Do I need to be a member to stay in an An Óige youth hostel?
No you don't have to be a member, however the benefits of being one will save you money in the long run. With an An Óige / Hostelling International membership card, you can avail of €2 discounts per person per night in all of our hostels.
On top of this, we are affiliated with the International Youth Hostel Federation which means your membership is valid in over 5,000 hostels in 62 countries worldwide.
Is there an age limit to stay at youth hostels?
No, An Óige/Hostelling International hostels are open to all ages and welcome visitors from Ireland as well as all over the world. Guests of all ages and backgrounds visit our hostels. Whether you're travelling alone or with a friend, we can assure you that you will meet like-minded people in our hostels who share your interests of travel.
What facilities will I find at the youth hostels?
Hostelling International hostels vary in what they offer, but one thing for sure is that they are not just a place to sleep and have various facilities including self-service kitchens, common rooms to meet other backpackers, washing and drying rooms and lockers.
Most rooms have bunk beds and smaller rooms often have en suite facilities. All hostels provide bed linen, which where not included in the price can be availed of at a small additional charge. Sleeping bags not permitted in our hostels.
What way does An Óige grade its hostel standards?
For your convenience, An Óige has introduced grading standards for all our youth hostels. Gradings are as follows:
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Basic Mountain Hut |
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Youth Hostels with dormitory rooms and self-catering only available. |
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Youth Hostels with private and/or family rooms, and self-catering. Catered meals may be available. |
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Awarded our 3 Star + but undoubtedly of a superior class, fully fitted to the highest standards with excellent cooking facilities in all houses. |
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Youth hostels where all rooms are en-suite with both self-catering and catered meals available. |
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Youth hostels with private, family and en-suite rooms, self-catering and catered meals available. |
Do Youth Hostels cater for people with disabilities?
The majority of our hostels offer quite limited facilities for our disabled guests, however our organisation aim to be as flexible as possible and we will do all that we can to assist your needs. To obtain a list of our hostels that cater for wheelchair users, please email customerservice@anoige.ie.
Can I take a pet with me during my stay?
Unfortunately the only pets allowed are Guide Dogs, and this has to be organised prior to your stay with the hostel manager.
How do I make a hostel reservation?
We now offer online booking facilities for all our hostels. Click here to get to the Reservations page, or alternatively you can call our Head Office on +353-1-8304555.
Bookings can be made with Head Office Monday - Friday from 9.00am to 17.30pm. Alternatively you can call the hostel directly. For group reservations you can email groups@anoige.ie or call Head Office.
Do I have to make a reservation to stay at a hostel?
Reservations are recommended during busy travel seasons, although not required. Without a reservation, we recommend that you arrive early to obtain a bed.
What are youth hostels?
Originally hostels were dormitory style accommodation providers with bunk beds. Bathroom facilities were shared with many other guests and most hostels had curfews where you were left locked out of the hostel if you did not come home in time. These days most of our hostels are more like budget hotels, with ensuite rooms, smaller rooms and dorms, as well have facilities such as Internet, restaurants, and organized activities. Our rating system explained further down will help you make your decision on what type of hostel you might decide to stay in.
Can I bring a sleeping bag?
We do not allow any of our guests to bring sleeping bags with them as bugs and mites are known to live in them, and we do not want these in our hostels, let alone our guests having them. All our hostels provide bed linen (some hostels charge a supplement of €2), or alternatively you can bring your own. Sleep sheets are also allowed. Blankets are also provided and towels can be rented in most hostels.
Is this a secure website?
The booking and confirmation section of the website is secured to 128-bit encryption through ipSCA. This is currently the highest standard of security available on the Internet and ensures that any information which you submit including your credit card details will remain completely confidential.
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