3 Lakes Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Killarney with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cork Road, Killarney, County Kerry, V93 H2V9
  • St. Mary's Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • INEC Killarney
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ross Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (10 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room

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

About the neighborhood

Killarney

Located in Ballycasheen, 3 Lakes Hostel is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Speir Bhean Monument and Killarney House Gardens. This 36-room hostel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • The Kerry Way - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • INEC Killarney - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Ross Castle - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Muckross House - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 15 min walk
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 18 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

Hostel in Killarney with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of 3 Lakes Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. This hostel also has a TV in a common area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at 3 Lakes Hostel?

3 Lakes Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of 3 Lakes Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Ballycasheen within a short 20-minute walk of Killarney House Gardens and also 17 minutes on foot from Speir Bhean Monument. You'll also find Killarney National Park and The Kerry Way within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at 3 Lakes Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does 3 Lakes Hostel include a casino?

No, 3 Lakes Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at 3 Lakes Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is 3 Lakes Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk plus some rooms include rainfall showerheads.

Does 3 Lakes Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does 3 Lakes Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

3 Lakes Hostel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will 3 Lakes Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at 3 Lakes Hostel.

Does 3 Lakes Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from 3 Lakes Hostel?

The closest major airport to 3 Lakes Hostel is Killarney (KIR-Kerry), which is 11.4 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at 3 Lakes Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at 3 Lakes Hostel.

3 Lakes Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 50 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at this hostel. Everything was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Sue, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness
The carpet in our room was dirty. We didnt have towels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Killarney Ireland

It was just fine, 3 people in Dorm very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Value for money stay

Spacious and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
no heating in room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Sonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karim Farag, Telford, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Sharie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good

Private room expensive. Facilities good and newer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Staff & service
Breakfast was bad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

Met nice people at the hostel. It has the communal living experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable,good location and very helpful staff,only sorry we couldn't stay longer but hostel was full

10/10 Excellent

Terry, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel very central

Very clean nice and quiet, handy for ring of Kerry

6/10 Okay

Lindsey, Copenhagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Spacious and clean

Inexpensive lodging with no frills. It is very basic, but decent. Staff was nice and helpful.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Bad breakfast.

The breakfast was so bad, the stay would be better without it. No soap in the shower. Friendly receptionist.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay in Killarney

Clean and close to town. Good value for money..........................................

8/10 Good

Christer

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019