Bundoran is a beautiful area by the beach, but unfortunatly I find it a little dirty sometimes. Overall I think it's a lovely town and most of the people are sweet and kind.
Hostels in Ireland
You are looking for hostels in Ireland? Good news, you have come to the right place.
On this page we list every single city with hostels and other budget accommodations. Hostelz.com helps you to find your Ireland hostel and compare its prices on the major booking sites such as Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and Booking.com. So you can sleep on a budget and save money while backpacking Ireland.
All Cities in Ireland
We list every single hostel in Ireland and the world. In total, we have 77 cities in Ireland for you. Please note that not all cities actually have a hostel to stay in. Below you can filter for cities with hostels and with no hostels-type accommodation, but guesthouses and budget hotels. This will help your planning.
Achill Island
1Annascaul
2Aran Islands
2Ballina
1Ballinasloe
1Ballintrillick
1Banagher
1Belmullet
1Bundoran
1Cahirdaniel Village
1Cape Clear Island
1Carrick-on-Suir
1Clare Island
1Clifden
1Cloghane
1Cong
1Connemara
2Cork
2Dingle
3Doogort
1Doolin
3Drogheda
2Drumshanbo
2Dublin
18Errigal
1Galway
8Glenbeigh
1Glendalough
1Inishbofin
1Inishowen Peninsula
1Inverin
1Kenmare
2Kilcar
1Kilfinane
1Killarney
3Killeenleagh Bridge
1Kilmore Quay
1Kiltyclogher
1Kinsale
1Lisdoonvarna
1Nenagh
1Roundwood
1Sligo
2Tralee
1Ventry
1Waterford
3Westport
1All Ireland hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Ireland. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
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Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Ireland
Now, that is a bummer. At the moment we do not have any super cool information on things to do in Ireland. We are working on it!
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Travel Tips for Ireland - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Ireland. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Ireland. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Ireland
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Ireland?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Ireland here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Ireland safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.