Abbey and there are also Mass rocks within walking distance. There’s something for everyone; 7 beaches for you to choose from at Bundoran, Strandhill in Sligo, Cliffoney, Mullaghmore, Tullaghan, Streedagh in Grange and slightly further afield Rossnowlagh in Donegal. If you’re into cycling and walking then you will not be disappointed - endless cycle paths and walkers trails to be explored.

FABULOUS HOSTEL

Reviewed By karencI38RM

Stayed here in April. As a family of 13 we had a range of rooms, quadruple, double and king-size. All rooms ensuite, plenty hot water, spotlessly clean and the comfiest beds of our whole trip. Kitchen kitted out with everything you need and plenty fridge, cupboard space. Good sized dining room and very comfortable lounge area. Great garden for kids to play or for sitting outside. Super friendly staff. Quiet rural area, only 10-15 mins from bundoran. Would highly recommend.

8. Bru Radharc na Mara Hostel

West Village Aran Islands, Province of Connacht Ireland
Excellent
63%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Bru Radharc na Mara Hostel

Bru Radharc na Mara Hostel is located on Inishere, the smallest and most beautiful of the Aran Islands. It is located on the waters edge overlooking Galway Bay, away from the bustle of city life..in a world of stunning scenery with panoramic views of neighbouring islands, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren. It offers en-suite private (double/twin)rooms, family rooms and 4/6 bed dormitories. Facilities include a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining area, common room with open fire, Irish/Continental breakfast available, Credit cards accepted.

Ms

Reviewed By judydD7420AO

Excellent location, close proximity to the pier. Welcoming atmosphere generated by Linda. Beds very comfortable, power shower. Kettle etc in room. I would stay there again and recommend it to anyone who asked.

9. Amnis House

Gougane Barra House Western Road, Cork T12 E2RF Ireland
Excellent
53%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
20%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 15 reviews

Amnis House

Amnis House is a newly built apart-hotel located only 800m from Cork city center and 200m from University College Cork. It features free WiFi throughout and 24-hour on-site staff. Bedrooms at Amnis House are modern and bright with large windows. They all feature a full-size double bed. The contemporary en-suite bathrooms feature large showers with rainfall shower heads. Every room has access to a kitchen shared with a small number of other rooms. These kitchens are newly built and feature fridge/freezers, hobs, ovens, microwaves, kettles and toasters. Kitchens are all equipped with basic utensils and cookware – everything you need to create a gourmet meal in the comfort of your home away from home! Guests also have shared access to living rooms with TVs and balconies. We also provides a number of shared amenities, including a games room with pool table and tennis table, X-Boxes, a cinema room and a large south facing terrace.

Well done derek

Reviewed By burgersbromell

Wow what a great place couldnt highly recommend it enough a big shout out to derek who went over and beyond to make our stay more enjoyable we will definitely be back well done derek keep up the excellent work any going to cork definitely look up this the place ?

10. The Grapevine Hostel

Dykegate Lane, Dingle Ireland
Excellent
63%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 123 reviews

The Grapevine Hostel

A home from home. The Grapevine Hostel in Dingle old town centre is a 100 year old townhouse with a welcoming open fire, chat, music and a friendly atmosphere... that makes it a place to linger.

Exploring Ireland

Reviewed By oreillyingrid

My cousin & friend & I were lucky enough to find the sweet spot that is The Grapevine Hostel before our trip! It has everything you could need & want ... our room was clean & the kitchen has pretty much every utensil/pot/pan you could need to make a nice recipe (in case you need a change from the amazing food around Dingle). You are merely metres away from several pubs & shops like Lidl or Centra & I also recommend visiting Pig&Leaf (a coffee shop up the road from the hostel if caffeinated mornings are your thing) Last but definitely not least were the amazing people... Alexandre and Julius were super chill & welcoming - you'll be in good hands :)

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