Welcome to Clare
Warm Welcomes
Having been in operation for 35 years, we welcome back many return visitors who say that coming back to the Aille River Hostel Lodge and Doolin is like returning home. On a cold evening the turf fire beckons, when the sky is blue and the grassy banks of the Aille river invite one for a snooze in the sun, and whatever the weather, the atmosphere is always warm and friendly. all our rooms are private and ensuite and we also have a quiet campsite for tents.
We welcome people of all ages...
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★★★★★
Lovely peaceful clean fresh & nice staff
Written by Natasha Kellie Cardwell
Created on 25 August 2021
Posto economico ma ottimo
Written by paki “pakisong” valenzisi, Italy
Created on 25 August 2021
Ci sono stato con la mia famiglia. Posto economico ma ottimo per visitare la zona. Colazione da prenotare sul posto a soli 2 euro. La camera aveva 5 letti comodi e un bagno privato (stanza n°5). Pulizia ok e il...
Best price
Written by Sonia Beccaro
Created on 21 August 2021
Best price, close to the centre, clean, superconvenient breakfast
Brilliant hostel
Written by Ruth O'Dowd, Ireland
Created on 11 August 2021
Brilliant hostel Brilliant place to stay - love doolin music , scenery, vibe
Great value and awesome location!
Written by Connal Murphy, France
Created on 06 August 2021
Great budget accommodation - clean, comfortable, great value for the price and awesome location! Also, the staff are super friendly & welcoming.
Family friendly
Written by Helen Lynskey
Created on 19 July 2021
Great location... family friendly.. fantastic staff & very clean & welcoming
Would return and highly recommend
Written by Emily Farrell, Ireland
Created on 30 June 2021
We stayed here for 2 nights. The staff were lovely and very helpful and it was very clean. Would return and highly recommend
Will be back!
Written by Eily, Oranmore, Ireland
Created on 06 June 2021
Clean, comfortable and breakfast was simple but lovely. Will be back!
Notre coup de coeur du voyage
Written by Anonymous, France
Created on 25 February 2020
Auberge incroyable... A 10 minutes à pied du départ de rando des falaises. A 5 minutes d'un super pub avec ambiance musicale. Le personnel est exceptionnel, et nous avons fait énormément de bonne rencontres. Le feu de cheminée est apprécié....
Friendly welcome
Written by HANNAHMARIE1812995, USA
Created on 28 October 2019
Friendly welcome and cozy fireside with several spaces to gather. My husband and I were passing through town and only staying one night, so we got a private room instead of the full hostel experience. Huge kitchen with lots of...
this place was awesome
Written by Aille River Hostel
Created on 29 August 2019
this place was awesome the people were very helpful and nice to talk to. The room was one of the biggest I stayed in my whole trip and the bed was very comfortable! Lots of tasty restaurants are within an...
Beautifull little spot
Written by annonymous, Canada
Created on 27 August 2019
Beautiful little spot with a great cooking facility. Only a short walk from great pubs and shops. If you like to hike this is the spot for you. Surrounded by the beautiful Irish country side, wild life and of course...
Ostello dal sapore Irlandese
Written by Alessio, (it)
Created on 24 August 2019
Servizi ottimi (possibilità di fare colazione a 1,5 euro, giochi da tavolo nella sala comune, stufetta a legno accesa molto gradita al ritorno di una serata fredfa), molto pulito e posizione ottima. Prezzo molto buono e personale molto gentile e...
Oasi di serenità
Written by Irene B
Created on 17 August 2019
Camera spaziosa e con armadietto personale dotato di chiave. Bagno grande e pulito. Cucina comune molto grande ma con pochi tavoli a disposizione. Possibilità di avere la colazione con un piccolo supplemento. Posizione tranquilla in riva al fiume. Ottimo per...
Allie River Hostel is amazing!
Written by annonymous, USA
Created on 14 August 2019
Allie River Hostel is amazing! The staff are so welcoming and provide wonderful tips. The hostel has such a cozy environment. I will definitely be staying here again!!
Incantevole
Written by lorenzomar99, Rome, Italy
Created on 06 August 2019
È uno dei pochissimi ostello di Doolin, e sicuramente anche il più bello. Stile rustico sviluppato su due piani e affacciato su un ruscello con tanto giardino. Disponibilità di carte e giochi da tavolo, la colazione costa 1.50€ ma c’è...
Excellent place
Written by Martina Donaghy
Created on 02 August 2019
Excellent place very helpful and friendly use of facilities was amazing loved it so much only one problem we didn’t stay longer , will definitely be back , try it out you will love it , thanks so much for...
