Irish Youth Hostel Association

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2015
Explore...
with the
Irish Youth Hostel
Association
www.anoige.ie
Happy Hostelling with An Óige The Irish Youth Hostel Association
With a network of 24 Quality Hostels across Ireland, families, groups, hikers and adventurers alike
can explore some of the most beautiful and popular places in Ireland on the IYHA network.
See the REAL Ireland at great prices in our safe, clean and comfortable quality hostels!
• Beds from €10: Dorm beds are the cheapest and great for groups or upgrade to your own twin or
four bed private room, en suite room or family room to suit your needs!
• Feel right at home...: Our friendly staff can give you the best advice on places to visit and things
to do... just ask!
• Enjoy Unique Experiences: Each of our hostels has
its own unique charm and great locations around Ireland
- our website provides even more details on each of their
own attractions with things to do and see to make your trip
unique...
• Great Facilities: You’ll find self-catering for guests at
ALL our hostels. There’s also common areas, conference
& meeting rooms, and BBQ areas and games in many
hostels too! Most hostels have FREE WiFi hot spots so you
can stay in touch with home and show them what they’re
missing!
• More than 10 people?: Book in with our Groups
Reservations Department or even consider our Rent-aHostel option & have the place to yourself for a holiday, party,
reunion or even a wedding!
Swing from tree to tree on
Killarney’s High Ropes
• Save even more! An Óige/Hostelling International
membership cards give all our guests 10% discounts on their
stay but also discounts for many popular tourist attractions, transport and even restaurants, cafés,
bars & shops! Get yours before you go!
• Love Adventure? You can choose from hiking, mountain-biking, kayaking, rock-climbing, highropes and many more adventure activities near or on site at our hostels!
• One Call Books All! Want to book multiple hostels? Call us during office hours and pay NO
BOOKING FEE if you book more than three hostels at a go!
INFORMATION & FACILITIES KEY
Self-Catering
Secure Lockers
TV
Group Meals on Request
Wheelchair Access
BBQ/Outdoor Area
Family Rooms
Laundry
Bike Hire
En Suite Rooms
Drying room
Bureau de Change
Private/Twin/Double Rooms
Parking
E-Car Station near/at Hostel
Meeting Rooms
Internet Access/WiFi Hotspots
Franchise/Affiliate Hostel
Leinster (East of Ireland)
DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL
ADDRESS: 61 Mountjoy Street, Dublin 7.
T: +353 (0) 1 830 1766 F: +353 (0) 1 830 5808 E: dublininternational@anoige.ie
Ideal for groups, colleges, schools and international hostellers.
Shortlisted in the Top 5 as ‘Favourite Irish Hostel’, in the Golden Backpack
Awards - as voted for by readers of TNT Magazine!
Our Dublin Hostel is only 10 minutes walk from O’Connell Street in the City Centre
and a 15 minute walk from the famous Croke Park venue. This Quality Awarded
Hostel has a 24-hour reception and the friendliest and most helpful Irish and
International staff. They’ll help you find your way around and have great advice
on where to go and what to do in Dublin during your stay.
This Dublin Hostel actually used to be a convent and was converted into
a Youth Hostel but it still has “The Church” as our restaurant – complete
with stained-glass windows and a confession box! Our on-site chef makes
home-cooked meals if pre-ordered by groups of 10 or more.
FREE secure parking for cars, motorbikes and coaches
FREE Continental Breakfast for all our guests in The Church
FREE WiFi at Hotspots throughout Dublin Hostel
Dublin Hostel is especially well-suited for groups and there are family
rooms & private rooms available too - there`s a warm welcome for
everyone! We have plenty of events on all year around and great discounts
for all attractions from bus tours to pub crawls and an outdoor picnic area too!
Open: All year
Check-in after 11:30am
- 24hr Reception
Prices: From €11.00
- Credit Cards Accept
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Includes FREE light
continental breakfast
Number of Beds: 279
We’re the only Hostel in Dublin with the HI-Quality Award and it shows! With clean, comfy rooms and a cosy, friendly
atmosphere, you will be sure to enjoy your stay with us!
GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.356018 Long: -6.268354
DIRECTIONS
From Dublin Airport: Take Bus 41 or 16 to City Centre. Get out at the last stop on Dorset Street (ask the bus driver if you
need help!). Walk up Blessington Street and turn left onto Mountjoy Street. Look for the An Óige logo!
Rail: Travel to Connolly Station (2km away) or Heuston (3km away). For further detailed directions, see our website –
www.anoige.ie.
Visit Croke Park to celebrate our National Sports: Hurling and
Gaelic Football and see the whole city with a “Skyline” tour!
Pull your own pint at the Guinness Storehouse - the most popular tour in Ireland.
You can buy discounted tickets at our reception - just ask!!
Hire a bike and see the deer in Phoenix Park - the largest urban park in Europe.
Head out on the DART to Howth for fresh Fish & Chips and a cliff walk too.
Have a selfie taken with the famous Molly Malone... and take your photo with
The Spire in O’Connell Street - AKA “The Nail in the Pale”....
NEWGRANGE LODGE
ADDRESS: Newgrange, Donore, Co. Meath
Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)41 988 2478 E: info@anoige.ie
Ideal for families, groups, schools and history buffs!
This 5 star luxury hostel is right next to the UNESCO Newgrange historic site, older than
the Pyramids and Stonehenge – in the heart of historical Meath and only an hour from
Dublin, truly a must-see!
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: From Dublin, take the M1 towards Belfast and take 2nd exit (Exit 9) after
Toll Bridge before Drogheda. The exit is signposted for Donore and follow the signs
for Newgrange Visitor Centre. The Hostel is located on the left hand side before the
entrance to the Newgrange Visitor Centre.
