About this stay
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel, in County Kilkenny, is a 2-star hostel. Guests have breakfast and a garden.
On the food side there is breakfast at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel. Outside there is parking, a garden and a terrace. Also on offer: self parking.
Rooms at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel have free wi-fi. Services include laundry service, a lift and luggage storage.
Facilities
- Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Laundry service
- Lift
- Luggage storage
- Parking
- Self Parking
- Terrace
- Wheelchair accessible
Location and getting there
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel is at 24 Vicar St, Kilkenny. It is about 109 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport.
From MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel, a car makes it easiest to reach the places around Kilkenny; buses link the larger towns, so check current timetables before travelling without one.
Other stays near MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel are Kilkenny Inn (next door), Riverside Loft Group Accommodation (150 m) and Troysgate House (200 m). Comparing them on the booking page shows which has rooms for your dates.
Kilkenny has 113 places to stay on this site: 36 hotels, 20 B&Bs and guesthouses, 54 self-catering stays, 1 hostel and 2 other places to stay. The best rated of the others are Pembroke Hotel (4.6 from 1,082 reviews) and Zuni Hotel Kilkenny (4.6 from 763 reviews). Comparing them with MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel on the booking page is the quickest way to see what is free on your dates.
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Places covered on this site within reach of MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel, measured in a straight line; roads wind, so allow more time than the distance suggests.
- Kilkenny (0.8 km): A medieval city, from Kilkenny Castle to St Canice's Cathedral.
- Kilkenny Castle (0.8 km): A castle and parkland at the end of Kilkenny's Medieval Mile.
- Waterford (45 km): The Greenway to Dungarvan and the Copper Coast Geopark.
- The Rock of Cashel (45 km): Medieval church buildings on a limestone outcrop above the town of Cashel.
Guest reviews
No written guest reviews of MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel are published here yet. The booking page shows the latest ratings when there are some.
Good to know
- Families: no family facilities are mentioned; ask about cots and extra beds.
- Accessibility: described as wheelchair accessible; confirm the room and entrance before booking.
- Wi-fi: free wi-fi.
- Parking: available; ask whether there is a charge.
- Pets: ask before bringing a pet.
Before you book MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel, check what the rate includes, for example whether breakfast is in the rate, and the cancellation terms for your dates. The booking page on app.impt.io shows the live rate and inclusions for your exact party.
About staying in Kilkenny
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel is one of 139 places to stay in Kilkenny on this site, 1 of them hostel. The average guest score across them is 4.3 out of 5.
Kilkenny in one line: A medieval city, from Kilkenny Castle to St Canice's Cathedral.
Next: the Kilkenny guide, or all 139 stays here.
Questions about MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel
Where is MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel is in County Kilkenny, about 109 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport. The closest other place to stay on this site is Kilkenny Inn (next door).
What type of stay is MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel is a 2-star hostel.
What do guests say about MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?
There are no guest reviews of MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel on this site yet, so check recent reviews on the booking page.
What facilities does MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel have?
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel offers breakfast and wi-fi, among 10 facilities in all.
How far is MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel from the airport?
MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel is about 109 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport. Road distances are longer.
Does MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel have parking?
Yes, there is parking at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel; ask whether there is a charge.
Is MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel suitable for families with children?
No family facilities such as family rooms, cots or a playground are mentioned for MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel. Ask the property about children's ages and beds before booking.
How do I check availability at MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel?
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