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Paddy's Palace Killarney Reviews

31 New Street, Killarney, Killarney, Ireland

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81%Overall Rating

From 55 ratings
  • 78%Character
  • 77%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 84%Staff
  • 76%Atmosphere
  • 79%Cleanliness

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57%

Great location! But our side of the room was missing a lightbulb, the front door lock was very difficult to work the key in, and there was literally a pile of broken tiles and unused building supplies under my bed... Also, the toilet/shower room was very very damp and would never get dry... But we were in an easy walking distance to anywhere, so that was great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for reviewing. As you were initially the only people in the room, you could have chose a bed by a light, so I can't really help you there. But I'm glad you enjoyed the location.

73%

The hostel was in the city center and near the park. They don't laundry and if they have only one key for each room so if you leave you leave your keys in the reception even if its close, so everybody can take it...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (8 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thansk for reviewing. We are a small hostel and the reception hours and facilities (including our lack of laundry facilities) are clearly listed on our site. Basically. as the cheapest hostel in town you are getting what you pay for.

100%

The hostel was great. Only complaint was the bathroom for the dorm was on another floor. Oh yeah, don't trust anyone who likes Vegemite.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for the review. You're welcome to take some back home with you next time!

93%

This was my second favorite hostel thus far (out of 10). Very accessible kitchen, friendly staff, and large rooms. Wi-fi worked fine in rooms. Towels were 1 euro. The only downsides were: very small communal room, only room for 5 people and they left 7 large trash bags on the inside of the front door for like 4 days which began to stink. It is located 5 walking minutes from a beautiful Irish National Park. 5 walking minutes from the bus station. Cool town. Grocery store 30 seconds from hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for reviewing. You're right about out irregular rubbish pick up. Fortunately not everything was garbage in those backs. I'm glad it still made your second favourite hostel, though. :)

83%

This is a simple hostel. You need to leave your key before you leave and pick it back up when you get back. This kind of makes you feel like you're "checking in" every time you go out. Also, they just ask you what room you're in and have no way of knowing if it's you're room or not. Theoretically, someone could just go by and say they have a room and they'll be given your key. Location is great and the room was very clean. The only thing I would have liked is a razor outlet and towels.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


70%

The staff could have been nicer and the place could have been cleaner and more confortable, but we were looking for a cheap accomodation, and that it was...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for reviewing. I am glad you got what you were looking for.

90%

It was a fine stay in Killarney, with tours easily organised by Rachel. It would seem that she may need some more staff to assist her as she was flat out the entire time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Aww, sweet! Well, we did find a second person in the end :-)

97%

what a great hostel! would definitly stay again. meet some great people from all over the globe here and went off travelling with them after i meet them here. free wifi in the lounge room and decent sized showers that work properly, large kitchen and right in the centre of the city. would recommend staying at least 3 nights to see the best of killarney. make sure you do the ring of kerry tour through paddy wagon aswell - its great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Veyr thorough review! Thank you and see you again soon! ;)

87%

Good selection for breakfast, but dining place is a bit small for all the people.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 28 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Slovenia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


80%

Paddy's Palace, Killarney is a great hostel to stay at! The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Overall our stay was wonderful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks so much for reviewing :) pleasure having you.

87%

Stayed at Paddy's for 3 nights and enjoyed it a lot. Loved getting toast and jam and coffee in the morning. Great value for money. If you need a place to stay for the night I absolutely recommend it! Thanks to Rachel (receptionist) for her kindness and very good work at the hotel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 31-40
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hahaha! Was the best of times! Hope to see you again. :) Thanks for leaving a review!

90%

This hostel is very basic but you get exactly what you pay for! Especially if you get the excellent " stay one night get one night free" deal! Rooms are comfortable, kitchen is accessible, and there is a small common area/TV room. There is wifi but only one internet terminal which doubles as the reception computer. Breakfast is just toast and drinks, but that's fine - this place is a real bargain!

  • Globetrotter
  • 16 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (21 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for reviewing! I like to call is (basic) "catering to the independent traveller" :) Also, dear readers, the reception is the the kitchen. All the better to hang out with you! Anyway, we loved having you!

97%

For the price and for what you get for it, you'd have to be an idiot not to stay here. We would definitey recommend it.

  • Globetrotter
  • 12 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 18-24
  • (35 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We only take people who are certified non-idiots :) Thanks for staying! Was GREAT craic :)

73%

the socket in our room was not working, perhaps you could fix that...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
The bane of my existence is the wiring in Room 2! We're on it :) Hope you liked it otherwise. Thanks for reviewing!

90%

Clean room, friendly staff, clean bathroom, and full breakfast for 8€ per night. Can you actually ask for more?

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
You can ask. And I will see what I can do ;) Thanks for visiting us!

63%

The wi -fi signal/reception is not that good, it keeps breaking off.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


77%

this place was good. had hot showers and a huge kitchen. you can book tours through here which is super convenient. the one girl seemed a little out of it the whole time but it didnt effect me much. the hostel was just down the road from the town center so it didnt get to loud. would definitely stay here again and at 9 euro a night you cant go wrong

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Just want everyone to know that there is a new 'one-girl' here. Hopefully less out of it, but as long as it doesn't have an effect on you :) I think we did the Ring of Kerry tour together? (Yeah, that's probably a rhetorical question), but if you're the guests I think you are was choice meeting you!

80%

Great location. Straightforward hostel with clean rooms and great prices.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Friendliest staff, nice atmosphere, had a great time there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


60%

Good hostel because it was cheap and got a free night. The American girl that worked there had no information or local knowledge. Seemed more interested in her Facebook. The Irish guy was a lot More helpful. Over all wasn't to bad. Shower pressure was fantastic!!

  • Globetrotter
  • 11 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (35 reviews)


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