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Kilkenny Tourist Hostel Reviews

35 Parliament Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, Ireland

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Reviews of Kilkenny Tourist Hostel

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96%

Amazing Hostel, brilliant staff, perfect location and clean warm rooms. I would definitely stay again :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Top Hostel, really friendly staff, fantastic location, cool old building.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

Very good hostel. Charming, near the main attractions and pretty safe. There are no lockers in the room but there are safe deposit boxes that we can use. We were there in January and it was really cold in our room, but other than that, it's a really nice place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Sxna
  • Canada
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


76%

Very nice :) Keep up the good work. Will definitely reuse when next in Kilkenny.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

This hostel was very cute and in an excellent location. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. A big group came in the night we stayed there and partied until 5am. I guess the night watchman had a really hard time controlling them. There must have been something more they could do to shut them up, like kick them out. In any case though, the staff collected deposits from the group and refunded mine and my friend's money. They felt terrible. I think I would stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • chlorine23
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (5 reviews)


93%

Great friendly helpful staff, spot on recommendations, good location. Highly recommended.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


53%

staff not to friendly especially if a group of lads are staying. however good value for money, good location, and clean

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

A friend recommended Kilkenny Tourist Hostel and I can see why. It was excellent..very clean, warm and friendly..more like being at home than in a hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

Good , bit noisy but that can't be helped.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


96%

This was a FANTASTIC hostel! Staff were lovely and friendly, willing to help out with anything! Very knowledgable about things in Kilkenny City and the rest of the County. Located right next to High Street where all the shops and pubs are. Board with info on gigs etc. for every night on display. Room spacious and bright. You can use all facilities/leave luggage on check-out day, just as long as your room's empty. Only downside, shower pressure not great, but water's hot which is the main thing!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 04 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


100%

We were blown away by how friendly and helpful the staff were. We will definitely be using the hostel again without a doubt

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Great building, kept very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Straight forward to locate and find your way around. Great for a weekend away.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Lady who checked us in was lovely, sheets were not as clean as had hoped had a few hairs from others still on sheets great kitchen facilities & good location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


86%

very peculiar place! recommended!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

no breakfast ... but quite expensive for no breakfast

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


86%

The reception at the hostel was absolutely top notch! He was courteous and very informative. He helped us with every request. The building is a little older, the shower facilities are unisex, some of the carpeting is worn, but overall very good place to stay. I would recommend it! Also parking off of dean St is only 2 euro

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

My friend and I stayed here and, after a terrible hostel experience in Dublin, were INCREDIBLY relieved to arrive at Kilkenny Tourist Hostel, and to be greeted by one of their excellent staff. We absolutely loved our stay here. It was spotlessly clean, quiet and really well located. The kitchen was well equipped, and we spent a lot of time in the lovely dining area. Memories were made, and for the rest of our travels around Ireland, the Kilkenny Tourist Hostel was what set the bar!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


66%

Pretty standard hostel fair. A little on the grubby side¬ really enough toilets for the size of the dorm rooms. Really nice sitting room though, excellent location&really handy and cheap parking.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (11 reviews)


100%

Lovely large historical building in the center of town, comfy beds, quiet, fantastically helpful and friendly staff, nice kitchen, nothing at all to not like here. Highly recommended.


90%

Very recommendable hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


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  • 22 Jan 2012 (96%)
  • Amazing Hostel, brilliant staff, perfect location and clean warm rooms. I would definitely stay again :-)
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