Great location
Written by Annonymous, England
Created on 27 July 2019
Nice atmosphere with cozy fire, benches, and communal tables to eat at. Well laid out, massive kitchen. Dimmable lights in bedroom was a good touch! Lockers in rooms appreciated. You have to pay for breakfast (€2) but it's the cheapest...
this place was awesome
Written by Aille River Hostel
Created on 17 July 2019
this place was awesome the people were very helpful and nice to talk to. The room was one of the biggest I stayed in my whole trip and the bed was very comfortable! Lots of tasty restaurants are within an...
Couldn’t recommend it enough, will definitely stay there...
Written by jayneronayne8825, Ireland
Created on 16 July 2019
super spacious kitchen
Written by caelanmurrihy2007, Australia
Created on 08 July 2019
Cute, cozy and quiet little hostel, yet with a super spacious kitchen. Free use of the washing machine is also a massive plus! Super close to the start of the Cliffs of Moher walking trail, as well as the ferries...
Can't wait to go back. ♥️??
Written by Gillian D.
Created on 18 March 2019
Robert and his staff have created a very special hostel, here in a stunning location in County Clare. Relaxed, homely, friendly, cosy and welcoming. You feel so at ease once you walk through the door. Spotless. Scenic. Fully equipped kitchen....
We would highly recommend the hostel!
Written by jacoblechlak1465, USA
Created on 13 March 2019
Our stay here was quaint perfection. The hostel is conveniently located near the Cliffs of Moher and walking distance to local pubs. The river is serene and the accommodations were clean and comfy. We had a private room and private...
Friendly place in a friendly town in a...
Written by finnickytraveler, New York, USA
Created on 13 March 2019
We stopped in Doolin for one night on probably the worst weather day of the year. We made it to the visitors center for the Cliffs of Moher. It was cold, rainy and even sleeted. So we were tired and...
Will stay again
Written by John, Ireland
Created on 12 March 2019
Beautiful setting overlooking river. Lovely receptionist. Will stay again and have already recommended to others.
Beautiful fire place and friendly staff
Written by Alison, Ireland
Created on 12 March 2019
The location of this hostel is perfect, in between two little villages. We booked a private double room which wasn't directly inside the hostel but attached as a private room and was really clean and comfortable and suited our needs...
Loved my stay here
Written by jeremylyall5584, Canada
Created on 10 March 2019
Loved my stay here. The people, staff and patrons alike were lovely, and we shared a lot of music. The walk to the cliffs was beautiful even in the wind and rain. I had the little private room, and it...
Home away from home
Written by bonniehansen05642, Australia
Created on 10 March 2019
Wonderful hostel, a home away from home! Staff are welcoming and fun, the kitchen is huge (3 stove tops and lots of bench space), bathrooms are spotless and the beds are comfortable! I had a few great nights bathe fireplace...
Definitiv empfehlenswert
Written by Kathrin P. , Germany
Created on 07 March 2019
Ich war jetzt schon dreimal im Aille River und kann es nur empfehlen. Es ist eine idyllische Atmosphäre. Die Angestellten sind immer sehr nett. Es ist sauber und fühlt sich an als wäre man zu Hause. Die Räume sind alle...
amazing little hostel
Written by Ashlyn , (CA)
Created on 06 March 2019
An absolutely amazing little hostel, both of my parents had stayed here 20 and 30 years ago and recommend it then. I would hands down stay here again. Comfortable beds, very clean, wonderful staff. It is a must stay if...
Would 1000% stay again
Written by sppreppernau9427, USA
Created on 05 March 2019
This was lovely. (THEY HAD FREE LAUNDRY!! Although drying required a very small fee.) Would 1000% stay again.
Perfect place for a quality experience
Written by Adrianna S., Montana USA
Created on 14 February 2019
This place will always have a special place in my heart. The host was more than accommodating, he gave us maps and let us look at his books to see what activities were available. They were also very kind and...
everything was perfect
Written by Roanna , (SG)
Created on 20 October 2018
Staying at this hostel was so wonderful. It is perfect for anyone who enjoys the countryside, the outdoors, or somewhere a little quieter, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The hostel is near the Doolin pier, where...
Lovely place to stay!!
Written by Amara , (US)
Created on 18 October 2018
Super comfy beds, only 2 euros to do laundry, warm fireplace, huge kitchen, close to pubs, great staff, and just an overall lovely place to stay. Felt like straight out of a fairy tale.
