HostelWorld Review 8th September 2018September 24, 2018 Reply →
I had a lovely, relaxing time at this place. It was everything I needed and wanted from a hostel and very new, clean and homely. The staff member treated me very well and was very pleasant. I would highly recommend staying here and will definitely return.
Ireland, Female, 31-40
HostelWorld Review 27th August 2018September 24, 2018 Reply →
On a recent trip to the British Isles, we stayed at a variety of lodgings–B&Bs, hotels, guest houses . . . and Tullyarvan Mill Hostel. It was the best value of any place we stayed, and we also got to know our fellow travelers the best here. The shared kitchen was a great assembly place! One quibble: don’t rely on your GPS to find the Mill, because you’ll be led (if your GPS is the same as ours) to a spot in the road across the river. Follow their website directions instead.
USA, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review 9th August 2018September 24, 2018 Reply →
Hi I recently went on Holidays in Donegal and stayed with Tullyarvan Mill Hostel. On arrival I was greeted by a Friendly member of Staff. For me it was Ideal location very close to the beaches and the town of Buncranna. The Hostel had its own Kitchen to cook my own meals and very clean also the room and showers were. Great value for me as on a budget Holiday and I really good Holidays. Thank you making my stay a happy one!!
Ireland, Female, 31-40
HostelWorld Review 4th Aug 2018September 24, 2018 Reply →
Fairly quiet hostel in a nice location about 15 min walk from everywhere you would want to see in Buncrana. Good place to catch up on some sleep but not an overly social hostel. Check in lady was nice, shower was warm, bed was clean & comfortable. For what I required on that particular day it was perfectly fine.
Ireland, Male, 31-40
HostelWorld Review 4th August 2018September 17, 2018 Reply →
Excellent service. A fantastic run hostel with outstanding service. This is a great find and staff are fantastic Recommend highly
France, Mixed Group, 18-24
HostelWorld Review 27th July 2018September 17, 2018 Reply →
A decent, well-run former mill site working well as a modern hostel
England, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review 6th July 2018September 17, 2018 Reply →
I was really satisified with my stay in Tullyarvan Hostel and it was a pleasure to have met such helpful staff as Michael and Angela. My short stay was made so productive by their expertise and helpfulness
Ireland, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review 5th July 2018September 17, 2018 Reply →
We really enjoyed our stay. Staff great facilities were also great.
Ireland, Female, 41+
HostelWorld Review 2nd July 2018September 17, 2018 Reply →
Everything about Tullyarvan Mill is good. Friendly, clean, a great kitchen with perfect facilities. and an idyllic walk to the beaches of Lough Swilly.
England, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review 26th June 2018September 17, 2018 Reply →
Lovely helpful staff. Super clean hostel. Buncrana is in a beautiful area with a variety of lovely walks. I had a great stay.
Australia, Female, 41+
HostelWorld Review 27 May 2018June 18, 2018 Reply →
Wonderful place for budget accomodation, stayed in a dormitory of 12 beds on my own
Spain, Female, 31-40
HostelWorld Review 19 May 2018June 18, 2018 Reply →
We really enjoyed our stay in this hostel. Thank you
Ireland, Female, 41+
HostelWorld Review 13 May 2018June 18, 2018 Reply →
Once again we had a very good stay at Tulyarvan mill. The location is perfect for the areas we wished to visit. The room was nice and clean and facilities for cooking more than sufficient and the shared areas were kept clean while we were there at all times. There was no noise nor disturbances . Staff were available and helpful. We will definitely choose to come back again.
Northern Ireland, Female, 41+
HostelWorld Review 7th October 2017November 10, 2017 Reply →
We had a really good experience here. We spend one night and it was unforeseen, because we had a host from couchsurfing who at the last minute cancelled the stay. In Tullyarvan Mill Hostel we found a warm bed, kind staff and good rest. If u like good food, try Oscar’s in Buncrana, you won’t regret it! Thank you so much for everything, good luck and I hope we’ll see each other again.
Spain, Female, 25-30
TripAdvisor 3rd October 2017November 10, 2017 Reply →
Brilliant double room spotless!, great kitchen area. First time staying in a hostel in Ireland and it wont be the last. Great staff! great price! would stay again. Our first stop on our W.A.W. adventure.
Belfast, United Kingdom
TripAdvisor Review 2nd October 2017November 10, 2017 Reply →
Stayed 2 nights in 14 bed dorm, only 3 people both nights which was excellent, is a bit institutional looking and if full would be very very busy especially for bathroom facilities.
Excellent kitchen with everything you need to self cater, easy check in though a key deposit is irritating.
Melbourne, Australia
HostelWorld Review 27th September 2017November 10, 2017 Reply →
Lovely staff, big, quiet rooms, free towel. Not a money making scheme like some places, but a good honest hostel!
England, Female, 31-40
HostelWorld Review 26th September 2017November 10, 2017 Reply →
Wonderful and very friendly staff.
