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Doolin Hostel (Paddys) Reviews

Fisherstreet, Clare, Doolin, Ireland

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88%Overall Rating

From 26 ratings
  • 82%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 96%Staff
  • 85%Atmosphere
  • 88%Cleanliness

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87%

Thanks, great location. Only comment would be that the bunk beds were quite low - ie the space between the bottom bunk and top one was quite small.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

I stayed in Paddy's last week. The check in was very fast and I went straight to the dorm. The rooms are nice and airy, they are clean and everything is easy to access. The hostel is within walking distance of the pier(5 mins) and O'Connors pub 2 mins. The great thing about the hostel is it is family run and you feel safe and secure their. You get great advice about things to do and more importantly things not to do. I will stay here again the next time I am in doolin.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

The hostel owners were brilliant - very accessible, friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Great hostel in an amazing location and a friendly owner who gave us great travel information!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Very enjoyable stay. Anthony is very professional, courteous, helpful and above all friendly. He is also quite the Barista. Rooms were clean and comfortable and the common areas were very well layed out. Doolin is lovely and Doolin hostel is a perfect fit in the area. The best hostel we've found so far in Ireland. As Irish people, we should all try to spend some time exploring our own country and Anthony's Doolin Hostel is a perfect place to start. Niall

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

very friendly and helpful staff, rooms are just about to be renovated; I was in an "old" room, so this one needed some work to be done, but it was clean and sheets and towels were provided. Good breakfast availabe at extra cost and little shop is at the reception.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


97%

Doolin hostel is really pretty, the stuff is friendly and helpful, I was really satisfied with it. If you'd like to hike to Cliff of Moher the best place is Doolin to start, it's only 10km and you will see more than the tourists!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hungary
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

An absolute top notch experience. Clean, affordable, wonderful walking and Anthony the host is aces.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Really loved this place! After the renovations are complete it will really rock!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Doolin is such a lovely place that we've decided open our own B&B....we're going to beat you, guys....jajajajajaja, just joking.......Big time there, thank you.....It'll improve a lot when you open your store and the visitors are able to get groceires easily.....for breakfast, I mean....

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Very friendly place . Manager was very helpful and informative about the local area. Good atmosphere. Great nights sleep !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)


83%

It was a very nice hostel. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was in an excellent location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

This hostel is being rennovated. When complete all my responses would be excellent. The management was very accommodating and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Very good. Would not hesitate to recommend hostel to anyone. Start of season, and everything working that should, spotlessly clean, tidy and organised. Frieldly, courtious and professional staff. Glad we stayed there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Mixed Group
  • (1 review)


67%

actually we havent been in paddys doolin hostel because it gets refurbished. we didnt know that and we just got dilodged into the fisher street hostel in front of paddys without any comments or excuses.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Ms Heeke Apologies if I did not explain my situation correctly, Fisher street house is part of Doolin Hostel, except a road devides the two buildings. It contains the same security key system, Free Wifi, full Kitchen, dining etc. as in our larger building. I have taken your comments on board. Kind regards Anthony



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