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Rosslare Harbour Youth Hostel is another fine place to stay in County Wexford if you are on a tight budget. This hostel has the capacity to accommodate sixty eight people. Both private rooms and dorms are offered. Children are heartily welcomed here. Linen is included in the price. The self catering kitchen is fully equipped with all the utensils and other equipment needed for the guests to cook their own food. A nice dining room makes for a great place for friendly dinner conversations. Internet access is provided for the information and communication needs of the guests. Telephone and fax facilities are also offered. A common room is available where the guests can get together, have nice chats and watch TV. Car parking is also available.
April 2nd, 2007
Castle Archdale Hostel is housed in a historic building built in 1773. It is located in the Castle Archdale Country Park. It offers excellent accommodation for both individuals and groups. Two large dormitories and two family rooms are available. This hostel is the perfect place to serve as a focal point for exploring the beautiful County Fermanagh. The hostel is centrally heated. Shower facilities are available. A TV lounge provides entertainment to the guests and allows them to socialize. A large kitchen and dining room ensure that dinners won’t be a boring affair. Secure bicycle storage is available to give the guests complete peace of mind. A reading room is available for passing the time in thoughtful contemplation. The building housing the hostel is also home to a wildlife exhibition, a museum, a lecture theatre and a field study laboratory.
March 30th, 2007
Barnacles Quay Street House is a nice place to enjoy what Galway County has to offer. Barnacles is a high quality hostel that offers excellent accommodation facilities at a price that won’t scare you away. The hostel is surrounded by numerous popular bars, nightclubs and theatres thus ensuring that the tourists can look forward to hours of splendid nightlife. The hostel has a choice of multi-bed dorms and private rooms. All of the rooms are en-suite and maintained in tip top shape. A light breakfast is included in the price. A self catering kitchen is available to allow the guests to cook their favourite meals. A large common room is the perfect place for making new friends or just watching your favourite TV shows. Linen is included in the price. Internet access is also available for satisfying the information and cyber communication cravings of the guests. The hostel staff is extremely friendly and is available 24 hours a day to answer any queries you may have about tourism in Galway City. In fact, the staff will make you feel right at home with their courteous behaviour. Don’t be surprised if you start feeling this is your new home.
March 29th, 2007
Cnocnafeola Centre is one of the best hostels in County Down. This hostel lies in the peaceful surroundings of Atticall village in the heart of the Mourne Mountains. The hostel offers 28 beds with en-suite facilities. Laundry room and dining room are available. Secure bicycle and parking facilities are also provided. Conference facilities are available if needed. Guests are allowed to bring their own sleeping bags. Alternatively, bed linen and towels can be hired at the reception for a small fee. The guests of this hostel can look forward to horse riding, fishing, golf and mountain walking in the village of Atticall. A wide range of meals is offered by the restaurant at this hostel. In addition, the restaurant provides traditional entertainment by local musicians and dancers.
March 28th, 2007
A nice hostel in the Burren region located 12 miles from the Cliff of Moher is the Kilfenora Hostel. A common room, kitchen, laundry room, a conference room and free car parking are some of the facilities offered here. A maximum of 46 people can live here, with a choice of 10 person, 6 person and 4 person dorms. Private rooms can also be rented. Another fine hostel is Lahinch hostel. This hostel offers 55 clean and comfy beds in dorm and private rooms. You can make your stay more affordable with the well equipped kitchen facilities. There’s space for plenty of people to sit in the kitchen. Other international hostellers can be met in the lounge provided with cable TV. As almost always, linen is inclusive in the price.
March 26th, 2007
O Donnells Celtic Fort Hostel is the place to be if you want cheap and comfortable accommodations in County Tipperary. The hostel is based in a renovated farmhouse in a very peaceful and quiet setting that ensures complete peace of mind for the guests. Comfortable beds and great cooking are combined in an attempt to modernize the old establishment, with surprisingly good results. The hostel is a serene and safe haven from the din of daily life. Guests can enjoy the sight of beautiful horses and ponies here and even feed them. There is also the choice of trying to learn how to mould clay pots which is sure to be a relaxing pastime. The accommodation consists of dorms as well as private rooms. Bed linen is included in the price. Breakfast is also free. Internet access is provided for the information needs of the guests. The hostel extends a warm welcome to children and welcomes their blissful presence. Luggage storage and laundry facilities are offered for the convenience of the esteemed guests. A common room is available for the guests to unwind and chat together in a friendly atmosphere.
