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MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Kilkenny Castle
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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In-room safe, free WiFi
Living room
Balcony
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
24 Vicar St, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 HX81
  • St. Canice's Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Rothe House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kilkenny (KKY)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

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

Triple Room (With Shower)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Shower

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room (With Shower)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the area

Kilkenny

MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel places you steps from St. Canice's Cathedral and within a short 5-minute stroll of Smithwick's Brewery Tour. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this Kilkenny City Centre hostel, you'll find Kilkenny Castle.
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What's nearby

  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 2 min walk
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 4 min walk
  • Kilkenny Castle - 12 min walk
  • Butler House - 14 min walk
  • The Hub - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kyteler's Inn Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bollards Bar and Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Petronella Restaurant & Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brewery Corner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Takeaway - ‬4 min walk

About this property

MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, near Kilkenny Castle
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Kilkenny hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel offers 10 accommodations with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 2 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 2 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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

What is the cancellation policy at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?

MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?

Yep, MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel has a self car park for EUR 2 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Does MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?

No, MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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, Dublin

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
깔끔하고 좋은 호스텔!
전반적으로 아주 좋았어요. 집을 개조한 것 같앗고요 주인아저씨는 친절하시고 아침도 제공하고요, 호스텔도 조용하고 거리도 좋고요 다만 제가 잔 침대가 좀 낡앗어서 삐걱거리는 소리가 좀 심햇습니다
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018