Northern Ireland, Couple, 41+
HostelWorld Review 22nd September 2017November 10, 2017 Reply →
Arrived in the quiet times – but a nice welcome, a comfortable bed, a few nice people still staying, so some nice chat and then a quiet peaceful sleep. I took the double ensuite room and it was perfect as I was working the next day and had a lot of gear to stow in the room. Will be back.
Ireland, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review 6th September 2017November 10, 2017 Reply →
just wonderful staff the greatest friendly and helpful . all good
USA, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review August 2017September 11, 2017 Reply →
Fabulous hostel for visiting Inishowen
Germany, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review August 2017September 11, 2017 Reply →
Ottima struttura, spazi ampi, pulito, niente di particolare nel paesino ma vale sicuramente la pena fermarsi, consigliato
(Great structure, spacious spaces, clean, nothing special in the village but definitely worth the stopping, recommended)
Italy, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review August 2017September 11, 2017 Reply →
A very clean, well-equipped and friendly hostel. Just a short walk from the centre of Buncrana. There’s a lot to see and do in Inishowen, and Tullyarvan Mill Hostel is an ideal value-for-money alternative to overrated hotels and B&Bs. Thoroughly recommended.
Ireland, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review August 2017September 11, 2017 Reply →
I really like this hostel. Yes, the male dorm is big, but rarely full. Wifi strong, and great, fully fitted kitchen. Staff not always at hand, but helpful once available. Toilets and showers very clean. Short, pleasant walk into town. Not a party hostel, with many families. That’s fine, given the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Each person gets a key to dorm, and free key to bedside locker. Bring own towels. 24 hour access via door keypad. If arriving late, ring ahead.
Ireland, Male, 31-40
TripAdvisor Review August 2017August 14, 2017 Reply →
I recommend this hostel for the adventurous family and traveller. I found it looking for accommodation near or on Malin Head on a busy bank holiday weekend and what a gem. Clean, safe, fresh bed linen (pillow cases, sheets and duvets on bunk beds).
For €342, 10 of us have taken 2 * 6 bunk bed rooms for 3 nights (Friday – Monday) and have cooked our own breakfasts and dinners (massive feasts from local well stocked Supervalu), saved a ton and have had a blast chatting with Germans, Irish, British, Belgian and French fellow tourists. I have really enjoyed hearing all these wonderful young people, their stories, their laughter and joie de vie.
Tulkyarvan is actually a community center – an Irish (Gaelic speaking school) with a hostel. I suppose we came when school was out so I cannot speak to school time hosteling but I can really recommend based upon our experience.
Wonderful staff, good people staying here, you’ll love the conversations you shall have in a large community breakfast/dinner room … If you can get beyond the bunk bed as a B&B/hotel person, I can attest to 2 great nights of sleep so far!!!
The kitchen has tons of room – really 2 large rooms with huge fridges, cooking area and 2 sinks for cleanup.
Malin Head and the inishowen peninsula is sensational. Great walking and sights all along Ireland’s fabulous Wild Atlantic Way. Our troupe were 2 families, an 81 year old dad, an uncle, a 2 year old baby … no complaints.
Highly, highly recommended.
Stayed August 2017, travelled with family
HostelWorld Review July 2017August 14, 2017 Reply →
Super acueil
Gentil et chaleureux
(Super nice and friendly)
France, Male, 41+
Hostelworld Review June 2017August 14, 2017 Reply →
Very clean, very helpful and great staff!
Austria, Female, 31-40
Had a great weekend staying here while our boys were taking part in a local football tournament. There is nothing that any of the 25 of us could fault the place on.
Thank you!
Chris McGregor
Five Star Review
It was a comfortable hostel, thought it was a bit like staying in a school, but still very good for a hostel. Clean comfortable, good location. I would stay there again if travelling that way.
Ireland, Couple, 41+
Great place, well located even if the entrance is easily missed if you don’t pay enough attention. Staff was really nice, with lots of advice about the town. Beds are really comfortable but avoid the middle one if you can, it can be a bit complicated to get in and off
France, Female, 18-24
Had the pleasure of staying the bank holiday weekend fantastic facility. Spotlessly clean. Lovely staff who we met and spoke to on the phone. We will b back.
Fionula Horgan
Five Star Review
We visited again and is was better than the last time… New furnishings and still spotless and very nice place to stay. To Angela I say thank again for your help on the day and the weeks leading up to the stay. To Devon on the evening and thank you again so much., We will be back again…
Portlaoise, Ireland
HostelWorld Review 22nd April 2017May 3, 2017 Reply →
We really enjoyed our stay it was perfect for a catch up between 6 friends who haven’t met in a while. We felt very safe at the hostel and it was great value for money. We will definitely stay there again.
Ireland, Female, 25-30
Novice Nomad
94% Rating
HostelWorld 14th April 2017
Eher günstige Familienunterkunft als Hostel. Große Küche, gemütliches Sitzen beim Essen, großzügige Zimmer. Einziges Manko: keine eigenen Lampen bei den Betten – entweder Licht an, oder Licht aus.
