The Black Sheep Hostel

The Black Sheep Hostel Hostel in Killarney

9.2

Outstanding(1,397 Reviews)

Hostel in Killarney

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Located in Killarney and with St Mary's Cathedral reachable within 300 metres, The Black Sheep Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Killarney

Nearby attractions

Killarney National Park

6.5 mi

Torc Waterfall

6.3 mi

Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium

52.9 mi

Wishing Bridge

8.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

4 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 4

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1 Bunk • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 258 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Black Sheep Hostel

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9.2

Outstanding(1,397 Reviews)

Hostel in Killarney

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Killarney

Nearby attractions

Killarney National Park

6.5 mi

Torc Waterfall

6.3 mi

Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium

52.9 mi

Wishing Bridge

8.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

4 Bunk • 139 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 258 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.2

Outstanding(1,397 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

8.0

Feb 2024

Fijn verblijf en voldoende ruimte

Fijn hostel met een take away cafe ernaast net aan de rand van de stad. Er zijn drie grote ruimtes binnen: eetruimte, keuken en woonkamer. De bedden zijn comfortabel met goeie matrassen en gordijnen voor privacy. De drie honden die er waren zijn vrolijk! Ze hebben een zestal fietsen die je kunt huren voor de dag aan €15. Het gratis ontbijt bevat broden (+ toaster), ontbijtgranen, zoet en hartig smeerbaar beleg en als drank melk, sinas, thee en koffie.

De toiletbril was gebroken in de kamer en er was zwarte schimmel boven de douche, waarschijnlijk is de ventilator niet sterk genoeg.

10.0

Feb 2024

The best place I stayed in Ireland

The location was great. It's close to the bus station and the national park. The staff at the hostel was incredibly friendly and helpful if needed be. The interior of the hostel is charming and colourful.

9.0

Jan 2024

Cozy to the Max

Very cozy and chill staying, at the Black Sheep Hostel! Fantastic relax room with a fireplace, clean kitchen and breakfast room (the breakfast Is include and so Is the use of the kitchen). The defining quality Is the laid back atmosphere and calm environment. (Writing in January, I don't know about High season but I think It wont change that much). The cons are the bathroom Is divided between too much people, which I can see becoming a little problem when the hostel Is full, and the fact that the Locker Is not a given. However, as I said, the general mood will encourage you to leave the door open, as the Locker, and don't worry too much. The staff was always ready to help and give info or assistance. I'm glad of my choice.

10.0

Jan 2024

Perfect hostel to stay in Killarney with everything

The hygiene and the systematic and well organised system

9.0

Jan 2024

Great place to stay

Great location, friendly staff, lovely breakfast and free pasta!

The plumbing needs a good overhaul.

10.0

Jan 2024

The best hostel

About the people

Nothing

10.0

Dec 2023

Definitely recommendable, good place to meet like-minded travelers

The breakfast was great. I also liked the atmosphere in terms of getting to know new people. My favorite place is the cozy living room area! The strong focus on sustainability makes this place special.

The heaters could have been a little warmer but to me that was no problem at all.

10.0

Nov 2023

Estancia muy agradable

El hostal perfecto! No me canso de decirlo...me encantó. Buena relación calidad-precio, habitaciones "temáticas", hay un jardín con gallinas, verduras...los recepcionistas muy amables y serviciales, ubicación perfecta (apenas 3-4 minutos a pie de la entrada al Parque Nacional Killarney).

10.0

Oct 2023

just perfect

It was just perfect. We felt right at home and there is everything you could possibly need. It was clean& comfortable and only veery friendly people.

8.0

Oct 2023

The hostel to stay in Killarney!

A very friendly , chilled out hostel with a great atmosphere and fab breakfast! Would definitely stay here again !!!

Showers a bit tight for space.

9.0

Oct 2023

Great hostel and great people - at least mostly...

I liked how easy it was to socialize, with very cosy spaces like the living room or the garden tent. The kitchen was very well equipped and free eggs and pasta were an amazing touch. It also felt safe to leave the bags in before check in. Overall the beds were very comfortable and the amount of bathrooms too. The trips to the Gap of Dunloe the hostel organised are worth checking out, and the distance to Killarney Riding Stables is walkable.

One of my roommates was extremely rude and 'greeted me' with swearing every morning, and due to the fact she was significantly older I was intimidated and asked reception for help in the issue, but they gave the impression they didn't care to address it because the woman was a regular customer of theirs, and that apparently her swearing me off is a cultural difference. I will definitely call in to make sure I'm not put in the room with her again if I travel to Black Sheep in the future.

10.0

Sep 2023

Perfect and comfortable.

So cute, great facilities they thought of everything. Curtains for privacy plus reading light and plenty charging ports. Great kitchen space and garden. Very cozy

All good.

10.0

Sep 2023

Solid

The vibe was excellent, it was like being part of a community.

Nothing!

