The Black Sheep Hostel
68 New Street, Killarney, Ireland
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68 New Street, Killarney, Ireland
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Garden
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Shared kitchen
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Adult only
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible parking
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Live entertainment
- Picnic Area
- Sun Deck
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Board games/puzzles
- Outdoor furniture
- Movie nights
- Themed dinner nights
- Key access
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV security in common areas
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Laundry services
- Lower bathroom sinks available
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Tour services
- Accessible toilet
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- Kerry Airport - 8.54 mi
- Bantry - 26.94 mi
Museums
- Kerry Bog Village Museum - 15.59 mi
- Kerry County Museum - 16.36 mi
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Evan (Couple)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Breakfast included
The bathrooms are a little outdated
Tina (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location, facilities, and staff. All ages felt welcomed!
NA
Saoirse (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Very cool and friendly set up, good vibes. Staff were lovely
Breakfast was fabulous
They facilitated a very late check in for me which was
appreciated
Good recommendations for tours and things to stay
Michelle (Couple)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I appreciated that the bunks had enough space to sit up in, and that the beds came with two pillows. The Irish brown bread at breakfast was a cosy (and delicious) touch, too! The hostel’s location made it very easy to access the shopping and eating heart of the city, and it was only a short walk to the National Park entrance.
I was concerned when I learned that dogs live there all the time (as I have allergies and asthma). I was on the third floor and didn’t have too many problems, but being closer to the animals could be problematic for some. (But the dogs are very cute and well behaved!)
Stephen (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Good location and very nice staff, comfy beds and clean
Ronald (Couple)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Great location. Great staff. Friendly and welcoming
Large living area
Quiet
Musty smell throughout
Uncomfortable mattress
Small double bed
Dirty
Willie (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Breakfast there was good
Too noisy neighbors in the bed room
Heavy snoring
Could not get in the front door
With front door key
Bridgette (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Beautiful garden area, nice big kitchen, and bathroom in the dorms.
The cost for the night was a little above my budget
Tabitha (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The beds were clean, continental breakfast included, nice outdoor space and kitchen. Bathroom was decently clean. People staying there as guests were great.
Upon arrival, my locker was the only one with a broken locking mechanism so it could not be secured. When I brought this up to the manager, she dismissed the concern because the place is "pretty safe." I asked if there were ANY open lockers I could use and she said no (shortly after I watched her book a man a room as a walk in.) One of the staff suggested that she could go to the hardware store to replace the lock (thank you to this girl!) and eventually this is what then ended up doing, but it was unclear to me how they were going to fix the lock until I returned later in the evening and it had been replaced. Generally, I had an issue with the staff being pretty unfriendly/unwelcoming (similar to other reviews I also watched them make fun of another guest at the front desk which was weird) but I appreciate the girl that ended up helping me with the lock situation!
Tharyn K. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The garden , the staff,the home made bread, the dogs and the location .
The floor on the room was very noise when you walk, I was trying to be quiet but when you walk it is like it’s cracking. I stayed at Australia room.
Saneya (Solo Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Best hostel ever. Great vibe, calm, gorgeous, artistic and thoughtful, very clean, community minded, feels like home. I wish i lived there.
David (Solo Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very good location. Extremely nice staff. Good advice on tours. Hand bicycle rental. Excellent breakfast with homemade Irish soda bread
All Hostel in Killarney are too expensive. Otherwise, very nice.
Saneya (Solo Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, the way it’s decorated, the thought put into it, the kind international staff, affordable, prize, the creativity, the incredible yard, the wonderful eating area. It’s just exactly why I love hostels.
The toilet that shares a wall with the Columbia room sometimes makes a crazy noise, but you can fix it by taking off the top of the lid and moving things around. I’m sure that’s a temporary situation. Nothing else. That place was great.
Tess (Family with young children)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The care and love put into this place is evident in every corner. Beautiful decorations and murals, thoughtful recommendations for activities, caring staff, a beautiful garden. We absolutely loved our stay. The homemade brown bread at breakfast was delicious!!
Nothing at all!
Hike123 (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This might be my favorite hostel thus far. 2 pillows, comfy bed, nice kitchen space, helpful staff, well run. Convenient to both bus stops and walking distance to part of the national park.
My room was nice and quiet, but some people complained of road noise in other rooms. The included breakfast was toast or cereal, but there were lots of yummy coffee and bakery options nearby.
briano (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful breakfast prepared each morning staff were so friendly and kind ? beds were very comfortable great location was.my first time in kilarney saw amazing sites and did lots off tours the black sheep hostel is Fantastic I shall definitely return ? ? ? xxx
No complaints at all over all great experiences ? ? ? ?