Rather cheap family accommodation as a hostel. Large kitchen, comfortable sitting at dinner, generous rooms. The only downside: no own lamps at the beds – either light on, or light off
“Great value for money”
Couldn’t get a reservation at the near by hotel so found this hostel on the web it only cost 60 Euro a night for 4 kids 2 adults in private room very large room on suite the shower was very powerful free Wi-Fi in common room and double kitchen all mod cons a dining area and sitting area with TV lovely grounds outside. Loved our stay.
Hostelworld Review Feb 2017February 15, 2017 Reply →
” This facility is in absolute apple pie order, with everything as clean and neat as can be. It’s a little far from town center – not too much in easy walking distance, but no problem as we had a car. The kitchen facilities were excellent and the staff helpful and friendly. I heartily recommend it. “
TripAdvisor Review Nov 2016November 18, 2016 Reply →
“Excellent Stay”
Had a great stay here. Excellent facilities, spotless, cheap and very comfy beds!!! Angela on reception was so friendly and helpful and booking was so straight forward. Little distance from the town centre but only €5 in a taxi and plenty of taxi numbers provided on arrival.Thank you for everything. Would highly recommend,
Sarah K
Hostel World review 2nd Nov 2016November 18, 2016 Reply →
Enjoyed our Autumn stay. Manager and Administrator were really friendly, helpful and welcoming but night wardens could.have been friendlier. Would.recommend the hostel, Buncrana and the Inishowen peninsula which is really beautiful.
Ireland, Female, 41+
Hostel World review 1st Nov 2016November 18, 2016 Reply →
Very enjoyable. Clear communication before and during stay. Kristina very helpful.
Ireland, Male, 41+
Hostel World review 7th Oct 2016November 18, 2016 Reply →
Very clean, Showers were brilliant Kitchen big and clean very convenient place to stay and best of all cheep. would i stay again ? Yes in a hart beat
Ireland, Male, 41+
Hostel World review 11th Sept 2016November 18, 2016 Reply →
Had an awesome stay here. Two people in the 14 bed dorm!! Beds were super comfortable and kitchen was amazing. The staff member wasn’t the most helpful with local information, but wifi works well in kitchen (temperamental in dorm room) so you can work out all the tourist stuff with that. Plenty of car-parking.
Australia, Female, 25-30
They had the most beautiful kitchen we ever saw in all the hostel we visited!
Italy, Female, 25-30
HostelWorld Review 28th August 2016October 7, 2016 Reply →
A little bit hidden from Buncrana Town.But I really enjoyed my stay in Tullyarvan Mill Hostel.It's definitely first class.The beds are comfortable,the dorm is spacious,the kitchen and eating area is huge and has a television,and there is a really nice atmosphere there.And the staff are really friendly and helpful.This place is perfect.
Ireland, Male, 31-40
HostelWorld Review 27th August 2016October 7, 2016 Reply →
Tullyarvan mill was a great location for us to stay . If you love Donegal and Inishowen then this is a great place to base yourself as everywhere is accessible. Despite it;s proximity to Buncrana there was no interuptions due to traffic noise and we had disturbance free nights while there. The facilities were clean and sufficient for our needs . Great value .Only one concern is access to and from particulalry exiting from the hostel onto the public road , visibility is not very good.
Northern Ireland, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review 24th August 2016October 7, 2016 Reply →
I had an excellent nights sleep and the facilities were very good indeed .
England, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review 21st August 2016October 7, 2016 Reply →
Thank you so much for all your help. They even suggested a lovely drive for us which was the best surprise. Would stay again.
USA, Female, 25-30
HostelWorld Review 16th August 2016August 25, 2016 Reply →
Very good accommodation in Donegal but near Derry.
Czech Republic, Male, 41+
HostelWorld Review 14th August 2016August 25, 2016 Reply →
The hostel is pretty good, especially the kitchen is amazing. Everything is very clean and the room was big but it really seemed like it had been a hospital once which was not best for the atmosphere but we felt fine anyway. Will come back for exploring the north.
Germany, Mixed Group, 18-24
HostelWorld Review 10th August 2016August 25, 2016 Reply →
I stayed here with a friend for 5 nights during the quadrathon event. We found it to be perfect for our needs; great location for exploring the inishowen peninsula, friendly and helpful staff, a well large, equipped kitchen/common area. We booked a twin ensuite room, which had a double bed and bunk bed, all of which was clean and we could control the heating ourselves. There were large lockers in the room, and adequate power points. I would recommend hostel if travelling around Donegal.
England, Female, 41+
HostelWorld Review 18th July 2016July 21, 2016 Reply →
This was a fantastic place to stay and we were just sorry we couldn’t stay longer. Our double/family room was airy,quiet and comfortable, the shower excellent. The kitchen had all mod cons. and the whole facility was very clean and secure. We enjoyed a riverside walk through the forest down to the beach with amazing views over the lough. The staff were amazing and went well beyond the basics to be helpful and friendly. Thoroughly recommended.
