After reading one of the prior reviews about owner's behavior I am pretty shocked... Doesn't sound at all like the person we met who was very nice and polite... stayed in a 6 bed dorm... decent sized room... Breakfast was basic, not as good as average hostel one (maybe because it was such a small hostel), but it was free... More

I spent 3 days in Kilkenny, Ireland in this wonderful hostel. It's quite a walk from the main bus station but you can't miss it. It's totally green :) It has about 5 rooms and 2 bathrooms with a very cosy interior. I felt very welcome and a bit like being at home. There's a grandma-style living room with a... More

Myself and a girlfriend stayed here for one night in September. It was very clean, and quiet, and the staff was very nice. We arrived fairly late at night, and the gentleman who helped us was very understanding and kind. It is a good location - near a busy street of bars and restaurants. We drove to Kilkenny, so there... More

we just stayed for one night, but we were very happy with the room and all the other facilities (very good equiped,kitchen, wi-fi, own shower...) - so we would recommend this hostel everbody. More

We stayed here for 4 night as part of A university field trip around southern Ireland and found the hostel an excellent place to stay. The staff were friendly and we felt very welcome! There were a big party of us so the kitchen and living room were a bit snug and there was no cooker only a combi microwave... More

I arrived here in the middle of March with a large group of my friends and I really enjoyed the experience.We had the kitchen to ourselves where we could really enjoy our evening meals.there was a cosy fire in the lounge area every evening.the hostel dogs were very friendly.the staff were totally amazing and helpful.We will come back again next... More

Were in kilkenny for weekend, great place to stay clean, friendly and top class showers. Thanks to all at macgabhainns backpackers More

On arrival to the hostel we were greeted by a guy who runs the hostel and he must have been hungover cause he couldn't handle a group of 9 people showing up at once, we have booked in 2 separate groups 4 in one room and 5 in another, he was annoyed that the 2 rooms were paying separate and... More

My friend and I have been on a short trip to Kilkenny just for one night, and we arrived to town without having booked any hostel. We knew about Mac Gabhainns from the Internet and we had a good impression about it - so we just walked in there. The hostel was booked out, but we were offered to sleep... More