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3 Lakes Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Killarney

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Escape to 3 Lakes Hostel, where a warm welcome and modern comforts await. Begin your day with continental breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. When you're ready to explore, take advantage of bike rentals or seek advice from the helpful staff at the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (9)

  • 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 (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Hair dryer, towels

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Hair dryer, towels

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Hair dryer, towels

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cork Road, Killarney, County Kerry, V93 H2V9

What's nearby

  • Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Killarney National Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cinema Killarney - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Mary's Church - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Kerry Way - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 19 min drive
  • Killarney Station - 16 min walk
  • Farranfore Station - 16 min drive
  • Rathmore Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy O'Brien's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tatler Jack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hannigan's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

3 Lakes Hostel

  • 3 Lakes Hostel puts you 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 4-minute walk from Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre and 18 minutes' walk from Speir Bhean Monument.

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Reviews

3 Lakes Hostel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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 trip
Verified

6/10 Good

La réception est très accueillante. L'espace cuisine est très bien et très convivial. La chambre était cependant sale, nous avons dû nettoyer à la javelle la salle de bain.
3-night trip
Verified

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

8/10 Very good

super Personal bequeme betten weniger gut es giebt keine Möglichkeit jacken, Badetücher ect aufzuhängen. sehr ringhörich, Party am Wochenende nerven. super Parkplatz möglichkeit
7-night trip
Verified

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

2/10 Poor

Schmuddelig und einfach ekelhaft dreckig

Total dreckiges Zimmer. Einfach ekelhaft der versiffte Teppichboden. Bad war sicher schon ewig nicht mehr geputzt. Und das Frühstück hat den Namen nicht mal annähernd verdient. NICHT ZU EMPFEHLEN
Heinrich, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was simply perfect. It was one of the best hostels on my journey along the west coast of Ireland. Very cozy and clean bedroom, helpful staff, breakfast including good coffee, good price.
Matous, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at this hostel. Everything was fantastic
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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

8/10 Very good

Killarney Ireland

It was just fine, 3 people in Dorm very friendly
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Value for money stay

Spacious and clean room.
1-night trip
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

no heating in room
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly receptionist. The entrance was felt to be a little bit far from parking place when it's rainy.
KAZUKI, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Siisti ja ystävällinen hostelli

Meitä oli matkassa 10 hengen porukka ja yövyimme kolmessa huoneessa. Yleinen tunnelma oli hyvä, hostelli oli rauhallisella paikalla ja huoneet siistissä kunnossa. Henkilökunta oli ystävällistä ja valmista neuvomaan. Kuitenkin pieniä valituksia tuli, esim. yhden huoneen wc ei vetänyt hyvin ja aamupalalla leivät, murot, maito ja kahvi loppuivat kesken. Eniten hämmennystä herätti se, että nähtävästi jokaisen olisi pitänyt itse tiskata käsin aamupala-astiansa, minkä koimme aika epähygieeniseksi. Nyt astiat oli kaikki käytetty kun viimeiset meistä tulivat aamupalalle, ei mukavaa sekään.
Leena-Kaisa, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c'est...

Après une certaine attente pour l'enregistrement nous avons reçu les clés pour une chambre qui ne ne correspondait pas à notre réservation. Nous avions réservé une chambre pour trois avec un lit double et un lit superposé et avons découvert une chambre avec deux lits superposés. La réceptionniste nous a proposé de changer de chambre en indiquant que celle-ci avait une salle de bain aménagée pour les personnes à mobilité réduite et disposait d'un évier plus petit. Souhaitant des lits conformes à notre réservation nous avons accepté. Le lavabo était plus que petit et il n'était absolument pas adapté pour faire notre toilette. De plus la chambre n'était prête donc il a fallu attendre. Le petit déjeuner était compris dans la réservation. Après avoir salué une autre réceptionniste (tête baissée sur son téléphone) le matin nous nous sommes dirigés dans la salle et il n'y avait rien à manger à part un reste de céréales. Je suis alors allée demander à la réceptionniste qui m'a fait remarquer qu'il y avait de quoi manger (reste de céréales). Elle a rempli les distributeurs et elle devait regarder pour du pain de mie mais j'attends encore... E passant devant la réception pour retourner dans la chambre elle avait toujours la tête baissée sur son téléphone. Nous sommes très déçus d'avoir payé 85€ pour une telle prestation.
1-night trip
Verified

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

8/10 Very good

All good

Private room expensive. Facilities good and newer
Sharie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Bon rapport qualité/prix

Auberge de jeunesse très bien localisée (2km Kilarney centre), avec supermarché en face. Super accueil ! Nous avions une chambre (calme) privative pour 4 avec petit déjeûner, les parties communes sont excentrées de la partie nuit. Inter-générationnel, très sympa. Ressemble plus à un motel.
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Fonctionnel

Excellent rapport qualité prix.
Aline, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Breakfast was bad.
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Rooms are not equipped with anything!

We booked a room that according to the reservation was supposed to be one twin bed and bunk bed for the kids. Well, that was not possible so we got two bunk beds instead. That was of course not a major issue for us. But what stroke us the most was that there is ABSOLUTELY nothing in the rooms except the beds. And I mean nothing. There is no table and no chairs of any kind (and no TV of course). There is not even hooks on the wall where you could hang your coats on. This is very strange as otherwise the rooms where quite OK considering the room rate and bathroom was OK (on Irish standards). All belongins and clothes need to be lied on the floor and that is not very cool. Place works with minimum staff so don't expect service and smile behind the counter, not even proper English. There are no towels in the rooms even if you have booked a room with own bathroom. You can get those at the reception but most likely you have to pay for those. We stayed for 4 days and the room was not cleaned even once. Not even the trash can was emptied. So, please don't let the reality bite when you book this place. For a hostel this place was however quite clean (residents have to wash their own dishes and wipe the tables) and also fairly new, which has some positive value or maybe we were just lucky to share our stay with other guests who actually kept the kitchen clean.
4-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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 trip