I was studying abroad in Ireland and for our first weekend away from Galway where our apartment was we decided to head to Bunratty folk park in Shannon, we had planned on staying in a hostel near there but it turned out to be closed for renovations. At a loss for anything else to do we headed for Doolin via... more

Paddy's hostel in Doolin is pretty basic but central to everything in this tiny Irish town famous for it's traditional music. David, the Czech night manager was very friendly and easy going. Try the Doolin Cafe for an excellent gourmet meal and then head to Whelans pub for some of the "craic" more

Saw some good reviews so rang up to try and book for a group (all male, looking for a different place for a bit of craic for the weekend, we usually stay in 4* hotels). After being interrogated about whether it was a 'stag weekend', and assuring her it wasn't, was told that she would not take the booking as... more

Easy to find. Friendly host. Sitting room adequate with coal fireplace. Good kitchen supplies. No alcohol allowed. CLEAN newer style bunk beds in good condition. COLD bedrooms though (we were there in early March). Bathroom facilities private down the hall but shared & kept quite busy, causing wet floors from everyone's showers. Bring sandals to wear in shower. more