Name: Dempseys Hostel
Address: Dempseys Hostel, Eastern Road, Kinsale, Ireland, Dempseys Hostel, Eastern Road, County Cork, Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $17 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.7

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Good staff, clean, cozy, not far from the kinsale center. I also want to add. There I was with a broken leg. and loved the attitude and understanding from the staff.

Kristjan

Ireland

The staff members were very friendly and helpful. They gave me some good hints of where to go for good attractions.

Jane

United States of America

The staff was impressive and very welcoming. Good vibes in the hostel.

Lucia

Italy

The staff - Alex and Pat were amazing! So friendly and helpful. Made our stay amazing.

Julie

Ireland

The staff was top notch. Atmosphere friendly. Owner even transported me in his own vehicle to the church for me to attend a wedding. Thanks for a wonderful visit.

Madeline

United States of America

Good little hostel, Alex the manager is lovely & gives great recommendations. Clean & comfortable. Short walk into town.

Kali

Canada

The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. It felt like a homey place to just unwind and converse with the staff and fellow travellers.

Caribgyul

United States of America

The staff was amazing and so accommodating. The people I met were varied and lovely. The facilities were clean, orderly, and I loved the set up of everything. Beds were nice and the location is excellent. Definitely would stay again.

Shelby

Ireland

The best hostel experience I have ever had, excellent facilities, amazing price and most importantly great staff that made it feel like staying with family. The hostess, Mary Claire was wonderful, warm and very helpful

Mark

United States of America

It was a 10 min walk down a hill to the center of town. The host was very sweet and helpful. The room and shared bathroom were quite small but clean. Beds were comfortable.

Joan

United States of America

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8.5

Free WiFi

What guests loved the most:
“Good staff, clean, cozy, not far from the kinsale center. I also want to add. There I was with a broken leg. and loved the attitude and understanding from the staff.”

Kristjan Ireland
“The staff members were very friendly and helpful. They gave me some good hints of where to go for good attractions.”

Jane United States of America
“The staff was impressive and very welcoming. Good vibes in the hostel.”

Lucia Italy
“The staff - Alex and Pat were amazing! So friendly and helpful. Made our stay amazing.”

Julie Ireland
“The staff was top notch. Atmosphere friendly. Owner even transported me in his own vehicle to the church for me to attend a wedding. Thanks for a wonderful visit.”

Madeline United States of America
“Good little hostel, Alex the manager is lovely & gives great recommendations. Clean & comfortable. Short walk into town.”

Kali Canada
“The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. It felt like a homey place to just unwind and converse with the staff and fellow travellers.”

Caribgyul United States of America
“The staff was amazing and so accommodating. The people I met were varied and lovely. The facilities were clean, orderly, and I loved the set up of everything.”

Shelby Ireland
“The best hostel experience I have ever had, excellent facilities, amazing price and most importantly great staff that made it feel like staying with family.”

Mark United States of America
“It was a 10 min walk down a hill to the center of town. The host was very sweet and helpful. The room and shared bathroom were quite small but clean. Beds were comfortable.”

Joan United States of America

Dempseys Hostel is just 5 minutes’ walk from the center of Kinsale and its seafront. The hostel offers free WiFi, a garden and dorms.

All accommodations at Dempseys Hostel has simple design and includes access to a shared bathroom.

Guests can make use of barbecue facilities and there is a supermarket a 5-minute walk away.

Cork is around 25 minutes’ drive away, while the scenic countryside and coast around Kinsale is within easy reach.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Max adults: 1	ROOM D female dorm 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 3	ROOM G family room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
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Max adults: 5	ROOM A family room 1 full bed and 3 bunk beds
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Max adults: 6	Family Room 1 full bed and 4 bunk beds
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Max adults: 1	Room C male dorm 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 5	Room F family room 1 full bed and 3 bunk beds
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Max adults: 4	Room H family room 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed
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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Kinsale Golf Club
0.3 miles
Charles Fort
1.3 miles
Fernhill Golf & Country Club
8.9 miles
Douglas Golf Club
12 miles
Musgrave Park
12.1 miles
Cork University Hospital
12.1 miles
Frankfield Golf Club
12.2 miles
Cork Institute of Technology
12.3 miles
St. Finbarr's Hospital
12.5 miles
University College Cork
12.8 miles

Closest Airports *

Cork Airport
9.4 miles
Kerry Airport
54.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Wonderful and friendly staff, comfortable room and cool hang out spaces. Felt safe and comfy, great location close to Kinsale. Thank you!”

Cianne

New Zealand

“My husband, myself and my eight year old stayed at Dempsey's Hostel for two nights. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and everything that we nee...”

Helen

United Kingdom

9.1

“Love Love Love ! This place is brilliant ! you can walk from the town bus stop! . beautiful views ! Lovely staff. The shared bathroom were also super clean and...”

Kiruthikaa

India

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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 2 years

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This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

For group bookings of 2 rooms or more different terms and conditions may apply. For more information contact the property using the details on the Booking Confirmation.

Please inform Dempseys Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

“The staff was top notch. Atmosphere friendly. Owner even transported me in his own vehicle to the church for me to attend a wedding. Thanks for a wonderful visit.”

