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The Black Sheep Hostel

68 New Street, Killarney, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 840 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Wonderful
840 reviews

One of the best hostels we’ve ever stayed at. The staff were incredibly friendly and all the rooms were cleaned daily. The common spaces were cozy and the atmosphere was so welcoming. I will continue to recommended this hostel to anyone!

Nia United States of America

Beds were surprisingly comfortable The grounds and common areas are beautiful Staff was friendly and accommodating Coffee for purchase was delish

Brown United States of America

friendly staff, comfortable beds, nice common areas

Meghan Canada

Comfy beds in private pods well set up Private and clean bathroom in some rooms Clean hostel Good amenities Great location Good value for money

Mathias Belgium

Had a great time! Met lovely people here, staff all very friendly and helpful. There was even a place to put my very wet clothes and shoes to dry. Wonderful warm and cozy living room with a fire. Beds very comfortable and sturdy (so no waking up when the other person in the bunk bed turned). Each bed had a curtain of its own - a very good one, not much light went past it! - and a cupboard that could be locked if you bring your own lock. Also USB-connection and a power connection next to each bed, very handy. The kitchen is great as well - very spacious and clean, lots of space for people to cook at the same time.

Loes Netherlands

One of the best hostels I've stayed. Super friendly and helpful staff and a great atmosphere all around. Very comfortable and clean, great location.

Nuno Portugal

Possibly the best hostel I've stayed in. It's a very cozy hostel, there are baked goods pretty much everyday for guests to enjoy, the garden and lounge areas are great, and the staff is very friendly. The location is also amazing, right by the entrance to the National Park, and rooms are spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was also fully-equipped and beautiful! Would 100% stay here again.

Virginia Uruguay

The beds were very comfortable, had privacy curtains, charging ports, a light and a shelf for personal items. Great location, friendly staff, great facilities (the kitchen has free pasta and use of spices/seasonings) and just good vibes all around.

Siena Australia

great well stocked kitchen, lovely people from all over and differing ages. beds all have curtains for privacy.

Kathryn Canada

Staff was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere at the hostel is cozy and hospitable. It was great to be able to rent bikes at the hostel, to get better access to the national park There is a lovely garden behind the hostel, great to eat breakfast and sit in the sun

Maaike Netherlands
9.1
Wonderful
840 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “One of the best hostels we’ve ever stayed at. The staff were incredibly friendly and all the rooms were cleaned daily. The common spaces were cozy and the atmosphere was so welcoming.”
    Nia Nia United States of America United States of America
  • “Beds were surprisingly comfortable The grounds and common areas are beautiful Staff was friendly and accommodating Coffee for purchase was delish”
    Brown Brown United States of America United States of America
  • “friendly staff, comfortable beds, nice common areas”
    Meghan Meghan Canada Canada
  • “Comfy beds in private pods well set up Private and clean bathroom in some rooms Clean hostel Good amenities Great location Good value for money”
    Mathias Mathias Belgium Belgium
  • “Had a great time! Met lovely people here, staff all very friendly and helpful. There was even a place to put my very wet clothes and shoes to dry. Wonderful warm and cozy living room with a fire.”
    Loes Loes Netherlands Netherlands
  • “One of the best hostels I've stayed. Super friendly and helpful staff and a great atmosphere all around. Very comfortable and clean, great location.”
    Nuno Nuno Portugal Portugal
  • “Possibly the best hostel I've stayed in. It's a very cozy hostel, there are baked goods pretty much everyday for guests to enjoy, the garden and lounge areas are great, and the staff is very friendly....”
    Virginia Virginia Uruguay Uruguay
  • “The beds were very comfortable, had privacy curtains, charging ports, a light and a shelf for personal items.”
    Siena Siena Australia Australia
  • “great well stocked kitchen, lovely people from all over and differing ages. beds all have curtains for privacy.”
    Kathryn Kathryn Canada Canada
  • “Staff was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere at the hostel is cozy and hospitable.”
    Maaike Maaike Netherlands Netherlands

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money9.3
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.9

Located in Killarney and with St. Mary's Cathedral reachable within a 3-minute walk, The Black Sheep Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property has a tour desk and luggage storage space for guests.

All guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine.

Guests at The Black Sheep Hostel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at the accommodation.

INEC is 1.5 miles from The Black Sheep Hostel, while Muckross Abbey is 3.1 miles away. The nearest airport is Kerry Airport, 10 miles from the hostel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Killarney, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

The Black Sheep Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 14, 2016

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Killarney, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.9
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  • Nia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “One of the best hostels we’ve ever stayed at. The staff were incredibly friendly and all the rooms were cleaned daily. The common spaces were cozy and the atmosphere was so welcoming. I will continue to recommended this hostel to anyone!”
  • Brown
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beds were surprisingly comfortable The grounds and common areas are beautiful Staff was friendly and accommodating Coffee for purchase was delish”
  • Meghan
    CanadaCanada
    “friendly staff, comfortable beds, nice common areas”
  • Mathias
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Comfy beds in private pods well set up Private and clean bathroom in some rooms Clean hostel Good amenities Great location Good value for money”
  • Loes
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Had a great time! Met lovely people here, staff all very friendly and helpful. There was even a place to put my very wet clothes and shoes to dry. Wonderful warm and cozy living room with a fire. Beds very comfortable and sturdy (so no waking up...”
  • Nuno
    PortugalPortugal
    “One of the best hostels I've stayed. Super friendly and helpful staff and a great atmosphere all around. Very comfortable and clean, great location.”
  • Virginia
    UruguayUruguay
    “Possibly the best hostel I've stayed in. It's a very cozy hostel, there are baked goods pretty much everyday for guests to enjoy, the garden and lounge areas are great, and the staff is very friendly. The location is also amazing, right by the...”
  • Siena
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The beds were very comfortable, had privacy curtains, charging ports, a light and a shelf for personal items. Great location, friendly staff, great facilities (the kitchen has free pasta and use of spices/seasonings) and just good vibes all around.”
  • Kathryn
    CanadaCanada
    “great well stocked kitchen, lovely people from all over and differing ages. beds all have curtains for privacy.”
  • Maaike
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Staff was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere at the hostel is cozy and hospitable. It was great to be able to rent bikes at the hostel, to get better access to the national park There is a lovely garden behind the hostel, great to eat...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, I will be arriving at the property with a bicycle on my tour. Would it be possible to park it somewhere safely ? On one of the pictures I see som..
    Hi, Yes we can keep your bike somewhere safe
    Answered on 28 October 2019
  • Hello guys, I’m just wondering how close the hostel is to the train station please? Take care, Kerry
    Dear Kerry, its only a short 15 minutes walk. :) Best Regards. Klauss, The Black Sheep
    Answered on 3 March 2022
  • Is there any free parking or cheap parking closeby?
    Hello, There is a free parking next to the cathedral, just 200m away from the hostel.
    Answered on 3 August 2021
  • Hi, do you have a bicycle for rent and how much would it cost?
    Hello! Yes, you can rent a bike for €15 for the Full day, or €10 for half the day! :) Thanks, Grace
    Answered on 20 October 2022
  • Hello we are a group of 3 looking to have a private room with 3beds. Overnight stay on august 4 2021.
    Hi, We only have an apartment with one double bed. Maybe we could put a mattress on the floor for the 3rd person, if not there are bed available in a dorm.
    Answered on 3 August 2021
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Amenities of The Black Sheep Hostel
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinners
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Dutch

House rules

The Black Sheep Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa The Black Sheep Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking [5] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

FAQs about The Black Sheep Hostel

  • The prices at The Black Sheep Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Black Sheep Hostel is 800 feet from the center of Killarney.

  • Guests staying at The Black Sheep Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The Black Sheep Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Movie nights
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Themed dinners
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at The Black Sheep Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.