Bus: There are buses from Drogheda directly to Newgrange daily and the bus will
drop you right outside our door. Regular Buses from Dublin International Hostel with
Over the Top Tours (pre-book) direct to Newgrange Hostel.
Open: All year except December 24/25
/26
Check-in after 2pm - 24hr access
Prices: From €14.50 (U18); €16.50 (O18)
Credit Cards Accepted
Number of Beds: 104
Brú na Boinne, of course! This famous UNESCO site is just a 5 minute walk
from the hostel.
Visit Trim Castle - where Braveheart was filmed
Get wet White Water Rafting in the Boyne River
Feeling Holy? Visit the Cistercian Monks in Mellifont Abbey...
who’ve been there since 1142!
GLENDALOCH INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL
ADDRESS: The Lodge, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
T: +353 (0)404 45342 E: glendaloughhostel@gmail.com
Ideal for families, groups, schools and hikers!
Right beside the National Park – this is a firm favourite with groups and hikers –
all en-suite rooms and next to the famous monastic site – no wonder it’s so popular!
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: From Dublin take the N11. Follow the signs for Glendalough Monastic
Settlement. The Youth Hostel is on the road to the upper lake. From the Airport take
the M50 southbound.
Bus: St. Kevin’s Bus (01) 2818119. Leaves from Dublin-Glendalough: 11.30 and
18.00 Mon-Sat, Sundays 11.30 and 19.00/18.00 in Winter (from Dawson Street).
For more information see: www.glendaloughbus.com.
Open: All year
Check-in: 2:00pm -10:00p
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24 Hour Access
Prices: From €13.50 (U18);
€15.50 (O18)
Number of Beds: 118
KNOCKREE YOUTH HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Lackan House, Lackandarragh Lower,
Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
T: +353 (0)1 276 7981 E: bookings@knockreehostel.
com
Ideal for families, groups, schools and hikers!
A hostel so special it has its own Honeymoon Suite!
Perfect for Schools, Hiking groups and Families with
kids... it’s a Hiker’s dream - right on the Wicklow
Way! See for yourself why Wicklow is called ‘The
Garden of Ireland’.’
Enjoy the beauty of Powerscourt House and
Gardens close by, along with Mt Usher House
& Gardens, Avondale House & Gardens *and*
all have discounted entry when you use your
membership card!
FREE WiFi Hot spots
FREE Parking for Guests
FREE Conference room for Groups
(pre-booked)
Knockree Hostel was built looking out over
the beautiful green Glencree valley. With its
conference room, large dining room and
outdoor areas, it’s a popular place for Rent-aHostel for any occasion... it’s even had many
weddings! Many movies have been filmed in
Wicklow including Braveheart, King Arthur,
PS. I Love You... you’ll find every shade of
green under the sun... and with the pretty
town of Enniskerry nearby there’s plenty to
see and do!
Open: All year
Check in 3:30pm
- 9pm with 24hr
Access
Prices: From €1
6.00 (U18); €18.0
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(O18)
Credit Cards Ac
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Number of Beds
: 76
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: From Dublin take the Bray South Exit on the N11. Follow signs for Enniskerry. In Enniskerry village, keep to the
right of the monument and head up the Glencree Road for approx 8 km. Turn left at the Hostel sign, continue on until
sharp right at next Hostel sign. Continue for approx 1.5km and Hostel is on the right hand side.
Public Bus from Dublin: Route 44 from O’Connell Street to Enniskerry Village centre. (Approx 70 minutes). Then Route
185 from Enniskerry to Shop River Terminus. Then enjoy the picturesque 3K hike to the Hostel!
OR take a Taxi - ask in Powerscourt Arms pub for local driver. Approx €15 to Hostel.
Take on the Wicklow Way or hike the Spink Walk in Glendalough National Park
Find the ruins of St.Kevin’s Monastery near Glendalough Hostel
Visit Powerscourt Waterfalls for a picnic or enjoy Powerscourt House & Gardens
Explore the World War Two German Graveyard in Glencree
Have a leisurely horse-ride around the “Garden of Ireland”
Munster (South of Ireland)
CORK INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL
ADDRESS: 1&2 Redclyffe, Western Road, Cork City, Co. Cork
T: +353 (0)21 454 3289 E: corkyh@gofree.indigo.ie
Ideal for groups, colleges, schools and international hostellers.
As the hostel is right opposite the attractive campus of
University College Cork (UCC) it’s very popular with students.
Don’t be surprised if you’ll hear music during the day as it’s
beside Fitzgerald Park with an active bandstand and live varied
musicians play and sing there!
Only 15 minutes from the City Centre and with all rooms
ensuite, it’s the ideal base to enjoy vibrant Cork City!
It is often said of Cork City that it has all the amenities of a large
city, but still manages to retain its electric atmosphere and
extreme friendliness, which you will experience on your visit...
not to mention a great nightlife too!
It’s ideal for those who love Cultural & Historic places to see
with St Anne’s Church, Cork City Gaol (Jail) and Blackrock
Castle Observatory - a castle, dungeon and planetarium all in
one! Stroll around the English Market established in 1788 - still
surviving through famine, revolutions, wars, fires and the
economic decline! Cork’s always buzzing during its worldfamous Cork Jazz Festival - early bookings recommended!
You’re just a train ride from the pretty harbour town of Cobh
- the last port of the Titanic, and 40 mins from the famous
Blarney Castle with its even more famous legendary stone!
Cork’s certainly a city to enjoy!
