Location: Dunquin, Ballyferriter
Dingle Peninsula
County Kerry
This modern Kerry hostel is
located in a truly breathtaking
corner of Ireland overlooking
the Blasket Islands. It is
situated on the Dingle Way.
Phone: (+) 353 (0) 66-9156121
Fax: (+) 353 66-9156355
Contact: Carmel Ui Bhric
Website: www.anoige.ie
Email: info@anoige.ie
Open Times: March 1 - Nov. 30
Check-In Times:
5 p.m.-10 p.m.
(strictly no later)
No access to hostel between
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions:
Road/Car:
From Tralee follow the signs to Dingle (N86). Follow the road from Dingle to Dun Chaoin by Slea Head or Ballyferriter. The Hostel is located 5miles/8km from Ballyferriter.
From Dingle to Dun Chaoin via Slea Head will take you approx 45 minutes drive (this is the most scenic drive but also the most dramatic with very narrow roads).
From Dingle via Ballyferriter will take you approx 30 minutes drive which will bring you along much wider and safer roads. If driving at night time and you are not familiar with the area we would suggest you take the Ballyferriter route.
The Hostel is located on the main road just as you turn off for the Blasket/Heritage Centre. This well sign posted Heritage Centre is located approx 1 minute drive or 5 minutes walk from the Hostel.
Bus: Bus Eireann: Tralee to Dingle and then from Dingle to Dun Chaoin
***Bus-service only runs Monday and Thursday mornings at 8.50 and afternoons at 12.45.
If coming from Dingle Tuesday, Wednesday Friday-Sunday you will need to get a taxi which will cost a minimum of €20***
Rail: Tralee (64km) - approx 1 Hour Drive
Air: From Kerry Airport, follow signs for Farranfore, Dingle, and then Dun Chaoin.
There is a bus service to Tralee from the Kerry Airport. If driving from Farranfore this will take you approx 1.5 hours.
From Dublin: 5-6 Hours Drive
From Limerick: 2.5-3 Hours
From Killarney: 1.5 Hours
From Shannon Airport: approximately 3 hours
From Cork Airport: approximately 3 hours
Accommodations:
Rooms March, April,
October May-Sep
2-bedded 40 euros 42 euros
(ensuite per room)
4&6 bedded (over 18) 17 euros 18.50euros
per person
4&6 bedded under 15 euros 16 euros
18 per person
8&10 bed (over 18)
per person 15.50 16.50
8&10 bed (under18) 14.00 15.00
per person
Guests with Hostelling International
membership receive a 2 euros discount
on prices quoted above.
Room Breakdown
Room Type Quantity
2 bedded 1
3 bedded 1
4 bedded 2
6 bedded 2
8 bedded 2
10 bedded 1
Amenities:
-modern hostel with ensuite rooms
-hostel is located on Dingle Way
-Internet facilities
-breakfast and packed lunches
are available upon request
-Irish-speaking area
-drying room
-luggage room
-free parking
-continental breakfast 4.00 euros per person
-packed lunch 5.00 euros per person
Things To Do
-enjoy a ferry ride to the Blasket Islands
-enjoy walking on the many walks in the area
(located right on the Dingle Way)
-enjoy fishing
-enjoy swimming
-enjoy rock climbing
-enjoy horse riding (4 miles away)
-explore archaeological sites on the Dingle
Peninsula (almost 2,000 sites)
-visit The Blasket Centre
-visit Archeological Museum in Ballyferriter
-visit Gallarus Oratory (approx. 10 km)
-visit Krugers Bar (10 minute walk)
-visit Mount Brandon (second highest mountain
in Ireland - approx. 18 km)
-visit Oceanworld in Dingle
(see the penguins, sharks)
-visit Seal Recovery - Lispole ??????
-visit Tigh Aine restaurant for lunch or an evening
meal
-visit Ballyferriter (12 minute drive away) for
plenty of pubs and and the hotel for food
-enjoy surfing
-rent cycles in Dingle
-shopping in Dingle
-visit local pottery and craft shops
-enjoy golf (approx. 3 miles)
-enjoy climbing wall - Dingle ??????
-enjoy seeing Fungie the Dingle Dolphin
-enjoy kayaking
-enjoy hill walking - Mount Eagle, Three
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