Looks do deceive sometimes, and The Railway is a somewhat better on the inside than it appears from the outside. Located just near the railway station and main road through town, you'll be somewhat away from the buzz of the town, but the hostel will do fine as a place to put up your feet while you're passing through.
The live-in owner is a seasoned backpacker and will kindly offer all the helpful information you might need. Beds are few though, so things are generally rather quiet and this is not exactly the place to meet people. The kitchen/lounge combo is clean and nicely done up, with tables, sofas, games, TV, cutlery, and fridge, but no stove or oven. Bathrooms are being renovated, so one is beautifully done with pine paneling, while the other is the mess of a project in progress. Bedrooms are small, with four beds, a sofa and a rather antiquated look. Bedding is provided.
Sligo is not exactly the tourist capital of Ireland, with the pub life and the interest of the small canal being about its only saving grace, but if you're being a bit more thorough about discovering Ireland and need a place to stay, then you're not likely to have any regrets about staying at The Railway.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
May 2006
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