Reviews of Skellig Hostel
A place for families, but the building is really new and with great facilities.
Marco, Italy, stayed on 21st Aug 09
Unfortunately the weather was very bad when we were here, but the hostel is goood! Big kitchen, big dining and common room... Cleanliness OK! It's not...
federicagiai6511, Italy, stayed on 19th Aug 09
About Skellig Hostel
Overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay, the Skellig Hostel is located in the heart of Ballinskelligs. Just off the Skellig Ring, 'A Secret Ring off the Ring of Kerry', the hostel is the ideal place to stay when exploring this most beautiful, hidden part of Ireland's rugged south west coast.
Local tourist attractions include the Skellig Rock, The Kerry Way walking route, Blue Flag beaches, Valentia Island, Cill Rialaig Famine Village, Water Sports, Horse Riding, Ring Forts at Cahirciveen and so much more.
The hostel, built in 2003 is registered with Failte Ireland and meets the highest standards of comfort and convenience for guests. With warm, spacious, fresh and bright bedrooms and facilities, you will be pleasantly surprised by the private and public areas available.
Facilities include:
6 Family Rooms with double bed and 2 singles
6 Double Rooms Ensuite
3 Standard Double Rooms
8 Twin / Bunk Rooms sleeping 2 people
2 Self Catering Kitchens
2 Dining Rooms
1 Lounge with TV, Video & Radio
Public Telephone
Bed Linen Supplied
Private Car Park
Private Garden
Ballinskelligs is a Gaeltacht (where Irish is spoken) situated just off the Ring of Kerry road, between Caherciveen and Waterville on the Iveragh Peninsula.