Open: All year except Dec
ember 24/25/26
Reception open 8am – 12
Midnight
24 Hour Access
Check in after 1pm.
Prices: From €11.00 Credit
Cards Accepted
Number of Beds: 96
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: From the West, follow the N22, to or from West Cork. When you arrive at Patrick St., drive right up around the corner and take
a right turn to Washington St. Go straight out until you see the Main UCC gates. Take the right turn as you are looking at the gates and the
next left to the carpark at the back of the Hostel.
Bus: Take the number 208 bus from the bus station. Ask the bus driver for the UCC stop on Western Road.
Kiss the famous Blarney stone & get “the gift of the gab”...
Haggle for your dinner at the famous Cork English Market
Cross the famous “shaky bridge” (!) & visit Cork City Gaol (Jail)
See the Dungeon, Castle and Star-gaze at Blackrock Castle Observatory
Climb the 120 ft steeple and ring the bells of Shandon in St Anne’s Church
Hop on a train to Cobh to visit the last port of the Titantic
KILLARNEY INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Aghadoe House, Ring of Kerry Rd, Killarney, Co. Kerry
T: +353 (0)64 663 1240 E: killarneyhostel@gmail.com
Ideal for groups, colleges, schools and international hostellers
This converted 18th century mansion is shortlisted in the Top 5 favourite Irish Hostels, as voted for by readers of TNT
magazine! Stay in “The Grandest Hostel in Ireland” with its sweeping wooden stairs, huge bay windows and even a reading
room all majestically sitting on 70 acres of land and forest.
FREE WiFi hotspots
FREE Parking for Guests
Right beside Killarney National Park and Killarney Lakes, this hostel is
perfect for people who love to be active outdoors. With its own high
ropes course, archery and bike hire, as well as kayaking, horse-riding,
boat-trips and numerous hiking trails... you’ll need more than one visit!
Killarney town itself is in a deep valley in the MacGillicuddy Reeks,
beside the Lakes of Killarney and part of the Killarney National Park. It
is also the start and finish of the famous walk – The Kerry Way.
Killarney is a popular destination for a good reason... if you don’t
already know, it’s Ireland’s premier tourist destination and a great
base with access to all of the stunning South West of Ireland. There’s
plenty of culture and history to the area from Muckross House and
Gardens to Ross Castle where the mining trail dates back 4,000
years!
Killarney Hostel has tours leaving from its premises every day
including day trips to the Gap of Dunloe, Ring of Kerry and Dingle &
Slea Head Tours.
Just a word of warning... many people have been so inspired and
enchanted by the beauty of the scenery and laid-back, cheerful
nature of the locals that they end up wanting to move out here for
good!
Open: March 1 - October 31
OPEN ALL YEAR FOR GRO
UPS (10+)
Check-in between 8am-9p
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Prices: From €13.50 (U18);
€15.50 (O18)
Number of Beds: 138
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Take Ring of Kerry Road in the direction of Killorglin. After 5km drive, you will see an orange pub called “The
Golden Nugget”. Turn right at the pub and you will be on the road to Dingle. Entrance to Hostel is 200m on the left hand side.
Bus: Bus service to Killarney all year around – Local bus from Killarney to Hostel. Take Killorglin bus and get off at Fossa Cross.
Swing through the trees with our High Ropes course - book with the Killarney hostel!
Kayak and Island-hop on the beautiful Killarney Lakes
Choose one of our tours and explore “The Kingdom of Kerry”
Enjoy a 2 hour guided walk of Killarney National Park
Hire a bike (or a horse!) and head through the Gap of Dunloe
Admire the luxurious Muckross House and Gardens
Go back in time in Ross Castle for a dose of history...
THE BURREN HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
Ideal for large groups, families, international travellers and outdoor
enthusiasts alike. A friendly and relaxing hostel located in the heart of the
unique and famed Burren landscape, which looks like the surface of the moon!
You’re close to the Cliffs of Moher and Aillwee Caves too – it’s a fascinating region
to explore!
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: From Shannon Airport: on exiting the airport take the N18 to Ennis.
From Ennis take the N85 to Ennistymon and the N67 to Lisdoonvarna. The
Burren Hostel is on the left, approaching the town (just past The Wild Honey Inn).
From Galway City take the N18 southwards from Galway. In Kilcolgan take
a right through Kinvara, then to Ballyvaughan where you turn left towards
Lisdoonvarna. At the town square take a right and The Burren Hostel is 100m
up on the right (just past the Burren Smokehouse).
Open: 6th March - 27th October
Open all year for groups (10+)
Prices: From €15.00 Credit Card
s Accepted
Includes FREE light continental
breakfast
Number of Beds: 118
Bus: Bus Eireann offers connections from a number of main towns - see the Bus Eireann website for printable timetables
It looks like the surface of the moon! Check out the Burren National Park
Tour the famous Ailwee Caves – one of the oldest caves in Ireland where brown
bears used to live!
Get your foot tapping at traditional music sessions in Ennis town
Visit Caherconnell Stone Fort, used during Viking & Anglo Norman period to keep
wealthy occupants safe.
Admire the famous Cliffs of Moher – as featured in The Princess Bride and Harry
Potter films
ROWAN TREE HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Harmony Row, Ennis, County Clare
Ideal for surfers, nature-lovers, adventurers and music-lovers!
Not only is Ennis known as Ireland’s friendliest town and the home of traditional
music but you’ll be impressed also with this hostel (nominated for Best Hostel in
the World in 2014) and its bustling Café Bar which won the Lonely Planet’s “Top
Choice” in 2012 too!
