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Top of the Hill Hostel

Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland

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Top of the Hill Hostel is located in the tiny southern seaside village of Baltimore -- a perfect spot to spend some time relaxing in the sunshine! Baltimore is located about fifteen minutes from Skibereen (a town full of fascinating history) via the R592 (road). The modern hostel is on the right hand side of the main street entering Baltimore. If you have your own car, there is parking on the street in the front of the hostel.

The hostel is locked at all times, so just ring the doorbell to summon the manager to the door. Once you check in you will be given your own key and can enter and exit as you wish. For a few euros per night, you can stay in this incredible hostel. The rooms are spacious with extremely comfortable beds and comforters. New bedding is given to guests upon arrival. The hostel is also very clean and safe. Each room has a locking door and there are also large personal lockers available inside the rooms to lock up valuables. The bathrooms are separated by sex and each has one toilet, two sinks, and two showers. Hand soap is provided and the showers are really hot.

The kitchen is equipped with the basics for cooking. Beware, the stove is very powerful and will cook things ridiculously quickly. There are no teapots or complimentary tea bags, which seems standard in a lot of other hostels. Perhaps the nicest feature of this hostel was the double doors in the kitchen leading to the garden with flowers, trees, and a couple of nice picnic tables. It is well sheltered so makes for the perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner nook. If outside is not for you, then you could relax in the sitting room, equipped with TV and DVD player, and comfortable leather couches.

While the hostel manager is very friendly, he is also frequently absent from the hostel. While we were staying in the hostel, many people were unable to rent a room because he simply wasn't there to check them in. Try making reservations before you go and having the hostel number with you so you can call the manager when you arrive. Otherwise, you may find it impossible to get a bed. Overall this hostel is really clean, safe, and comfortable -- not to mention reasonably priced. We extended our stay in Baltimore because we liked it so much.

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