Errigal Youth Hostel Description

This 5 star Errigal Hostel is situated in a stunning corner of Ireland in County Donegal. There are plenty of activities to do in Errigal and the surrounding areas from hill walking, fishing, horse riding, boat trips, cycling and so much more so you will never be at a loss for something to do! This area is a walking lover’s paradise with endless rolling hills, loughs and hidden rivers just waiting to be explored!

The Dunlewey Centre situated directly across the road from the Hostel, offers trips on the Dunlewey Lough, the hostel itself is located right at the foot of Mt Errigal and it is also close to the Glenveagh National Park, where you can explore the many walks and trails set across the 14000 acres of the Park. Just a 10 minute drive from the hostel is the seaside village of Bunbeg. Boat trips to Tory Island can also be arranged.

The Errigal Hostel caters for meals made on request as well as having a self catering kitchen. It is a just a short drive away from Leo’s Pub, which is famous for its traditional music sessions and why wouldn’t it be-when it is the home of Enya and Clannad-2 of Ireland’s most famous musical exports!

We stayed there last weekend for 2 nights, a group of 16, and were greeted by Karl. who was helpful, very friendly and relaxed.  Rooms and facilities were immaculate, and he provided breakfast, packed lunches and an evening meal, which were 100%.

The setting is beautiful, and  I would have no hesitation, whatsoever, in recommending this hostel,  I for one, will certainly revisit, and recommend it to my friends.

Keep up the good work! Felicity Mills, August 2008

'Just a note to say my wife and I stayed in your new hostel ie Errigal on Sat and Sun nights last. Congrats on what you have produced - an excellent product. Karl and Andrea made us most welcome. We were truly GUESTS and made to feel it`s our home from home ! We will be back for more and also spreading the good news' Brendan & Attracta Roche, Ireland, July 2007

'It is our Dream Hostel, Errigal' Tess Towell

'We stayed last week in Errigal. What a beautiful hostel!. We were bowled over. The Hostel looked more like a hotel than a hostel. Facilities were great, but your greatest asset of all are the wardens Karl and Andrea and their staff. Their hospitality, welcome, knowledge of things to do, nothing was too much to ask. Their friendliness and welcome would be hard to find anywhere else. They are national treasures.' Evelyn Forde

From April 7th till April 15th 2009 we stayed in the Errigal Hostel in beautiful Donegal! Here I want to tell how much we enjoied the stay in the Errigal Hostel

We are a Gospel Choir from Germany (Enlightening Souls- Kamp Lintfort) and we came to Ireland to give concerts around the Donegal area!

The hostel was more welcoming than we could ever imagine! The owners made our stay a perfect stay! The bedrooms, common rooms, internet room, kitchen, dining rooms, reading rooms... all that was just perfect. Everything was so clean! We felt like home from the first moment. Maps, books and informationmaterial at the reception helped the choir to feel safe enough to explore the surrounding, the landscape... just Ireland.

Everything was perfectly organized. All questions were answered right away. Upcoming problems were solved right away. Cahal combined the choir with all other guests very well. He invited all to come to our concerts- many of them did... the atmosphere he created while satying in his hostel was just great! It was like visiting a friend!

One of our concerts we had in the Errigal Hostel! We enjoied it so much! Many other guests listened to our songs and they didn´t need too long till they sang together with us

;-). It was like a big party.

We had great fun and i am sure that most of the choir members will come back to enjoy the hostel and the landscape around Donegal again! Lisa Wolf, Germany, April 2009