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Located in the centre of Ennis and only 20 minutes from Shannon
Airport.
From Ennis bus & train station: From the bus station, follow the signs for
the town centre. At the Cathedral turn right onto O’Connell Street. Turn right
into Abbey St and continue past the Ennis Abbey until you come to the Club
Bridge.
Open: All year
Check-in: 2pm Check-out:
10.30am
Prices: From €16
Includes FREE light breakfas
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Number of Beds: 150
BLACK VALLEY HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Near Beaufort, Co. Kerry
Ideal for families, groups, hikers and nature lovers!
This family-run hostel is right in the picturesque valley on the famous Kerry
Way and in a most tranquil area – enjoy horse-drawn tours through the narrow
Gap of Dunloe from Kate Kearney’s Cottage – a favourite with visitors!
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Take the Killarney-Kenmare Road (N71, also known as the Ring
of Kerry) and follow the signs to Moll’s Gap. Turn right again at the next
crossroads.
Bus: Take the no. 279 Killarney-Killorglin route which stops at Beaufort Bridge.
From here hike 12km following the sign posts to the Gap of Dunloe and hike
through the Gap to the hostel.
Open: March 13 - September 30
Open for groups of 10+ until October 31
Check in 5pm - 9pm.
Hostel closed between 11am - 5pm
Prices: From €15.50 (U18); €19.00 (O18)
Cash only or pre-book online
Number of Beds: 40
Marvel at the stunning Kerry Way from your car, bike or horse-back!
Spot sea life (and Fungi the local dolphin!) on a boat ride off the Dingle coast
Take on the Highest Peak in Ireland: Carrauntoohil in the Macgillycuddy Reeks
Hike, bike or horse-ride through the Gap of Dunloe from Kate Kearney’s Cottage
DUNQUIN HOSTEL (DÚN CHAOIN)
ADDRESS: An Daingean, Co. Chiarraí (Dingle, Co. Kerry)
Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)66 9156121 E: info@anoige.ie
Gaeltacht Area – Great for hikers, schools and groups!
This hostel faces the Blasket Islands with a beautiful view of the ocean. Just
beyond Dingle town, this is a perfectly tranquil taste of the Gaeltacht with
super hikes and the chance to see the famous Fungi the Dolphin too!
Open: March 1 - Oct 31
Hostel Closed between 10am – 5pm
Check-in: 5pm - 9pm
Prices: From €14.00 (U18); €15.00 (O18)
Number of Beds: 51
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: From Tralee/Killarney follow the signs for An Daingean [Dingle]
- N86. Follow the R559 to Dún Chaoin [Dunquin] via The Slea Head Drive
or to Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter). Hostel is 8kms from Baile an
Fheirtéaraigh and is located just before the turnoff for the Blasket Center.
Bus: Take Bus Eireann bus - Tralee to Dingle and then from Dingle to Dún
Chaoin Please note: Bus service only runs Monday and Thursday mornings
at 8.50 and afternoons at 12.45
CASHEL HOLIDAY HOSTEL
ADDRESS: John Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary
Ideal for families, groups, schools and history buffs!
A great hostel in the heart of Tipperary and only five minutes from the iconic
Rock of Cashel - one of the most spectacular and most visited tourist attractions
in Ireland – a must-see! Then wind down with a traditional music session in one
of the friendly pubs afterwards!
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Cashel is near the M8. Turn off at the R639 or R691. You can take
Exit 7, 8 or 9.
Bus: From Dublin or Cork, You can get to Cashel by taking the Dublin-Cork line
with Bus Eireann. Buses leave every two hours. AirCoach also has their own
Cork-Dublin line with differing times.
Open: All year
Prices: From €17.50 Credit Cards Accep
ted
B&B Rooms also Available
Number of Beds: 51
It’s a must-see! Marvel at the awe-inspiring Rock of Cashel –
an impressive castle & fort
Hit the high seas – try the Whale-watching tours off Cape Clear Island
Go snorkelling and sea kayaking from right in front of Cape Clear hostel –
a former coast guard station!
Check out the city wall remains of Cashel, one of the best preserved chartered
Anglo-Norman towns.
Explore one of the Cape Clear walking trails – just ask the hostel for details…
CAPE CLEAR HOSTEL
ADDRESS: South Harbour, Cape Clear Island, Co. Cork
Ideal for families, groups, and sealife & nature lovers!
Relax and enjoy Island-living in this friendly family-run hostel– with whalewatching, sealife, fishing and storytelling all making for a magical stay! Go
kayaking or snorkelling at this gem of a spot!
Open: Open May 1 - October 31
Rest of year - subject to enquiry
Prices: From €15.00 (U18); €18.00 (O18)
Cash only or pre-book online
Number of Beds: 42
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car/Ferry: Cape Clear Island is an enjoyable 45 minute cruise by
ferry from the harbour ports of Baltimore (all year) or Schull (summer
only): keep an eye out for seals, dolphins and whales on the way!
Once you get to the Island, there is a bus that meets every boat. Visit the
Cape Clear Hostel website to check the ferry schedule: www.capeclearhostel.
com
BEACH HAVEN HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Tivoli Terrace, Waterford Road, Tramore, Co. Waterford
Ideal for families, surfers and nature lovers
A friendly family-run hostel and B&B in Tramore - Ireland’s Premier Seaside
Resort renowned for its natural beauty. There are three miles of golden
sandy beach, with great activities, restaurants, a lively nightlife & it’s great for
surfing too!
