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Fair Hill Cottages Railway Lodge 12 Fair Hill, Killarney Ireland
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#12 of 12 hostels in Killarney
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The Killarney Railway Hostel is situated across the road from the Bus and Train stations in the heart of Killarney Town. It is close to the famous Killarney National Park and an ideal base from which variousother beautiful destnaions may be explored. The Hostel has everything one would need for a pleasant vacation including complimentary breakfast, self catering Kitchen, 24 hour recepton and FREE Wi Fi access.
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Leanne M wrote a review Feb 2024
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Disgraceful ! I booked on booking.com but I would just like to make people aware on here of my experience in the hostel this weekend just gone. From check in to check out was awful. The receptionist was rude no manners on her. Gave her the payment of 85 euro for a SINGLE ROOM. But she gave me a TRIPLE ROOM. This was due to no single rooms left so thats fine paid and the 20 euro security deposit now first off she is the only member of staff who charges this but when questioned about it she snapped back I am the only one to follow rules around here. I had 2 friends in killarney who were going sleep in the car but seen as i had room in the room they asked could they stay. Now taking into mind no one caused trouble the room was perfect and the receptionist herself making up rules as she goes. So sunday morning came my friends left she stopped one shouted down to here ina rude manner. When I came to reception few moments later. I handed in my key card for the room. She looked angry and annoyed. I said can I have my 20 euro deposit back she said No. I asked why lift off happened she shouted at me the whole hostel could here. Because my two friends stayed and acc to her they were not allowed. She then turned around and called me a RAT as well as everything else she said your sort is not wanted in killarney . She was so degrading rude unpleasant. Now I have worked in customer service I would never ever shout and say the things she said to me a paying guest. If the manager of manager of that hostel think its ok for their staff to shout and roar and insult their guest their is seriously something wrong. She went ahead and barred me. For no fault of mine but of her own . DISGRACEFUL RUDE NO MANNERS ZERO CUSTOMER SERVICE. Killarney is lovely town with lovely places to stay dont make the mistake I did by staying there.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Ciara C wrote a review Jan 2024
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Stayed here in a private room with friends. Room was "keycard access only" however multiple valuables were stolen from the room while we were not there. Staff were horrible, unbelievably rude, arrogant, and unhelpful. Aside from this, the hostel did not have working showers, there is practically no parking outside, and we felt extremely unsafe during our stay. There is also no CCTV (making the owners look very suspicious). AVOID unless you want anything of value to you taken and a negative experience in Killarney overall!!!
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Sarah M wrote a review Jan 2024
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DO NOT STAY HERE. Me and a group of friends recently stayed in the Railway hostel where our experience was nothing short of a nightmare. Our 'private' room in which we were the only occupants was robbed multiple times with many of our belongings taken. When this was reported to staff they proceeded to lie and verbally abuse us about the situation. Along with this they let us stay in a room in which there was a large window that was broken and could not be locked, which a member of staff admitted to knowing about prior to our stay. The way the staff and owners treated us was nothing short of appalling and I would advise everybody to stay as far away from this hostel as possible.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Rachel O'Reilly wrote a review Jan 2024
County Kildare, Ireland2 contributions1 helpful vote
This has to be the worst-run business I have ever come across in my life. The staff are lying, delusional and daft all-together. They must be running some sort of shop behind the scenes with the amount of cash and valuables they stole from our room. A group of us checked in,2 days later, checked out after being robbed, lied to and then abused by the staff. Aside from the theft and abuse, theY failed to inform us about the broken window (unable to be locked or shut) in our room until we reported the robbery, when they accidentally let it slip that they had been aware of it. Failing to meet hostel standards and duty of care, I'm not quiet sure how this place is still allowed to be open. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Aoife F wrote a review Jan 2024
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I would not recommend this hostel to anyone! My friends cash and sentimental possessions stolen from our room. We were given absolutely no help from the workers and owners once we realised which resulted in them verbally abusing us all causing more distress. A terrible experience .
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Marianne O wrote a review Nov 2023
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Do not stay here! Woken numerous times in the night by other screaming quests, three women sharing private room and a man entered our room using a key at 7am. Management haven’t replied to my emails.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip: Do not book here. Very disappointed I haven’t even received an email from hostel apologising.
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Chiara wrote a review Sept 2023
Milan, Italy1 contribution
My boyfriend and I stayed in this hostel for two night and we absolutely do not recommend it. Staff was rude: they made it seem like it was a favour they managed to make us stay in the same room for both the nights, and on the check out day they came at our room a few minutes before the check out time and asked us if we were ready to leave. Room was dirty and not functional: shower hadn't been cleaned and we have a few doubts on the sheets, there was a skylight on the ceiling that could not be covered so light came in very early in the morning, when we arrived the sink was blocked (but they fixed it the day after) and water only came out while pressing a button, so you could only wash one hand at time. The only good point was the location, great and convenient, very close to the station and the city centre.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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SarahJane D wrote a review Sept 2023
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I was staying here for one night with my son in a private room, I was eating alive with bedbugs when I phoned the manager he give me abuse over the phone I didn't doing anything wrong I was calling about the hygiene of the room.The shower leaked also was very dangerous my son nearly slipped getting out of the shower.When I phoned before I spoke to manager the staff was very rude over the call also, I am shocked I am very upset at this treatment I was given by David the manager of this hotel
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Monika V wrote a review Aug 2023
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Horrible. Worst accommodation I've been ever Not recommended at all. Room was dirty. Shower not clean also. Bedding dirty. Looked like someone slept there already Kichen was all kuboards sticky of fat.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Mollie B wrote a review Aug 2023
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Absolutely disgusting and filthy! The room had an overwhelming odour of mould. Visible mould on the walls and under mattresses. Linen was clearly dirty, covered in stains, as well as holes. The bathrooms smelt of urine, and the sanitary bigs were extremely old and pungent. Visible filth on the stairs, bed posts, kitchen surfaces and shelves. On top of the diabolical standards in health and safety, the staff were rude and intimidating. Would NEVER recommend to anyone!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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€40 - €80 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty KerryKillarney
NUMBER OF ROOMS
114
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Frequently Asked Questions about Railway Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Railway Hostel?
Nearby attractions include Escape Killarney - Kerry's 1st Live Escape Room Game (0.4 km), Gaelic Roots The Show (0.4 km), and Killarney House Gardens (0.5 km).
Is parking available at Railway Hostel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Railway Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Tan Yard, Murphy Brownes Restaurant, and Kitty O'Se's Seafood and Grill.
Is Railway Hostel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Killarney.
Are there any historical sites close to Railway Hostel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Muckross Abbey (3.5 km), Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms (4.7 km), and Muckross Traditional Farms (4.7 km).