Hostel Accommodation and Camping in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland

camping à l'abri très convivial

Created on 18 August 2021

Excellent accueil. Propre. Petit terrain de camping à l'abri très convivial. Cuisine et salle pour manger très confortables

“I’ll be back” ?

Created on 18 July 2021

Camped here many times with groups of kids and adults. Staff are always very friendly especially the owners Robert and Adva (hope I’ve spelled that correctly) Chilled sort of place, amazing location to explore the burren, cliffs of moher, best surfing, rock climbing and caving in ireland all a short drive away. As Arnie says “I’ll be back” ?

Very well run

Created on 16 June 2021

Very well run and great staff, will definitely return there.

Would definitely go again

Created on 10 June 2021

Loved the atmosphere and felt it was very welcoming. Place is clean, cozy and the hosts was very friendly. Would definitely go again

very clean facilities

Created on 07 June 2021

We are just back from a 2 night family camping trip... 2 couples and 7 kids between us, we were blown away with the warm welcome we received, very clean facilities from toilets, shower and kitchen. We had full use of all facilities.. hopefully we will get more bookings throughout the summer because we will most definitely be returning.

We were blown away with the warm welcome...

Created on 07 June 2021

We are just back from a 2 night family camping trip... 2 couples and 7 kids between us, we were blown away with the warm welcome we received, very clean facilities from toilets, shower and kitchen. We had full use of all facilities.. hopefully we will get more bookings throughout the summer because we will most definitely be returning.

Excellent site! Highly recommended!

Created on 30 August 2019

Where do I start? We LOVED the place! Super friendly staff, clean kitchen with access to everything, from gas stove to fridge, clean shower and toilets and a cozy sitting room with a lovely fire in the evenings and no extra costs. Also books, guitar and board games available.

Outstanding hospitality

Created on 27 August 2019

We stayed in the private tipi and loved it! Would definitely recommend.

the best hostel of the area!

Created on 21 August 2019

Amazing place, the best hostel of the area! The living room with the fire and a cup of tea or coffee is really cosy. The friendly people; I had it cold and she gave me her hoodini; I had a little wound and they took care of it. The amazing kitchen where they have filtered drinking water. You can do your laundry for free and dry it for just €2. They serve breakfast for €1,5 and you have 3 options. It's a beautiful camping next to the river. We had such a great time over there! Thanks!

Amazing hostel & campingsite

Created on 21 August 2019

Very friendly and helpful staff! Beautiful location. Super well equiped kitchen with everything you need and more. Above all an amazing atmosphere in and around the hostel with a nice fireplace in the living room, which is very welcoming in rainy Ireland. The only downside of this hostel is that the next one won't be as good. ;) Stayed: August 2019

We stayed in the tipi tent

Created on 13 August 2019

We stayed in the tipi tent and it was a great experience. The hostel is in a good location in case you want to grab some food in a cafe or pub in the evening. We had a nice 2 h walk from the hostel to Cliffs of Moher, but there is bus stop close buy as well. Simple nice breakfast is available in the morning.

We had a great time.

Created on 12 August 2019

We slept in the Tipi next to the river. It was really cool and cosy. The house is beautiful and the recommendations of the host were great. We had a great time.

We slept in the Tipi next to the...

Created on 11 August 2019

It was really cool and cosy. The house is beautiful and the recommendations of the host were great. We had a great time.

Teepee was great

Created on 11 August 2019

Teepee was great, bigger than it looked in the pictures. Right beside the river which was nice. Stays nice and dry despite the winds and rain.

10/10

Created on 11 August 2019

Highly recommend this hostel with camping facility, which we used, international feel, clean, well run, cooking facility very spacious with free tea and coffee available, large spacious fridges and storage for food for self catering, filtered drinking water a plus. we had our dog with which is also a plus and she was very well behaved, another couple also had a dog with and also very well behaved.Stormy night with bad rain but its location inside a walled off garden meant we were safe and protected.

Teepee was great

Created on 09 August 2019

bigger than it looked in the pictures. Right beside the river which was nice. Stays nice and dry despite the winds and rain.

This site was beautiful

Created on 09 August 2019

The site was beautiful and we had lovely pitch by the river

Camping

Created on 08 August 2019

Great hostel in centre of Doolin. We had great weather and decided to camp. Hiked along the cliffs of moher walk. ( option to get shuttle bus back if needed untill early evening about 6 pm i think? )Very cosy and friendly hostel free wifi. Free clothes washing. Kitchen clean and well stocked with utensils. Also free coffee and tea.

