Dun Chaoin Hostel

Location: Dunquin, Ballyferriter

Dingle Peninsula

County Kerry

This modern Kerry hostel is

located in a truly breathtaking

corner of Ireland overlooking

the Blasket Islands. It is

situated on the Dingle Way.

Phone: (+) 353 (0) 66-9156121

Fax: (+) 353 66-9156355

Contact: Carmel Brick

Open Times: Feb 1 - Nov.30

Check-In Times:

5 p.m.-10 p.m.

(strictly no later)

Directions:

Road/Car:

From Tralee follow the signs to Dingle (N86). Follow the road from Dingle to Dun Chaoin by Slea Head or Ballyferriter. The Hostel is located 5miles/8km from Ballyferriter.

From Dingle to Dun Chaoin via Slea Head will take you approx 45 minutes drive (this is the most scenic drive but also the most dramatic with very narrow roads).

From Dingle via Ballyferriter will take you approx 30 minutes drive which will bring you along much wider and safer roads. If driving at night time and you are not familiar with the area we would suggest you take the Ballyferriter route.

The Hostel is located at the very top of the main road just before you turn off for the world famous Blasket/Heritage Centre. This well sign posted Heritage centre is located approx 1 minute drive or 5 minutes walk from the Hostel.

Bus: Bus Eireann: Tralee to Dingle and then from Dingle to Dun Chaoin

***Bus-service only runs Monday and Thursday mornings at 8.50 and afternoons at 12.45.

If coming from Dingle Tuesday, Wednesday Friday-Sunday you will need to get a taxi which will cost a minimum of €20***

Rail: Tralee (64km) - approx 1 Hour Drive

Air: From Kerry Airport, follow signs for Farranfore, Dingle, and then Dun Chaoin.

There is a bus service to Tralee from the Kerry Airport. If driving from Farranfore this will take you approx 1.5 hours.

From Dublin: 5-6 Hours Drive

From Limerick: 2.5-3 Hours

From Killarney: 1.5 Hours

Accommodations:

Rooms Oct-April May-Sep

2-bedded 36 euros 38 euros