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The 10 Best Hostels in Achill, Ireland

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A historic Victorian house with a self-catering kitchen, a guest sitting room and a courtyard, The Valley House Hostel & Bar also offers free WiFi and free on-site parking. Located in Achill Island, 10 km from Achill Sound and 8 km from Keel.

I travelled down on a motorbike through some epic rainfall and arrived to roaring real fires in the lobby, dining room and sitting room which transformed my mood entirely (and allowed me to dry some of my gear!) After a great dinner in the on site dining room i moved into the pub. There was a great mixture of locals and guests and whilst there was no live music on that night it didnt stop the punters from singing into the wee small hours!

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8.3
Very Good
626 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $122.82
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 626 reviews
    It was a good hostel. Comfy beds and the added bonus of having a bar downstairs was brilliant after a long day of driving. There were things to do locally and the beach was only around 15 mins away (by car). I loved the code lock to get into the bedroom and bathroom as it meant I don’t have to carry or remember a key (dangerous if you’ve had a few too many in the bar though! 😁) At breakfast there was a good range of things to have. The staff were welcoming.
    Claire
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 43 reviews
    A cosy home with unique character in a great location - a very memorable place to stay! Lovely hosts too.
    Lizzie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $122.82
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 626 reviews
    It was such a peaceful comfortable place and the house was very well kept and interesting - you are left to your own devices to serve breakfast as you would at any hostel but it is above and beyond most hostels I'd say. Very comfortable beds, great showers - lots of room. The live traditional Thursday night music in the evening was amazing - we actually came to stay here because we knew it was on - and we weren't disappointed.
    Katy
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 33 reviews
    Great location, nice and quiet but also walking distance to nearby town.
    Noel
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    Great location on the foot of a beach! Gorgeous cosy cottage.
    Louise
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $122.82
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 626 reviews
    great location for our needs to travel and see this part of Ireland. I think there were only 6 rooms. Extremely happy with the staff especially Zach and Rory, who were very helpful in getting us settled. Breakfast was yummy and the bar was cozy with good pints. One night local musicians played Irish music for a few hours. I would stay there again.
    Craig
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 84 reviews
    It was lovely walking in to the fire lighting , it was very cosy , Carmel was an excellent host , great location , nice touches left in the apartment such as water , milk , butter and wine in the fridge
    Aoife
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $122.82
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 626 reviews
    The room was freezing and they would not put on the heating till 5, so the room wasn’t warm till late. I borrowed a second doona from a spare bed in the room. There were NO amenities in the room - no glass for water, no hairdryer. The breakfast was very basic. We were expected to tidy up after ourselves. A hostel not a hotel.
    Gwenda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $122.82
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 626 reviews
    Great location, amazing live music and bar, very warm and cozy rooms! Highly recommended 🫶
    Ievgeniia
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $122.82
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 626 reviews
    The location was close enough to take a good walk to the nearby beaches. Even though the nearest bus stop was a long walk away, the bus still stop for you a 5 minute walk away from the hostel which was advised from the staff.
    Michael
    Solo traveler