March 21st, 2007
If you are close to Errigal Mountain in Donegal County, be sure to check out the comfortable accommodations of Errigal Youth Hostel. It’s been providing its sheltering services for over forty years. Ghost hunters will also find this hostel interesting due to it being in close proximity to the Poisoned Glen. This glen is infamous due to its ghost called the Green Lady. This hostel is perfect for those wanting to visit the Glenveagh national park. The castle and Italian gardens of this park will surely entice the fancy of many. The hostel has a common room and a kitchen. Breakfast is not offered free. It does have a bar where one can mingle with the other inmates.
March 20th, 2007
Neptune’s Town Hostel in Killarney is a nice place to stay that can serve as the perfect base to enjoy the tourist spots of the town. Individuals, groups and families are extended a warm welcome by the hostel’s diligent and friendly staff. The hostel features 130 comfortable beds for its esteemed guests. The rooms are centrally heated to provide a cosy environment. Hot showers are free and prove to be very relaxing. Guests can get together and play games or watch TV in the social or common room. All the family rooms are en-suite. International telephone facility is available to call loved ones back at home. A splendid continental breakfast is available that serves to start the day off perfectly. Free internet access fulfils the information needs of the guests. Linen is included in the price. Security lockers, key card access and luggage storage facility ensure that the belongings of the guests remain safe and sound.
March 19th, 2007
Cuilcagh Mountains Hostel is a great place to spend your time in Cavan County if you are a bit short on cash. This hostel is actually a farmhouse that is almost three hundred years old. It is located about a kilometre from the beautiful village of Swanlinbar. A warm welcome awaits you here and the breakfast served in the morning will be a delicious experience. Evening meals can also be ordered and packed lunches are available upon request. The surrounding area is a great place for mountaineering, walking and cycling. Mountain guides can be found easily here so you can take one along to explore the mountains feeling safe. Trout and salmon fishing is also available here. Bed linen is included in the price. Every room features central heating.
March 16th, 2007
Gortin Hostel in County Tyrone provides some really nice accommodations at affordable prices. The rooms and beds at this hostel are really soft and comfortable. You can look forward to sleeping very soundly here at night. The hostel provides excellent facilities for the convenience of its guests. The kitchen is fully equipped and always ready for the cooking needs of the guests. Hot showers are available for free. The common room is the perfect place for the tourists to get together and exchange ideas and stories and make new friendships. With log fire and TV, those in favour of indoor activities will find themselves frequenting and staying in the common room a lot. A washing machine is available with a spin dryer so the guests can do their laundry in-house and not have to face the inconvenience of going to a laundry shop. The drying room is equipped with a dehumidifier to expedite the process of drying clothes. Secure bike parking ensures complete peace of mind for the bike owners. All terrain bike hire is also available for those wishing to go on a wondrous excursion of the countryside.
March 13th, 2007
Sleepzone Hostel is a fabulous way to spend your vacation time in Galway City without breaking the bank. Sleepzone is a hostel designed especially for tourists and it is located in the centre of Galway City. A unique and much appreciated feature of this hostel is the computer room where hostel guests can help themselves to free internet access. Sleepzone also claims to be the first hostel in Ireland to offer free wireless broadband internet access. Anyone with a properly configured wireless laptop can access the internet from anywhere in the hostel. The hostel proudly offers almost 200 beds in 36 rooms ranging from dorms to private rooms. Almost all of these rooms are en-suite. Secure key cards are used to provide hostel access to guests 24 hours a day. Electronic luggage lockers are provided for complete peace of mind. A self catering kitchen, self service laundry room and a pool table are some of the other amenities that tourists can look forward to taking full advantage of once they move into the hostel.
March 12th, 2007
The Downhill Hostel in Coleraine is a great way to spend a vacation in Derry. This hostel is located on the largest beach of the North Coast. The common room here has a fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped with spices, tea and coffee. The dining room provides a nice view of the Atlantic Ocean. Small dorms and private rooms have very comfortable beds. Hot water is available all day. Bicycle storage is very secure and the lockers in the rooms are free. Laundry services are also available. Ash Villa Hostel is another fine hostel in Derry City. Rooms ranging from dorms to en-suite family rooms have the capacity to accommodate 22 people. The self catering kitchen is very modern and equipped with everything one might need. The common room features TV, DVD player and a video library. Linen and internet access are free.
March 9th, 2007
Club Atlantic Hostel in County Mayo is a fine hostel with cheap and good quality accommodation facilities. This hostel is located on the coast near the Holy Mountain of Ireland, the Croagh Patrick. The hostel offers forty bedrooms for the budget conscious travellers. Dormitories accommodating 4, 6 or 8 people are available. Some of the rooms are en-suite. The hostel has a games room and small shop. Guest kitchen is available for the cooking needs of the residents. Children are welcomed here. Luggage storage facility and security lockers ensure peace of mind for the guests. The car parking here is free. Old Mill Holiday Hostel is another nice place to stay. This hostel offers an accommodation capacity of fifty two beds. This old stone building is located close to the bus station, pubs and restaurants and hence can serve as a nice base for some entertaining touring around County Mayo. Hot showers are free. Bicycle hire is available for those who would rather not walk.