Fantastic little campsite. Will be returning

Created on 07 August 2019

Liked: Staff, facilities, location, price.

Great stay, would stay here again.

Created on 06 August 2019

Great location, close to the tourist office, pubs & bus stop. Small pitch area but really clean & level. Staff are very friendly.

Really nice Tipi tent on the grounds of...

Created on 05 August 2019

beside the river which is really cool for the relaxing sound especially at night. Tipi is a bit bright at night due to surrounding lights so bring a travel/sleep eye mask if you need darkness to sleep. Hostel facilities are good and near the tipi. Location in Doolin is fantastic. Nice spot to stay.

Clean , local and everyone was very nice...

Created on 01 August 2019

Lovely people and area

Special place to stay

Created on 29 July 2019

Special place to stay in the middle of the village and close to the cliffs of moher.

Very friendly hosts and access to all hostel...

Created on 29 July 2019

Very friendly hosts and access to all hostel facilities also for people camping in the backyard.

Lovely environment and excellent kitchens and showers etc....

Created on 26 July 2019

A beautiful place to camp, hostel or glamp when visiting Clare / the cliffs of Moher. Close to the main bits of Doolin, and about 10 mins walk from the start of the cliffs walk. Lovely environment and excellent kitchens and showers etc.

Really comfortable

Created on 23 July 2019

Really comfortable and spacious tipi, the hostel is clean, confy and well organized and the receptionist was lovely!

Perfect place to stay!magical!!

Created on 22 July 2019

We loved our time here

Created on 19 July 2019

We loved our time here staff were very welcoming and friendly. Great atmosphere met some lovely people too who were also staying at this hostel. We camped out the back and got to use the amenities. Would recommend Aille river hostel to anyone staying here. Thanks.

We loved our time here

Created on 19 July 2019

We loved our time here staff were very welcoming and friendly. Great atmosphere met some lovely people too who were also staying at this hostel. We camped out the back and got to use the amenities. Would recommend Aille river hostel to anyone staying here. Thanks.

Very nice,quite place,clean kicthen with everything you need....

Created on 18 July 2019

We really enjoyed our stay in the tipi....

Created on 17 July 2019

It’s a lovely setting and very comfortable. The hostel is in a great location and staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again :)

You should try the tipi!

Created on 14 July 2019

It's was a great night at Aille River Hostel. You should try the tipi!

Cozy Tipi Tent

Created on 12 July 2019

Stayed 2 nights in the cozy Tipi tent, which was a really nice experience. Lots of space and comfort. Everything was as described, lovely staff.

Great location and great recommendations in a scenic...

Created on 10 July 2019

I had very nice and safe stay.

Created on 10 July 2019

Reception really good and the hotel very clean ,I saw staff washing bedding things everyday .the kitchen big and have everything you need and you free cook your food anytime you want. All staff so friendly and helpful makes you feel in home . 2mins get the bus station to Galway and the cliff ,very handy to do everything as the hostel just in the heart of the village .The hostel Even busy but never messy.definitely recommend to solo travellers or family tourists. Thanks

Highly recommend.

Created on 06 July 2019

Really cool tipi on the hostel grounds so you can use all their facilities. Located 5 minute walk away from main pubs and restaurants in Doolin.

It was glamping at its finest

Created on 04 July 2019

The tipi was a perfect place to stay. It was a beautiful outdoor space with all of the hostel amenities. It was glamping at its finest. Our hostess was amazingly kind and gave us the suggestion to walk to the Cliffs of Moher. It was an hour and a half or more walk, and it was stunning the whole way! I would definitely recommend this experience!

Definitely recommend

Created on 04 July 2019

Reception really good and the hotel very clean ,I saw staff washing bedding things everyday .the kitchen big and have everything you need and you free cook your food anytime you want. All staff so friendly and helpful makes you feel in home . 2mins get the bus station to Galway and the cliff ,very handy to do everything as the hostel just in the heart of the village .The hostel Even busy but never messy.definitely recommend to solo travellers or family tourists. Thanks I had very nice and safe stay.

Highly recommend the tepe tent. plenty of room....