New Zealand, Female, 41+
Hostel World Review July 13th 2016July 19, 2016 Reply →
FABULOUS!! for my first stay at a hostel I wished i had tried it years ago. I’ve stayed in hotels all over and have never seen a happier bunch of staff. Nothing too much trouble for them and happy at their work, you couldn’t help to smile back. Outsides beauty was enhanced with plants and greenery with not one stray leaf or one bit of rubbish in the car park. Internally the floors esp under the beds was shining not a pick of dust we are going back this year.Thanks You made our trip
Northern Ireland, Female, 41+
Hostel World Review July 16th 2016July 12, 2016 Reply →
First time to stay in hostel with our kids, will be doing it again. Tullyarvan mill was fab, could not recommend it highly enough. Very clean, great place to stay and the kids loved it.
Ireland 41+
Hostel World Review June 2016June 27, 2016 Reply →
It was a perfect stay. Very nice people. we eat very good in pub /restaurant by the harbour. Very nice room with good beds.
Netherlands 41+
This is a wonderful place for a stay! Bunk rooms very roomy. FULL SIZED lockers! Chargers by bunks. Very clean/nice ensuite shower/toilet/sink. Could use a bit more light at the sinks. Kitchen clean and well equipped. Roomy as well. Common room is part of the kitchen/eating area. Not much there, couch/tv. About a 15 minute walk into town. But a beautiful park/trail system on the way about 5 minutes out. Don’t expect much atmosphere. But if you need good/clean accommodations I highly recommend!
USA, Male, 41+
Everything very nice and clean and staff were helpful. Very large dorm and well equipped kitchen. everything you need. maybe just lacking a bit of character? but cannot complain.
Scotland, Male, 41+
I booked a family room for a long weekend for our family: 2 adults, a 6 year old and a 4 year old. The hostel was perfect for a budget family break – we definitely will go back.
Germany, Female, 31-40
Quite possibly the best of all the hostels I have visited. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting in the area. Just the incredibly clean kitchen alone is enough, but the rooms with heat, the hot showers, and the top-notch staff all combine to make this the level many other fail to even try for.
USA, Male, 41+
We stayed for one night and felt very welcome. Our room was nice and clean and comfy. The kitchen was simply sublime – spacious, clean, enough utensils to use. Thanks to both ladies at the reception who were absolutely friendly and charming!
Germany, Male, 31-40
Novice Nomad
TripAdvisor Review April 2016April 20, 2016 Reply →
“Excellent, Spotless and Staff were fantastic”
5 of 5 stars
We visited the hostel on Friday evening and Devon was very good and could not do enough. The place was spotless and the rooms were warm, comfortable and spacious. Showers were fab and a special mention has to go to Angela for her help in organising the stay and helping us with the beds and the breakfast and a big thank you. If doing the wild Atlantic way then make sure you stop here, You wont be disappointed.
Stayed April 2016, travelled with friends
TripAdvisor Review April 2016April 18, 2016 Reply →
Lovely hostel, friendly staff, very quiet, clean and comfortable rooms, excellent facilities – probably the best equipped kitchen I’ve seen in any hostel. We had a private room, which was very spacious and even had a TV. Free wifi with good reception throughout the building.
The hostel is in a pretty central location for exploring Inishowen.
Highly recommended, would definitely go back.
Stayed March 2016, travelled as a couple
HostelWorld Review 2nd April 2016April 12, 2016 Reply →
Excellent place.
Ireland, Couple, 31-40
HostelWorld Review 17th March 2016March 24, 2016 Reply →
Couldn’t ask for more, Angela at reception is absolutely brilliant, so friendly and helpful. The facilities are excellent and the place is super clean. Such a brilliant base for anyone wanting to explore the beautiful Buncrana and surrounding areas. Would highly recommend!
Ireland, Mixed Group, 25-30
HostelWorld Review 17th March 2016March 24, 2016 Reply →
Lovely staff, great facilities and great area. Would stay there again.
Ireland, Female, 25-30
Hostelworld Review 12th Feb 2016February 24, 2016 Reply →
Great stay, thank you very much. Best shower!! Amazing after a cold day in the hills! Will be back soon Jo
Ireland Female, 31-40
TripAdvisor Review Jan 2016February 3, 2016 Reply →
“Clean, Friendly and Excellent facilities”
5 of 5 stars
I stayed at Tullyarvan Mill for 2 weeks as i was caught between houses. I was unsure how long i would be so to save money i went for the hostel option. Having never stayed in a hostel before i was unsure what it would be like, expecting bare facilities and a basic bed for the evening. I was almost overwhelmed with what i got. I had booked a bed in a 6 bed dorm, the bed and dormitory itself was very clean and comfortable. An ensuite shower room and toilet was spotless. The shower itself was as good if not better than anywhere i have been before – hotels or home. A large kitchen facility with everything you need to cook, again spotless and a nice common area with tv and dining area. The one thing that really pleased me was the strength and quality of the wifi throughout the hostel. Perfect signal anywhere i went, with streaming netflix no problem at all. Staff were lovely and accommodating, with no intrusion. Close to the centre of town, only a 6 or 7 minute walk, the beach just round the corner and a lovely park just across the road its a must stop for anyone coming to the north-west of the country, and at only €15 a night, i couldnt of asked for more. Recommend to families and travellers alike.
