The Hostelz.com Review
Dempseys Hostel Kinsale is an adequate budget place to stay. It could use updated bedding and carpeting, but it is clean enough. There are large common areas for dining, games, and TV. The manager is polite and helpful and seems genuinely interested in keeping things clean and tidy.
The Location
The hostel is about five minutes' walk from town, so it is not really in the center of the lovely town of Kinsale. It is located next door to a small gas station but set back from the road a little bit, so it is pretty quiet. The walk into town is a short one. There is also a Lidl nearby, convenient for buying groceries. There is a place to park a few cars behind the hostel.
Rooms and Bathrooms
This hostel has basic rooms that are fairly clean, with a wash basin, mirror, table, and chair. The wash basin is a nice touch and the table provides a place to put your stuff. The mattresses are thin and should be replaced for the sake of comfort. There are three dorms that have four, six, or seven beds and four family rooms that can accommodate three to four people each.
Bathrooms are small but clean. Adjusting the hot water in showers can be a little tricky until you get the hang of it. The shower stalls give you enough privacy to dress in your own space, with hooks to hang your towel and belongings and keep them dry.
Common Spaces
There are several common areas. There is a TV room with a large sofa and a computer. Wi-Fi is available for a charge. There is also a separate glassed-in porch/room with dining tables, sofas and chairs, a pool table, videos and DVDs. So there is space in these common areas conducive to socializing, but it seems the hostel atmosphere depends on the number of people there. We found it to be quiet -- this is not a party hostel. There does not seem to be a curfew. The kitchen is small, but workable enough for simple self-catering. There are burners; microwave; fridge; toaster; and an assortment of cutlery, dishes, and pots.
Summary
If you are looking for a charming location or up-to-date furnishings, this hostel is not going to fit the bill. It is a basic, older hostel with a manager who is willing to do what he can to help with your stay if you ask.
The Location
The hostel is about five minutes' walk from town, so it is not really in the center of the lovely town of Kinsale. It is located next door to a small gas station but set back from the road a little bit, so it is pretty quiet. The walk into town is a short one. There is also a Lidl nearby, convenient for buying groceries. There is a place to park a few cars behind the hostel.
Rooms and Bathrooms
This hostel has basic rooms that are fairly clean, with a wash basin, mirror, table, and chair. The wash basin is a nice touch and the table provides a place to put your stuff. The mattresses are thin and should be replaced for the sake of comfort. There are three dorms that have four, six, or seven beds and four family rooms that can accommodate three to four people each.
Bathrooms are small but clean. Adjusting the hot water in showers can be a little tricky until you get the hang of it. The shower stalls give you enough privacy to dress in your own space, with hooks to hang your towel and belongings and keep them dry.
Common Spaces
There are several common areas. There is a TV room with a large sofa and a computer. Wi-Fi is available for a charge. There is also a separate glassed-in porch/room with dining tables, sofas and chairs, a pool table, videos and DVDs. So there is space in these common areas conducive to socializing, but it seems the hostel atmosphere depends on the number of people there. We found it to be quiet -- this is not a party hostel. There does not seem to be a curfew. The kitchen is small, but workable enough for simple self-catering. There are burners; microwave; fridge; toaster; and an assortment of cutlery, dishes, and pots.
Summary
If you are looking for a charming location or up-to-date furnishings, this hostel is not going to fit the bill. It is a basic, older hostel with a manager who is willing to do what he can to help with your stay if you ask.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
August 2011
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
Nice staff, but smelly and scruffy They painted the house blue, so it makes quite a nice impression when you get there. The boy at the reception was quite nice. We got a key for our room, but I think it would have unlocked all the other rooms as well. After one hour the smell of old fruits, vegetables, and adulterated milk filled every room. For one night it was ok, but in comparison to some of the other hostels we stayed in, this was not worth 20 euros/night. — sachris , austria (2009-08-14) The kitchen was small, dirty, with very few utensils, cups, and crockery. Two tea-towels which were filthy. The conservatory was welcoming with the table tennis table a useful feature. Security of the rooms was abysmal with no door locks when you were out of the room but staff will look after valuables if asked. Parking is shared with the owner's garage so crashed vehicles frequently left at the side of the hostel along with recovery vehicles. Staff on duty during our visit were very friendly and obliging and aware of the hostels shortcomings.. — Linda Doody (2006-10-04)