Location: Ballinskelligs
Ring of Kerry
County Kerry
The Skellig Hostel is located in the heart
of Ballinskelligs. It is just off the “Skellig
Ring” which is a “secret ring off the
Ring of Kerry.” It has spectacular views
over Ballinskelligs Bay. It is in the
Gaeltacht (Gaelic speaking) region.
Directions:
From Kerry Airport – 1 hour drive to Caherciveen, which is the nearest town to the Hostel. 4km outside of Caherciveen on the Waterville Road or “Ring of Kerry”, take the 2nd right hand turn at sign post for Ballinskelligs Village.
Through Ballinskelligs, stay on the main road, “Skellig Ring”, past the junction for Ballinskelligs Beach and Pier. At the top of this stretch of road, is another small junction with a very sharp bend. Slow down and drive through the junction (up the hill) taking care of the traffic coming from the left. The Hostel is the 4th building on the left with Ballinskelligs Hostel on the sign at the gate.
From Tralee and Killarney, (train & bus), take the N70 to Killorglin, and then take the same directions as above.
Contact: Marion and Team
Phone: (+) 353 (0) 66 947 9942
Mobile: (+) 353 (0) 86 397 7834
Email: info@skellighostel.com
Rooms:
-six family rooms with double and two
single beds or set of bunks
-six double ensuites
-three standard doubles
-eight twin/bunk rooms sleeping two
-six standard bathrooms
-four wheelchair friendly bathrooms
Amenities:
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-two self-catering kitchens with all modern utensils and facilities
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-spotless facility
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-Internet access
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-WiFi
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-towel hire is available
- two dining rooms
- one lounge with tv, video, and radio
- public telephone
- bed linen supplied
- private car parking
- private garden
- large spacious bedrooms
- bathrooms suitable for the disabled
- fridges
- three microwaves
- three cookers
- toasters
- coffee percolators
- two dining rooms
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-one lounge
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-picnic tables
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-welcoming atmosphere
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-incredibly scenic surroundings
Things To Do:
-angling
-ancient ruins and archaeological sites
-bicycle hire
-Blue Flag beaches
-enjoy golf
-horse riding
-craft shops
-diving
-pub music
-scenic walks and drives
-visitor attractions
-hill walking
-Kerry Way walking routes
-Skellig Island Trips
-water sports
-Skellig Heritage Centre
-Staigue Forts in Caherciveen and
Caherdaniel
-Valencia Island
-Cill Rialaig Famine Village
-Cill Rialaig Art Gallery and Cafe
Please Note:
-Skellig Hostel is a no smoking hostel.
