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MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Kilkenny Castle

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MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel is nestled in the heart of Kilkenny City Centre, offering an inviting atmosphere with continental breakfast and a tranquil garden. Take advantage of laundry facilities, unwind on the terrace, and enjoy free WiFi. Guests rave about its prime location near 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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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Double Room (With Shower)

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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About the area

Kilkenny City Centre, a neighborhood in Kilkenny, is home to MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel. Kilkenny Castle and Medieval Mile are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dunmore Cave and Jerpoint Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kilkenny Squash & Racquet Club or Nowlan Park.
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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

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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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  • 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