Reviews
We love the out of way location and home setting of this hostel.
Robin, USA, stayed on 16th Jun 08
The Character is more excellent that the list can explain. I give only "Average" for Fun, because of the way to the next Pub. Kinvara is verry lovely ...
Lars, Germany, stayed on 11th Oct 07
About Doorus House Hostel (Hostelling International)
*Located 29km from Galway City and 6km from Kinvara Village*
Doorus House Youth Hostel sits on a peninsula between the bays of Galway and Kinvara at the base of the Burren Mountains. There is a Blue Flag Beach 5 minutes walk from Hostel.
There is music most every night in Kinvara Village. The Hostel Manager's update guest upon check-in of the nights music and entertainment options.
This setting offers a great base for exploring Connemara to the north, the Burren close by, the Cliffs of Moher to the southwest and the Aran Islands off the West Coast.
Hill walking, fishing, cycling and viewing the area's spectacular archaeological remains are popular activities nearby.
Other Facilities include - Family Rooms, Drying Room,Safety Deposit Box, Meals Available(groups),Tours available,TV Room,Lounge Area, Bicycle Parking,Volleyball and out door activity area, Walled in garden for outdoor group activities,Free Irish Movie Videos, Hostel Shop with Basic Food Items,Special Activities can be pre-arranged for Groups at the hostel:
Set Dance Classes or other courses as requested,Music sessions at the Hostel, Bus and Walking Tours of the Burren, Connemara, Inland
Waterways, Coole Park and other nearby areas of interest.