Îles d'Aran Auberges de Jeunesse

"… est aussi a disposition des invites pour vos grillades. Pour se relaxer dans un endroit empreint d authenticite, le meilleur pub de l ile se situe ... a deux pas de l auberge. Pour se distraire, il est possible de s initier au hurling sur la plage voisine. Tout l equipement est fourni par l auberge. Et si le temps n est pas au rendez vous , (ce qui n arrive que tres rarement ...quoiqu on en dise !)nous pouvons organiser des tours de l ile en minibus Pourquoi ne pas venir nous rendre une petite visite et ainsi decouvrir et...  more »

"I loved it - my friend and i felt really lucky to finally find this mysterious hostel, but that is part of its charm -- unassuming, peaceful, not trying to be anything than just what it is (a comfortable and clean little house with two really nice and genuine caretakers)." … "nice setting, lots of smokers!" … "… your own flash lamp Lovely garden and out door seating Adjacent to new Sports & Play Ground Facilities. The Artsist Hostel is ideal for Tourist's that want to be away from the busy Killronan Port, & off the main...  more »

"Excellent accomodations, and location on the smallest of the Aran Islands. The common room is inviting and warm with its fireplace, and the location is great-right next to a great pub. The rooms are spartan, but comfortable. Highly recommended!" … "Hard to believe it was a hostel!! It was very inviting, extremely clean, and in a convenient location. Definitely a must for hostel-goers!" … "THE hostel to stay in on Inish Oirr - Nice, casual, spotlessly clean hostel. Good facilities. Great location. Good price. Staff friendly enough....  more »

"Cozy, clean, friendly place - Great place to stay. Nice accommodations with friendly staff who are sure to show you a good time. Some of the funniest guys I have ever met." … "I very much enjoyed my stay here. The company was great, the atmosphere was clean and cozy, with full kitchen use and laundry on site." … "We stayed here in August 2004. We found it over-friendly, room was very basic, kitchen was too dirty to use. Bathroom was dinghy and only one toilet - without a lock - for the whole hostel. We had to abandon our stay here...  more »

"I used to take groups from Dublin, then San Francisco, to Inis Mor and always stayed at this hostel. It was close to to the cliffs of Dun Aengus and within walking distance to the village. I hope the repairs happen soon, because this place is relaxing and super quiet." … Aran Islands, Ireland  more »

"Chaleureux,convivial avec un responsable tres disponible - Je retourne pour ,je crois ,la cinquiéme fois à Mainistir Hostel Nous y rencontrons personnes de tout age. Petit déjeuner tres convivial, excellent :tout est cuisiné sur place emplacement de l'auberge tres bien (au milieu de l'ile). calme est assuré." … "This hostel had the best flippin' breakfast!! Two sausages had me!!! I will return to this hostel, friends!!! Celtic Egg." … "Of all the hostels and b&bs I visited in Ireland, this is by far the most memorable! Just...  more »

"We stayed here in August 2004 and had a very pleasant time. Although a familly of 4 we were happily accomodated in one of the dorms. The kitchen was well provided with,and excellent Breton cooking prepared by Simon. Bathroom and toilets were adequate. It is a little out of the way for the nightlife, but hey if we wanted to disco, we'd have gone somewhere else! A pleasant stroll back from the pub of a summer's night was just the thing. The peace and tranquility of this part of the island was worth the slight inconvenience of distance from...  more »