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.
Amazing people, great vibe. We had to leave early (4am) for the airport and they had breakfast packaged and in the fridge for us. So sweet
Lieu très accueillant avec une propriétaire gentille. Grande cuisine et bien équipée. Un feu de cheminé lorsqu'il fait froid appréciable par temps de pluie.
Ambiance cosy et très agréable. Personnel sympa et accueillant. Couchages confortables.
Cuisine très bien équipée. Extérieur magnifique. Auberge de jeunesse très bien située. En clair, vraiment très bien !
Petit déjeuner complet pour un tout petit prix !
Cute clean place to stay. Lovely facilities. We stayed in private ensure. We were not there long but enjoyed walking the small little town and had easy access to Cliffs of Mohr.
Ireland has been my 12th country I've been too and Aille River has been the best place I've stayed in so far. The staff were so helpful and always seemed like we're happy to see you. The facilities were great and they were kept perfectly clean, daily. I would recommend Aille River to anyone coming through Ireland. This was definitely not my last time in Doolin and I'll definitely be back to Aille River in the near future.
Awesome hostel in a nice small town, very close to Cliffs of Moher. There is a great atmosphere at Allie River Hostel, I would highly recommend it.
Friendly staff and a relaxed feel about the place ! I will defintely return..
Tutto perfetto: pulizia, lavanderia, colazione con un piccolo supplementi, suggestiva la posizione vicino al fiume. Comodo per gisitare Cliffs e Burren
The stone house is gorgeous. The staff is very nice as well. And you can use a washing machine for free!
We are an extended family. We chose the aille river hostel because of good ratings and good reviews.
We were not misled. The accommodations suited us perfectly and the beds were very comfortable. I spent some time outside sitting by the lovely stream flowing by the front lawn.
The hosts were friendly and very concerned that our entire visit went well for us. They were so helpful and open!
If we find our way back to doolin, we will stay here!
A giant "thank you" to all there!
Le terrain de camping de cette auberge de jeunesse est tout petit, mais c'est charmant et tous les services de l'auberge de jeunesse sont accessibles : super cuisine, très bien équipée, salle commune avec feu de tourbe chaleureuse, machine à laver gratuite, séchoir, petit déjeuner à 1,5 €.
9 €/personne/nuit, c'est un excellent rapport qualité/prix !
Top Lage, nettes Personal, gemütliche Unterkunft
Tolles, altes, gepflegtes Gebäude. Tolle Lage direkt am Fluss (Bach). Kleine Wiese zum Campen direkt neben dem Hostel ... toll!
Best hostel I have ever stayed in....staff are fabulously friendly. Great spot. Don't look anywhere else....but book well in advance unless like us you're camping then arrive there should be space. Full use of facilities while camping is fab and free wifi.
Super Hostel! Nicht allzu gross, sehr gemütlich. Perfekter Ausgangspunkt zu den Arran Inseln und den Cliffs of Moher. Carpark hinterm Haus. Pubs mit irischer Livemusic in gehweite
Excellent value for money. Clean and comfortable, relaxed vibe and in a beautiful setting. Great pubs and session music nearby too!
Most adorable hostel I've ever stayed in. Great place to hang out and drink tea while enjoying your surroundings. The girl at the reception was so helpful and the kitchen and bathroom were really clean.
One of my favorite stays in all of ireland.
El personal amabilīsimo. La habitación cálida y confortable. La zona de cocina muy bien organizada. El entorno precioso. puedes ir andando 2 h hasta los acantilados, merece la pena porque por el camino ves paisajes solitarios y preciosos.
The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the environment felt very homely. The scenery outside the hostel was really good. It was a convenient location to catch the ferry to Aran islands, and a nice walk to Doolin caves. Cliffs of Moher and the Burren was also nearby! Overall, one of my nicest experiences in Ireland!
Very nice place, good and cheap breakfast! This hostel has really come from a fairy tale!
The location of the facility was great, the facility was immaculate, loved the fire going on cold days. Eloise was very friendly and attentive and a terrific asset to the guests!
El hostal en general esta de lujo para desconectar. Además todo muy limpio y agradable.