Open: Open March 1st - October 31st
Check-in 3pm - 9pm
Open All Year for Groups of 10+
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Four-star B&B Rooms also Available
Studio: 24
Number of Beds: Hostel: 35 B&B: 28
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Take the R675 from Waterford to Tramore. Once in Tramore, the
Hostel is 300 metres past the 2nd roundabout on the left.
Bus: Take bus number 360 from Waterford to Tramore. Get out at the first
bus stop past the main terminus.
Hit the mountain-biking tracks, like Kim & Kanye West, for 96km of fun!
Rent bikes from Ballyhoura Hostel for best value
Surf the waves at Tramore beach in the sunny South-East...
Take the plunge and jump off Tramore Pier - show no fear!
Explore 6,000 years of life at Lough Gur Heritage Centre in Bruff, Co Limerick
BALLYHOURA LUXURY HOSTEL
ADDRESS: West End, Kilfinane, County Limerick
Perfect for families, groups, mountain-bikers and adventurers!
Only 3km from Europe’s best mountain bike trails with over 98km of tracks
and a hub of adventure activities including hiking, horse-riding and even claypigeon shooting. Fabulous new luxury hostel with Egyptian cotton sheets and
even its own sauna to relax in after a day on the trails!
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Take the M8 from Dublin. At Junction 12 take the N73 and then
turn right onto the R513. Then see after the R513 below.
Take the N8 out of Cork and then head North on the E201 to the M8. At
Junction 13, take the R639 through Mitchelstown to the R513.
After the R513 Then take the R517 to Kilfinane. Turn left onto the main street
and the hostel is on the right.
Open: 8am - 10pm
7 days per week. All Year
Number of Beds: 43
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SLEEPZONE GALWAY CITY HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Bothar na mBan, Woodquay, Galway City
Awarded 10th Place Best Large Hostel in the World by Hostelworld.com in
2013.
Great for groups, international travellers and students
With a hostel right beside Eyre Square, in the heart of the cultural capital of the
West of Ireland, renowned for traditional music, theatre and nightlife – Galway
is always a popular destination!
DIRECTIONS
Open: All year
Check in from 3pm
24 Hour Access
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Number of Beds: 198
Road/Car: From the Dublin Road into Galway follow the signs for Clifden until
you reach the Headford Road intersection. Turn left here for the city centre.
Drive about 500m and take second left turn (opposite Dyke Road). You will see
Sleepzone about 50m ahead on the right hand side. Parking is €4 daily or free
after 6:30pm. Please note that the car park is a short distance from the Hostel.
BEN LETTERY CONNEMARA HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Ballynahinch, Connemara, Co Galway
Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0) 86 849 3712 E: info@anoige.
ie
Perfect for families, groups, and hikers!
This rural Galway Youth Hostel is in the most beautiful area in the
heart of Connemara – what some consider the “true” Ireland. Just
behind are the stunning Twelve Bens Mountains, ideal for hill walking
and cycling or just relaxing in the serenity of the area...
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Follow the signs for Clifden on the N59. Pass through
Recess and the Hostel is on the right hand side approximately 8km
further on.
Bus: Bus Eireann’s Galway-Clifden service will stop at the hostel up
to five times a day except for Sundays (only once a day). City Link
bus service is also available at 1890 280808. Ask the bus driver
where to get out!
Open: May 30
th - Sep 5th
Prices: From
€13.00 (U18
); €15.00 (O
Cash only or
18)
pre-book on
line
Number of
Beds: 40
CONG HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Lisloughrey, Quay Rd, Cong Co. Mayo
Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0) 94 954 6089 E: info@anoige.ie
Great for families, groups and international travellers
Stay in Cong Hostel for a truly West of Ireland experience with a touch of
movie magic! Visit The Quiet Man Cottage where John Wayne and Maureen
O’Hara filmed the John Heuston classic movie in this beautiful rustic setting.
Open: All year
Check-in no later than 11pm
ted
Number of Beds: 62
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Coming from Galway, the hostel is situated off the R346 - 2km
from the village of Cong. Before Cong (on R346) look for Hostel sign on high
wall (Ashford Castle Estate), turn left towards Lough Corrib and take the next
right for the Hostel.
Bus: Take the Galway-Ballina via Cong bus - ask bus driver for your stop!
Beautiful places to visit of the west include Kylemore Abbey and Inagh Valley,
Aughnanure Castle and Portumna Castle & Gardens...
Go kayaking, snorkelling, or coasteering in the Atlantic
Cycle the three loops near Clifden & head up the Sky Road
Challenge yourself on the Twelve Bens Mountain Range
Get an Aran Wool Jumper on the Aran Islands
THE CONNEMARA HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Leenane, Co. Galway
Great for groups, international travellers and students
Located overlooking Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only Fjord, this hostel is the ideal
base for exploring this spectacular part of The Wild Atlantic Way. Friendly and
cosy, it’s surrounded by craggy mountain backdrops and expansive sandy
beaches and laced network of lakes. Stay here to enjoy the peaceful solitude and
rugged beauty of Connemara.
Open: 6 March – 31 October
DIRECTIONS
ted
Number of Beds: 106
Road/Car: Driving from Galway City: Take The Clifden road (N59), go through
the villages of Moycullen and Oughterard. At Maam Cross (Peacock’s Hotel) turn
right and head for the village of Leenane. Drive 5 km past Leenane on the Clifden
road. You will then see a sign for the Connemara Hostel pointing to the right. The
Connemara Hostel is 1 km down at the end of this road.
Bus: Bus Eireann offers connections from Galway City to Leenane (6 km from
the hostel)- see the Bus Eireann website for printable timetables
THE OLD MILL HOLIDAY HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Barrack Yard, off James St, Westport, County Mayo
Ideal for hikers, adventurers, explorers and groups!
