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3 Lakes Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Ballycasheen

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Interior
Exterior
Dining
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Hair dryer, towels

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 Beds)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Hair dryer, towels

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Hair dryer, towels

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
Cork Road, Killarney, County Kerry, V93 H2V9

What's nearby

  • The Kerry Way - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • INEC Killarney - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ross Castle - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Muckross House - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 18 min drive
  • Farranfore Station - 13 min drive
  • Killarney Station - 15 min walk
  • Rathmore Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shire - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪O'Donoghue's Public House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tango Street Food - ‬3 min drive

About this property

3 Lakes Hostel

When you stay at 3 Lakes Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Killarney National Park. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 36 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2016
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 4 2024 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

3 Lakes Hostel Killarney
3 Lakes Killarney
3 Lakes Hostel Killarney
3 Lakes Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
3 Lakes Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Killarney

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Lakes Hostel currently open?
This property is closed from November 4 2024 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change).
Does 3 Lakes Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, 3 Lakes Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at 3 Lakes Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at 3 Lakes Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at 3 Lakes Hostel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at 3 Lakes Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling.
What's the area around 3 Lakes Hostel like?
3 Lakes Hostel is a short 20-minute walk from Killarney House Gardens and 17 minutes' walk from Speir Bhean Monument.

3 Lakes Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

We didn't realize there would be 0 towels in the room with getting one for 2 Euro each. Also, parking lot was way too small.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

They make an appreciated effort to help with parking and the lady at the front desk was very kind. On the minus side the room lacks power outlets, the shower lacks shelves or anything you can use to put your shampoo on, and other guests in the room were loud and inconsiderate.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, take a taxi to Killarney National Park and see the wonderful views. They have friendly staff and a great looking kitchen and lounge room
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at this hostel. Everything was fantastic
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Camila, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The carpet in our room was dirty. We didnt have towels.
Sue, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Killarney Ireland
It was just fine, 3 people in Dorm very friendly
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Value for money stay
Spacious and clean room.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Wrongly over-charged
Asked for a fifth bed to be put into the room. Rightfully got charged for the fifth bed but when we arrived there was no fifth bed for us. Shocking
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

no heating in room
Robert, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Never again
We stayed at 6 different locations and places all over Ireland and this was the only one that I would NOT recommend. I will try and add photos from my phone, but this was bad. I booked a 4-bed for myself and my daughter (the only option available) and considering that this place is almost brand-new our room was in a pitiful condition and the bathroom dirty. The front desk never volunteered any information you specifically had to ask for everything. The air in the room was very (!) hot and stuffy and even leaving the window open for 3 full days brought little relief. Even after requesting the bathroom to be cleaned nothing happened and the breakfast is a joke. For backpackers in dorms it may be ok due to the cheap price but for us it really wasn't cheap. The rooms are more than just basic - there literally is nothing but the beds and the outlets. No hangers, no shelves, tables... nothing. Not even a picture on the wall. The first time that I ever have stayed at a place where even my relatively low expectations have been undercut - I consider a hostel / hotel mainly a place to sleep and don't need any fancy stuff but I can not recommend anyone to choose this place. There are many B&Bs and other places to stay at and those are closer to downtown too.
Sonia, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good experience
Nice place to stay at, remember it is a hostel not hotel. Room are clean, we took a quadruple family room and we had a good experience.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

All good
Private room expensive. Facilities good and newer
Sharie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Breakfast was bad.
Patricia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and well maintained
We arrived late and were welcomed then showed to our rooms. There was only one washer and dryer which was surprising for a facility this size. Breakfast area was good with plenty of the basics you prepared yourself and then washed your own dishes which was fine. The kitchen was well equipped to do your own cooking. Facility was clean!!! Well maintained!!!
Janet, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Booked a room with double bed and bunk bed but when we arrived we got 2 sets of bunk beds!! So when your booking make sure it's a family room not quadruple room as the only rooms with double bed is family room...even though it stated on email that we were getting double and bunk.we got a small discount..thank God we were only staying one night. Not a thing in the room only beds, no chair,table or towels in bathroom we definitely won't be staying there again!!
Mark, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Family stay.
The common facilities were in very good condition. Kitchen is well equipped, enough for many to use. This is a good family hostel. However , a minor improvement could be done to the rooms by adding a slim table to put things
Ivy, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good place
Met nice people at the hostel. It has the communal living experience.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable,good location and very helpful staff,only sorry we couldn't stay longer but hostel was full
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hostel very central
Very clean nice and quiet, handy for ring of Kerry
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Spacious and clean
Inexpensive lodging with no frills. It is very basic, but decent. Staff was nice and helpful.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Bad breakfast.
The breakfast was so bad, the stay would be better without it. No soap in the shower. Friendly receptionist.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Almost new clean hostel,with few missing things..
It was almost new building with a clean rooms and bedrooms. Few thing missed for me. No any table or chairs or hanging for the clothes.The smoking area is outside without any ashtray. The mattraces clean but a bit uncomfortable. Anyway..good for a travellers!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay in Killarney
Clean and close to town. Good value for money..........................................
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Christer, 1-night family trip
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