Irish Youth Hostel Association
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Irish Youth Hostel Association
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: [email protected] 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 ed 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: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.694609 Long: -6.442828 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: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.011578 Long: -6.330403 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 m 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 0 (O18) Credit Cards Ac cepted Number of Beds : 76 GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.172922 Long: -6.217918 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: [email protected] 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 GPS Decimal: Lat: 51.895075 Long: -8.494560 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: [email protected] 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 m Prices: From €13.50 (U18); €15.50 (O18) Credit Cards Accepted Number of Beds: 138 GPS Decimal: Lat: 52.072615 Long: -9.577222 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)65 707 4036 E: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.028633 Long: -9.293344 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)65 686 8687 E: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 52.8462 Long: -8.9824 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 t Credit Cards Accepted Number of Beds: 150 BLACK VALLEY HOSTEL ADDRESS: Near Beaufort, Co. Kerry Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)64 663 4712 E: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 51.9867200 Long: -9.6524400 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: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 52.1370248 Long: -10.4592734 Open: March 1 - Oct 31 Hostel Closed between 10am – 5pm Check-in: 5pm - 9pm Prices: From €14.00 (U18); €15.00 (O18) Credit Cards Accepted 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)62 62330 E: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 52.515616 Long: -7.886990 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)28 41968 E: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 51.435407 Long: -9.501210 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)51 390 208 E: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 52.165815 Long: -7.145316 Open: Open March 1st - October 31st Check-in 3pm - 9pm Open All Year for Groups of 10+ ted Prices: From €17.50 Credit Cards Accep 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)63 91625 E: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 52.35862754 Long: -8.47086705 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 Prices: From €22.50 Credit Cards Accepted Number of Beds: 43 12 10 M8 11 ROWAN TREE HOSTEL DÚN CHAOIN BLACK VALLEY 23 22 21 TRÁ NA ROSSAN ERRIGAL HOSTEL BLUE STACK CENTRE B A WHITEPARK BAY HOSTEL BUSHMILLS HOSTEL ARMAGH HOSTEL BELFAST INTERNATIONAL 3 12 THE BURREN HOSTEL C TIR NAVAR YOUTH HOSTEL M9 DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL 13 SLEEPZONE GALWAY CITY E D 13 Limerick 6 M8 KNOCKREE HOSTEL 14 CONG HOSTEL N21 7 1 GLENDALOCH INTERNATIONAL 15 BEN LETTERY CONNEMARA HOSTEL Wexford 2 NEWGRANGE LODGE 16 THE CONNEMARA HOSTEL Waterford 3 BEACH HAVEN HOSTEL 17 5 4 CASHEL HOLIDAY HOSTEL 18 Knockmealdown Mts. 5 BALLYHOURA LUXURY HOSTEL GO EXPLORE HOSTEL OLD MILL HOSTEL M8 6 CORK INTERNATONAL 20 19 11 7 CAPE CLEAR HOSTEL 8 Cork 8 KILLARNEY INTERNATIONAL 9 9 HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL NORTHERN IRELAND 10 Transport Secondary Routes Primary Routes Motorways/Dual Carriageways Routeways Port Airport Main Railway Routes Hostelwithlimitedaccessbetween 10.00-17.00hrs Map 18 19 16 Hostenote: lcloseMap dbetwis eefor n10general .00-17.00hrs. Please indication only. Some routes may have changed since time of print. 20 17 14 15 M6 Galway 21 M6 22 23 E M6 Derry M3 M6 M9 M3 4 Dublin Belfast 1 2 Connaught (West of Ireland) SLEEPZONE GALWAY CITY HOSTEL ADDRESS: Bothar na mBan, Woodquay, Galway City Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)91 566 999 E: [email protected] 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.276677 Long: -9.050423 DIRECTIONS Open: All year Check in from 3pm 24 Hour Access ted Prices: From €15.00 Credit Cards Accep 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... GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.470681 Long: -9.842669 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: [email protected] 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. GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.539259 Long: -9.271165 Open: All year Check-in no later than 11pm ted Prices: From €17.00 Credit Cards Accep 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)95 42929 E: [email protected] 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. GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.5941 Long: -9.7816 Open: 6 March – 31 October Open all year for groups (10+) DIRECTIONS Prices: From €16.00 Credit Cards Accep 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)98 27045 E: [email protected] 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 Prices: From €18.00 Includes FREE light breakfast Number of Beds: 54 GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.800538 Long: -6.290833 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)98 26307 E: [email protected] 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 GPS Decimal: Lat: 53.80397 Long: -9.949322 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: [email protected] 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 Open all year for groups (10+) Check-in 2pm - 8:30pm Prices: From €14.00 (U18); €16.00 (O18) Credit Cards Accepted 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! GPS Decimal: Lat: 55.029974 Long: -8.140780 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)74 915 5374 E: [email protected] 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. GPS Decimal: Lat: 55.229226 Long: -7.803418 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 Bookings: +353 (0)1 830 4555 T: +353 (0)74 973 5564 E: [email protected] 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. GPS Decimal: Lat: 54.692654 Long: -8.189706 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] or call +353 (0)1 830 4555 during office hours and ask for your Rent-a-Hostel. 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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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] www.hini.org.uk AC15ENG101ANO @HiIreland