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Our hostel is in the heart of Kilkenny, 2 minutes walking distance from St. Canice's Cathedral with its round tower (one of the only two in the whole country that can be climbed), 3 minutes from pubs with live music, 10 mins to walk to the famous Kilkenny Castle.
Price includes : Free breakfast, tea and coffee, parking, security lockers, internet access, Wi-Fi and even a free map of the city!
Internet / wi-fi
Free
Linen
Free
Luggage / storage room
Free
Smoking allowed: In designated areas
Communal kitchen
Secure lockers
Free
Bicycle room
Free
Laundry room
Social and fun
We have lots of free facilities, such as free breakfast, parking, security lockers, internet access, Wi-Fi and even a free map of the city! Breakfast includes porridge, corn flakes, toast and tea or coffee; you can also have as much free tea and coffee as you want, all day long. We even wash your dishes for you!
There's a cool barbecue area in our garden. We're also located near pubs with traditional Irish music and some fine restaurants that are quite inexpensive.
BBQ facilities
Terrace
Garden
Pool table(s)
Free
Great for city breaks
Great for activity breaks
Great for cycling
Great for walking
Great for watersports
Great for family breaks
Movie rental
BBQ area
Common area / room
Library
Library / Quiet room
Musical instruments on site
Tv room
Lounge
Nore Linear park only 5 mins away to take a walk or jog, all major tourist attractions within a 10 min walk away.
Late-night take-away (Joe's Take-away) 1 min from the hostel.
Smithwicks Brewery is 0.3 km away. St Canices Cathedral is 0.2 km away, and the shops of the medieval city are all nearby.
Black Abbey, Rothe House, Kilkenny Railway Station, Nowlan Park all 2 mins walk.
Smoking allowed: In designated areas
Laundry room
Towel
Limited Free on street parking is available at the hostel or alternatively there is parking available at a costs of €2 per day.
Parking charges are payable from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and outside these times parking is free.
We were voted the best hostel in Kilkenny in 2014 & 2015, and one of the top hostels in Ireland. We were approved by the Irish Tourism Board in 2016 and are recommended by Lonely Planet, Routards and Let's Go
Food
Farmers market
Supermarket / convenience store
Breakfast
Communal kitchen
Shopping district / mall near by
Shared room details
Secure lockers
Free
Linen
Free
Minimum age
Top or bottom bunk request (request only, hostel not obligated)
Private room details
Power adaptors
Free
Room safe
Power sockets
Secure lockers
Check-in details
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Check-out details
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Minimum age
Minimum age of at least 1 person to check in at the front desk: 18
Languages spoken
Document required at check-in for non resident guests:
Passport
Document required at check-in for resident guests:
Passport
Luggage / storage room
Free
Luggage in storage before check-in
Important information
In times of uncertainty and your peace of mind, we recommend you select a flexible rate with free cancellation. If your plans change, you can always cancel free of charge until the cancellation expires.
Latest reviews
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These reviews are from real customers who have stayed at this hostel.
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Spacious and nice youth hostel, good reception and close to Kilkenny town center. I really had a very good night at this hostel that I recommend.
Traveler
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Spacious and nice youth hostel, good reception and close to Kilkenny town center. I really had a very good night at this hostel that I recommend.
Traveler
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Very nice hostel. We were a family of 4 (2 children). Great welcome, good atmosphere. The hostel is well located, quiet, clean.
Traveler
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Very nice hostel. We were a family of 4 (2 children). Great welcome, good atmosphere. The hostel is well located, quiet, clean.
Traveler
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the place is well located, in this small town. unfortunately what annoyed me is the humidity of the place. Their expression: the best shower in town may be true, but when the gas is gone! no hot water between lunch and lunch
Spacious and nice youth hostel, good reception and close to Kilkenny town center. I really had a very good night at this hostel that I recommend.
Traveler
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Spacious and nice youth hostel, good reception and close to Kilkenny town center. I really had a very good night at this hostel that I recommend.
Traveler
0.0
Very nice hostel. We were a family of 4 (2 children). Great welcome, good atmosphere. The hostel is well located, quiet, clean.
Traveler
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Very nice hostel. We were a family of 4 (2 children). Great welcome, good atmosphere. The hostel is well located, quiet, clean.
Traveler
0.0
the place is well located, in this small town. unfortunately what annoyed me is the humidity of the place. Their expression: the best shower in town may be true, but when the gas is gone! no hot water between lunch and lunch
Traveler
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the place is well located, in this small town. unfortunately what annoyed me is the humidity of the place. Their expression: the best shower in town may be true, but when the gas is gone! no hot water between lunch and lunch
Traveler
0.0
We received a very warm welcome. The hostel is clean and quiet despite the proximity of the center and the road. And the owner (very friendly) gives lots of information. Good address.
Traveler
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We received a very warm welcome. The hostel is clean and quiet despite the proximity of the center and the road. And the owner (very friendly) gives lots of information. Good address.
Traveler
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very welcome, they give you a plan to tell you what to see, what to do, where to eat and drink, and they offer you a real tour of the hostel. There is free internet access, it's clean and there is even a dishwasher! And the big plus
Traveler
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very welcome, they give you a plan to tell you what to see, what to do, where to eat and drink, and they offer you a real tour of the hostel. There is free internet access, it's clean and there is even a dishwasher! And the big plus
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Arrival date: 6 May 2024
Number of nights: 2
Departure date: 8 May 2024
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MacGabhainn's Backpackers Hostel
MacGabhainns Backpackers Hostel
Double Room
Dorm beds
Communal Kitchen
TV Room
Local Area
Local Sightseeing
Back Terrace
Social Areas
Stairs
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