A party of 17 from Skerries stayed last weekend for Cranafest 2015 , what a brilliant spot !!!!!, rooms are great, warm showers, clean comfortable beds, very clean and tidy. Kitchen was just perfect.
The Staff were just wonderful, very helpful, good people !!, highly recommend it for a stay in Buncrana, its only a 10 minute walk to the town center.
We will be back again
Thank you for your wonderful comments on our hostel. We really appreciate when someone takes the time to give such positive feedback. We do try to make the hostel as comfortable as possible for everyone. We work hard at keeping the place clean, tidy and well maintained. Its great when someone acknowledges the effort we put in. Thanks again.
Excellent. Stayed with young children in a six bed dorm. Loved the hostel and Buncrana!! We will be back.
HostelWorld Guest Comment July 2015 Ireland Mixed Group, 41+
We stayed here for 10 nights in a double room with ensuite overlooking the back garden – great spot to explore Innis however Peninsula from. All staff were welcoming and helpful in all interactions. It was better than some B&B’s for considerably less cost. Would recommend to anyone.
HostelWorld Guest Comment July 2015 Australia Couple, 41+
Unbeatable value for money, spotlessly clean throughout, great beds, bathroom en suite in all the rooms, best kitchen we’ve ever had in a hostel, fast internet, friendly, helpful and competent staff, beautiful setting – you couldn’t ask for more
Very high standard hostel. Great kitchen facilities and common area. Clean, spacious bedroom, spotlessly clean en suite bathroom. Couldn’t find any fault with this hostel. Book it !
HostelWorld Guest Comment: July 2015 Ireland Couple, 41+
This hostel is brand new, equipped with the best kitchen I’ve ever seen in a youth hostel. The bed were very confortable, and the toilets/bathroom very clean. The staff were very helpful: they suggested many hikes, spots, roads and restaurant in Inishowen. I definitely recommend this hostel!
HostelWorld Guest Comment: July 2015 France Male, 25-30
“Quite a good place for the price: extremely clean, huge kitchen, nice and comfy rooms.”
Hostelworld Guest comment Nov 2014
Spain, Mixed Group, Aged 25-30yrs
“Staff were FABULOUS, friendly, helpful, and informative! They gave us a tour of the historical part of the facility which was educational and wonderful, a map with trails marked on it for things to see in and around the town, helped introduce me to the local Garda when I asked questions about them (I work in a local law enforcement agency so was interested in Ireland’s equivalent) and even went the extra mile to get a hold of me when I left some of my belongings behind on accident when we left!”
This is the second time I have stayed at Buncrana and once again it it was as enjoyable as the first. Great place, fantastic staff, can’t fault the hostel in anyway. A big thank you for hosting day 3 of the Quadrathon and the start of day 4……I will be back next year
Thank you again for everything!!! Love Buncrana, love the Mill/Hostel, and appreciate all of you and what you’re doing there! Till next time!
Joanna October 2014
My girlfriend and I stayed in a private room last week and were more than happy with our stay. The room was clean and the kitchen was stocked with a vast array of cooking implements! The best thing about Tullyarvan Mill by far were Michael and Angela who work there. They were friendly and constantly went out of their way to provide information and help with any problems we had with regards to getting around Buncrana and Donegal.
Overall, top class stay. Thanks to Michael and Angela, we’ll definitely stay again when we visit Buncrana!
This hostel was perfect. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Washing, drying and internet facilities available. Helpful staff. Clean kitchen and shared bathroom. Amazing value for money. Would fully recommend this hostel
It’s gem this one. Staff are most welcoming and keep the place spotless. One of the best equipped kitchen and recreation areas I’ve visited. Couldn’t recommend it too highly. Many thanks
Guest review June 2013
I had a lovely, relaxing time at this place. It was everything I needed and wanted from a hostel and very new, clean and homely. The staff member treated me very well and was very pleasant. I would highly recommend staying here and will definitely return.
Ireland, Female, 31-40
On a recent trip to the British Isles, we stayed at a variety of lodgings–B&Bs, hotels, guest houses . . . and Tullyarvan Mill Hostel. It was the best value of any place we stayed, and we also got to know our fellow travelers the best here. The shared kitchen was a great assembly place! One quibble: don’t rely on your GPS to find the Mill, because you’ll be led (if your GPS is the same as ours) to a spot in the road across the river. Follow their website directions instead.
USA, Male, 41+
Hi I recently went on Holidays in Donegal and stayed with Tullyarvan Mill Hostel. On arrival I was greeted by a Friendly member of Staff. For me it was Ideal location very close to the beaches and the town of Buncranna. The Hostel had its own Kitchen to cook my own meals and very clean also the room and showers were. Great value for me as on a budget Holiday and I really good Holidays. Thank you making my stay a happy one!!
Ireland, Female, 31-40
Fairly quiet hostel in a nice location about 15 min walk from everywhere you would want to see in Buncrana. Good place to catch up on some sleep but not an overly social hostel. Check in lady was nice, shower was warm, bed was clean & comfortable. For what I required on that particular day it was perfectly fine.
