We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 6 Kinsale accommodations »

Dempsey's Hostel

Eastern Road, Kinsale, Ireland
Hotel amenities
No photo provided
3.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Which Kinsale hotels are on sale?
See hotels
Write a Review

12 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    0
    4
    3
    1
    4
Date Rating
AudreyAOS
Kenmare, Ireland
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011

Me & my mom needed a place to stay in Kinsale and this hostel ticked all the boxes :) We went to one of the Kinsale Arts Week Charles Fort Concerts, this hostel was perfect for our little adventure. The manager was very polite & friendly, not 'over the top' friendly like you get in many hotels, just a nice... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
peacefultraveller_11
Belfast, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2011

I have travelled the world over on a budget for the past 20 years but arrived here and decided not to stay first time ever . The beds looked dirty, he kitchen was barren and did not look safe. To get from the bedroom to the toilet was a long way and through the public areas. Kinsale is a beautiful... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
barrymanfan, Manager at Dempsey's Hostel, responded to this review
10 June 2011

sorry you have such a poor opinion of our hostel, you were treated very well, even though you were an hour late, so perhaps you should amend your timekeeping before you get on your high horse, we have many hundreds of guests who have never complained about the bathrooms being so difficult to get to, but if we are so... More

Travellers are raving about these Kinsale hotels

The White House
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d213365?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Old Bank House
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d213349?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Blue Haven Hotel
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d212858?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Tom15896
London
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I arranged a trip to Kinsale for a few friends for my birthday this year, and Dempsey's was where we stayed. There were seven of us- a mix of couples and singles, all mid to late twenties. This was exactly the right place. It's the perfect location- the main bus route from Cork and the airport stops literally right outside... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
KatrinSN
Munich, Germany
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2011

I stayed at Dempsey's last year on my backpacking tour through Ireland and I really enjoyed it. Although it's a very basic hostel it was clean (which is the most importan thing for me, I don't mind basic accomodations as long as they are not dirty) and Rory, the guy who worked at the hostel (btw: all the time, 24/7!),... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
barrymanfan, Manager at Dempsey's Hostel, responded to this review
10 June 2011

well it's a massive treat to read such a lovely response, you were a joy to have here and i thank you for your kind words More

Mrmasontravelreviews
Contributor
14 reviews
8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2011

I did not enjoy this hostel at all..... It smelled very bad , the service was poor , it was near a busy road, and the rooms were cramped. The only up side being it's close location to kinsale . More

Was this review helpful? Yes
barrymanfan, Manager at Dempsey's Hostel, responded to this review
31 January 2011

As the manager of this hostel, i endeavour to treat everybody who comes to stay as well as i can manage, however i am sorry that you had such a bad experience here, but i cannot just allow you to write your review without a response from me, first of all "dirty and smelly"? this hostel is cleaned every day... More

themrfantastic
midlands
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2010

Ok so it's a pretty basic sort of place and not at all luxurious but Dempsey's Hostel met all our needs adequately. We had a family room for 2 adults and 2 kids. It had it's own washbasin, the beds were fine and the bed linen decent enough. The nearby shower room was clean and functional. The kitchen was fairly... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
barrymanfan, Manager at Dempsey's Hostel, responded to this review
1 January 2011

You see? this reviewer unless i am very much mistaken was part of the group, that i refered to below, quite a differnet view point indeed, again with Kitchen they were ONLY people staying, and as stated i saw to the bins, More

Ally1374
Melton Mowbray
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2010

It was the smell of curied cauliflower soup left in unwashed pots that permeated the whole of this formerly beautiful Georgian house which had us all gagging and the children convinced that there was a dead body buried under the floor boards. Luckily it is handily juxtaposed with the Texaco garage "Hello there" it says on the sign. All very... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
barrymanfan, Manager at Dempsey's Hostel, responded to this review
1 January 2011

What this person fails to say, they were with a LARGE group and had exclusive use of the entire hostel, any unwashed pots or bad smells was due to their group! as for noise, as i said they were only ones staying, the group was obviously not being considerate of all it's members, i recall replacing tea towels and emptying... More

cheaplytravel
maryland
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2009

better than I expected, after reading the negative reviews. adequate security with front door locked at night with access code, Kinsale is a small quiet town anyway. hostel is a former 2-story house. TV lounge and kitchen were good, but the whole place is unheated in winter, being only 10-15 degF warmer than outside temp. little chilly watching TV, but... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Pingguo146
Dublin, Ireland
Reviewer
4 reviews
16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 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

Was this review helpful? Yes
HelpMeHelpYou
London
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2007
1
person 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

Was this review helpful? Yes
barrymanfan, Manager at Dempsey's Hostel, responded to this review
1 January 2011

Ok OK! i took over as manager in June 2008, so this is before my stint, let me assure you that EVERYTHING has been rectified, their is always a receptionist now, i personally am on hand to welcome guests, check them in and assist them in any way i can, ALL doors have locks and dorms have combination codes, door... More

Travellers who viewed Dempsey's Hostel also viewed

Carlton Kinsale Hotel & Spa
4 of 5 stars 333 Reviews
Kinsale, County Cork
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d624443?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
The White House
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Kinsale, County Cork
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d213365?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Trident Hotel
3.5 of 5 stars 220 Reviews
Kinsale, County Cork
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d212859?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 10 hotels in Kinsale, ranked by popularity »

Been to Dempsey's Hostel? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Is Dempsey's Hostel your business?

  • Manage your listing