The Castle Hostel has apparently returned in a new location in Ballycastle after some time away. The 2004 hostel so loved by the other reviews is not the same place visited in 2011, FYI. Close to bus. Great location. Very clean. They demand a check in time so they can be there & ready for you. No one was there... More

We chose this hostel as it was the cheapest place to stay near the Giants Causeway (which was excellent btw) and we weren't expecting much. However although cheap and in a fairly good location the quality of the mattresses was awful and despite being very tired both my sister and I failed to get much sleep. They were lumpy and... More

Been a while since I stayed in a hostel, but this one really stands out. Big, comfy, clean and inviting. I was there in February but I can only imagine how fun it must be in the summer. Friendly staff, and the place itself feels very homey. Right near the beach with safe car park right next door. The #1... More

Highly recomended, very clean, lovely hot showers, tea coffee milk & sugar provided FREE! Lovely town, friendly people, wish I lived there - I'll definitely be back!

The Castle was the 3rd hostel my daughter and I visited in the UK. The Castle is located metres from the bus stop and the beach at the bottom of the town. We immediately felt at home. The hostel is clean and very relaxed with good craic encouraged by the wonderful Siobhan and Alec, the owner. They were friendly but... More