Harbour House Reviews

Ladies travelling alone, DO NOT STAY HERE! I had a terrifying experience in this hostel. Even though there were 16 empty rooms, the owner (without telling me) bunked me in with a guy who was so drunk that he got up in the middle of the night and peed all over the room. I was alone in the hostel with this guy so I rang the owner who, when he arrived was unsympathetic & his erratic behaviour actually frightened me more than the drunk guy. I asked him for my money back & he did not give it to me

I booked the night before New Years Eve and found them great value for money on especially considering that hotels in the town were taking advantage of demand. I got a Twin Room for on average €50-€80 cheaper than some of the hotels were charging. Room was cosy, towels did not smell as some older reviewers said and guy at desk was flexible on the 10pm check out time for me. Location wise, the walk down was very dark but that was not the hostels fault. Can't complain for the price.

location is a bit far out of the town center

Very nice hostel. Good value and friendly helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay.

The hostel itself was clean and value for money, but the area was grim especially in the pouring rain which lasted all of our stay. A long walk into town with taxi the only alternative. On first morning there was an electrical fault and no power in kitchen sockets, but staff showed up as soon as they were informed. Breakfast was basic and could've done with more variety.

Very cosy room and very clean bathrooms. We were impressed. Also liked that there we weren't pushed to leave at a certain time in the morning.

The people were friendly and helpful. I think the biggest drawback (at least for me as an older adult) was the location. While I did not feel unsafe, it was a bit out of the way for those of us who walk to everything. The neighborhood is rather industrial and rundown. I would stay there again however.

- dirty, one of two showers were not working - good: kitchen, dishes, possibilities to cook etc

Good Value for money, everything was neat and clean, cereal and toast in the morning, nice kitchen / sitting room area, even watched the irish v Italy in the rugby world cup at 8 in the morning. Well worth a visit, would definitely recommend a stay.

A clean hostel in the industrial area of Sligo, breakfast is OK (Cereals and Toast when we were there in September 2011). Not too crowded at that time.

Hostel is an attractive building, but a bit away from the centre of Sligo in a semi industrial area. Staff were there to help us book in but were not in about much after that.

Neat little place outside of town, really nice diner next door. quiet neighborhood, really good place to visit

Great atmosphere, maybe a bit too calm, but if you only want to sleep, it's good

Reasonable rates for rooms, and was fairly comfortable, but pretty dark, lifeless and quite out of the way as regards the centre of the town. Must be said that when we stayed, there seemed to be very few others there, which wouldn't have helped the atmosphere, but all in all, it was a little grim. Even though towels were provided, they stank! Kitchen facilities were very good though, and clean.

One morning the kitchen was not open at 7 and still not at 8:30 and we had to leave without breakfast. The complementary towels were not washed properly and stank. The girl welcoming was friendly and we got other towels, but those were not much better. An other detergent perhaps?

Very happy with my stay in this hostel! nice, bright, clean room.

the harbour houise hostel was abo oe average.ve

There was no hot water in the showers, the shower drain was blocked and there was no atmosphere in the 'hostel' whatsoever.