Emily (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
It’s a great backpackers hostel. The home made bread was likely my favorite part. The staff are very present & involved in the shared spaces (they make the bread every morning) & there for tips & a good chat. The location is perfect. They rent bikes, which you can take into the national park! (I had a car, but still very cool) there was free parking a few minutes walk away- in the lot next to st Mary’s church. The dorm beds are private, cozy, and comfy- they don’t move really at all when you’re climbing in/out which was a huge plus.
The only things are really what you’ll find at more shared hostels- the dorm room got incredibly stinky each morning (I was there for 3) as there was only one small window to ventilate. & the door slams every time someone is in and out- which woke me up several times a night. This was also the most expensive hostel I stayed in Ireland- I wouldn’t exactly call it “worth it” as I’m still shook that I spent $60/night for a bunk bed- but I believe it’s just the reality of the area.
Wendy (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, ambience, facilities, staff, other guests
Nothing
Jessica (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Friendly staff and very nice facilities. The bunks are comfortable and feel private. The back garden area is very nice and it’s within walking distance to town and bus stops.
Hartman (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The atmosphere was so warm and cozy and comfortable, perfect for relaxing after a long day of exploring. The staff and other guests were just so kind and helpful so that also made it easy to relax and settle in. They serve breakfast from 7-11am and it’s delicious, including homemade brown bread and a variety of different cereals and other things to give you a good start to your day. They also have a kitchen with very accessible facilities where someone is always cooking, so the place smells fantastic and it adds to the comforting atmosphere. The bedroom are also comfortable and the beds each have a curtain for privacy and their own light. There are plenty of bathrooms which are very clean and functional. Overall, I wish I could just live there. Please go and stay if you have a chance.
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Area information
- Kerry Airport - 8.54 mi
- Bantry - 26.94 mi
- Killarney Railway Station - 0.57 mi
- Loo Bridge Station - 9.31 mi
- Morleys Bridge Station - 11.28 mi
- Casement Station - 16.65 mi
- Kerry Bog Village Museum - 15.59 mi
- Kerry County Museum - 16.36 mi
- St Mary's Cathedral - 321 f
- Killegy Church - 0.51 mi
- Ross Castle - 0.60 mi
- Flesk Castle - 1.77 mi
- Muckross House - 2.87 mi
- Molahiffe Castle - 9.16 mi
- Dromore Castle - 16.45 mi
- Ballybeggan Castle - 16.53 mi
- Ross Golf Club - 0.33 mi
- Dunloe Golf Course - 0.35 mi
- Castlerosse Golf Club - 1.48 mi
- Killarney Golf And Fishing Club - 1.95 mi
- Beaufort Golf Course - 5.17 mi
- Gap of Dunloe Golf Centre - 7.15 mi
- Killorglin Golf Course - 12.10 mi
- Castleisland Golf Course - 12.27 mi
- Kenmare Golf Club - 12.78 mi
- Chumann Ceann Sibeal Golf - 13.70 mi
- Ring Of Kerry Golf And Country Club - 14.41 mi
- Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club - 14.55 mi
- Ceann Sibeal Dingle Golf Club - 15.80 mi
- The Kerries Golf Club - 15.87 mi
- FitzGerald Stadium - 0.63 mi
- Torc Waterfall - 3.81 mi
- River Valley Stables - 11.73 mi
- Siamsa Tire Theatre - 16.53 mi
- Gouganeharra Forest Park - 16.53 mi
- Kerry Outdoor Leisure - 16.79 mi
- Killarney Race Course - 0.95 mi
- INEC - 1.01 mi
- Killarney Riding Stables - 1.68 mi
- Muckross Abbey - 2.39 mi
- O'Sullivans Cascade - 3.37 mi
- Torc Cascade - 4.08 mi
- Kate Kearney's Cottage - 4.63 mi
- Gap of Dunloe - 5.48 mi
- Cores Cascade - 5.89 mi
- Headford Junction - 7.23 mi
- Ladies View - 7.28 mi
- Moll's Gap - 10.43 mi
- Carrantuohill Mountain - 10.76 mi
- Gortatlea Junction - 11.16 mi
- Craig Cave - 13.79 mi
- Castlemaine Harbour - 16.08 mi
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The Black Sheep Hostel
68 New Street, Killarney, Ireland