Ireland, Male, 31-40
Excellent service. A fantastic run hostel with outstanding service. This is a great find and staff are fantastic Recommend highly
France, Mixed Group, 18-24
A decent, well-run former mill site working well as a modern hostel
England, Male, 41+
I was really satisified with my stay in Tullyarvan Hostel and it was a pleasure to have met such helpful staff as Michael and Angela. My short stay was made so productive by their expertise and helpfulness
Ireland, Male, 41+
We really enjoyed our stay. Staff great facilities were also great.
Ireland, Female, 41+
Everything about Tullyarvan Mill is good. Friendly, clean, a great kitchen with perfect facilities. and an idyllic walk to the beaches of Lough Swilly.
England, Male, 41+
Lovely helpful staff. Super clean hostel. Buncrana is in a beautiful area with a variety of lovely walks. I had a great stay.
Australia, Female, 41+
Wonderful place for budget accomodation, stayed in a dormitory of 12 beds on my own
Spain, Female, 31-40
We really enjoyed our stay in this hostel. Thank you
Ireland, Female, 41+
Once again we had a very good stay at Tulyarvan mill. The location is perfect for the areas we wished to visit. The room was nice and clean and facilities for cooking more than sufficient and the shared areas were kept clean while we were there at all times. There was no noise nor disturbances . Staff were available and helpful. We will definitely choose to come back again.
Northern Ireland, Female, 41+
We had a really good experience here. We spend one night and it was unforeseen, because we had a host from couchsurfing who at the last minute cancelled the stay. In Tullyarvan Mill Hostel we found a warm bed, kind staff and good rest. If u like good food, try Oscar’s in Buncrana, you won’t regret it! Thank you so much for everything, good luck and I hope we’ll see each other again.
Spain, Female, 25-30
Brilliant double room spotless!, great kitchen area. First time staying in a hostel in Ireland and it wont be the last. Great staff! great price! would stay again. Our first stop on our W.A.W. adventure.
Belfast, United Kingdom
Stayed 2 nights in 14 bed dorm, only 3 people both nights which was excellent, is a bit institutional looking and if full would be very very busy especially for bathroom facilities.
Excellent kitchen with everything you need to self cater, easy check in though a key deposit is irritating.
Melbourne, Australia
Lovely staff, big, quiet rooms, free towel. Not a money making scheme like some places, but a good honest hostel!
England, Female, 31-40
Wonderful and very friendly staff.
Northern Ireland, Couple, 41+
Arrived in the quiet times – but a nice welcome, a comfortable bed, a few nice people still staying, so some nice chat and then a quiet peaceful sleep. I took the double ensuite room and it was perfect as I was working the next day and had a lot of gear to stow in the room. Will be back.
Ireland, Male, 41+
just wonderful staff the greatest friendly and helpful . all good
USA, Male, 41+
Fabulous hostel for visiting Inishowen
Germany, Male, 41+
Ottima struttura, spazi ampi, pulito, niente di particolare nel paesino ma vale sicuramente la pena fermarsi, consigliato
(Great structure, spacious spaces, clean, nothing special in the village but definitely worth the stopping, recommended)
Italy, Male, 41+
A very clean, well-equipped and friendly hostel. Just a short walk from the centre of Buncrana. There’s a lot to see and do in Inishowen, and Tullyarvan Mill Hostel is an ideal value-for-money alternative to overrated hotels and B&Bs. Thoroughly recommended.
Ireland, Male, 41+
I really like this hostel. Yes, the male dorm is big, but rarely full. Wifi strong, and great, fully fitted kitchen. Staff not always at hand, but helpful once available. Toilets and showers very clean. Short, pleasant walk into town. Not a party hostel, with many families. That’s fine, given the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Each person gets a key to dorm, and free key to bedside locker. Bring own towels. 24 hour access via door keypad. If arriving late, ring ahead.
Ireland, Male, 31-40
I recommend this hostel for the adventurous family and traveller. I found it looking for accommodation near or on Malin Head on a busy bank holiday weekend and what a gem. Clean, safe, fresh bed linen (pillow cases, sheets and duvets on bunk beds).
For €342, 10 of us have taken 2 * 6 bunk bed rooms for 3 nights (Friday – Monday) and have cooked our own breakfasts and dinners (massive feasts from local well stocked Supervalu), saved a ton and have had a blast chatting with Germans, Irish, British, Belgian and French fellow tourists. I have really enjoyed hearing all these wonderful young people, their stories, their laughter and joie de vie.
Tulkyarvan is actually a community center – an Irish (Gaelic speaking school) with a hostel. I suppose we came when school was out so I cannot speak to school time hosteling but I can really recommend based upon our experience.
Wonderful staff, good people staying here, you’ll love the conversations you shall have in a large community breakfast/dinner room … If you can get beyond the bunk bed as a B&B/hotel person, I can attest to 2 great nights of sleep so far!!!
The kitchen has tons of room – really 2 large rooms with huge fridges, cooking area and 2 sinks for cleanup.
Malin Head and the inishowen peninsula is sensational. Great walking and sights all along Ireland’s fabulous Wild Atlantic Way. Our troupe were 2 families, an 81 year old dad, an uncle, a 2 year old baby … no complaints.
