First to write a review on this place and have nothing bad to say about it. We were booked in for 3 nights from 10th August 2006. We were invited to a wedding in Tralee and originally planned on booking into one of the hotels but everything was booked up or extremely expensive at this time as it is the week before the famous 'Rose of Tralee' festival.

It is listed as an ' hostel' but I think Irish hostels are not the same as ones elsewhere in the world. It is basically a lovely old Georgian house minutes aways from all 'the action' but also quiet enough for those not interested in the night-life.

We booked a double-room with en-suite which was basic but spotless with a small but new bathroom unit {stand-up shower with water you could regulate to suit yourself-me liking it very hot, my partner more tepid, so it was perfect for us both}. Bed linen provided and was definitely clean and fresh. You could 'rent' towels for 1Euro a piece, which is fair enough, I think. Obviously you need to bring your own toilerties with you.

Great thing about this place is that you are left to your own devices. You get the code to the door and then do your own thing. We had friends who came from Germany/USA for the wedding who stayed in local B&B's who were being awoken by 'the mother of the house' at 8/9 o'clock who insisted they have breakfast! Breakfast was included in our price of 20Euro each per night. I think it was basic tea/coffee and toast you made yourself but we never had it as the pub breakfast is the best in the world and will set you up for the day.

Also have to say for those that might be put off by the word 'hostel', this place is for all ages. I have read reviews elsewhere stating that there were young people running up and down the stairs all night but we didn't experience anything like this at all. And we are no longer teenagers ourselves!

All in all, I cannot fault this place and would recommend it to everybody. If/when in Tralee again, I would have no hesitation in booking in here again.

Hope this is helpful,


FiFi.