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Doolin Hostel Reviews

Fisherstreet, Clare, Doolin, Ireland

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93%Overall Rating

From 61 ratings
  • 91%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 95%Location
  • 97%Staff
  • 92%Atmosphere
  • 93%Cleanliness

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100%

My hubby and I loved our stay here! The couple running the hostel is so helpful, and their facility is very well kept. It's location is ideal, too. (In very busy months, bathroom-use could be challenging!! By our room of six, there were two single-use bathrooms. Both were great, but if we were all trying to get ready at the same time, and if others from down the hall were wanting to, as well, it could get busy!) Overall: fantastic hostel!


83%

room was just the right size. Bathroom was excellent. Lounge room was comfortable and appealing. Kitchen was fun but old nothing a fresh coat of paint wouldn't fix, ceiling light fixture in disrepair.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

I would highly recommend this hostel as a place to stay in Doolin. Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms very spacious and clean and excellent facilities. Will definitely be back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return. Thanks Anthony and Deirdre

87%

super breakfast for additional 5 euros, super helpful staff, very quiet/ relaxing atmosphere

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Breakfast is not included but they do have an extensive breakfast option for 5 euro per day. The couple running it are wonderful. Very friendly and helpful. One tip: if you are recommended a walk by the cemetery and then all along the shore back to the pier- ask more questions about the path and tide. We got caught by high tide and had to hoof it through cow fields for a while (likely trespassing). Also, it is hard walking on the burren.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

Too much noise in the halls at night.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 41+
  • (10 reviews)


87%

Nice place, huge kitchen. THe rooms are comfortable but en-suite showers are terrible! (No shower tray or curtain, and push-button tap) The shared bathrooms looked better.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest Thank you for your feedback, and you found our hostel to be nice and comfortable. Our bathrooms in our standard private rooms are small with a wet floor system and where design a number of years ago when private rooms in a hostel were a luxury. Since taking over the properties in Feb 2012 we have renovated a number of bathrooms including some of the public ones, and will continue to renovate more in the coming year. Unfortunately it is a big investment to increase the size and change the style of these bathrooms, so we do our best to make them as comfortable and clean as possible. But we also reflect the size of the bathroom in the price of the Standard room opposed to the Superior rooms. As of today all bathrooms now have shower curtains and thank you for your feedback. Kindest regards Anthony

100%

My stay at doolin hostel was beautiful, worth going to check it out!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Stuff was nice,kind,gave me a good travel tip.


97%

One of the best hostels we've stayed in. Great service, clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone staying in Doolin

  • Globetrotter
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • All Male Group, 31-40
  • (57 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much it was a pleasure to have you stay with us and for recommending us. Anthony and Deirdre

90%

Stayed one night in a 7-bed room. We were the only occupants because it was the off-season. Has a nice common room area with a iron stove to warm the room. It was really nice to return to the hostel and sit by the stove after walking home from the local pub in the rain. Breakfast was good but an extra 5 euro. But was much better than your typical hostel breakfast.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for praise, and glad you enjoyed the stove fire and breakfast in the morning. We have just added some more items to improve the buffet more adding more variety Anthony

100%

Simply a great place to stay in Doolin. What Anthony is doing is not just a great advertisement for the hostel industry but also for the greater hospitality


73%

the hostel was nice, clean and quiet, but it was quite cold in the rooms and in the kitchen. and there were too many instructions how to use the water or different things. it made us feel a little uncomfortable. but all in all, it's a nice place to stay and the view from the room was great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Romania
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Dana Thank you for your feedback, I am glad you found our hostel to be clean and comfortable all though the temperature could have been better. The kitchen is large and at times difficult to heat but is something we are working on and will hopefully be rectified in the not too distant future. Regarding the dorm rooms they are thermostatically adjustable in each room and I will look at a way to better communicate this to future guests as the thermostat may have been turned down. I am sorry your found our environmental policy towards water and guidelines. We simply ask people to use a plug when they wash their dishes or use the basins provided and give helpful tips such as fill a kettle to the amount you need and turn the tap off when not in use. This is not intended to make people feel uncomfortable, and some guidelines are there for the safety and comfort of all guests. Thank you for your feedback as it is very important to us as it helps us improve our hostel to make it as inviting as possible for all. Kindest regards Anthony

97%

It's a lovely welcoming hostel. I've been here more than once and enjoy it every time.

Owner Comment (Show)
It is a pleasure as always to have you stay with us and we enjoy having you stay with us every time. Regards Anthony

100%

Sincirely, this is probably on of the best places I've stayed at. Everything was perfect and the staff is sooo nice! You could live there forever. I'll go back one day!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Great location, services and people running the show. Definitely be back here again for my next visit.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the comments, really glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward too seeing you again. Anthony and Deirdre

87%

Good value for money. Doolin is quite a small town, easiest to reach if you have your own rental car, but the hostel was easy to find. Really nice staff, gave advice on what to do and see in the area. Located really close to several traditional pubs with live music. Breakfast in the morning was good too, have to pay extra though. Nice play to stay, I'd recommend it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your kind comments and glad you enjoyed your stay with us and you enjoyed the breakfast in our Coffee Shop and found us to be Good value. Kindest regards Anthony

100%

Great Beds and Awesome staff!

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you, great to hear you had a good nights sleep. It was a please to have you stay with us. Regards Anthony and Deirdre

100%

I had such a great time in Doolin Hostel! I'll hope I can come back at anytime

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to having you back anytime. Regards Anthony

97%

Anthony, the manager/owner, was a very helpful energetic host. He is invested in his job and is very good at it. He gave good advice and interesting information about the area. He did his best to make us comfortable and succeeded. The only thing we would say was the showers were cool, push-button and wouldn't warm-up. Excellent value for money. Overall, terrific hostel!

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your review and your feedback and glad you enjoyed your stay with us it was a pleasure to chat and have you stay with us. Sorry to hear the showers where cool, I will look at the settings of the mixer and rectify the issue. Take care and enjoy the rest of your holiday Anthony

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