Hostel Dun Chaoin, Co Kerry YHA
Dun Chaoin, Co Kerry YHA
Dunquin
Ballyferriter
Tralee
Co Kerry
Ireland (Republic of)
Tel.
+353 66 9156121
Fax.
+353 66 9156355
Customer Rating
| 91% | |
| 85% | |
| 77% | |
| 83% | |
| 86% | |
| 94% |
This Dingle Youth Hostel is located in the Gaeltacht area and is the most westerly Youth Hostel in Europe. Before you are the stunning Blasket Islands and then the expanse of the Atlantic, stretching all the way to America! You can stop the world for a minute and really take a break from it all. Dún Chaoin and the Dingle Peninsula offer really good hill walking and cycling as well as impressive archeological sites. The Dunquin Hostel offers many private, family and dorm rooms ensuite.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 3 | 5 | 52 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 09.00 - 10.00am and 17.00 - 22.00pm Check in times 17.00-22.00pm |
| Opening times (over the year): | 01 February-30 November |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Bus: Bus Eireann: Tralee to Dingle and then from Dingle to Dun Chaoin ***Bus-service only runs Monday and Thursday mornings at 8.50 and afternoons at 12.45. If coming from Dingle Tuesday, Wednesday Friday-Sunday you will need to get a taxi which will cost a minimum of €20*** |
| Parking: | Free car parking for guests at Dunquin Hostel |
| Location: | Road/Car: From Tralee follow the signs to Dingle (N86). Follow the road from Dingle to Dun Chaoin by Slea Head or Ballyferriter. The Hostel is located 5miles/8km from Ballyferriter. From Dingle to Dun Chaoin via Slea Head will take you approx 45 minutes drive (this is the most scenic drive but also the most dangerous with very narrow roads). From Dingle via Ballyferriter will take you approx 30 minutes drive which will bring you along much wider and safer roads. If driving at night time and you are not familiar with the area we would suggest you take the Ballyferriter route. The Hostel is located at the very top of the main road just before you turn off for Dun Chaoin. |
| Rail: | Rail: Tralee (64km) - approx 1 Hour Drive |
| Airport: | Air: From Kerry Airport, follow signs for Farranfore, Dingle, and then Dun Chaoin. There is a bus service to Tralee from the Kerry Airport. If driving from Farranfore this will take you approx 1.5 hours. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Sheets for hire |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Rates include local tax |
Customer Reviews Dun Chaoin, Co Kerry YHA
| 06 May 2011 Barry, Australia | 77% | |
| We had trouble finding the hostel. Was too far from Tralee for our convenience but then what an amazing location. Pity we didn't have more time to enjoy it but 1 night is a short stop. The bathroom and especially shower was horrid with push the button for about 10 seconds of water so hence one hand on the button and one to shampoo your hair etc. Beds were very average and no safety rail on top bunk so we had to put our daughters mattress on the floor so conditions were more cramped in the room with 3 suitcases on the floor as well. The living area was lovely with open fire and the warm kitchen with wood stove. We were also glad of opportunity to have some laundry done. Washing machine very small so it turned out to be an expensive wash. | ||
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