10.0

Sep 2023

Cosy black sheep

Letti comodi e ampi, privacy garantita dalle tende suddivise per ogni letto (in altri ostelli le tende comprendono entrambi i letti del "castello". Apprezzabile il fatto che sia tutto in legno, più caldo e accogliente rispetto al metallo. La colazione a buffet spettacolare: bevande calde e fredde, cereali, frutta fresca, marmellate, pane di vario tipo. In più la possibilità di cucinare per conto proprio eventuali pasti e bevande a qualsiasi ora del giorno. Il salotto comune con divani e poltrone è un ambiente piacevole in cui potersi rilassare e scambiare chiacchiere e esperienze con gli altri ospiti o anche solo godersi una tazza di caffè o tea leggendo un libro o organizzando l'itinerario per il giorno dopo. A poca distanza dalla stazione, vicino a supermercati di vario genere (basta uscire dalla strada principale) e dall'ufficio turistico. Personale disponibile e accogliente (compresi i cagnolini)!

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10.0

Sep 2023

We stayed in the apartment which was roomy and comfortable. The kitchen facilities were excellent and it was very quiet.

Very nice hostel

Everything was good

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

it's a lovely place with arty walls and details. breakfast was included, too and there are 2 rooms to hang out and a kitchen to cook. in the dorms you have curtains which are light dimming and give you privacy and space. The garden is awesome, there are some chickens and it feels like they really care about living on this planet, environment, waste and how we live together. I rented a bike, there is good coffee and cake. You can spend some days there for sure!

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

Very helpful staff (I needed alternative check-in).

Romm was facing the street - lot of noise from cars/pedestrians...

10.0

Jul 2023

Absolutely excellent

A well maintained hostel with really friendly staff. The best hostel I’ve ever stayed in.

That I couldn’t stay longer and make use of the tours/bikes on offer.

10.0

Jul 2023

A home away from home

The hostel simply feels like home. During my Ireland trip I stayed at two other hostels as well: both super clean and very modern, but much bigger and most of all: much less homely, cosy and comfortable. At the Black Sheep Hostel, all faces feel familiar after having spent just one night there. I had some bad luck during my trip and wasn’t feeling very talkative when I arrived in Killarney, but had some very much appreciated conversations nonetheless - one of them in the beautiful garden! People seemed to spend much less time on their phone in this hostel compared to the other ones I’ve stayed in. The cute dogs may have played their part, but it’s the general feeling of the hostel and the kindness of the staff that really work magic.

10.0

Jul 2023

It was so good I can’t wait to go back there!

There is something so special about this homely place, I would definitely love to come back again! The staff were so friendly and happy to be there. I met amazing, genuine, like minded people from all over the world. It was a soul enriching experience for me and the location is perfect. The coffee bar was amazing and the homemade bread each morning was next level delicious! best hostel I’ve ever stayed in.

10.0

Jul 2023

A great stay, easy walking distance to every, fun and friendly vibe.

Loved the relaxed vibe, the friendly and super helpful staff, and the dogs! They also have a gorgeous back garden and a cafe.

10.0

Jun 2023

Great place for any travellers

Everything ❤️ It's all about the travel's spirit I always look for.

10.0

May 2023

Will definitely stay again.

Great hostel with amazing atmosphere and cute dogs. +convenient facilities +cosy common space aka "living room" and back garden +the team was very helpful and friendly +bikes for rent +good breakfast included

-There could be more hooks for the clothes in the dorms instead of the broken ones. -only one common shower (but never have to wait long, so it was more or less fine)

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Clean, nice staff, perfect for a quiet getaway

7.0

Apr 2023

Good and pleasant stay

It's in the centre of the town, the other side from bus/train station but Killarney is small and walkable. Good energy for a hostel.

There is someone not very pleasant in the hostel but I'm not sure he is a staff or people who stays there. (using the kitchen)

7.0

Apr 2023

A pleasant place overall but the double room was too expensive for what it was offering.

Me and my partner were staying in the private room with ensuite bathroom. The room was clean and big and the bed was comfortable (very soft mattress though). Staff was exceptionally friendly. Hostel is equipped with a nice living room and has it’s own garden. There is a coffee shop right inside the reception wich is open every day since 7am and the coffee is really decent! Overall very pleasant place.

First of all the room had a glass wall facing the common dining area. There was a decent curtain. But the wall at the same time is the only window in the room. So you get either privacy or some light. The heater in the room was not working which was okay for us at the time. There was no wardrobe in the room wich made our 3 days stay not so comfortable. Bathroom is super big but the space was kinda useless because there was nothing to place our toiletries on. No cabinet, no shelf. There were two hooks but they were not attached properly to the wall so it was challenging to use them. So the only storage was a tiny cloudy window (also facing common area) above the toilet… which had no lid! I was waking up because people upstairs were walking and I could hear every step quite loudly. All that above would be perfectly fine if the price would be lower. We came to Killarney the from a hotel in Dublin city center which had absolutely everything we didn’t get in the hostel + an ironing board in every room but costed almost the same money.

10.0

Apr 2023

Amazing place

Staff are amazing.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Killarney?

The average price for a rental in Killarney is £119 per night. This rental is £0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Black Sheep Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Black Sheep Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Black Sheep Hostel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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Amenities

Map of Killarney

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Black Sheep Hostel

Hostel in Killarney

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Killarney

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Killarney?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is The Black Sheep Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Black Sheep Hostel?

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