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MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Kilkenny Castle

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In-room safe, free WiFi
Private kitchen
Living room
Dining
Interior
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel in Kilkenny City Centre offers continental breakfast, a peaceful garden, laundry facilities, an outdoor terrace, and free WiFi. Its perfect location is just a short walk from Kilkenny Castle.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Ensuite

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Ensuite

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Triple Room (With Shower)

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room (With Shower)

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
24 Vicar St, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 HX81

What's nearby

  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Butler House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Lukes General Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Hub - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 12 min walk
  • Waterford (WAT) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kyteler's Inn Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Daniel W Bollard Bar & Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Black Cat Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewery Corner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Foodworks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel

Hostel near Kilkenny Castle
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an elevator, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 2 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 2 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel Kilkenny
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Kilkenny
MacGabhainn's Backpacker
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel Kilkenny
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?

Self parking is available for EUR 2 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel located?

Located in Kilkenny City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Medieval Mile and Kilkenny Castle. St. Canice's Cathedral and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are also within 5 minutes. Kilkenny Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Staff & service
Nice host , toilet facilities not ideal , room was left very damp by other guests . Room was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

CAROLINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok, cool staff

Everything was good, except the breakfast. They don't have a "free breakfast" properly, they only provide some milk and cereal and you can use them to make your own meal, but it looks like a courtesy, not a breakfast. And the shower it a bit annoying, but it's pretty OK in general.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Justine, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hôtel proche du centre ville. Chambre agréable. Point faible: la salle de bain. Trop petite, sans aération.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

CHAEEUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018