Gerne wieder
Written by Dani Pl
Created on 08 October 2018
Das gemütlichste Zimmer meiner Reise. Etagenbetten aus Holz und so gebaut, dass man auch im unteren Bett sitzen kann. Küche sehr gut ausgestattet, mit Wasserhahn für gefiltertes Trinkwasser. Auch das Kaminzimmer sehr nett und von außen ohnehin eine Augenweide! Gerne...
PERFECT AND LOVELY
Written by Camilla , (IT)
Created on 24 September 2018
Il più bell'ostello del mio viaggio in Irlanda. Una struttura incantevole, sulla riva del fiume, con una sala con la stufa a torba e la sedia a dondolo. Accogliente, caldo, adorabile. Heloise, la receptionist é stata impagabile, mi ha aiutata...
Clean, safe, and welcoming
Written by Sam Dunbar, USA
Created on 16 September 2018
My first time in a hostel, loved it. Clean, safe, and welcoming. Great breakfast. Met a few nice fellow travelers. I’ll definitely stay here again when I’m in Ireland.
Fantastic hostel
Written by Anonymous, USA
Created on 13 September 2018
Fantastic hostel. I had a twin ensuite and was really impressed by the room. There was even a wall that separated the two beds for privacy, so it was *almost* like having my own room. The location was picture perfect,...
Lugar acogedor como pocos para pasar unos cuantos...
Written by Santiago , (AR)
Created on 10 September 2018
No fueron vacaciones propiamente dicho, ya que trabajaba remotamente durante la tarde con la compu. Así que necesitaba un lugar no sólo cómodo y con los servicios que necesite, sino necesitaba sentirme como en casa. De esta manera estaba toda...
A Charming Hideaway
Written by Victoria G, Germany
Created on 05 September 2018
This hostel is a cosy, clean, heart-warming place. I stayed there in early February in a tent in the garden - plus using the shower, kitchen and all community areas. The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean, breakfast is...
Je reviendrai sans hésitation !
Written by Anonymous, France
Created on 04 September 2018
Un hostel très original car dans un bâtiment typique ! Il est idéalement placé a Doolin car juste a coté de l'arrêt de bus et des principaux resto/pubs.
Les chambres sont grandes et bien équipées, tout comme la cuisine. Je reviendrai...
Lovely hostel
Written by Katharinasophia-litz2377, Germany
Created on 02 September 2018
I stayed one night with my boyfriend at this lovely hostel! We had booked a room for ourself which was clean and had enough space for us. The location is great - you’re in few minutes really close to all...
The ABSOLUTE best hostel
Written by djhannah, Canada
Created on 13 August 2018
The ABSOLUTE best hostel. Spotless, huge rooms with very nice bunks and a big washroom. Reception was extremely helpful and kind. The cost was great too. By far my most pleasant experience in a hostel. I can’t recommend this place...
Doolin posto incantevole, sembra fermo nel tempo
Written by Simona , (IT)
Created on 31 July 2018
Letti a castello della camera per 4 persone molto comodi e confortevoli, bagno in camera comodo..scenario e giardino dell ostello incantevoli, atmosfera rilassata e amichevole, la sera un ragazzo ha suonato la chitarra rendendo il tutto molto irish. Colazione 1.50...
Mysigt hostel
Written by Anonymous
Created on 31 July 2018
Stort kök, trevlig personal, gratis att använda tvättmaskinen och centralt i Doolin.
Highly recommend!
Written by Marcia
Created on 31 July 2018
I highly recommend Aille River Hostel to everyone. The staff is lovely and the hostel is very cosy. The location and the Hostel itself is beautifull.
there is a baeutifull walk to the cliffs of Moher.
10 out of 10 would stay there again!...
Written by Roos , (NL)
Created on 29 July 2018
Very beautiful place, the building, location, everything. 10 out of 10 would stay there again! Made many friends, and in 1 minute you can find a lovely bar and food! Hiking the coast towards the Cliffs of Moher is just...
Great location for a trip to the Arran...
Written by Tanja_tanzt , (DE)
Created on 28 July 2018
The hostel is in walking distance to the few restaurants/pubs in the village and is next to the river in a nice natural setting. It's perfect as a base camp for a trip to the Arran Islands as the ferry...
Cette étape au gite de Doolin fut une...
Written by Bernard , (FR)
Created on 26 July 2018
Gite bien situé,accueil sympathique,chambre bien exposée,literie satisfaisante.Nous avons été agréablement surpris par le respect des autres voyageurs.......c'est bien dans l'esprit gite français de montagne.
Praticamente tutto perfetto!
