Dromid Hostel
Hostel and Activity Centre
For Individuals, Families or Groups on the Iveragh Peninsula.
Failte go dti ar suiomh/Welcome to our site. Our hostel offers a year round service to individuals and groups. We are located at the heart of the South Kerry/Iveragh Gaeltacht in the magical unspoiled location of Dromid.
Nestled between the valleys and on the banks of the River Inny, the Dromid Hostel/Bru na Dromoda gives it’s guests the most pleasant and thorough hostel experiences that one can hope for. Located in a dark sky reserve, we have much to boast here in terms of views morning or night-time. If the weather is clear, one can enjoy immense star-gazing where we also have access to some wonderful equipment to help facilitate this. Dromid is located in a Gold Tier Reserve which is only one of three in the world.
We are also located approximately 8-10 minutes from the village of Waterville which boasts a beautiful beach and some lovely restaurants and lively pubs, we are also a mere 15 minutes drive from Cahersiveen and Ballinskelligs (home to two wonderful blue flag beaches).
For the Kerry Way walker, we offer what we call a package approach for these guests, once you leave the Kerry Way for our hostel, we offer a meals service (confirm by request), a café boasting some amazingly tasty coffee and cakes and a laundry before you settle into your lovely comfortable bed. We also offer laundry services where possible and have a drying room for those who need it and in the South-West Coast of Ireland, it is very possible it may be needed. For the walker who is hindered by the rain and needs to come in to us early, we can also accommodate this, we have a lovely cost sitting-room full of games and books to occupy you until check-in time. We are also located beside the Inny Tavern where you can relax by the fire or play some pool while meeting the locals and practicing a few words as Gaeilge with them also located beside this is a little shop where one can purchase some basic provisions for their stay.
We boast of so much in terms of cycling and walking routes which our in-house staff can assist you with and also have so many wonderful archaeological sites and opportunities for adventure tourism.
Dromid Hostel is also a wonderful base if one wishes to climb Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrantuohil as we are located about a 25-30 minute drive from one of the commencement points or indeed ideal for ones trip to Sceilig Mhichil, we are about a 25 minute drive from Portmagee Village.
- Christine G
A lovely hostel, if a little out of town - I stayed here for four nights when doing some walking in the area. The hostel is out of town but there is a pub and small shop very close. The... read more hostel is clean and comfortable. I had a private room with en suite facilities and there was a double bed in the room which was really comfortable. Prices were reasonable and I got a discount for a four day stay.
The warden was really friendly and helpful.
I would recommend a stay at this hostel.
23 June 2018inabigcountryWonderful place - This Hostel located in the inner area of the ring of Kerry was really the right choice. Peaceful setting, quiet, relaxing, the private rooms were big and clean. Very good... read more communication with the owner regarding arrival time etc, The owner and the person delegated by her were both very friendly and welcoming. I wish I could have stayed longer
15 July 2017globaltravelerAZAmazing find - hidden gem - Our cycling group stayed here for 2 nights and we were blown away by the facilities, friendliness, and location. We felt like we were at home with a large... read more kitchen, relaxing meeting room, and even a basketball court! Great views sitting in the back yard and drinking tea. And the owners helped us with every aspect of our stay - they even took all our laundry and had it done the same day. Eagerly looking forward to returning...
6 August 2018 - wayofthehero
Hidden gem - Sometimes you want to veer off the beaten path. When you do, you want a place like Dromid Hostel! The service was outstanding, and the space ideal for... read more our group of 9 cyclists. When I told Kathy in advance about our plans she promptly set aside 2 family rooms for us (for both nights of our stay). But wow! I wasn't expecting the friendliness! Tom greeted us with absolute joy and a desire to make every part of our stay pleasant. When foul weather delayed our boat ride to Skellig Islands, they arranged a taxi. And they provided a large, fantastic "living room" type space for our leadership discussions. Loved this place and would promptly return.
31 July 2018dogfish60This is such an amazing place with great views of the surrounding countryside. Emir is so lovely and went out of her way to make sure we were settled. They... read more have a shared kitchen and common area for eating. It's about 15 minutes from the town of Waterville which has everything you need. We stayed here the night before our trip out to Skellig Michael and it was about a half hour to get to Portmagee. I would definitely recommend Dromid Hostel for people looking for a great value. Beds very comfortable as well.
14 August 2022Carey HI stayed at this hostel while I was walking the Kerry Way. It was well located on the trek I was doing.
Very nice place with great views.
It is... read more community operated facility which I find is a great idea.
9 June 2018 - Jeff S
Brilliant hostel found by chance - Many thanks for the lovely welcome & help to stay the night , found by chance on a Sunday afternoon when running out of options of where to stay (... read more camping on motorcycles , low on fuel etc ) massive hostel , quiet & clean /tidy , cracking TV room with a view to die for ......... Voluntary run by Wardens & owned by community .
Wish there were more like this !!!!! The best Hostel we stayed in on our trip round Ireland over 10 days ... ! Thanks again , Jeff & Adrian .........
25 July 2017jewels154Memorable community run hostel - Loved this hostel that's away from the main tourist roads and run locally. Easy going, very clean, comfortable, full amenities and not crowded. I stayed in the shared dorm for... read more 2 nights and it was a great atmosphere to relax in and see the Ring of Kerry from.
13 July 2018macharrHidden gem - Best hostel I've ever stayed in! - was doing the Kerry Way, 2 families - 3 adults, 5 children , walking over 13km per day - on day 3 we... read more came across the sign for the hostel - what a find! - we phoned, they had spaces, and were collected from Mastergeeha post office and brought to this oasis - spotlessly clean, well equipped kitchen, homely, fab sitting room with amazing views, but most of all and the best thing about the place was the lovely staff, I can't remember all their names - Maura, Jimmy were 2 and they were soooo helpful. Nothing was to much trouble for them - they were extremely kind, helpful, proud of the set up and went out of their way to ensure that while the wind and rain took from the enjoyment of the walk this place made up for it in spades We're already planning and scheming to go back again next year and include the hidden gem along the way.
4 September 2015
Funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development