Reviews of Killarney Railway Hostel
Fair Hill, Killarney, Ireland
#45 of 45 hotels in Killarney
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1013 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
5.4
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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: October 4, 2023
Craig
Ireland28 Reviews3 helpful votes4.0“Needs improvements!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Facilities dated. The bed was like sleeping on a plank it was so hard!. The room I was in seemed more like a doss house than a hostel for travellers, which was a pity as it could be a fine facility with a little attention. 🤔
Location & price! Very central to everything in killarney.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 3, 2023
Nutricionista
Ireland6 Reviews2 helpful votes5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All hostel was dirty, no good receptivity, no organize to bed, no safe baggage inside the room and bad quality in shower
Near by station bus, cheap
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: October 3, 2023
Letourneau
United Kingdom3 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Overall it was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom was a bit moldy. And the room location did not allow for good fresh air, so I had a hard time speeding with how musty it felt. The small fan was not enough
Location was good, and I ended up having a room entirely to myself so that was a nice treat
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: October 1, 2023
Nutricionista
Ireland6 Reviews2 helpful votes5.0“I did not like of my experience in this hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory room
- • Stayed 1 night
Dirty in general, bad organization to bed in the room and not receptive
Low price and near by bus station
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Beks
New Zealand8 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“It was fine & as expected for the price. They don’t have parking however even though it says they do”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Said they had parking & they dont
Cheap & cheerful
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 23, 2023
Botond
Hungary19 Reviews5.0“Quite old facility, but operating.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There were only 2 wall-socket in a 6 bed room, should be for every bed, close to them. Constant machinery (water system? air ventilation? ) noise from outside all day exept 12pm-6am.
Great location to town center.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 22, 2023
Cillian
Ireland22 Reviews7 helpful votes5.0“I felt I didn't get my value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hostel lacked certain necessities such as an oven and was very limited in bathroom facilities. I also had food that was stolen from the fridge.
A lovely location and a 24 hour check in was was available.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 20, 2023
A
United Kingdom3 Reviews2 helpful votes4.0“Was a place to lay our heads & the cheapest place we could find. Wouldn’t be in a hurry to book again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Accommodation was very basic, room was small for a family of 4 but we knew this from reading past reviews. No individual lights only main light so if a child went to sleep early then once that light was off had to use phone torch to see!!! Given a very flat pillow but at least bedding was clean. Bathroom very basic, no towels and shower mouldy. Kitchen wasn’t kept particularly clean. Food even though was labelled went missing and the fridge was full of rotten/off food & dirty. Not enough cutlery or cooking space/hobs for number of people staying. Washing up liquid was watered down and the towels to dry weren’t clean.
Beds were comfy & location was good for town and grocery store short walk away.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 18, 2023
Emily
Ireland3 Reviews6.0“Cheap n cheerful”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit noisy but to be expected
A little dirty but great location and cheap
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 9, 2023
Stephen
Ireland2 Reviews1 helpful vote4.0“Central, cheap and dirty”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Place was dirty, shower I would guess has never been cleaned
Location is very central, and cheap.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: August 9, 2023
Peachey
Ireland1 review5.0“Awful, hilarious, will be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was stifling, really terrible ventilation
No brecky, the place was fine, perfect for passing through. It was hilariously bad, but I enjoyed it. I’d probably be back. The ultimate quirky hostel, if not a bit freaky, but in a good way. For the price, I’m just happy I had somewhere to go
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 8, 2023
Jorge
Spain14 Reviews4 helpful votes5.0“Creepy atmosphere but great location. Only stay if needed”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
everything else
location
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: August 1, 2023
Mcgowan
Ireland1 review3 helpful votes6.0“Great spot to throw the head down for a couple of days, would not recommend for a long stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The beds were basic and not very comfortable.
Fantastic location, very close to train and bus station and only a 5 minute walk into town. They have a luggage room so there is no problem leaving bags if you arrive before check in.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: July 25, 2023
Anaïs
France8 Reviews3 helpful votes5.0“Décevant”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom was smelly. The kitchen was not clean: dirty fridges, only burned pans, 1 sink working over 2 for the entire hostel, kitchen cupboards containing abandoned food. Furthermore, we were woken up by the night receptionist who was speaking extremely loudly at 3.30 am. When I asked him to speak quieter he told me he would be long. He continued speaking loudly and didn't seem to feel sorry.
The hostel is well situated, there are plenty of tables to eat. There are lots of things to do around. The day receptionist was helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: July 23, 2023
Brendan
Ireland15 Reviews5 helpful votes4.0“Avoid if you can but cheaper than everywhere else by a lot. An experience...”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 3-Bed Mixed dormitory room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds are very uncomfortable, no bedside lights, no plugs, showers were poor, the place is generally dirty. The light didn't work. It beat camping in the rain though and was cheaper than camping. Particularly annoying on the Friday night, night porter ignored insanely high noise levels. Was awake all night and the following day I was quickly dismissed and was told well tonight will probably be worse. It was comical.
The location was very good
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: July 17, 2023
Sue
Canada26 Reviews3 helpful votes5.0“Convenient location, but low standard for a hostel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen was a mess, dishes were dirty. The place needs a total overhaul
Good location
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: July 1, 2023
Nikola
United Kingdom30 Reviews1 helpful vote4.0“Disappointing - would not stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unwelcoming staff at reception Sorry communal facilities No towels (even hand towel) despite paying 90 euros V loud and noises until 2am with people on terrace - staff at reception made no effort to ask people to quieten down
Affordable good location own bathroom
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 29, 2023
Vincent
Belgium1 review4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Very noisy hostel, you can literally understand a conversation in the room next door. There have been works with drills in the corridor starting as soon as 8 AM and lasting all day long during my stay. I understand that facilities always need maintenance, but why the hell has it to start so early? You have to PAY to put your luggage in safety, first time for me after ten hostels or so booked over a few years across Europe. And then there is that everlasting fat smell in the kitchen...
The hostel is ideally located in the town...
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 29, 2023
Fabien
France1 review5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Minimal comfort in dorms
Perfect location. Quality / price OK
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 20, 2023
Yonas
Ireland1 review4.0“I didn't sleeping”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nating
There is no breakfast just i like the place
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 19, 2023
Vivien
Germany3 Reviews5.0“Okay but improvable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room wasn’t quiet, kitchen wasn’t clean. But remember it’s the cheapest place in town
Location was good
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 17, 2023
Jorge
Spain14 Reviews4 helpful votes5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
atmosphere, disrespectful people around no bed assigned, we could not have any bed guaranteed chaotic organization
location
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 16, 2023
Jane
United Kingdom31 Reviews9 helpful votes4.0“If you want cheap and cheerful this is your joint”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cleanliness, room was quite warn and combined with the noise from other people it wasn't a good night's sleep.
The price was good! Reception staff were very pleasant!
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 16, 2023
Pauline
Australia18 Reviews2 helpful votes5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was average
Location and free parking were good value for money
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 15, 2023
Michael
Ireland35 Reviews3 helpful votes6.0“Great over night stay to access the ring of Kerry”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
One night stay. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed in May 2023