Written by CHIARA , (IT)
Created on 26 July 2018
Difficile descrivere un posto dove il punto di forza è l'atmosfera magica che emana! Sembra di stare in luogo incantato....
Ottima posizione per visitare le Aran e per vivere la vera atmosfera Irish. Assolutamente da provare, lo consiglio vivamente.
Alecia L Lincoln, Nebraska 12 Reviewed 1 week...
Written by Alecia L Lincoln, Nebraska
Created on 24 July 2018
A great Hostel for 125€ total for my family of 6 to have our own room. Secured entrance, laundry on-site, shared & private toilets/showers (depending on stay type), breakfast provided for 1.50€ per person, and towel rentals 1€ per bath...
Great location! Great vibe!
Written by Christina , (US)
Created on 21 July 2018
The staff were wonderful, and check in was easy. Wi-Fi worked well, and the kitchen is spacious. The overall vibe is quite charming, and you're walking distance to all the pubs, which have live Irish music nightly. Cliffs of Moher...
Grande maison rustique avec bel environnement et bien...
Written by Sook Sian , (FR)
Created on 19 July 2018
Sa situation, avec la pelouse et rivière devant, ainsi que le croisement où passe le bus pour Galway, qui dessert les sites touristiques de part et d'autre du hostel: Cliffs of Moher, les îles Aran, le Burren, Plage de Fenor,...
Lovely place and location. Nice folks.
Written by Jennifer , (US)
Created on 18 July 2018
Lovely place and location. Nice folks.
One night stay... Perfect !
Written by Christophe P
Created on 17 July 2018
We went to Doolin for two days and have a night in the Hostel. All was clean, comfortable and close to everything you want to do there... This is a nice place to be where i will come again !...
Volvería a ir lo recomiendo
Written by Pau.lh , (CL)
Created on 17 July 2018
Lo amables, el entorno, su jardín, la habitación y las instalaciones estaba muy bien. Volvería a ir lo recomiendo, y caminar desde allí al acantilado hermoso.
Well kept, beautiful location
Written by Anonymous
Created on 17 July 2018
Nice location. Well taken care of. Manager (owner?) was wonderful. Even prepared a breakfast the night before for me so I could have it early in the morning. Comfortable and kitchen and common spaces were great (fire place!).
Отличное расположение
Written by Svetlana , (RU)
Created on 16 July 2018
Отличное расположение, приветливый персонал, чистота в комнате и санузле
Wonderful place to relax and stay.
Written by Antoinette , (US)
Created on 16 July 2018
I loved the location. The place is hand built and very welcoming. Great place to relax.
Nice hostel in beautiful town
Written by Chris7223 , (GB)
Created on 15 July 2018
Good location, the town is small so easy to navigate. It's own car park was really handy. The hostel is large and Water was hot. Staff friendly.
The warmth and welcome of Irish hospitality made...
Written by Jane , (GB)
Created on 12 July 2018
Amazing welcome, show round care and cleanliness of place shone through.
Doolin è semplicemente un posto meraviglioso...
Written by Simona , (IT)
Created on 11 July 2018
Molto ben organizzato per essere un ostello, letti comodi, struttura antica e posizione splendida
My favourite place
Written by cmmartin4158512
Created on 09 July 2018
My favourite place out of my entire trip. I didn't want to leave. The staff are incredible; the location is perfect; the locals are....beyond words. The entire experience was beautiful, not even mentioning the scenery - which was positively stunning...
Assolutamente consigliato!!!
Written by silviaraffaeli935751 Italy
Created on 05 July 2018
È uno fra gli ostelli più belli del posto!
So peaceful
Written by gagnonsar, Canada
Created on 05 July 2018
I stayed there only for one night and at first it was only so I could be close to walk to the Cliffs of Moher. Once I got there, I felt like I was in a little countryside paradise. It...
Skvělá lokalita, úžasný dům s atmosférou.
Written by Šárka , (CZ)
Created on 05 July 2018
Snídaně příjemná, krásný dům a lokalita!
In the heart of Doolin!
Written by Anonymous
Created on 04 July 2018
Very clean and quaint old farm house with clean rooms, comfortable bunks and a clean well appointed kitchen. Wi-Fi worked great and the staff were friendly and helpful. Very close to the cliffs of Moher and come great pubs in...
A great location with a lovely atmosphere.
Written by eamon_henry5880, Ireland
Created on 03 July 2018
I have stayed here several times over the years and it never fails to impress.
Definitely recommend it!
