About Aille River Hostel
VOTED 'BEST HOSTEL IN IRELAND 2008' by hostel world guests.
Voted BEST IHH HOSTEL IN IRELAND and BEST IHH VILLAGE HOSTEL 2009.
The Aille River Hostel is the gateway to majestic 700 ft high Cliffs of Moher, the world famous Aran Islands and the unique Burren landscape, home to thousands of rare wild flowers and archeological Celtic sites.
ON NEW YEARS EVE ANY GROUP PARTIES OF 4+ MUST MAKE DIRECT ARRANGEMENTS WITH THIS HOSTEL BEFORE BOOKING THROUGH THIS SITE.
A CHRISTMAS DINNER WE BE AVAILABLE FOR TRAVELLERS STAYING OVER ON THE 25TH DECEMBER.
WE NOW OFFER A LIGHT TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST FOR A SMALL FEE.
Recommended by Lonely Planet travel guides as ('The best of the bunch')and Lets Go gives a Thumbs up. Nominated for the Irish Welcome Awards 2006.
Approved by Irish Tourism Board. The IHH holiday hostels group and Hostels of Europe.
This 300 year old renovated cottage is situated on a quiet road at the bank of the Aille River, right in the centre of Doolin. This is a perfect spot for your stop over or extended stay in the area, where you will experience a warm friendly atmosphere in our old world surroundings. Visit the sights of Clare or just chill out by the river during the day..... then relax by the turf fire or check out the local pubs in the evening.
The hostel provides clean, comfortable dormitory rooms for 4,6,8 persons. We also have family rooms en-suite and private rooms for couples - if your choices is not here please contact us at
ailleriver@esatclear.ie.
FREE-INTERNET ACCESS AND WIFI
FREE- HOT SHOWERS ALL DAY AND NIGHT.
FREE-LAUNDRY WITH SOAP INCLUDED
FREE-TEA 24 HRS PER DAY
FREE-MAPS OF THE CLIFFS OF MOHER AND THE BURREN
FREE-INFO ON MUSIC SESSIONS AN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
FREE-SAFETY LOCKERS
FREE-LUGGAGE STORAGE
FREE- TOWELS
FREE-OFF THE ROAD PARKING AREA.
FREE-DISCOUNT CARDS TO LOCAL TOURIST SITES
Hostel facilities and price include fully stocked self-catering kitchen with FREE tea, FREE hot showers(24 hours),FREE towels and linen and best of all - FREE laundry, including washing powder. We now offer FREE internet access with wifi also. Bike hire availableat only €7 per day. We encourage traditional music sessions and many musicians stop over with us regularly. Live music can be heard or played in the local pubs McDermotts, McGanns and O'Connors only 5 minutes walk away.
Camping is also provided with full use of hostel facilities. No lock outs or curfews.
Hostel staff will be happy to inform you of local sights and activities including: Aillwee Caves, Burren Heritage Centre, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin Cave, castles, forts, Celtic ruins, golf, hiking, Poulnabrone Dolmen, surfing, fishing spots, trips to the Aran Islands, aswell as bus and travel information.
So make Aille River Hostel your home for staying in the Doolin area.
N.B.TWIN ROOM HAS ONE DOUBLE BED.
TRIPLE ROOM HAS ONE DOUBLE AND ONE SINGLE BED.
4 BED ENSUITE HAS ONE DOUBLE AND TWO SINGLE BEDS.
6 BED ENSUITE HAS ONE DOUBLE AND FOUR SINGLE BEDS.
If you cannot find what you are looking for you
can contact us directly by email or phone.
PLEASE NOTE: RECEPTION CLOSES AT 8PM AT THIS HOSTEL UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE WITH THE
HOSTEL VIA EMAIL stay@ailleriverhosteldoolin.ie BEFORE YOU BOOK.
2, GROUPS THAT ARE LARGER THEN 6 MUST MAKE DIRECT ARRANGEMENT WITH HOSTEL