March 7th, 2007
If you are looking for reasonably priced accommodations in County Sligo that won’t strain your pockets, Harbour House might just be what you are after. This is a really old house that was originally built for the Harbour Master in 1860 back when Sligo was one of the busiest ports in the country. The original character of the house has managed to stay the same. The house provides nice, clean and warm accommodations and charges slightly more than a regular hostel. This hostel is approved by the Irish Tourist Board. It has a capacity of fifty beds and offers a wide range of en-suite rooms including single, double, twin, family and dormitory rooms. Groups of 10 or more have the option to enjoy a nice continental breakfast. Self catering facilities are available in the form of a guest kitchen for preparing tea, coffee and snacks. Linen is included in the price. Children are warmly welcomed to stay and enjoy their time here. The hostel can also accommodate disabled people. A common room is available for the guests to get together and have a fun time chatting and relaxing in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Towels, luggage storage and laundry facilities are available. Free car parking is provided too.
March 5th, 2007
Eden Hill Holiday Hostel in County Sligo is a nice and peaceful place to stay and enjoy your vacation. This hostel is based in an old Victorian house that was built in 1878. There are twenty six beds available in total. Ten beds are for male occupants, ten for females and six beds are meant for couples or individuals in a mixed group. Private, family and dormitory rooms are available here. Bed linen is included in the price. Rejuvenating hot showers are offered free of charge. A fully equipped kitchen serves the self-catering needs of the guests. The large dining room is perfect for dinner conversations. Laundry, bike storage and central heating facilities are offered for the convenience and comfort of the customers.
February 26th, 2007
Drum Hostel is a nice hostel to spend your vacation in County Monaghan. It provides affordable budget accommodations without compromising on the quality of the facilities like the comfort of beds, the clean and cosy rooms, customer service etc. Children are most welcome here. The view available here is simply outstanding since County Monaghan is extremely beautiful. The guests are welcome to indulge in some fine relaxing fishing activities. Open fires keep the place warm and cosy. Tea is provided to the guests arriving here. They can look forward to a hearty breakfast every morning. This hostel remains closed from January to March.
February 23rd, 2007
If you want to spend some peaceful and quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of Dublin, you really need to check out the Green Door Hostel in County Louth in the city Drogheda. The burial chamber of Newgrange, monastery of Mellifont and fine beaches are some of the places you can visit if you take the bus at the bus station located just two minutes away from this hostel. If you have a passion for angling, you can also check out the many small fishing ports nearby. The staff at this hostel is very friendly and will always help the tourists with any questions they might have. The rooms available here range from private rooms and family rooms to dormitories either large or small and with or without en-suite facilities. The hostel has enough beds to accommodate fifty people. The beds are all handcrafted and equipped with accessories to give a unique sense of decoration. A fully equipped self catering kitchen is available where the guests can cook the food to their liking. Linen is included in the price. Laundry facilities are available. Continental breakfast is provided free to the guests. A restaurant and dining area is also available. The common room or lounge room has a TV with an open fire to keep the place warm and cosy.
February 22nd, 2007
An Oiche Hostel in County Leitrim is a place where you can be sure to enjoy a comfortable and cost effective accommodation. An Oiche Hostel is open all through the year and provides twenty beds to accommodate its esteemed guests in spacious rooms providing maximum comfort and cosiness. The hostel has a large backyard. A kitchen is available with all the equipment required to cook delightfully delicious meals. A dining room is available for those who hate eating alone and are interested in having a nice dinner conversation with other guests at the hostel. Hot showers are available at all times. Dishwasher and microwave facilities are provided for the convenience of the customers.
February 21st, 2007
Want to spend a nice vacation in County Meath with a tight budget? Slane Farm Hostel might be the answer you are looking for. This hostel is based in restored stone farm buildings on a working farm with plenty of cows, sheep and horses about. Three family rooms and three dormitories make up the accommodations available at this hostel. All of the rooms are en-suite. Bed linen is included in the price. Hairdryers are available. The laundry/drying room at the hostel allows the guests to use the washing machines and dryers for minimum charges. The kitchen is fully equipped and well stocked. Toasters, fridge, cooker and microwave can be availed by the guests. Tea, coffee, sugar and jams are also available here. There is a game room at the hostel that has pool, table tennis, darts, board games and Playstation for the guests to entertain themselves with. The living or TV room has internet access in addition to many books and DVDs. It is the perfect place to lose yourself in the evening. The hostel also has a camping ground with the capacity to accommodate twenty tents. Hot and cold water, toilet and kitchen are provided for the campers.