Westport was voted the best large tourist town in Ireland in 2014 and
it shows! It’s an ideal location for cycling as it’s on the Greenway with a
secure bike shed. Add to this the water sports on the Blueway as well as
hiking up the famous Croagh Padraig Mountain. It’s no wonder Mayo was
voted The Wildest Place in Ireland!
Open: April – October
Check-in at 3:30pm
Includes FREE light breakfast
Number of Beds: 54
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Head west on the M4 from Dublin to Longford. Take the N5
from Longford to Westport. In Westport turn right onto Shop St. and
right again onto James St. Barracks Yard. The hostel is off this street to
the left.
Public Transport: Train or bus from Dublin to Westport.
Test yourself on the pilgrimage up Croagh Patrick Mountain.
Visit Westport House and Gardens, designed by the famous Georgian Architects,
Cassels and Wyatt.
Visit Granuaile Castle on Clare Island & the burial site of Grainne O’ Malley the Pirate Queen!
Visit the Céide Fields, the largest Neolithic (Stone Age) monument in the world!
Spot sealife and even John Lennon’s former island on a boat trip in Clew Bay.
GO EXPLORE HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Clare Island, Westport, Mayo
Good for Families, Hikers, Nature - and Adventure-lovers!
Located on top of a small cliff beside the harbour and blue flag beach this
hostel is truly unique. Clare Island was the home to the famous 15th Century
Pirate Queen, Granuaile (AKA Grace O’ Malley) and her castle is located close to
the hostel. The island is full of traditional Irish culture such as music, dance and
local arts. The hostel has its own in-house traditional Irish bar and restaurant
(Sailor’s Bar & Restaurant).
Open: May to September
All year for Groups of 10 or more
Check-in: After 2pm – 11pm
Prices: From €18
Number of Beds: 42
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Follow M4, N4 and N5 to R335 in Mayo. Continue on the R335 to
Roonagh Pier outside Louisburgh Town. The ferry ride is just 15 minutes from
Roonagh Pier. Travel with Clare Island Ferry Company & book tickets on-line
(visit www.clareislandferry.com)
Ulster (North of Ireland)
Also see: Hostels in Northern Ireland
Contact details on back
ERRIGAL YOUTH HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Errigal, Dunlewey, Co. Donegal
T: +353 (0) 74 953 1180 E: errigalhostel@gmail.com
Ideal for families, groups and hikers - all ages welcome!
This 5 star Errigal hostel has rave reviews on all travel sites
for good reason. It is situated in a stunning corner of Ireland
at the foot of Donegal’s highest Mountain, Errigal - voted
Ireland’s most iconic mountain...
This location is particularly beautiful with Lough Nacung
and the rolling mountains of Derryveagh making up its
scenery outside your window. With the friendliest staff and
a relaxed pace of life, this is the perfect retreat!
FREE Parking
FREE Conference Room for groups
FREE Wifi
There are many areas to explore around Errigal including
the Poison Glen and Glenveagh National Park. Challenge
yourself trying the many Adventure Sports, with
Coasteering and Rock-climbing on nearby Cruit Island,
Dunlewey Activity Centre in front of the hostel, the
challenge of Errigal mountain behind, and kayaking too...
this is the ultimate spot for getting active in the great
outdoors!
Open: Feb 24th - Nov 2nd
Check-in 2pm - 8:30pm
Prices: From €14.00 (U18); €16.00 (O18)
Number of Beds: 60
This Gaeltacht area is rich in culture, producing some
of the best Irish singers, musicians and folklore storytellers including the haunting music of Enya and Clannad.
With many nearby villages, beaches and small museums to explore, it’s perfect for an off-the-beaten-track Irish experience to
remember!
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Follow the N56 from Letterkenny or Donegal town and tun onto R251 towards Errigal.
Bus: SITT Bus/Kia Cabs (074-9741644) Letterkenny-Burtonport (our Stop: TOP Garage Dunlewey, which is right beside the Hostel).
Feda O’Donnell Bus (074-9548114) coming from Galway via Letterkenny, stops at Dunlewey Cross. The Hostel is at the base of Errigal
about 3km from the cross. Head towards the mountain, pass the post office and the Hostel is next to the TOP garage, on the left.
Visit Dunlewey Visitors Centre and learn the History and Culture of this unique
area... take a boat-ride or kayak on the lake too... ask at reception.
Take the challenge and hike to the top of Errigal Mountain!
Watch out for the Ghost of the Green Lady in the Poisoned Glen
Check out Glebe House & Gallery - an Art-Lover’s Dream!
TRÁ NA ROSANN HOSTEL
ADDRESS: Near Downings, Co. Donegal
Great for youth groups and hikers
With stunning views of the coast and Tory Island, this hostel’s location is
magical. Trá na Rosann beach is 3 minutes away and the peace and quiet of the
area make it ideal for walking, swimming, surfing, wind-surfing and cycling.
Open: May 26 - August 31
Prices: From €13.00 (U18); €16.00 (O18)
Cash only accepted or book online
Number of Beds: 26
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: Situated on the Rosguill Peninsula in a Gaeltacht area. Head for
Carrickart. Turn right at the top of the Village to Downings. Watch for Hostel
Sign 2km outside Carrickart. Leave Main Road and travel up the hill at the Golf
Course. Keep to this road for Hostel. You are now heading for Melmore Head.
You’ll see the hostel on the left hand side.
Bus: Call Gallaghers Bus (074) 9137037 for timetable
Drive to the viewing point for the Slieve League Cliffs -the highest sea-cliffs in
Europe!
