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Kilkenny Tourist Hostel Reviews

35 Parliament Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, Ireland

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87%Overall Rating

From 48 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 82%Security
  • 96%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 84%Atmosphere
  • 83%Cleanliness

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90%

Nice clean place to stay. Staff were very friendly. I would recommend and I would stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


70%

Great location, you get what you pay for.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 May 2012
  • aoifemnc
  • Ireland
  • All Female Group 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


87%

Pretty hostel and close to everything. Streets are loud on the weekends. The staff weren't very friendly or helpful, but there were tips and recommendations posted all over the hostel, so it was fine. I would stay here again.


100%

Super nice staff & other guests, lovely city, relaxed time, lovely allover. Would definitely recommend a stay here.


93%

Loved it except when we went for breakfast and got back to the room the cleaning staff had cleared the covers off the beds but had also managed to leave lots of our stuff thrown all over the floor! I can totally understand time pressure to get new people into the room but this was before eleven in the morning!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

It was amazing... Juliana

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


73%

We were quite pleased with our stay at the hostel. The only negative point is that the cost was quite high for the type of facility. But the staff was very helpful, and the hostel was clean and conveniently located.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 41+
  • (3 reviews)


93%

We liked the blackboard with its information. Don`t start using the computer for that! Thank you for keeping such a place ready for travelers !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (4 reviews)


100%

This was really friendly and cool. Staff couldn't have been more helpful. I'd definitely recommend it if your'e going to Kilkenny.


97%

This was our first stay in a hostel and it was brilliant. Very, very clean and we were impressed by the kitchen. The staff were very friendly and only too happy to help. The only thing which would be good is if the wifi reached to the room, otherwise the location and hostel were brilliant. We highly recommend this hostel!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


97%

One of the best hostels I've been in so far. We were there for St. Patrick's Day weekend. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have a board filled with suggestions of what to do and where to go. Very useful. It is comfortable and the little living room area was always filled with people relaxing, reading, or chatting. Only complaint is that it was a bit chilly. If you're staying in the winter/early spring bring layers so that you can stay warm

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


100%

Really really really nice Hostel, I had great time sitting by the fire having a few drinks and chatting to the other guests before going out to the pub to listen to traditional music. The location is the best, can't wait to come back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


47%

Having 10 guys trying to get into your room at 4am when there is no sign of a night guard, dirty showers and the whole place smelled terrible


97%

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)


87%

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)


77%

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)


87%

I have stayed at this hostel twice before.I never have any problems.it is in a good location.the staff were helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


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)




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