Doolin Hostel in Doolin, Irlanda

In the Center of Doolin and the Start of the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Trail, we are the Main Bus Eireann Bus Stop and the nearest Hostel to Doolin Ferries for a day trip to Aran Islands, plus 100m to the Famous O'Connors Pub.

Doolin is a haven for outdoor activities such as Hiking, Biking, Surfing, Rock climbing, Caving, Sea Kayaking, SCUBA diving to name but a few. Explore the Burren with its lunar landscape, unique flowers, Methalic Tombs, Forts and Castles. Go Bird Watching for Puffins on the Cliffs of Moher. Both areas are UNESCO designated Geoparks.

The 1st Hostel in Doolin and Failte Ireland Approved. Taken over by son Anthony and wife Deirdre Moloney in February 2012, who have completed major renovations and have added new services including a Coffee Shop. With continuous improvements taking place to deliver the highest quality and service to all our guests.

With a variety of Rooms to choose from including Dormitory, Standard and Superior Private Rooms with King Beds and Large Private Bathrooms. We cater for individual travelers, families, and explorers of all ages. Small and large groups are welcome and we have separate private accommodation plus meals can be catered for. We do not accept Stag, Hen or Similiar Parties.

Each morning there is a Free Light Breakfast of Tea, Coffee and Cereals in our Kitchen. Or indulge in our Deluxe Breakfast Buffet in the Coffee Shop for €5-6pp with Great Coffee and Home Baking.
We also do Packed Lunches, Soup, Sandwiches and Salads from Thursday to Monday in the Cafe.
We have a Wine Licence so relax in the evening by the fire with a glass of wine or Baileys Hot Chocolate.

We offer Free local maps and Tourist Information. We have Special rates negotiated for Doolin Hostel guests with professional local providers for Rent A Bike, Surfing Lessons, Sea Kayaking, Bouldering / Rock Climbing, Horse Riding, some provide pick up and drop off from Doolin Hostel. For more information enquire directly with Hostel, advance notice is recommended.

Other facilities and services include:
-Free Internet Access, Free WIFI, Printer available.
- Large Car Park with Bus Parking Available
- Drying Room and Area for Washing and Drying outdoor Activity Equipment.
- Laundry facilities
- Bureau de change
- Small Shop with the Essentials.
- Bus Eireann Ticket and information office.
- Bus Eireann Bus Stop

Please note there is NO BANK OR ATM IN DOOLIN, and the nearest Convenience Store/ Small Grocery Store is 2km outside Doolin.

We aim to provide the best in comfort and service and with a conscious effort to minimize our impact on our local Environment. In all our decisions, purchases and improvements we try to be as eco-friendly as possible.

Please note: We do not accept Stags or Hens.

We look forward to meeting you
Anthony and Deirdre Moloney

Our hostel feature dormitories with six-to-eight beds maximum, as well as single, double, twin and family ensuite rooms. These spacious rooms have large window overlooking the village countryside and out to sea.

We can cater for groups, including meals, and have seperate accommodation and facilities if required.

Facilities include free Wi-Fi, electrical sockets in the bedrooms, laundry facilities and a fully-equipped kitchen with 12 gas rings, cooker, microwaves, toasters, kettles and more. We also have a renovated drying room and clotheslines with outdoor washing facilities for activity equipment such as wetsuits, kayaks and scuba gear.

Onsite we have a coffee shop (with fully-trained baristas), specialising in Irish breads and cakes. Our deli and grocery store offers milk, break, pasta stew, bus tickets and much more. And you can enjoy this all in our outdoor patio area and garden!

Bicycle and equipment storage is available upon request, while just outside is an official Bus Eireann bus stop.

Operated by Anthony and Deirdre Moloney, who returned home to Doolin after many years of international hospitality management in order to renovate and apply their experiences to the family business of 30 years. After major renovations in March 2012, including new dormer windows, deluxe bedrooms, a coffee shop and a deli, we aim to provide a comfortable, relaxed, friendly hostel with excellent service. We strive to continually improve, adding new services and products in the months and years to come with an environmental ethos.

Doolin Hostel is the ideal place to stay while exploring Doolin and the surrounding area. There�s in-depth local knowledge at hand to guide you to all the local attractions, hiking trails, biking routes etc. This is also the home of traditional Irish music, with music nightly (Mar-Nov) and Thurs-Sun (Dec-Feb), with the famous Micho Russell Weekend the last week in February.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Doolin is the ideal place for hill-walking (Burren Way, Cliffs of Moher trail), surfing (Crab Island, Lahinch, Fanore, Aileen (Experts only)), cycling (bike storage available), kayaking, horse riding, scuba diving, caving, cave diving (green holes of Doolin), kite surfing and bouldering. Bicycle rental is available just 50m from us.

For those interested in history, Doolin and the surrounding area are steeped in history, from Methalic tombs (5000 years old), castles, ring forts and church ruins to the Doolin Heritage Trails, monuments, magical wells and more.

The Burren�s stark beauty and fauna is something to behold, with flowers from the Alps and the Arctic sitting side-by-side. A quick walk to the north from Doolin is Doolin Pier where you�re in the middle of this lunar landscape; walking north you have Galway Bay, the Aran Islands and the Atlantic Ocean on your left as you stumble and hob along the sheets of limestone.

We�re the nearest Hostel to Cliffs of Moher (walking trail), O�Connors Pub (with live Irish music nightly), Doolin Ferries to Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Cruises. This is the ideal location for exploring the Burren, hiking, biking, caving, surfing, horse riding, etc.

We aim to deliver a high-quality experience in our friendly, relaxed atmosphere with a focus on doing the simple things well, using quality products and produce.

1) There is no ATM or Bank in Doolin the nearest ATM is the visitor center at the Cliffs of Moher and the bank is Ennistymon is 12km away. 2) Although we have a small convenience store and cafe the nearest Grocery Store is 2.5km away. And the nearest Supermarkets are in Lisdoonvarna 8km, and Ennistymon 12km. 3) A 3% processing fee applies to credit card transactions 4) Family room pricing is based on 2 adults and kids under 12 sharing. Extra adults will be charged difference for a private room.