Hike the Bluestack Mountain range or cycle around the stunning Lough Eske
Wind-surfing on the beautiful beach at Trá na Rosann... or just watch the others!
Visit Tory Island and the Anvil Cliffs off the coast of Donegal
Head to Dunfanaghy for Surfing, Sailing, Standup Paddleboarding, Kayaking &
Wind-surfing in Sheephaven Bay.
BLUESTACK CENTRE†
ADDRESS: Drimarone, Co. Donegal
Great for groups, schools and hikers
This 28-bed activity centre is great for conferences, functions, meetings,
children’s parties and is an ideal base for exploring south Donegal including
the unspoilt natural wilderness that is The Bluestack Mountains.
DIRECTIONS
Road/Car: From Donegal Town, take the road for Killybegs. At the
roundabout take the 2nd exit (signposted Letterbarrow, Millpark Hotel). Pass
the Millpark Hotel entrance on your right and continue along the road for
approx. 6.5km. Follow the signs for Bluestack Centre.
Open: March 1 - Oct 31 Open all year for group
s (10+)
Check in not later than 9:30pm unless pre-ar
ranged
Prices: From €8.00 (U12); €17.00 (O12)
Cash only accepted or prebook online
Number of Beds: 28
† Registered as Activity Centre
Hostel prices vary depending on season and room size. Prices quoted are for dorm rooms in low season. Some hostels also have
weekend rates. Some hostels charge additional supplements for facilities and/or services not quoted here. Franchise hostels are
not owned by An Óige and are only marketed by the Association. Each of these hostels has their own terms and conditions and it
is advisable to check with Head Office directly before booking. Sheet hire may be charged in the smaller, rural hostels.
Packages & Tours
• Do you want to travel around Ireland on a budget?
• Do you like your independence as you travel?
• Would you love to see some of the key places of beauty
and interest on the Emerald Isle?
• Would you like your accommodation, travel and top tourist attractions ALL included??
BOOK YOUR PACKAGE EARLY AND SAVE €€€
So much is packed into these tours of the Emerald Isle that you feel like you’ve properly explored
most of the island!
Some of the best attractions and tours are also included – such as Hop-on, Hop-off Tours of the
cities, Guinness Storehouse Tour, Cork City Gaol (Jail) and a Cliffs of Moher or Connemara Day Tour,
depending on your choice of package.
You choose between transport included with Bus Eireann - which will include your tickets and timetable for the public buses OR if you prefer, you can organise your own transport!
Explore Ireland Tour
12 Night Package
Discover Ireland Tour
10 Night Package
Visit Dublin – Cashel – Cork –
Killarney - Galway
Visit Dublin – Cashel - Cork –
Killarney - Galway
Welcome to Ireland Tour
8 Night Package
Ireland City Tour
7 Night Package
Visit Dublin – Cashel – Cork – Killarney
Visit Dublin – Cork – Galway
Taste of Ireland Tour
6 or 7 Night Package with
Tours & Transport
City Packages
3 Night in Dublin or Cork
Visit Dublin – Cork – Killarney
Explore and enjoy Cork or Dublin
on a short city break!
English Language Package
Have fun and learn English while staying in Dublin! Perfect for individuals and groups!
It’s a great way to see Ireland and improve your spoken English too!
For more information on our Packages:
www.anoige.ie
info@anoige.ie
We
Groups!
Got more than 10 people in your group?
Our designated Groups Reservations Department can help you out with your
booking whether you’re a school, college, family reunion, society, club or just
holding an event of your own... for any group of more than ten people.
Need a transfer from the airport?
We can sort it!
Want packed lunches when you
arrive?
No problem!
Have a tour, activity or attraction in
mind?
We have multiple partners and
discounts too - so we can book it for
your group!
You can book multiple hostels,
Having the ‘craic’ in Galway
City
transport, meals and activities all
with our helpful Groups Reservation department!
Just one contact + just one invoice = A stress-free booking for Group Leaders!
Call or email today to book your whole trip with us!
Visit: www.anoige.ie
Email: groups@anoige.ie
Or call asking for Groups
at: +353 (0)1 830 4555
during our office hours.
Happy Hostelling!
Team-building in Knockree Hostel
Craic ‘n’ Crash
Budget Friendly Adventure Breaks
Craic ‘n’ Crash is for young people 18-35-ish with
a sense of adventure, who enjoy the outdoors and
love to meet others too...
The clue is in the name... you have the “craic”
(Gaelige for “fun” if you don’t know already!)
getting active and hanging with the group and you
“crash” at one of
our great hostels
and see a little
more of Ireland
at a great price!
You’re welcome
Coasteering in Tramore, Waterford
to join us on any
of the adventures and each trip brings a
chance to try something new, meet people
with the same sense of adventure and see a
little more of the beautiful island of Ireland
too!
Rock-Climbing in Donegal
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to
launch yourself off a cliff into the sea…?
Or that feeling when you finally pop up on the board to crest that perfect wave?
Or how about kayaking through that arch off the coast of an island in the
Atlantic Ocean...?
Adventure is closer than you think...
We have an activity break most
months... see the website for more
details, email or follow us at:
facebook.com/craicncrash
@CraicnCrash
events@anoige.ie
Kayaking off Cape Clear Island
Have the Place All to Yourselves!
Not only do we have hostels all over
Ireland but we also have hostels of all
sizes, from 24 beds all the way up to
nearly 300 beds…!
If you have a group that would like to
hire the hostel for exclusive use – get a
great price with our RENT-A-HOSTEL
option and have full use of all the hostel
rooms and facilities.