Created on 29 June 2019

Do it

Created on 26 June 2019

would definitely come again.

Created on 17 June 2019

As someone who loves the outdoors, I was absolutely thrilled to be able to stay in the tipi tent for five days! The tent is located right on the river, which was incredible, and the facilities in the hostel building were easy to access. I had an amazing trip and would definitely come again.

We felt very lucky to stay there

Created on 09 June 2019

The teepee was beautiful. Set in a quiet corner of the hostel grounds right next to the river, it was very peaceful. The staff were very friendly and it had all the usual hostel amenities.

This is a fantastic hostel in Doolin

Created on 03 June 2019

This is a fantastic hostel in Doolin. Super friendly staff and so helpful and kind. We camped out and had a ball. It is in a beautiful spot and the hostel is delightful. Highly recommend staying here.

This is a fantastic hostel in Doolin.

Created on 01 June 2019

Super friendly staff and so helpful and kind. We camped out and had a ball. It is in a beautiful spot and the hostel is delightful. Highly recommend staying here.

great experience

Created on 26 May 2019

We stayed in the tepe tent, it is positioned near a river it was very calming and it was a great experience. The staff were friendly and helpful. Loads of utensils to make breakfast in the morning. Near to local pubs which have music on from early in the day.

De max

Created on 21 May 2019

Een geweldige plaats om te overnachten, wij verbleven 3 dagen op de camping en mochten gebruik maken van alle faciliteiten van de hostel, voelt als thuis, love this place :-) :-) we komen zeker nog eens terug Date of stay: May 2019

Fantastic

Created on 08 August 2018

So easy to camp there, 9 euro a head, The location is perfect after being over to the islands all day to have grub and pints between the 3 villages of Doolin then off into our tent by the river. Excellent thank you

Wonderful!

Created on 08 August 2016

It is without hesitation the best hostel in our Irish journey! While the campground is a bit small but it is sheltered from the wind by stone wall, which is not insignificant in this windy area. Opportunity to visit the Cliffs of Moher the coastal path located steps. Common rooms (living room, dining room, kitchen ...) are a picturesque charm, peat fire and old stone floor. The inn offers a courtesy tea and coffee. The staff (speaking French to some) was very friendly and welcoming, even helping us to organize the rest of our trip with advice that we were very practical. Possibility of free use of the washing machine. Very good price / quality I highly recommend! Stayed July 2016, travelled as a couple

Amazing Tipi Camping

Created on 05 July 2016

We stayed for 5 nights in the tipi which is for hire at the hostel and we loved it! It's the perfect compromise when travelling on budget but wishing for some comfort, too. The tipi is very comfortable and spacious, it has a double bed (!), two chairs and a little table. Pillows and warm blanket are provided and they kept us warm even on a colder night. It's very easy to forget you are sleeping in a tent so don't be surprised if it gets a little noisy at windy and rainy nights.The hostel is great. We loved the kitchen - it's huge and very well equipped. Everything was comfy and clean and it's easy to make yourself at home there. The staff (Kelly and Heloise) are very friendly and helpful, too.We found the location perfect as a base for trips to the Cliffs of Moher (8 km from the hostel, overall a 16km hike in a very manageable terrain), the Burren or the Aran Islands. We couldn't wish for a better place to stay while exploring the western coast. Stayed June 2016, traveled as a couple

Camping de qyalite

Created on 24 August 2015

Peu cher, bonne place pour poser la tente, wifi douche et lave linge gratuit, à quelques pas du début des cliffs of Mohers et du centre ville. La salle commune est chauffée au feu de bois, ce qui rend l'ambiance encore plus sympa!!!On y retournera avec plaisir :)A conseiller! Stayed August 2015, travelled as a couple

Ostello con posto tenda

Created on 17 August 2015

Ho scelto di soggiornare in questo ostello perché offriva la possibilità di piantare la tenda nel giardino. Quindi, non ho dormito in una delle camere, ma avevo comunque accesso a tutti i servizi, bagni, cucina e spazi comuni. Oltre ad essere collocato in una posizione davvero suggestiva (quasi idilliaca, sulla riva del fiume), ma anche comoda, rispetto al piccolo villaggio, l'ostello offre un ambiente accogliente, ospitale e caloroso. Un'ottima soluzione per una vacanza in tenda, piuttosto dei campeggi (a Doolin ce ne sono ben due), che, in generale in Irlanda, ho personalmente trovato poco pratici e privi di molte comodità e servizi.L'ostello offre anche la colazione, pagando un extra di euro 1,50: una salvezza per chi non ha portato con sé cibo e non vuole spendere molto, considerando che nel paesino non ci sono supermercati né piccoli negozi di alimentari. Stayed August 2015, travelled with friends

