Hostel Dun Chaoin in Tralee - Ireland - Europe

Dun Chaoin YHA This modern Kerry hostel is located in a truly breathtaking corner of Ireland.

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This modern Kerry hostel is located in a truly breathtaking corner of Ireland. Dún Chaoin is in Ireland's Southwest, in the Province of Munster and in Co. Kerry. It is the most westerly point on the Dingle Peninsula and is located on the Dingle Way. It is an Irish-speaking (Gaeltacht) area and regularly has students coming from around the country to the area to learn the language. The spectacular views of the Blasket islands, the rugged cliffs which make up the coastline, the picturesque, narrow, winding pathway leading to the pier and the splendid sunsets are featured in many calendars, postcards and tourist brochures each year.

Amenities

Lounge
Laundry
Public kitchen

Characteristics

Family
Laid back
Groups

Location

Countryside

PropertyType

Hostel

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Directions

Dun Chaoin
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

Address: Dunquin, Ballyferriter,
Tralee,
Ireland

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