Located in Killarney and with St. Mary's Cathedral reachable within a 3-minute walk, The Black Sheep Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property has a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests. All guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. The Black Sheep Hostel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike rental is available at the accommodation. INEC is 1.5 miles from The Black Sheep Hostel, while Muckross Abbey is 3.1 miles away. Kerry Airport is 10 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Killarney, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stacey
    United States United States
    The hostel is an easy walk from the center of town. It also has a very homey feel with lots of areas to sit and relax!
  • Kaplunovich
    United States United States
    Amazing staff. Amazing social spots. The whole building was very welcoming and comforting. Beautiful hostel
  • Lili
    United States United States
    The beds were so cozy and the facilities were all incredibly clean. I enjoyed the breakfast and the backyard area was cute. Also, the adjoining cafe had a delicious chai latte.
  • Gabrielle
    United States United States
    It was so homey and comfortable! Everything was clean and everyone was lovely!
  • Weenie07
    South Africa South Africa
    Great vibe, friendly guests and staff. Great breakfast. I extended my status twice.
  • Gale
    Ireland Ireland
    The living room is cozy and the mattress is comfortable. I had a good night sleep. The dining area is a good place to mingle and meet new people, otherwise, the “happy corner” next to it is your best option. The dogs are funny, Lou was never happy...
  • B
    Brian
    United States United States
    Breakfast very good. Staff very good. Felt safe. Place felt clean.
  • Neil
    United States United States
    The staff is exceptional which is a tribute to the owner Kevin who has a keen eye for creating a team that share many of the adventurous experiences that visit the hostel.
  • Nithya
    India India
    The ambience was awesome, good staff, comfortable beds, fellow travellers are fun n friendly. 4 cute dogs. Decent breakfast and the coffee shack is good
  • Lucy
    Canada Canada
    Th staff were exceptional and the space was so cozy! I also loved the dogs. Another great things I how it’s so close to the national park

Area info

Amenities of The Black Sheep Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Themed dinners
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Dutch

House rules
The Black Sheep Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking [5] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about The Black Sheep Hostel