Très bel endroit

Created on 27 July 2015

Un hôtel qui propose un camping pour pas cher avec cuisine/douche/wifi gratuit c'est vraiment sympa pour s'arrêter et visiter les alentours. Personnel sympa. L'hôtel possède une pièce commune avec cheminée pour se réchauffer après de longue balade. Franchement je recommande Stayed July 2015, travelled with friends

Super!

Created on 11 July 2015

Prix tout à fait raisonnable (en tout cas pour le camping), une ambiance chaleureuse et accueillante, pour ceux qui recherchent une certaine autonomie tout en ayant accès à une convivialité très sympathique. Hôtel typique et bien situé, bravo ! Stayed July 2015

Impeccable et sérieux

Created on 28 June 2015

Dormi sous tente, le prix n'était pas élevé (9e / per), et le terrain bien entretenu. Accès à tous les services de l'auberge, gratuitement. Poele au "bog", très appréciable par jour de pluie (autant dire tout le temps). Petit dej correct pour 1,50e, accueil chaleureux, et site bien situé dans le village. Stayed June 2015, travelled with friends

Perfect Rest Stop for the Night

Created on 18 June 2015

We were travelling around Co. Clare, The Burren and Co. Galway on motorbikes. We were camping everywhere, but after visiting the Cliffs of Moher decided we were ready to camp for the night. We drove the short distance to Doolin and were delighted by Aille River Hostel. We were able to camp in the grounds but avail of the amenities (such as roomy warm showers, toilets, kitchen etc). And even though it was May, the wood-burning stove was most welcome to sit in front of before settling down for the night. Staff were superb, friendly and very helpful - would highly recommend.

Possibilité de camper dans le jardin

Created on 24 April 2015

Accueil très chaleureux (après tout c'est l'Irlande), atmosphère détendue, conviviale... Il y a une âme dans cette auberge, et cela se partage !Avis aux routards : nous avons campé dans le jardin, c'était top ! Room Tip: Si vous avez une tente, le jardin est très confortable See more room tips Stayed August 2014, travelled as a couple

A gem in Doolin

Created on 19 August 2014

My husband and I spent a perfect night camping in the grounds of Aille River Hostel in Doolin and what a privilege that was!. The camp site was perfect...level, soft earth and beautifully sheltered by a stone wall. The hostel itself is one of the best I've visited...immaculately clean, piping hot showers, very friendly and welcoming staff and owner, a wonderful wood burning stove and large kitchen....unfortunately we could only stay one night but we will be back both to enjoy the physical space and to meet more interesting characters. the icing on the cake was the fact that Glenedd our dog was welcomed and other guests even played ball and threw the stick for him so all in all thank you Robert and staff for a hugely enjoyable experience in the magical Aille River Hostel. Stayed August 2014, travelled as a couple

Very friendly hosts and access to all hostel facilities

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Excellent site! Highly recommended!

Outstanding hospitality

the best hostel of the area!

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Teepee was great

10/10

Teepee was great

This site was beautiful

Camping

Fantastic little campsite. Will be returning

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Special place to stay

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Lovely environment and excellent kitchens and showers etc....

Really comfortable

Perfect place to stay!magical!!

We loved our time here

We loved our time here

Very nice,quite place,clean kicthen with everything you need....

We really enjoyed our stay in the tipi....

You should try the tipi!

Cozy Tipi Tent

Great location and great recommendations in a scenic...

I had very nice and safe stay.

Highly recommend.

It was glamping at its finest

Definitely recommend

Highly recommend the tepe tent. plenty of room....

Do it

would definitely come again.

We felt very lucky to stay there

This is a fantastic hostel in Doolin

This is a fantastic hostel in Doolin.

great experience

De max

Fantastic

Wonderful!

Amazing Tipi Camping

Camping de qyalite

Ostello con posto tenda

Très bel endroit

Super!

Impeccable et sérieux

Perfect Rest Stop for the Night

Possibilité de camper dans le jardin

A gem in Doolin

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