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Reviews of Rainbow hostel

dingle milltown, Dingle, Ireland

#8 of 10 hotels in Dingle

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Review score

Based on 484 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I recently stayed here with my brother, mother, and daughter, and we had a lovely experience. The location was convenient--not far from the city center--and we appreciated the free parking right outside. They also provided a free cot for my daughter, which was a thoughtful touch. When we arrived, a staff member was there to greet us in the kitchen area, making us feel welcome right away. For a hostel, the amenities and overall comfort exceeded my expectations, especially at such a great price. The only downside was we had to share a bathroom but we were absolutely fine with that I'd definitely recommend it for a comfortable and budget-friendly stay!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower facility is pretty rustic. Getting laundry done was great, but the guy charged me 10 euros for one load.

    Stayed in the hostel for two days on a walking trip of the Dingle Peninsula. Beautiful location and easy walk to Dingle. Facilities are basic, but comfortable. Room slept three, but I was the only one staying in it. Great communal kitchen well equipped for most cooking needs - if I were to stay there again, I would cook a meal instead of getting instant stuff. Cast iron stove in kitchen area made it cozy. Also, they did my laundry, which was great but expensive.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bryan is a really nice and helpful guy! He even picked my daughter up in town in his freetime when she was feeling ill. 🫶

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    9.0
    Great location - cheap and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amenities ok, showers warm ish, get what you pay for.

    Great location and cheaper alternative to local hotels

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Overall a very pleasant experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise travels from room to room, there were noisy travellers late at night. Poor sound proofing.

    The rural location, the kitchen, the roof windows,

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    We had a lovely one night stay here would come again.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers were a little out dated and could do with a shelf to put your things down in.

    Was a cosy and comfortable stay for a single night. A nice walk out from main town centre. Staff were really nice and helpful. Rooms were small but what we needed for a one night stay

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    A quick trip with rain but all the Irish charm music and landscape around
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drapes and curtains could be warmer so the fire actually warms the area The separate lounge was used well for the harp concert What a great idea for him to practice and us to enjoy

    Location parking and layout

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff, close to town of Dingle, everything with the room was as expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Friendly staff, everything with the room was as expected.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    8.0
    It was my first experience with hostel. I think that it was good enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The linen was not enough clean.

    Kitchen was fully equipped and clean. There was enough space for everyone.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    8.0
    Nice hostel with clean and comfortable rooms. About a 25 minute walk from the town which was a little too much for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little too far to walk into Dingle town

    Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not ideal if you are not arriving by car. The walk from town is a tad too long and there are no buses taking you there. Not ideal to go into town for grocery shopping or dinning or whatnot... the new buses running the peninsula are now more frequent and pass by the hostel, so it would be ideal to get a stop there.

    We stayed two nights, in two different rooms. The first one was very small and had barely any hangers and had no space to put your bag or clothes... a bit too spartan even for a hostel. The second night in a family room, was a completeley other story. Spacious, lots of light, well equiped room which improved our experience considerably. The staff and management are super friendly.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite chilly in the room.

    A lot of space to sit, eat, play.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    7.0
    It is value for money, comfortable overall located in walking distance to the town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We got a room right beside the bathroom which was a bit noise whenever people use it.

    I liked the spacious kitchen , garden, well organised clean bathrooms.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay here I'm Dingle was amazing. We had a shared room for thr 6 of us traveling. Very helpful and friendly staff. Plenty of space when cooking. Thank you

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds could be more comfortable and parking is sometimes difficult if arriving late.

    Nice hostel with a mix of campers and other guests. Kitchen is spaciious like the complete surrounding/garden

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towels supplied

    Great friendly place, great facilities.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    7.0
    Great base to explore Dingle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be noisy during the night.

    Good facilities with lots of space. A great base to explore Dingle area.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Woken up by fire alarm

    Beautiful place in the middle of nature, nice people

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    7.0
    I'll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower room is quite cold and half the toilets don't flush. Can be very loud also, particularly early in the morning.

    The location and the grounds are so beautiful, the actual hostel is gorgeous, lovely wood and a traditional feel. The bedroom I was in was beautiful and when I booked an extra night, there was no problem remaining in that room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice quaint hostel in green mountains of dingle
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls were quite thin. But it was still quiet for a hostel

    Nice location, very green. Beds were comfi and it was clean.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked paper towels in the bathrooms to dry hands but apart from that everything was fantastic,

    We stayed as a family of four adults. We loved the hostel. They keep the place so clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. The whole atmosphere of the hostel is fantastic. We all really enjoyed our stay thank you so much 😊 we would book again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Very good location and cooking facilities good. Location excellent. Staff friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one toilet and no shower for upstairs bedrooms

    No breakfast supplied but cooking facilities good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Ideal for Budget travel. Nice atmosphere and great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Self catering

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    A beautiful stay to explore Dingle and the Irish countryside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No real complaints, it’s a hostel so you have your shared bathrooms and showers. The stalls were okay and could use an extra hook or so.

    The property is beautiful and right near Dingle. The room was great and comfortable. We had a quick stay so didn’t really use the kitchen but it looked great and so cozy. Responsive, sweet, and helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

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