“The staff was amazing and so accommodating. The people I met were varied and lovely. The facilities were clean, orderly, and I loved the set up of everything. Beds were nice and the location is excellent. Definitely would stay again.”

“The best hostel experience I have ever had, excellent facilities, amazing price and most importantly great staff that made it feel like staying with family. The hostess, Mary Claire was wonderful, warm and very helpful ”

“It was a 10 min walk down a hill to the center of town. The host was very sweet and helpful. The room and shared bathroom were quite small but clean. Beds were comfortable.”

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Reviewed: December 5, 2019

Roberta
Brazil

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hello travelers! I never really wrote a hostel review before but I feel compelled to share my recent experience with you at Dempsey's Hostel in Kinsale South West Cork - Ireland This has been a unique experience in many aspects and will try to be succinct and concise even though I have a lot to say. I came here on a medical leave to decompress over excessive working hours and extreme pressure working for a large corporation. I was greeted at the doorstep by Alex the Manager. Alex has taken over management in the last four months, and from what I have heard and read Alex has accomplished changes in the business in an extraordinary short period of time. The atmosphere is familiar and whatever his trick is he manages to keep a well balanced and diverse guest list To begin with I have never been to a hostel with such style of management and can tell you I have around a lot. Alex is extremely present and connects with guests wondering around making sure everyone has everything they need an is looked after. Alex will simply stop what he is doing ( if not assisting other guests) and get you a towel for example. He socializes with the guest and has a passion for languages (especially Slavic) and cultural customs and nuances around the world and is well travelled what makes Conversing with him rather interesting. This hostel and Kinsale, is located in a peaceful small town has done wonders to my mental and physical health. After 5 days here I went back to my doctor and my blood pressure and pulse rate were back to normal. It as a combination of being close to nature but most importantly I come back from my walks to place where I feel welcome and at home. Now I will bullet point the trivial contents of hostels reviews: 5 min walk to a large low cost supermarket 10 min walk to the village The bus stops literally at the door Spotless facilities and comfortable beds

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: December 4, 2019

Sineadqueen
Ireland
10

“Great hostel, ideal location, enjoyed my stay!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great hostel overall, friendly welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff, warm comfortable rooms and lounge/common area. Very comfortable bed 😃Ideal location in Kinsale. Free onsite parking and good wifi. Highly recommend staying here while visiting Kinsale!!

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 1, 2019

Sinead
Ireland
10

“Great place to stay, ideal location, friendly staff, will stay again!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great hostel, with friendly, helpful staff. Good atmosphere!! Full cooking facilities available and a warm and cosy TV/ lounge area. Very comfortable bed 😃 very good location in Kinsale. Highly recommend staying here when visiting Kinsale!!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 26, 2019

Sinead
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good stay, friendly hosts, will stay again,

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 24, 2019

Anonymous
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Maureen
United States of America
7.9

Good
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too many personal belongings taking up space. There should be storage units available for long term off season residents. On the other hand, it's a HOSTEL not a HOTEL. No bedbugs, no regrets ❤
Excellent price, congenial staff, good location.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 5, 2019

Kristjan
Ireland
10

“A great place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 7 nights
Good staff, clean, cozy, not far from the kinsale center. I also want to add. There I was with a broken leg. and loved the attitude and understanding from the staff.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 3, 2019

James
United States of America
10

“Lovely hostel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thee staff are sweet, and make you feel at home

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 3, 2019

Kristie
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
5.0

“Basic hostel, good location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
No ensuite in the room, very small kitchen, no sound-proofing so lots of thuds and could hear other people's conversations in other rooms. We literally just went there to sleep before catching an early flight the next morning- would not have stayed there any longer and I don't think it's suitable for families and not sure they should really promote family rooms. Was pretty expensive for what it was - we paid the same amount per night for lovely cottages as we did for a family room with 2 sets of bunkbeds and no bathroom.
Great location, free wifi, room was clean. The guy at the front desk was super helpful - he got us an extra air mattress so we would be more comfortable for the night, and he even asked the guests to keep the noise down after 9 or to head into town as he knew we had kids and had to get up early in the morning for a flight.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 3, 2019

Madmax0605
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We could hear the water from the toilet as clear as day in our room
Under 10s stay free so our booking ended up 20e less than planned. Host was very friendly and remembered my son's name. Host also supplied an extension lead for us. Sink in room is a bonus

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 30, 2019

Laura
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely place highly reakomend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Exceptional cleanliness, staff amazingly help full

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 25, 2019

Angeline
France

2 helpful votes
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The commons areas wasn’t very welcoming.
Close to Kinsale and very nice staff.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 24, 2019

Anonymous
Ireland
10

“Amazing value for money! Awesome staff! Great atmosphere in the hostel. Hot showers. Comfortable”
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. It’s got everything you need already for a very comfortable stay.
Amazing staff! They would go to the end of the world for you and back ❤️

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Marcee
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Filthy, super loud, filled with young, childish

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 19, 2019

David
Ireland
7.9

“Overall Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise
Comforable bed .great location

Stayed in October 2019

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