"This is my favorite of all the hostels I've stayed at so far down south. The free Saturday barbecue was a pleasant surprise. So are their huge chickens. It has a really nice heritage feel, a great communal courtyard and some of the nicest people I've met so far. Though if any crazy Irish men offer to roast your apples covered in condensed milk, take my advice and politely decline.
Definitely worth a stay or two. I'd recommend the cottages if you were an overseas backpacker. It has a "share home" atmosphere about it and really is a lot of... more »