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HOSTEL ERRIGAL - ERRIGAL YOUTH HOSTEL YHA
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ERRIGAL - ERRIGAL YOUTH HOSTEL YHA 
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Errigal - Errigal Youth Hostel YHA
Errigal, Dunlewy,
Gweedore,
Co Donegal
Ireland (Republic of)
 
Tel. 00 353 749531180

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This 5 star Errigal Hostel is situated in a stunning corner of Ireland in County Donegal.

This Donegal Youth Hostel lies at the foot of Donegal's highest mountain, Errigal and is on the Usher Way. The Poisoned Glen, Glenveagh Castle and National Park, adjacent to the hostel are centres for walking in Donegal. From here, visit the village beach resort of Bunbeg and Bloody Foreland.

The current building has been completely demolished and has been replaced with a 60 bed, purpose built, state of the art youth hostel. It features 4 large family bedrooms built in a mezzanine fashion suitable for 6 people per room. All twin bedrooms are en-suite (4 in total) with another 7 x 4 bedded rooms available all with their own bathroom outside of the room. Breath taking views overlooking the Poison Glen await your stay with views from the bedrooms and restaurant.

The hostel features all the usual characteristics of a top rated hostel including a restaurant, self catering kitchen, internet room, large common room with free tea and coffee all day and a cozy room for those who wish to relax and enjoy the tranquility. Energy saving devices such as wood burning stoves are also incorporated into the building.

Located at the foot of Errigal Mountain, this brand new hostel is definetley worth a visit. If you are interested in hillwalking, hiking or fishing you will be in your element in this stunning corner of Ireland.

Our hostel manager Karl will give you a warm Irish welcome when you arrive!

Attractions

Historical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearby
Hiking area
Forested/wooded area
Restaurants nearby
Shopping centre/market nearby
Leisure facilities nearby
Mountainous/hilly area

Facilities

Discounts and concessions available
Family rooms available
Sheets for hire
TV room
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Laundry facilities
Internet access
Credit card accepted
Meals available
Female only
Individual traveller welcome
Lockers available
Basic store available at or near the hostel
Green Hostel
Rates include local tax

Prices from

Bed price from: 16.00 EUR

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room: Total
beds
Number of rooms: 4 7 4 60

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):Hostel Open All Day. Check In Time: After 14.00 Check Out Time: 10.00am
Opening times (over the year):All Year

Directions

Bus:Most of the buses here will pass through Gweedore. The closest these busses come to the hostel is Dunlewey Cross, about a three mile walk. Cronan Mac Coches is a new service that now runs from Letterkenny to Carrickfin airport via Glenveagh national park. This service is the only one that runs right outside the hostel. If you have a heavy rucksack to carry, then this is the one to catch! Letterkenny/Glenveagh/Dunlewey(Outside Hostel) Cronan Mac Coaches run the only service to run right outside the hostel from Letterkenny. Please contact them directly for departure times, or phone the hostel for the latest times. Email Address: cronanmac@hotmail.com Phone 00353 (0) 74 9532772 Mobile: 087 237 8888 Fax 00353 (0) 74 9532772 Website Address http://www.aerbhus.com Dublin / Letterkenny to Gweedore John McGinley Coaches operate a daily service direct from Dublin via Letterkenny to Gweedore. Tel: (074) 91 35 201 Dublin to Letterkenny Bus Éireann operate several daily services from Dublin to Letterkenny. Tel: (01) 836 6111 / (074) 91 21 309 Derry / Letterkenny to Gweedore Lough Swilly Bus Company operates a daily service direct from Derry / Letterkenny to Gweedore. Tel: (074) 91 22 863 Glasgow / Belfast / Derry / Letterkenny to Gweedore John McGinley Coaches operate a regular service direct from Glasgow to Gweedore. Tel: (074) 97 35 201 Glasgow / Belfast / Derry / Letterkenny to Gweedore Feda O'Donnell Coaches operate a regular service direct from Glasgow to Gweedore. Tel: (074) 95 48 114 Belfast / Derry / Letterkenny to Gweedore O’Donnell Donegal Gaeltacht Tours operate a daily service direct from Belfast to Gweedore. This service includes Ferry Port, City and International Airport connections. Tel. (074) 95 48 356 Galway / Sligo / Letterkenny to Gweedore Feda O’Donnell Coaches operate a daily service direct from Galway via Sligo and Letterkenny to Gweedore. Tel. (074) 95 48 114
Parking:The Hostel provides free car parking for both cars and coaches
Airport:Donegal Airport www.donegalairport.ie Tel: 074-9548284 Sligo Airport www.sligoairport.com Tel: 071-9168280 Knock Airport www.knockairport.com Tel: 094-9367222 Derry Airport www.derryairport.co.uk Tel: 0044 28 7181 0784
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