Castletownbere Auberges de Jeunesse

"Welcoming, clear-cut, and does what it says on the tin! - Meeting the manager was clear-cut. She was very accommodating. It was the luck of the draw that I was staying on a night that there was a carnival so some of the customers arrived in late and loud, but that was sorted without any fuss (an equally loud "be quiet" from me). I would stay here again. It's clean, the kitchen is spacious and well organised. The bed was very comfortable and as with all hostels sound travels and bounces around the building. The throwback to the days of the...  more »

"The turnoff to Garanes Hostel is on the main road between Castletownbere and Allihies. A modest but clear sign directs the way down a side road. After some distance and a few twists and turns, the visitor comes across the small community that is Dzogchen Beara Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Center and Garranes Hostel. This cliffside retreat, nestled in among evergreens and other flora, has some spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and the open ocean. The hostel itself is a pleasant stone building with 8-10 bed dorm for women and...  more »