Written by indinhamagalhaes982, Brazil
Created on 03 July 2018
I simply loved Aille River Hostel. It has such a homey atmosphere and everyone was extremely nice. The hostel is PERFECTLY located. The rooms and bathroom were impacbly clean. It was by far the best hostel I’ve ever stayed. Doolin...
Really great hostel overall!
Written by Anonymous, Canada
Created on 03 July 2018
Awesome location if you're looking to do the cliff walk (which you should do!). Very clean rooms and great bathrooms.
Would plan to stay here again!
Written by Sarah , (US)
Created on 02 July 2018
Loved the atmosphere of this place and the friends I made. Would plan to stay here again!
Comfortable beds
Written by joanneplane2311, Ireland
Created on 01 July 2018
Comfortable beds, clean rooms & bathrooms, cozy atmosphere, helpful genuine staff and ideal location. Highly recommended.
Great location, lovely setting.
Written by Joe F Paradise Valley, Arizona
Created on 09 June 2018
A friend and I stayed here last September while hiking in the west of Ireland. It was all you could wish for in a hostel. Sited right next to a river, close to a great pub (Fitzpatricks, where we saw...
Cutest place!!
Written by Larissa S
Created on 18 December 2017
Me and my friend stayed for one night in a double room with enquirer. Room and bathroom were very clean and nice and comfy. Hostel owner is very friendly! Breakfast for 1.50 (which the nice owner gave us for free)...
Grandioso!!!
Written by Guillermo Lo, (MX)
Created on 18 December 2017
Como explicarlo? Es un lugar encantador. La casa tiene un estilo unico y una gran vibra para todos los que nos alojamos ahi, puedes llevar tus alimentos o disponer de un alimento muy economico. Tiene gran acceso a diversas atracciones,...
A Doolin abbiamo respirato la vera atmosfera Irlandese,cibo,musica,ambienti...
Written by Simona, (IT)
Created on 06 December 2017
Luogo molto caratteristico,ambiente accogliente,
Cozy
Written by vicocosta Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Created on 03 December 2017
The staff is very friendly and helpful, the place is so cozy! Good for people that want peace and relax! It's near of the cliffs of Moher! The room is comfortable and everything is clean! Simple and good breakfast! The...
What a lovely spot!
Written by Anonymous, Ireland
Created on 02 December 2017
What a lovely spot! The value for money is incomparable to any place I've stay in before. Doolin itself is very small, so come equipped with groceries & the likes. Other than that, there are a few pubs and cafes...
Grandioso!!!
Written by Guillermo Lo, (MX)
Created on 30 November 2017
Como explicarlo? Es un lugar encantador. La casa tiene un estilo unico y una gran vibra para todos los que nos alojamos ahi, puedes llevar tus alimentos o disponer de un alimento muy economico. Tiene gran acceso a diversas atracciones,...
Perfect hostel, Irish hospitality and feel
Written by Trademark Vacations, (US)
Created on 28 November 2017
One of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. It's exactly the kind of place you would want to stay when traveling in rural Ireland. The rooms are super clean, beds are solid and well built, and the overall atmosphere...
Cutest place!!
Written by Larissa S
Created on 20 November 2017
Me and my friend stayed for one night in a double room with enquirer. Room and bathroom were very clean and nice and comfy. Hostel owner is very friendly! Breakfast for 1.50 (which the nice owner gave us for free)...
the best hostel I have ever stayed in...
Written by Anonymous, Canada
Created on 13 November 2017
Aille River Hostel in Doolin is hands down the best hostel I have ever stayed in. It was nicer than most of the AirBnB rooms we booked throughout our UK/Ireland trip and definitely had the most comfortable beds. The staff...
Such a cute little hostel.
Written by Anonymous, New Zealand
Created on 11 November 2017
Such a cute little hostel. Everyone was very friendly. No complaints!
Accommodating accomodations
Written by DAndrews_0316, Woburn, Massachusetts
Created on 09 November 2017
Aille River Hostel, the first stop on our trip, was ideal! The staff was accommodating and went out of there way to make us feel welcome. They reconciled an error in our reservation, my mistake, and couldn't have been more...
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Recommended by the Lonely Planet
We are recommended by the Lonely Planet travel guides as “The best of the bunch”and has been given the Thumbs Up by Let’s Go travel guides.
Recommendations
Voted 'Best Hostel in Ireland' 2008 & runner up 2009, 2010 by Hostelworld guest reviews. Voted 'Best Independent Hostel' in Ireland by the IHH 2009, 2010 & 2011 and 'Best IHH Village Hostel' in Ireland 2009, 2010 & 2011.
