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HOSTEL DUN CHAOIN, CO KERRY YHA

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Dun Chaoin, Co Kerry YHA
Dunquin
Ballyferriter
Tralee
Co Kerry
Ireland (Republic of)
 
Tel. +353-66-9156121
Fax. +353-66-9156355

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Travel Tip Veronica, Spain (Traveller):  «Don't miss the Slea Head and Clogher Head. You will see a great scenery if the weather is sunny! - Important: The unfrendly staff of the hostel won't let you leave your luggage in a safety room until 17:00h (even though they are [...]» | more...

Hostel Details

89% Customer Rating
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.

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
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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

Prices from

Bed price from: 16.00 EUR
Double/Twin Room: 34.00 EUR

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room: Beds per room:: 2 Beds per room:: 4 Beds per room:: 6+ 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

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.
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