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 cold when we arrived at this hostel. My four friends paid extra for the private room with its own bathroom. This is a hostel, which means laid back, but not luxury. The room was perfectly fine. We took advantage of the complimentary tea. Adva the innkeeper was very nice and recommended a place to eat and see local music. She recommended we take part in the once a month singing circle at the Kilshanny House. We had a car and after dinner took the 10 minute drive to the pub. We were truly lucky to be there for the monthly event. Adva has a beautiful voice so check her out when she sings!
Great location... family friendly.. fantastic staff & very clean & welcoming
Brilliant hostel Brilliant place to stay - love doolin music , scenery, vibe
We stayed here for 2 nights. The staff were lovely and very helpful and it was very clean. Would return and highly recommend
Loved the atmosphere and felt it was very welcoming. Place is clean, cozy and the hosts was very friendly. Would definitely go again
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.
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” ?
Great budget accommodation - clean, comfortable, great value for the price and awesome location! Also, the staff are super friendly & welcoming.
Excellent accueil. Propre. Petit terrain de camping à l'abri très convivial. Cuisine et salle pour manger très confortables
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 personale qualificato. C'è anche un'area per campeggiare con la tenda. Parcheggio privato e ristoranti e pub vicinissimi
Best price, close to the centre, clean, superconvenient breakfast
Clean, comfortable and breakfast was simple but lovely. Will be back!
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.
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. Tout est très propre. Nous y retournerons sans problème. Notre coup de coeur du voyage.
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 space for guest groceries! Would be happy to stay here again.
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!
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.
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 disponibile.
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 to the cliffs and Aran Islands.
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 choice in the town so worth it. Great location.
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!!
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 the ocean.
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 easy walking distance and you get get to the coast and see some amazing views after a 15 min walk.
Date of stay: March 2019
Trip type: Travelled solo
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 easy walking distance and you get get to the coast and see some amazing views after a 15 min walk.
Date of stay: March 2019
Trip type: Travelled solo
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 everything. Martina and Jim
Date of stay: July 2019
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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 la possibilità di portare cose comprate fuori. Massima pulizia in tutti gli ambienti. A 10 min a piedi da fisher street.
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.
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 effettuare un'escursione alle isole Aaran. Personale gentile
Stayed: 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
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.
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 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 stayed in the private tipi and loved it! Would definitely recommend.
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.
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
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 friendly hosts and access to all hostel facilities also for people camping in the backyard.
Lovely people and area
Great location, close to the tourist office, pubs & bus stop. Small pitch area but really clean & level. Staff are very friendly.
Liked: Staff, facilities, location, price.
The site was beautiful and we had lovely pitch by the river
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
It's was a great night at Aille River Hostel. You should try the tipi!
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 :)
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.
Really comfortable and spacious tipi, the hostel is clean, confy and well organized and the receptionist was lovely!
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.
Special place to stay in the middle of the village and close to the cliffs of moher.
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.
bigger than it looked in the pictures. Right beside the river which was nice. Stays nice and dry despite the winds and rain.
It was really cool and cosy. The house is beautiful and the recommendations of the host were great. We had a great time.
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
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. Gorgeous stove and seating area for eating and relaxing. Laundry room. Car parking. Location is perfect for exploring the area.Library of books. Tourist information. Helpful advice. We stayed in a beautiful twin room. I will be telling everyone at work in Cork tomorrow about this gem. Can't wait to visit again. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Gillian. Youghal. Co Cork.
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 bath that had its own separate entrance. The staff was kind and the common room was warm and welcoming. We would highly recommend the hostel!
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 the other travelers were always nice. One of the cleanest, best quality hostels I’ve ever stayed at! Beautiful lot, excellent location, great breakfast and wonderful company.
Date of stay: April 2018
Beautiful setting overlooking river. Lovely receptionist. Will stay again and have already recommended to others.
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 as a place to stay after an evening visiting the Cliffs of Moher. Beautiful fire place and friendly staff.
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 sehr klein gehalten, aber so ist es in der Regel in Irland ja im allgemeinen. Wer allerdings Luxus möchte, sollte lieber in ein Hotel.
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 you’re traveling in Doolin
This was lovely. (THEY HAD FREE LAUNDRY!! Although drying required a very small fee.) Would 1000% stay again.
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 was very clean and cozy. Highly recommend this place.
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 whilst other guests played guitar. Ask the staff about Dutch Blits, it’s a great card game! I’ll make it my life long mission to return. I loved my stay!
- 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.
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 you can hop onto a ferry to the Aran Islands. It is also near the coastal walk towards the Cliffs of Moher (~2 hour walk to the cliffs). The staff (especially Polona) were amazingly warm, friendly, helpful, and always happy to assist you in any way. The place was very clean, and the atmosphere was always lovely and warm, with peaceful music and a warm fireplace in a beautiful cottage. The facilities are great. There is a laundry room, well-equipped kitchen, hot showers, and board games. WiFi is free and the signal is strong. Checkout is convenient with a hole to drop your keys in in case you're in a rush. Information, like tour brochures, maps, and bus timetables, are also available in the hostel. It was a perfect stay for me! (:
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 wieder.
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 in tutto, anche nel mio accanimento nel voler andare a vedere il dolmen a Paulnabrone, in mezzo al burren. Posizione ottimo, buona colazione a 1,50. Lavatrice gratis, asciugatrice 2 euro. Cosa volere di più? Ottimo!!!! Ah il bagno in camera è uno dei più grandi che abbia visto qui in Irlanda.
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. 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, the building's interior was charming, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
- 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 la tarde sentado en la sala común y estuvo perfecto. Buena conexión a internet y buena compañía ya que todo el staff se portó de maravillas. Claramente volveré! Gracias!
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 nice and of course the surrounding is mesmerizing. After a long walk/drive around the Burren, the coast or the Cliffs Of Moher, there is no better place in Doolin, than the bench beneath the chimney, which in my opinion acts as the core of the Hostel and best expresses its hole calming atmosphere.
Beautiful!
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 shops und pubs! The atmosphere was very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our stay!! You can have breakfast for 1,50€ and can choose between 3 choices - which was totally enough and great. We would definitely choose this hostel again :)
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 sans hésitation !
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 enough, would go out of my way to stay here again. Everything you want in a hostel and so much more
Couple, 18-24
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
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
È uno fra gli ostelli più belli del posto!
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 is absolutely lovely and pretty I just fell in love with Doolin! It really reminded me of a little cabin in the countryside in Canada. The breakfast in kind of small though. The wifi is great. Staff if great. Loved it!
