Reviews of Killarney Railway Hostel
Fair Hill, Killarney, Ireland
#45 of 45 hotels in Killarney
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1014 hostel reviews
5.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
5.3
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Comfort
5.4
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Location
8.4
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Facilities
5.3
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Staff
6.5
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Value for money
6.3
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Free WiFi
7.7
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Reviewed: 23 June 2022
Mirjam
Germany4 reviews2 helpful votes4.0“Nice location and price but extremely loud”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was extremely loud. The social room was right next to our room and people were singing and shouting until 4am. It was nearly impossible to have a good sleep. Would not recommend this hostel.
The location was nice and we were able to book the Ring of Kerry Tour via the Hostel Staff
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Stefan
Germany14 reviews8 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Only after we had booked, we had a look a what other people wrote about the hostel in the internet. The most recent ones from May said more or less: "terrible" - according to them the hostel was loud and dirty and the staff unfriendly So we arrived in a prejudiced mood. But all this did not come true: The family room we had (with a privat bathroom) was clean, the kitchen as well (and well equipped) and never crowded - and whenever we had a question people at the reception desk could help me out. "At the end a hostel is a hostel", a taxi driver at the train station had told me when I had asked him - otherwise it would be a hotel and far more expensive. Probably we were lucky not to be there on a week-end when there might be - just guesswork - a couple of drunk people not returning to the hostel in the quietest of moods late at night. And maybe things are different in a dorm. But as far as our family-room-booking was concerned we could not complain at all (except that our 4-Bed-Room would have been a little crowded if we had actually arrived with four people instead of three)
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 12 June 2022
Clara
France2 reviews5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 5-Bed Mixed dormitory room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are not scales on the bed of top and no pulling for charge the phone
It is ok.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 8 June 2022
Maria
Netherlands11 reviews4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean beds and clean shower
It’s not a clean place. The sheets and cover of the bed neither
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 4 June 2022
Scott
Canada3 reviews5.0“an age restriction would have been nice”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the bathrooms were dirty
it was close to town
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 18 May 2022
Chaitanya
Ireland5 reviews2 helpful votes5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
People snoring in the room. Room not enough warm
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 3 May 2022
Bébhinn
Ireland12 reviews1 helpful vote5.0“very affordable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
smell
bed
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 26 April 2022
Sarah
Germany2 reviews5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
public areas uncomfortable
room nice enough, ability to cook very much appreciated
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Ashley
United Kingdom7 reviews4.0“Be open minded..its cheap!”- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
. .The staff all seemed fed up, hard done by... A strange combination as they were all very kind and helpful
Comfy bed, slept well
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 13 April 2025
Peter
Ireland29 reviews12 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They ask for a 20 euro security deposit for each person in the room in cash. Even after you pay for the room It's completely stupid and a waste of time. I asked could they take it off the card but she said only cash and wouldn't let into the room until they received the cash. Complete boll*x. And a waste of time.
Close to centre, Private ensuite was clean and good shower.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Declan
Ireland68 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful host. Lovely atmosphere in the place. So central!... right beside the train and bus station and of course the town centre. A great place to get a single room if you want one.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Denise
Ireland16 reviews10“Pretty building, lovely streets &!!8,:!2-l walking 🪈”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I booked this accommodation after a work trip down from businesses asked me did I want to meet up soutd ireland branceaz (James Spanish ) So 4 nights before that I woke up so not her comfortable and I need her to do it so that she also believes jnhere ❤️
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 5 April 2025
Ciara
Ireland15 reviews8.0“It’s grand”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely location, does the job. Bring soap though x
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 5 April 2025
Anthony
Ireland15 reviews7.0“Central property.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothin...it was all good.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Ann
Ireland9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No lamp
Great location
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Sinead
Ireland5 reviews1.0“Toilets were dirty, not suitable for solo travelers as there were some creeps hanging about the halls and the toilets”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilets were dirty, not suitable for solo female travellers as there were some creeps hanging about the halls and the toilets, very little parking, receptionist unfriendly
Good location, cheap,
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Laura
Ireland6 reviews3.0“Wouldn’t stay there again”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No windows in the room so was very stuffy, smelly Shared bathrooms were smelly
Location Car park space Value of money - 70€ for 2 nights
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 16 March 2025
Suresh
India1 review7.0“It was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is based in town and you have all the things nearby
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 14 March 2025
Martin
Ireland4 reviews10“Brilliant as always”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quiet
Excellent
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 27 February 2025
David
Ireland7 reviews10“Value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
You get what you pay for. Would expect no more no less for the price paid.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Ronan
Ireland26 reviews8.0“Great value , great location and great staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent reception staff , informative and flexible
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 30 January 2025
Dina
Saudi Arabia6 reviews10“Could you add locker for guest”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed so small
Near city town and shopping
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 24 January 2025
Gražina
United Kingdom14 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was a strange incident, in the middle of the night I was woken up by this guy shining light on everyone's faces and I noticed that he got completely naked, but he quickly jumped into his bed... So I didn't think much of it. . just a drunk guy.. I just turned to the other side and went back to sleep. And I slept in till 9 am as I didn't have too much going on in the morning. Once I woke up I noticed that there was only me and the guy left in the room.I quickly jumped out of my bed took all my belongings and went to the showers .. kind of even feeling sorry for him, as if he was naked under his bed sheets he obviously was scared to get dressed before everyone leaves the room. However the guy came into the shower room quite quickly after me and start taking shower I just got changed and was leaving but he managed to open his shower door completely naked exactly at the same time as I did. Then I did told him that what a heck you not supposed to be walking around naked. And went down to the receptionist to tell him what happened. He tried to find the guy but apparently he was hidding somewhere and he left the hostel as the receptionist was looking for him ... So that was a bit weird, but I guess it can happen in any hostel.
I paid 20 euro for the night in 10.or 12 bed. dorm, which is pretty good for Ireland, I had a warm clean bed to sleep in and a place to eat charge my phone downstairs... .a lot of installations definitely aren't the best but if you just need a warm bed to sleep in for a night it's ok
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 31 December 2024
Dunne
Spain1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It's basic but good value for money
Nice and friendly
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Nina
Germany5 reviews1.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything else. It was dirty. No lockers for your things. Only 8 parking spaces which were taken up by 7 cars. And people started shaking the hostel so much that we woke up in the middle of the night- and that coming from someone who didn't even feel Japans earthquakes.
The location.
Stayed in December 2024