Highly, highly recommended.
Stayed August 2017, travelled with family
Super acueil
Gentil et chaleureux
(Super nice and friendly)
France, Male, 41+
Very clean, very helpful and great staff!
Austria, Female, 31-40
Had a great weekend staying here while our boys were taking part in a local football tournament. There is nothing that any of the 25 of us could fault the place on.
Thank you!
Chris McGregor
Five Star Review
It was a comfortable hostel, thought it was a bit like staying in a school, but still very good for a hostel. Clean comfortable, good location. I would stay there again if travelling that way.
Ireland, Couple, 41+
Great place, well located even if the entrance is easily missed if you don’t pay enough attention. Staff was really nice, with lots of advice about the town. Beds are really comfortable but avoid the middle one if you can, it can be a bit complicated to get in and off
France, Female, 18-24
Had the pleasure of staying the bank holiday weekend fantastic facility. Spotlessly clean. Lovely staff who we met and spoke to on the phone. We will b back.
Fionula Horgan
Five Star Review
Very clean, very helpful and great staff!
Austria, Female, 31-40
Walking distance to town…clean and tidy…will be back again.
Anonymous
England, Male, 41+
We visited again and is was better than the last time… New furnishings and still spotless and very nice place to stay. To Angela I say thank again for your help on the day and the weeks leading up to the stay. To Devon on the evening and thank you again so much., We will be back again…
Portlaoise, Ireland
We really enjoyed our stay it was perfect for a catch up between 6 friends who haven’t met in a while. We felt very safe at the hostel and it was great value for money. We will definitely stay there again.
Ireland, Female, 25-30
Novice Nomad
94% Rating
HostelWorld 14th April 2017
Eher günstige Familienunterkunft als Hostel. Große Küche, gemütliches Sitzen beim Essen, großzügige Zimmer. Einziges Manko: keine eigenen Lampen bei den Betten – entweder Licht an, oder Licht aus.
Rather cheap family accommodation as a hostel. Large kitchen, comfortable sitting at dinner, generous rooms. The only downside: no own lamps at the beds – either light on, or light off
Google Reviews April 2017
First class self catering hostel.
Five Star Rating
“Great value for money”
Couldn’t get a reservation at the near by hotel so found this hostel on the web it only cost 60 Euro a night for 4 kids 2 adults in private room very large room on suite the shower was very powerful free Wi-Fi in common room and double kitchen all mod cons a dining area and sitting area with TV lovely grounds outside. Loved our stay.
” This facility is in absolute apple pie order, with everything as clean and neat as can be. It’s a little far from town center – not too much in easy walking distance, but no problem as we had a car. The kitchen facilities were excellent and the staff helpful and friendly. I heartily recommend it. “
“Excellent Stay”
Had a great stay here. Excellent facilities, spotless, cheap and very comfy beds!!! Angela on reception was so friendly and helpful and booking was so straight forward. Little distance from the town centre but only €5 in a taxi and plenty of taxi numbers provided on arrival.Thank you for everything. Would highly recommend,
Sarah K
Enjoyed our Autumn stay. Manager and Administrator were really friendly, helpful and welcoming but night wardens could.have been friendlier. Would.recommend the hostel, Buncrana and the Inishowen peninsula which is really beautiful.
Ireland, Female, 41+
Very enjoyable. Clear communication before and during stay. Kristina very helpful.
Ireland, Male, 41+
Very clean, Showers were brilliant Kitchen big and clean very convenient place to stay and best of all cheep. would i stay again ? Yes in a hart beat
Ireland, Male, 41+
Had an awesome stay here. Two people in the 14 bed dorm!! Beds were super comfortable and kitchen was amazing. The staff member wasn’t the most helpful with local information, but wifi works well in kitchen (temperamental in dorm room) so you can work out all the tourist stuff with that. Plenty of car-parking.
Australia, Female, 25-30
They had the most beautiful kitchen we ever saw in all the hostel we visited!
Italy, Female, 25-30
A little bit hidden from Buncrana Town.But I really enjoyed my stay in Tullyarvan Mill Hostel.It's definitely first class.The beds are comfortable,the dorm is spacious,the kitchen and eating area is huge and has a television,and there is a really nice atmosphere there.And the staff are really friendly and helpful.This place is perfect.
Ireland, Male, 31-40
Tullyarvan mill was a great location for us to stay . If you love Donegal and Inishowen then this is a great place to base yourself as everywhere is accessible. Despite it;s proximity to Buncrana there was no interuptions due to traffic noise and we had disturbance free nights while there. The facilities were clean and sufficient for our needs . Great value .Only one concern is access to and from particulalry exiting from the hostel onto the public road , visibility is not very good.
Northern Ireland, Male, 41+
I had an excellent nights sleep and the facilities were very good indeed .
England, Male, 41+
Thank you so much for all your help. They even suggested a lovely drive for us which was the best surprise. Would stay again.
USA, Female, 25-30
Very good accommodation in Donegal but near Derry.