Great hostel in a wonderful place! You should definitely try to go to doolin, it's a fantastic village in the best nature of Ireland, but there are also some pubs with very good parties for the night and good food. It's close the 2 best attractions of Ireland: cliffs of moher and the Aran island. The hostel is really nice, clean and well-organized! The staff is really Friendly and the price is good!
Love this place. Keep coming back.
The girl at reception was lovely, the hostel was spotless and beds were comfy. Would defo stay here again.
Very well run Hostel, Extremely helpful staff and great location.
Most adorable hostel I've ever stayed in. Great place to hang out and drink tea while enjoying your surroundings. The girl at the reception was so helpful and the kitchen and bathroom were really clean. One of my favorite stays in all of ireland.
This hostel was one of the first that I booked for my travels around Ireland because of the wonderful reviews, great location, and I'll be honest...because of how cute it was! I was not let down by any of these expectations.
Some of the conveniences I found: The parking was free and located directly next to the hostel. Laundry was free! I wish I had taken advantage of this, but unfortunately I ended up doing my laundry at my next stop in Kilkenny for about 15 Euros. There was a computer that I was able to use for free to upload some pictures from my adventures, and breakfast was available for a small fee and was much better than any other breakfast I had on my trip (soda bread, jam, and a raw egg that I scrambled). Also, the location couldn't have been better! I was able to hike to the Cliffs of Moher from the hostel, and even my journey to the actual hike was beautiful!
The perfect place in a such astonishing natural beauty!
It's been wonderful to share our experience in Doolin at your mansion! Nice owners, we'll come back for sure! Thank You all!!! Rick and the 10 hours walk crew XD
This hostel is right across the road from the bus stop. It has a warm, inviting common area and a friendly staff. Our room was on the second floor with a view of the river. The wifi signal in our room and in the common area was strong and reliable. The beds were extremely comfortable and even though it was storming outside, we felt quite snug. Breakfast was €1.50 and a perfect start to the day. If I ever come back to Doolin I will stay here. This was far and away the best hostel/guesthouse we stayed in during our trip. I highly recommend it!
The bed was very comfy! Staff is really friendly and helpful. I liked the private arrangement of the room. The breakfast was delicious.
Lovely staff, great hostel. Group of 4 of us loved the stay. Local pubs are great and lots of culture and atmosphere. Will be back I'm sure
This hostel is like a 'home away from home'. The layout encourages people to mix and creates a very relaxed atmosphere. The staff were so helpful and full of information on what to do and see in the area.
ドーリンに行ったときに、泊まりました。川辺のホステルで、泊まっている人もみんなどこか楽しそうで、面白かったです。朝ごはんはみんな思い思いに、セルフで食べるのですが、椅子と机が少なくて難儀しましたが、それもよい思い出です。
川辺でのんびりするのがなにより楽しかったですね。夜はパブでセッションにギターで参加。何度も行きたくなるところです。
A estrutura do albergue é excelente e todos que trabalham lá são super prestativos e educados. As camas são confortáveis, banheiro bem conservado e tudo muito limpo. O café da manhã custa 1,50 , mas o local também tem cozinha completa pra quem quiser fazer sua comida. Recomendo o albergue!!!! Fica a dica de ler a carta que tá emoldurada na parede e perguntar para o dono a história dela. Isso garantirá boas gargalhadas.
Stayed March 2016, travelled as a couple
Had the most amazing time at this hostel! Booked an extra night because it was so amazing!The staff who run the place are amazing, all so friendly and helpful. From group trips to the pub and family night dinners my time at this hostel was amazing!
We enjoyed our stay very much! The staff was very welcoming and friendly and the atmosphere was warm. We will definitely come back!
The kindness and hospitality of the staff is wonderful here at the Aille River Hostel. Upon my early arrival, I was offered coffee and excellent conversation. Staff had plenty of recommendations for things to do in the area, places for music and food. They were extremely helpful and really wanted to help make sure I had a great time! The facilities were excellent and clean, they even had a fireplace in the main room which was super cozy. I would highly recommend staying here!
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!
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