Enjoying a catch-up in Cashel Hostel
It’s ideal for events as many hostels also have a meeting room and/or a conference
room too.
Popular with schools & colleges, clubs and societies, reunions, parties and even
weddings!
Book in advance with our Groups Reservation Department to get the best value…
Email us at groups@anoige.ie
or call +353 (0)1 830 4555
during office hours and ask for your Rent-a-Hostel.
Save Even More as a Member!
You don’t have to be a member to stay in our An Óige hostels
but it certainly helps!
Travelling around Ireland, Europe, USA, Australia and the
World…?!
Staying for more than a few days?
Join our big, happy hostelling family and get 10% discounts
on 3000 hostels in 70 countries worldwide!
With your membership you’ll get:
Get 10% off prices for all our 24 hostels!
• 10% discount on your accommodation in ALL Hostelling International Hostels
• Additional discounts on outdoor adventure shops, cafés, restaurants, activities and
attractions around Ireland (See our website for full list of discounts available)
• Join us mid-week & on Sundays for your choice of guided hikes around Dublin,
Wicklow & more...
(See our website for our monthly Hiking Programme under Activities)
As well as this, you’ll be supporting our not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide
great budget accommodation all over Ireland – even in the beautiful remote areas!
Join us online for only €20pa for adults or ring us with your details!
Explore… the Wild Atlantic Way
Stretching Ireland’s western seaboard, the Wild Atlantic Way is the longest defined coastal touring route in the
world. Over 2,500km long, this coastal drive stretches all the way from the North West along the coast to the tip
of the South West of the island – it’s not a destination but a journey, and a breath-taking one at that!
We have 12 unique hostels along the drive with plenty of warm welcomes, the famous Irish craic agus ceol and
adventures to be had all along the way…You’ll find the Wild Atlantic Way is alive with literature, music, stories
and even world-famous surf and water sports!
Along the way you’ll see UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Skellig Michael, John Lennon’s island in Clew
Bay, the Slieve League cliffs – the highest marine cliffs in Europe, beautiful blue-flag beaches such as the Silver
Strand and you can enjoy the traditional Irish towns, pubs and music too! You’ll find no shortage of activities
with world-class surf, kayaking, hiking, mountain-climbing, fishing, sailing, horse-riding, snorkelling, and
coasteering… to name but a few!
Heading from the South to North you can start your adventure in our Cork International Hostel before setting
off on your adventure! We recommend popping over for a spot of whale-watching, snorkelling, kayaking and
island-living on our Cape Clear Hostel. Be sure to head out to Dingle and the Dingle Peninsula where you might
get to spot Fungi, our local celebrity dolphin! Stay at our Dunquin (Dún Chaoin) Hostel and enjoy the views
from the cosy living room, looking out at the Blasket Islands…
The Wild, Wild West…
Further north you’ll find the famous Cliffs of Moher and the otherworldly lunar landscape of The Burren – The
Burren Hostel in Lisdoonvarna and our Rowan Tree Hostel in Ennis are both ideal bases for exploring this
region before making your way to the buzzing Galway City and our Sleepzone Galway City Hostel.
Connemara – the “Savage Beauty” & Mayo - The Wildest Place in Ireland!
In Connemara, you’re spoilt for choice with Ben Lettery Connemara Hostel on the 12 Bens Mountain range
and The Connemara Hostel on the shores of Ireland’s only fjord. The Old Mill Hostel in multi award-winning
Westport is ideally located in the centre of this buzzing cosmopolitan town or for something entirely different
hop over to Go Explore Hostel on Clare Island and experience more island-living.
The “Lesser-spotted” North West
For those who love to be off-the-beaten track, Donegal is like discovering a secret Ireland – raw and untamed!
You’ll love the lilting Donegal accent, soft and musical. It’s no wonder the area has inspired the music of Enya
and Clannad with their haunting melodies. Bluestack Centre is ideal for hikers – right in the striking Bluestack
mountain range. There are plenty of blue-flag beaches here and further north is our volunteer-run Trá na
Rosann Hostel – designed by the famous architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, which overlooks its own beautiful beach
too!
We hope you’ll feel inspired by the stunning and wild
ocean views, friendly locals and relaxing pace of life
that you’ll find all along the Wild Atlantic Way. With so
much of Ireland to discover you’ll come away with fond
memories of an Irish trip of a lifetime with stories of
your Irish adventures and nights filled with music and
laughter!
To book multiple hostels on the route with NO
BOOKING FEE, contact us directly…
Email info@anoige.ie with your details including dates
and chosen hostels or call us during office hours at
+353 (0)1 830 4555.
Cruise the Wild Atlantic Way!
Explore... Ireland with An Óige! With 24 Quality Youth
Hostels all over Ireland, we're friendly, reliable, great value
and you'll be sure of a great stay!
Happy Hostelling!
Mountain
Biking -
Wicklow
Knockree Hostel - Honeymoon Suite
An Óige - Irish Youth Hostel Association
Dublin Hostel & Head Ofﬁce, 61 Mountjoy Street, Dublin 7
t: +353 (0)1 830 4555 f: +353 (0)1 830 5808
e: info@anoige.ie www.anoige.ie
facebook.com/anoige
For any queries about Northern Irish Hostels:
Hostelling International Northern Ireland (HINI)
Head Ofﬁce 22-32 Donegall Road, Belfast, BT12 5JN
t: +44 (0)28 9032 4733 f: +44 (0)28 9031 5889
e: info@hini.org.uk www.hini.org.uk
AC15ENG101ANO
@HiIreland

Irish Youth Hostel Association

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