Breakfasts were great! Location fabulous.

Stayed in June 2024

Overall no complaints. In the morning sometimes a bit of noise with people carrying bags and closing doors (as they check out). No control over heating in bedroom but temperature was too bad.

Nice atmosphere hostel with cosy twin rooms for those looking for a quieter stay. Rooms were comfy, nicely decorated and bright. Great to have the private bathroom too. All very clean. The communal kitchen was very handy too. Our room was above the bar and still quiet. Breakfast was of higher standard from what we expected from a hostel: on the first day it was great to hv soy yogurts (though they were gone on the second day), the selection of bagels and the gluten free options.

Stayed in June 2024

Great hostel that had stayed at before, great location for me and had a great stay

Stayed in May 2024

Great spot near the beach. Liked there were PowerPoints in every bed space and shower was hot and had pressure. Pub attached to property has Trad night on a Thursday!

Stayed in May 2024

Location was perfect for me. The breakfast was adequate with a good selection of food. Would have liked some marmalade but otherwise totally satisfied. Thank you

Stayed in May 2024

The wall

The toilet

Stayed in April 2024

The location, exotic themes, access to the kitchen, property and room security, walking distance to a deserted beach and on Thursday nights, the bar is heaving! The music is amazing! Pool table and bar snacks, great beer and Guinness.

Stayed in April 2024

It was a good hostel. Comfy beds and the added bonus of having a bar downstairs was brilliant after a long day of driving. There were things to do locally and the beach was only around 15 mins away (by car). I loved the code lock to get into the bedroom and bathroom as it meant I don’t have to carry or remember a key (dangerous if you’ve had a few too many in the bar though! 😁) At breakfast there was a good range of things to have. The staff were welcoming.

Stayed in April 2024

WiFi blackspot in my room, though that did lend itself to disconnecting too, so probably a good thing

Great location - when it wasn't raining! - and very nice staff. Pat is definitely a gent. A perfect retreat from everything.

Stayed in March 2024

Wish the rooms were a bit warmer.

great location for our needs to travel and see this part of Ireland. I think there were only 6 rooms. Extremely happy with the staff especially Zach and Rory, who were very helpful in getting us settled. Breakfast was yummy and the bar was cozy with good pints. One night local musicians played Irish music for a few hours. I would stay there again.

Stayed in December 2023

Loved the alley House and the staff ! Comfy beds and clean. A bit cold on our rooms.

Stayed in December 2023

Walls too thin , we could hear drunking conversions through the wall all night.

Comply bed, lovely shower. Great bar.

Stayed in November 2023

I liked everything

Quirky, historical house. Just what I was expecting. Great bar. Most enjoyable stay

Stayed in October 2023

When the season is over, obviously the Restaurant of the Hostel ist closed ( no food / Dinner at Hostel possible). You should mention that for guests. We Planned to eat there, cause its far from other Restaurants, cause we were not informed (Not mentioned on their Website neither after booking)

Very nice rooms Good breakfast Lovely staff Nice Pub Interesting Interieur Parkingspace

Stayed in October 2023

One bed was too soft, uncomfortable to sleep but luckily, there were two and the other one was fine.

Its such a cool funky interior-very unexpected. And great to have a bar onsite, very friendly

Stayed in October 2023

Lovely place, excellent staff. Good continental breakfast

Stayed in October 2023

The location was close enough to take a good walk to the nearby beaches. Even though the nearest bus stop was a long walk away, the bus still stop for you a 5 minute walk away from the hostel which was advised from the staff.

Stayed in August 2023

Lovely, friendly staff. Great Bar with a live Band. Very enjoyable. Wonderful meal at Valley House. Continental Breakfast included - great coffee!

Stayed in September 2023

The bathroom floor could have been cleaner but it was very nice altogether.

The Valley House has an amazing setting, although it is a hostel, it has a comfy Irish house feel to it. Vintage decorations with a modern twist was unique to my opinion. Breakfat was very nice, they served everything we needed.

Stayed in September 2023

The kitchen is very small and only 1, or maybe 2 people can cook at a time. The utensils and crockey are limited and indoor seating is limited. There's not much of a communal area to sit and chat to others unless you go to the pub or sit outside. The bathroom in the room is clearly very old and could do with a touch up.

The hostel has a pub attached which often has a trad session so is good craic. Breakfast in the morning had lots of good options.

Stayed in August 2023

It’s a big old house so decor is only ok, large fire safety lights on ceiling are really bright at night. The restaurant and bar are the draw so on a busy night it can be very noisy. I tired to book restaurant but it was booked out maybe a per book warning.

Great size room, it’s a great spot in Achill. To be able to come and go freely was great. I did love the kitchen that we could all access. It’s a hostel not really family place. the fairy trail we missed as it was closed and I was horrified they wanted to charge me to walk around a weed infested yard/forest area. My kids were burnt by nettles, no big deal but I was paying for this!

Stayed in August 2023

One night 2 girls sleeping next door picked up 2 men, non residents, in the bar and brought them upstairs to their room where the continued to talk very loudly in the earlt hours of the morning. Eventually some man came and told them to get out!

Breakfast was ok,not very exciting but adequate. There could have been more yogurt anf fresh milk. The facilities were good. It was good they did meals at night.

Stayed in September 2023

The bed in the dorm was too soft for me (personal preference). Also the door to the room was unfortunately impossible to close quietly - which is needed when you share a room with other fellow travelers and need to leave early in the morning.

I really liked the location, the old building and the surroundings. The bar with traditional Irish music (two nights a week) was grand!

Stayed in September 2023

Would be great if dorm toilets were cleaned more frequently - ran out of toilet paper etc.

Great bar - very social and fun. Staff were friendly

Stayed in August 2023