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This impressive 4 star
Killarney hostel is an 18th century mansion set on 75 acres of gardens and forest overlooking the mountains ringing Killarney National Park in Co. Kerry.
Killarney is a town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. The town is in a deep valley in the MacGillicuddy Reeks, beside the Lakes of Killarney and part of the Killarney National Park. It is home to St. Mary's Cathedral, Ross Castle, Muckross Abbey and Innisfallen Island, the location of a ruined monastery.
Commanding spectacular views over the mountains and lakes of Killarney, this hostel is fully equipped with modern facilities whilst maintaining the charm and character of an historic building in peaceful surroundings. Killarney is a lively hub of activity, with many restaurants, pubs, discos, along with outlets for renting bikes, cars and the famous jaunting cars.
"Loved the place. Went there after reading the BUG reviews. They are true. It's huge, clean, beautiful. I lay in bed in the mornings and watched the mist roll over the lakes, in front of the mountains!" BugEurope.com Review, Anonymous, USA, October 2003
"By far, the best hostel I've seen in my life." BugEurope.com Review, Javier, Spain, January 2003
Features
The Killarney Hostel is very popular with school groups and families. On arrival a warm welcome awaits you from the friendly and knowledgeable staff who can advise you on all trips and activities available either locally and nationally. Free information and maps are available for cyclists, walkers and motorists keen to explore the kingdom of Kerry.
Killarney International YHA Hostel now offers group and individual tours of the Ring of Kerry and the Gap of Dunloe, starting from the hostel. In addition the hostel appeals to all sorts of guests as locally it offers bicycle hire, boat trips on the lakes, horse riding in the park, canoeing, and much more.
Located beside the hostel mansion is "The Lodge" which sleeps 40. The Lodge is self contained which is ideal for groups
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Directions
Road/Car: Killarney International Youth Hostel is at the junction of the Dingle and "Ring of Kerry" roads about 5km from the town centre.
Tralee Rd to Killarney International Youth Hostel
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Take the Ring of Kerry Rd, Direction Killorglin (N22)
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Follow this road until you see the Golden Nugget Pub(large orange pub)in Fossa Village and take the right turn at this pub
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The Killarney Youth Hostel is about 200 metres up this road on the left hand side. There is a long driveway up to the hostel so continue driving until you come to the car park and building.
Bus Eireann: Countrywide services to Killarney during summer. Local bus from Killarney to Killarney Hostel; take Killorglin bus and get off at Fossa Cross. Courtesy transport to our Killarney hostel during the Summer.
Coach: Coach service to Killarney all year.
Rail: Killarney 5km.
Air: Kerry Airport 18km, bus service to Killarney or car hire. View map
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Things to do
Visit the National Park, Ross Castle, Muckross
House, Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall, LadiesView, Gap of Dunloe. Mountain Climbing, Kajak or Canoeing (arranged in Hostel.)
Famous Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Beara Peninsula, local Tours arranged walking in the National Park. Golf
Use your Hostelling International Membership card to receive discounts in the following attractions in the area:
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Night Life
Golden Nugget Pub: 5 minute walk from our Killarney hostel with bar food available 00353 (0) 64 31325
Crock 'o' Gold:
High Street, Killarney. This bar is the place to go for LIVE traditional Irish music- Most nights during the summer and week-ends out of season.
The Laurels Pub: Main Street, right in the heart of Killarney. The Music Hall at the back is reached by a side alley and provides and insight into Irish Music for the tourist and the craic is mighty. A nightly show from around 10 p.m. with a cover charge.
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Meals
Continental Breakfast @ €5.50 pp (fruit, yoghurt, cereal, juice, bread/rolls & tea/coffee)
Full Irish Breakfast @ €8.00 pp
Packed lunch @ €7.00 pp
Dinner @ €14.00 pp (starter, main course, dessert, tea/coffee for adults or minerals for children)
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Prices
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Rooms |
October-April |
May-September |
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2 bed room: per room |
€42.00 |
€48.00 |
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4 bed room: per room |
€72.00 |
€92.00 |
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6 bed room: per person O/18 |
€17.00 |
€20.00 |
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8+ bed room: per person O/18 |
€16.00 |
€19.00 |
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All dorms(6+) per person U/18 |
€15.00 |
€17.00 |
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Room Breakdown
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Room |
Type |
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2 Bed |
3 |
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4 Bed |
23 |
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6 Bed |
1 |
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8+ Bed |
5 |
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Total |
146 |
Availability
| Opening Dates | Opening Times | CheckIn Times |
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8am - 12am Summer / 8 am -10 pm Winter |
Before 9pm |
Hostel Facilities
Self Catering | 
Parking | 
Wheelchair Access | 
Drying Rooms | 
Washing | 
Family Rooms |
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Local Facilities
Walking | 
Water Sports | 
Fishing | 
Bike Hire | 
Entertainment | |
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Gallery
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