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Downhill Hostel

12 Mussenden Road | Downhill, Coleraine BT51 4RP, Northern Ireland
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Downhill Hostel
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
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Bristol, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Hostels can vary wildly - from the (frankly) disgusting - through mediocre - to pleasant. Occasionaly one finds a gem - and this one is - clean, well -equipped, hot showers (often sadly lacking) and friendly. Chuck in a fabulous situation and wonderful hosts and you wonder why you would stay anywhere but a hostel. If only they were all... More

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Carlisle, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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We stayed for a couple of nights and wished we'd booked for longer. A lovely location right on the beach, where the kids could run around and play for hours. We sat in bed in the morning and watched the waves roll in while we ate our breakfast. William the owner has created a beautiful, peaceful place, filled with ceramic... More

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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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We stayed one night in this hostel and it was the best night we've spend during our trip! The house is nice with all facilities, the room are confortable and the reception is great! Thank yoy very much!

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Donaghadee, United Kingdom
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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We have stayed in the hostel many times as a couple with friends and family and now with our two children. We always look forward to returning and have never been disappointed. The location is second to none and the accommodation great. The price is not bad either. We look forward to visiting again.

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Bangor, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We took the entire hostel for a family gathering in January 2012 and we were delighted. The location is 2nd to none and a big plus was the large lounge with open fire that we brought fuel for. It was big enough to seat all 16 of us and really cosy given the time for year! The owners were really... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Great Hostel in a fabulous location. Rooms and service is more like a b&B than a hostel. Cannot wait to return. The beach is amazing.

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Huntington, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

My (now) husband and I stayed there on our second trip to Ireland. It was just perfect. The trip and Downhill Hostel were perfect. We spend our first night as an engaged couple here. My husband proposed on Giants Causeway just an hour before arriving at Downhill Hostel at sunset. The hostel is located right on the beach. You can... More

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Kingston, Jamaica
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

The Downhill Hostel is a wonderful place to stay. The reason I am writing a review, is that I took a walk down memory lane earlier this morning :P It has been 4 or 5 years since my visit but it was so memorable that I never forgot the name of the place. For the price it is more than... More

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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

the hostel is in a BEAUTIFUL house with breathtaking views in a stunning location right at the beach. the rooms are clean, all the facilities are really well kept, they have gas stoves. The guy who runs it is super nice, and in spite of them being closed for the weekend, he still let me stay there for a night,... More

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McCall Gilfillan, Manager at Downhill Hostel, responded to this review
7 January 2012

Hi there, we do now have free internet access! We have made our internet terminal in the middle of the house free to guests and as always we are happy to help you with travel plans, maps, timetables, etc at reception. Happy travels, -McCall More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011 via mobile

After traveling through a lot of western Europe this summer and staying in other hostels, hotels, houses and apartmens, I can honestly say this was my favorite place to stay. Under 20E for a bed with clean sheets in a 6 person female dorm. The house is really beautiful, well lit, cozy and right on the beach where you can... More

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