February 20th, 2007
Summerville Holiday Hostel in County Limerick promises some nice and comfortable accommodation at very competitive prices. Single, twin or family rooms are sure to meet the needs of everybody. Modern showering facilities are provided for the convenience of the guests. The customer service at this hostel is top notch and it’s hard for the guests to check out of the hostel without being satisfied. From June to August, guests are treated to a free light continental breakfast. A fully equipped kitchen allows the guests to cook the meals they want the way they want in a cost effective manner. Some interesting and informative mingling can be done in the common room with the other guests, leading to new friendships from all over the world. Free car parking is much appreciated by the guests.
February 16th, 2007
MacMurrough Farm Hostel in County Wexford is a nice place to enjoy affordable accommodations. The surroundings of the hostel are very peaceful and quiet and there is greenery all around the hostel. It is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy a calm and tranquil vacation away from the drudgery and drabness of daily life. This hostel is approved by the Irish Tourism Board and is a member of the Independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland. This ensures that the quality of the accommodations is consistent with the standards defined by these organizations. This hostel can accommodate a total of eighteen people. Private rooms and dorms are available. Two of the private rooms are en-suite. Fully equipped self catering kitchens allow the guests to cook any food they want. The owners of the hostel are a very friendly couple who will make sure that your stay is as comfortable as possible.
February 14th, 2007
Town Clock Holiday Hostel is located in the town centre of Carrick-on-Shannon in County Leitrim. The hostel is open all through the year so you can arrive here anytime and enjoy comfortable accommodations at a reasonable price. More than twenty beds are available that are perfect for a sound, dreamless sleep at night. The availability of two dorms and one en-suite twin room offer a choice to well-to-do guests to enjoy higher quality accommodation for a slightly higher price. Linen is included in the price. Sleeping sheets and towels have to be hired. A fully equipped kitchen allows the guests to cook their own favourite meals. A common room allows the guests to spend quality time together chatting and sharing ideas and experiences about common interests. An enclosed courtyard is available for parking vehicles.
February 13th, 2007
Cashel Holiday Hostel in County Tipperary offers some great accommodations at a very reasonable price. The hostel is based in a two hundred year old townhouse that has been renovated. This hostel is officially approved by the Irish Tourism Board. It’s a nice place to stay for tourists and backpackers. The hostel offers single, double, family and dorm rooms for the accommodation needs of its guests. All the rooms are decorated in a bright colourful manner and are always kept clean and spotless. The rooms also enjoy en-suite facility. Laundry facilities are offered for the convenience of the guests. The hostel staff can always be counted on for providing some helpful tips about the various happenings in the local area. A fully equipped kitchen with all the modern facilities is present for the self catering needs of the guests. The dining area is an excellent place for the guests to socialize over dinner and form new friendships. Central heating ensures that the guests remain warm and cosy. Nothing is more relaxing than a nice warm shower in the cold winter. The hostel staff recognizes this basic fact and therefore, hot showers are offered free of charge. The common room has an open fireplace and serves as a great place to chill out and hang with the other guests.
February 12th, 2007
Derry City Independent Hostel is a wonderful place to stay and have fun at the same time. The hostel staff is committed to ensuring that the guests have the best time possible. They will do everything from doing the laundry to taking you out to pubs to meet the locals and enjoy the nightly music sessions. Everyone is welcomed with tea or coffee here. In fact, tea and coffee are completely free. Broadband internet access is also offered free. A free delicious breakfast will welcome you every morning. On most summer nights, guests can participate in all-you-can-eat barbeques for a small amount of money. The food includes such mouth watering delicacies as burgers, chicken wings, sausages, bread etc. The dining room of this hostel has been transformed into an Indian style Aladin’s Cave that will prove to be interesting to many guests.
February 8th, 2007
Kells Hostel is a family run hostel in County Meath. This hostel is registered with the Irish Tourism Board. The hostel has nicely comfortable bedrooms that will greatly appeal to the guests. The bedrooms are all en-suite which is a major plus point and a bit rare for hostels since the emphasis is on cheap accommodations. A fully equipped self catering kitchen on the premises satisfies the cooking needs of the guests. It features many microwaves to facilitate the guests. A dining area allows the guests to have a nice dinner conversation while eating together. International guests from Germany, France and Spain are welcome since the languages of these countries are fluently spoken by the staff of the hostel. A common room is present for the guests interested in socializing and making new friends. Laundry facilities are offered at reasonable rates. Linen is included in the price. Car parking is free. Bicycles can be hired to explore the beautiful sights and sounds of the surrounding area.
February 7th, 2007
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