Doolin, Doolin, Ireland
#7 of 10 hotels in Doolin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 619 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 April 2023
Mary
United StatesThe person who owns the Inn is a hoot. She's direct but full of helpful advice and lovely. She made the stay!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Kristiharmar
CanadaThe water was a little bit cold and the heating took a minute to warm the rom up. Easily solvable problems but I had to mention them because I have nothing bigger! Our stay was wonderful!
This is the most charming little inn you could imagine. The building is made of river stone and is gorgeous! The location is within a few minutes' drive from the Cliffs of Moher and within a few minutes' walk from a few pubs. It has a charming fireplace inside and the rooms are nice and clean. Great value for money!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2023
Gabriella
HungaryReally small room
Bus stop, pubs really closer Nice people Cliffs of Moher one stop by bus Hostel is very charming
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Luo
SingaporeThe bathroom is very cold to us (maybe the weather that night is too bad)
The heater is really good, the room is warm and we have a good night sleep.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Liam
IrelandAdva was very friendly and helpful - the atmosphere in the hostel was great and everything was well prepared and organised.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Zaid
United Kingdomnice welcome, gave us a good recommendation of places to visit &eat.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2022
Mairead
IrelandVery comfortable bed, cosy room. There was a lovely fire burning in common area and lovely atmosphere.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 8 November 2022
Glenn
AustraliaMissing breakfast, as we slept in. Bed too cosy.
Easy check in for a wedding reception in Hotel Doolin. The bed was soo comfortable, we'll return one day, just to get another cosy sleep in.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 5 November 2022
Daniela
GermanyThe Internet was quite bad and because we had a separate entrance we had to walk a shirt distance outside to the shower... because we had a really rainy and windy night that was not so nice.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Cikdada
NetherlandsVery basic facilities.
Beautiful authentic Irish cottage design. Very clean and friendly staff. Great location for visiting the cliffs and ferry pier.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 18 October 2022
Susan
United StatesThe shower requires you hit a button and you only get a few seconds of water, so we had to coordinate so the water could run a bit more continuously (I stood outside the shower and hit the button multiple times) , Also, with students staying there it was a bit noisy and sounds echo'd. But still, it was very affordable so it was a fair trade-off.
Affordable for one night
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 16 October 2022
Heather
CanadaRoom was a bit dated. Bed was a bit small. Shower had a push-timer button.
Great location. Charming building.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 11 October 2022
Hristina
Germanynice hostel good value
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Lucinda
United StatesThe room barely fit the beds, but we knew that from the photos when we booked. The bathroom got quite wet when anyone showered. The mattresses were not very comfortable.
Aille River Hostel is a picturesque hostel not too far from the Cliffs of Moher. It is close to several dining options. The price was right!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Shauna
CanadaThe vibe was off. The host is friendly but only acknowledged us if we specifically spoke to her. She was very polite when we asked her a specific question but that was it.
Beautiful place and location. Very clean.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 21 September 2022
Judith
CanadaLocation
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 18 September 2022
Ian
CanadaGreat location. Awesome building. welcoming staff, good kitchen and dinning area. Close to a pub.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 17 September 2022
Bernie
United KingdomOne very hardworking staff member had to organise breakfasts, help newcomers to find out how to cook their own and look after reception / payments!
Very interesting place that we would recommend to others
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Derrick
United KingdomThe attitude of the receptionist: We booked months in advance for an expensive family room as it was the only option for a Saturday night in Doolin. We had to catch the morning ferry to the Aran Islands and were happy to pay the premium. However we were a bit taken aback to be criticized for overpaying for our requirements. I had checked direct and they were not showing any availability for twin/doubles for a one night stay, so to be told we shouldn't have gone via B.com was a bit disingenuous given that we wouldn't have found them in the first place without the app. It's not as if we'd asked for discount and they were happy to take the money. And if towels are included for the price, don't offer them begrudgingly!
Clean hostel with good kitchen facilities. Well-located for short walk into Doolin and for catching ferry to Aran Islands.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 10 September 2022
Christine
Australiacan hear the people upstairs walking.
friendly staff, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Fiona
IrelandThe internet was a bit slack, and there was a few spiders in my bunk bed but nothing I couldn't handle.
The breakfast was super and great value for money, the kitchen was so clean and everything you needed was there. The staff were friendly and super helpful. And the location was great.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
Cheryl
United StatesBed and pillows uncomfortable. Room very warm.
Nice hostel. Great location near town within walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Terri
CanadaIt was a nice location
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 1 September 2022
Monisha
IndiaThe rooms were a little noisy. We could hear everything going on above us.
The room was very clean. The location was perfect.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Silvia
ItalyPerfect position and super nice staff
Stayed in August 2022
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