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Reviews of Old Mill Holiday Hostel

Barrack Yard, James Street, Westport, Ireland

#13 of 13 hotels in Westport

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 362 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit more central heating in the room at night

    Perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uniqueness

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very thin walls so can hear everything

    Location, cleanliness, staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    Nice quiet hostel in great central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic breakfast. Tea & toast. Location excellent. In the town centre just off a main street yet quiet. Lots of good restaurants & pubs with music. Shops & a theatre nearby.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers in the women's bathroom didn't really work and there were no places to put ur stuff while showering.

    The personal was really helpful and nice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    9.0
    Lovely hostel with friendly staff and okay facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough outlets in the room for the number of people staying. Showers were also not great.

    Lovely little hostel, friendly staff and a good kitchen for cooking meals. Comfy beds.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    good, especially considering my hard health condition.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The showers aren't really comfy, there was water dropping from one shower all the time; one toilet seat was broken; a shortage of power sockets in the dorm and the heating isn't good and controllable enough for the winter season. Also, a card payment machine is missing, it creates problems related with a usage of foreign cards. However, the staff didn't request from me possible damage deposit.

    Very friendly, helpful and understanding staff, despite I had to calm some of their concerns related to my health condition, to prove it's not danger to other guests, and they were tolerant to the some consequences of my traveller lifestyle and health problems.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    very happy with facilities and our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    good location and excellent value

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    Great location and good for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfort

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen not available for use between 10 pm and 8 am (door is locked).

    Very nice hostel close to everything in Westport. The property is clean and comfortable. I could also store my bicycle in the storage.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It rains all the time in Ireland, so why this hostel had push button water demand in the showers is beyond me. It was quite a challenge getting much bathing done while constantly having to poke the button like a basketball playing chicken, to get a few more dribbles of water.

    This falls in the "you get what you pay for" category. Great location. First time in a mixed shared room which was a little creepy. My daughter slept in the bunk above me, which was good. We had a random Irish man sharing the room. He was actually very nice, but we didn't really get to talk to him until the following day, so there wasn't much sleeping going on that night. Cheap though.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    8.0
    Dry enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sharp screws sticking out of toilet partition which snagged clothing

    Excellent kitchen and food availability. Clean and tidy

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sockets in the room didn't work very well, and it was sometimes difficult to get the new door code to enter the rooms. But these are minor things; I highly reccomend!

    Great value for money, bed and linenes were very comfortable, the kitchen had great facilities, bathrooms were very clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful. I felt very safe as a solo female traveller. Location was perfect for strolling around the shops, bars, and restaurants in Westport.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No chair in bedrooms???

    Staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the kitchen doesn't open until 8 am. As a digital nomad and early bird I'm missing a seating area earlier in the morning.

    The staff is friendly and helpful. Free tea and coffee is always appreciated.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    8.0
    Nice hostel, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no lockers in the room. The top bunk beds are so low that you can’t even sit on the lower bed. The shower button was a nightmare, you have to be super bendy to press it with your feet to keep the water running and get a decent shower.

    The location is great, in the middle of town, surrounded by shops, restaurants and coffee shops. The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. The staff is friendly and there was a light breakfast included in the price.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    7.0
    Darcy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common room closed too early at 10.00pm

    Cycle on The Greenway

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    7.0
    Convenient place to stay in Westport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Upper bed was a bit wobbly, and lower bed was a bit tight for me.

    Comfortable and clean enough as this kind of hostel.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillow was uncomfortable. In the room the are no lockers and the plug for the phone is not close to the bed.

    The hostel is located 15 minutes walking from the train station and it is only 6 minutes from the bus stop to go to Croagh Patrick! The guy at the reception is really nice and makes you feel really welcome!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Great weekend despite the rain
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe put more outlets in the room? Otherwise all is good.

    Very cozy and cute. Loved it

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    7.0
    Very good, excellent location and staff are very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were kinda wobbly. Would've liked it if I could adjust the temperature on the shower as it was really hot

    Beds were comfy, shower was hot, room was easy to get into

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    7.0
    Very pleasant stay excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower water pressure is bad and only lasts a few seconds so you have to keep pressing a button to get water back on its ok if your used to it. Thin walls.

    Jo was very helpful and welcoming, walls are thin so bring earplugs l had an early departure so had to leave in the dark so as not to waken the other guests. Was lovely and clean, well laid out kitchen nice comfey beds wifi and yeah really nice. Has a dish washer and paper towels to dry hands.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    7.0
    Good accommodation in affordable price.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reasonable price

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of electricity sockets in the sleeping rooms

    Very nice travelers hostel. Clean with good facilities in a very cool old stone building and a very good location in the town

    Stayed in August 2023

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