This lovely hostel is really in the middle of nowhere and the internet description for the hostel did not convey the impression that it is deep in the valley. We saw only one sign coming from Beaufort and it is not for the good people urging us on in the right direction, we would probably have turned back. Still, the... More

We were walking part of the Kerry Way, it was our first trip to Southern Ireland, and we stayed in the Black Valley hostel on our second night. We booked a a double room with a private bathroom it was clean and the beds where made up. There is also a small shop at the hostel.The person who ran the... More

Nice hostel then, glad to reach it after walking 24km from killarney. Pretty basic but satisfactory. Be careful when You book, they dont have their own website, so the best thing is to call them, because they do have double rooms, which we didn't know... There is à grocery store in the hostel, very convenient and not that expensive actually.... More

Two friends and I down from Tyrone to climb, walk, and relax. The owner and his wife very friendly, helpful and laid back. we stayed four nights. The location may be a bit isolated but we had a car and brought supplies with us. If you are looking to get away from the rat-race,shopping and crowds and take in some... More

We were there in May bank holiday weekend. We couldn't find it at first, because I thought Black Valley is just the name. But it was in Black Valley - one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. Just beside Carrantuohill. Hostel is just refurbished and is in really good condition. Was just a little bit too cold, but only... More

this is a very basic hostel; if you need special foods, drinks, toiletiries, etc. you must bring them with you as there is only a small shop and not open most of the time. but, if you love being in a quiet place, in beautiful surroundings, this is a brilliant hostel to stay. it is next to a small church.... More

My boyfriend and I just came back from 1 week trip in Ireland :) We rented a car and drove across Ireland and stayed at Black Valley Hostel for 2 nights. The hostel was situated in the heart of mountains and the surrounding environment was so calming and beautiful. The days we stayed there, there was a huge rally going... More