This was the second stay at the errigal youth hostel for my girlfriend and I. No doubt about it, we will be heading to it again for a third time someday soon! Last year we had stayed with another couple in one of the 6-bed mezzanine, which was fantastic. This time we were in one of the 2-bed ensuite rooms. They are very basic, but have everything needed for a comfortable stay. We arrived at about 9pm (thank goodness the reception is open until 10pm) and we were greeted by the friendly staff. We were shown to our room on the ground floor which was clean and tidy. The kitchen is open 24hours, so were able to get a bite to eat before crashing onto our beds for a well deserved sleep after travelling all day.
There is a simple breakfast served each morning of cereals etc. The view from the kitchen is spectacular, over looking the lake nearby. And not to forget the breathtaking view of mount errigal just out the back of the hostel. There is a pub and garage within walking distance and wonderful walks and beaches only s short car journey away.
We had a wonderful time at this hostel yet again, and will be heading back again for another relaxing and adventure packing break.

As youth hostels go, this has to be one of the best in Europe. At the foot of the majestic Errigal, Donegal's highest peak, and directly adjacent to the Poisoned Glen (don't let the name fool you, as it is full of life), this place is a gem. Newly refurbished, the hostel has a great kitchen and common room, with large picture windows allowing guests to take in the stunning secnery. I stayed in a twin room - very good for a hostel, with an en suite wet room. Highly recommended.

This is a newly built Hostel and was hands down the best one we stayed at on our trip. It sits at the base of Mount Errigal. Easy enough to find. Beautiful and spotless. Great kitchen and dining area. [buy Groceries when you are in a bigger town, this is out in the sticks a bit] This was the only hostel we stayed at that had guests with young children, there was a nice play area for them. The entire bathroom was the shower stall, that was a little odd- you could say it had a really big shower. This was the most handicapped accessable hostel we stayed at, which might explain the shower.The staff were wonderful, helpful and friendly.
It's in a quiet little village near Glenveagh park. As a bonus I got a great picture of an unexplained phenomenon [ghost?] through the window of an abandoned Hostel down the street. Very cool.