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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 3 traveller reviews
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    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Cleanliness
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“If you just need a cheap place to sleep this is fine”
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3 of 5 stars
Pingguo146
Dublin, Ireland
16 Jul 2007

I can see why people might complain about this place. It's certainly a bit run down and the owner was not that friendly when i phoned him on arrival. However I thought it was clean - albeit quite shabby - and very friendly (the other guests and the day time staff were very nice). I was literally looking for a... more

“DIRTY UNSAFE DISGUSTING KIP”
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1 of 5 stars
HelpMeHelpYou
London
10 Jul 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Do not stay here. Avoid at all costs. No receptionist, door wide open all day, signs everywhere to watch your valuables, no locks on doors, no locker facilities. One toilet and shower room between about 6 rooms on the first floor incuding dorms. Aggressive owner. Filthy kitchen. Tourist office said they had received so many complaints about it. If you... more

“friendly staff,good company”
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3 of 5 stars
analena
Germany
23 Mar 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed there recently and really enjoyed my time. Yes,it is a basic hostel and kitchen facilities are not up to date with no oven just gas stoves, but the owner and the staff do their best to satisfy your stay.When i needed a tin opener (the other one was broken) the owner went to the store right away to... more

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Eastern Road, Kinsale, Ireland