Stayed here recently with a group of friends. Upon arriving we asked where the advertised free parking was... to be told its ok park in the pay and display, nothing will happen. To be fair over the three days nothing happened but still felt risky and a bit misled!! Beds were very comfortable i must say and had a great... More

It's a very simple but cozy hostel. Staff are very friendly , there's a big kitchen (clean and tidy) and the beds were ok. Nice place to meet people. I want to point 3 things that were disappointing: -Showers: The shower was changing from hot to cold every 5 seconds. It was awful. I talked to to other guests and... More

After reading one of the prior reviews about owner's behavior I am pretty shocked... Doesn't sound at all like the person we met who was very nice and polite... stayed in a 6 bed dorm... decent sized room... Breakfast was basic, not as good as average hostel one (maybe because it was such a small hostel), but it was free... More

I spent 3 days in Kilkenny, Ireland in this wonderful hostel. It's quite a walk from the main bus station but you can't miss it. It's totally green :) It has about 5 rooms and 2 bathrooms with a very cosy interior. I felt very welcome and a bit like being at home. There's a grandma-style living room with a... More

Myself and a girlfriend stayed here for one night in September. It was very clean, and quiet, and the staff was very nice. We arrived fairly late at night, and the gentleman who helped us was very understanding and kind. It is a good location - near a busy street of bars and restaurants. We drove to Kilkenny, so there... More

we just stayed for one night, but we were very happy with the room and all the other facilities (very good equiped,kitchen, wi-fi, own shower...) - so we would recommend this hostel everbody. More

We stayed here for 4 night as part of A university field trip around southern Ireland and found the hostel an excellent place to stay. The staff were friendly and we felt very welcome! There were a big party of us so the kitchen and living room were a bit snug and there was no cooker only a combi microwave... More

I arrived here in the middle of March with a large group of my friends and I really enjoyed the experience.We had the kitchen to ourselves where we could really enjoy our evening meals.there was a cosy fire in the lounge area every evening.the hostel dogs were very friendly.the staff were totally amazing and helpful.We will come back again next... More

Were in kilkenny for weekend, great place to stay clean, friendly and top class showers. Thanks to all at macgabhainns backpackers More