Czech Republic, Male, 41+
The hostel is pretty good, especially the kitchen is amazing. Everything is very clean and the room was big but it really seemed like it had been a hospital once which was not best for the atmosphere but we felt fine anyway. Will come back for exploring the north.
Germany, Mixed Group, 18-24
I stayed here with a friend for 5 nights during the quadrathon event. We found it to be perfect for our needs; great location for exploring the inishowen peninsula, friendly and helpful staff, a well large, equipped kitchen/common area. We booked a twin ensuite room, which had a double bed and bunk bed, all of which was clean and we could control the heating ourselves. There were large lockers in the room, and adequate power points. I would recommend hostel if travelling around Donegal.
England, Female, 41+
This was a fantastic place to stay and we were just sorry we couldn’t stay longer. Our double/family room was airy,quiet and comfortable, the shower excellent. The kitchen had all mod cons. and the whole facility was very clean and secure. We enjoyed a riverside walk through the forest down to the beach with amazing views over the lough. The staff were amazing and went well beyond the basics to be helpful and friendly. Thoroughly recommended.
New Zealand, Female, 41+
FABULOUS!! for my first stay at a hostel I wished i had tried it years ago. I’ve stayed in hotels all over and have never seen a happier bunch of staff. Nothing too much trouble for them and happy at their work, you couldn’t help to smile back. Outsides beauty was enhanced with plants and greenery with not one stray leaf or one bit of rubbish in the car park. Internally the floors esp under the beds was shining not a pick of dust we are going back this year.Thanks You made our trip
Northern Ireland, Female, 41+
First time to stay in hostel with our kids, will be doing it again. Tullyarvan mill was fab, could not recommend it highly enough. Very clean, great place to stay and the kids loved it.
Ireland 41+
It was a perfect stay. Very nice people. we eat very good in pub /restaurant by the harbour. Very nice room with good beds.
Netherlands 41+
Really great and friendly and safe for my bike.
England, Male, 41+
This is a wonderful place for a stay! Bunk rooms very roomy. FULL SIZED lockers! Chargers by bunks. Very clean/nice ensuite shower/toilet/sink. Could use a bit more light at the sinks. Kitchen clean and well equipped. Roomy as well. Common room is part of the kitchen/eating area. Not much there, couch/tv. About a 15 minute walk into town. But a beautiful park/trail system on the way about 5 minutes out. Don’t expect much atmosphere. But if you need good/clean accommodations I highly recommend!
USA, Male, 41+
Everything very nice and clean and staff were helpful. Very large dorm and well equipped kitchen. everything you need. maybe just lacking a bit of character? but cannot complain.
Scotland, Male, 41+
I booked a family room for a long weekend for our family: 2 adults, a 6 year old and a 4 year old. The hostel was perfect for a budget family break – we definitely will go back.
Germany, Female, 31-40
Quite possibly the best of all the hostels I have visited. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting in the area. Just the incredibly clean kitchen alone is enough, but the rooms with heat, the hot showers, and the top-notch staff all combine to make this the level many other fail to even try for.
USA, Male, 41+
We stayed for one night and felt very welcome. Our room was nice and clean and comfy. The kitchen was simply sublime – spacious, clean, enough utensils to use. Thanks to both ladies at the reception who were absolutely friendly and charming!
Germany, Male, 31-40
Novice Nomad
“Excellent, Spotless and Staff were fantastic”
5 of 5 stars
We visited the hostel on Friday evening and Devon was very good and could not do enough. The place was spotless and the rooms were warm, comfortable and spacious. Showers were fab and a special mention has to go to Angela for her help in organising the stay and helping us with the beds and the breakfast and a big thank you. If doing the wild Atlantic way then make sure you stop here, You wont be disappointed.
Stayed April 2016, travelled with friends
Lovely hostel, friendly staff, very quiet, clean and comfortable rooms, excellent facilities – probably the best equipped kitchen I’ve seen in any hostel. We had a private room, which was very spacious and even had a TV. Free wifi with good reception throughout the building.
The hostel is in a pretty central location for exploring Inishowen.
Highly recommended, would definitely go back.
Stayed March 2016, travelled as a couple
Excellent place.
Ireland, Couple, 31-40
Couldn’t ask for more, Angela at reception is absolutely brilliant, so friendly and helpful. The facilities are excellent and the place is super clean. Such a brilliant base for anyone wanting to explore the beautiful Buncrana and surrounding areas. Would highly recommend!
Ireland, Mixed Group, 25-30
Lovely staff, great facilities and great area. Would stay there again.
Ireland, Female, 25-30
Great stay, thank you very much. Best shower!! Amazing after a cold day in the hills! Will be back soon Jo
Ireland Female, 31-40
“Clean, Friendly and Excellent facilities”
5 of 5 stars
I stayed at Tullyarvan Mill for 2 weeks as i was caught between houses. I was unsure how long i would be so to save money i went for the hostel option. Having never stayed in a hostel before i was unsure what it would be like, expecting bare facilities and a basic bed for the evening. I was almost overwhelmed with what i got. I had booked a bed in a 6 bed dorm, the bed and dormitory itself was very clean and comfortable. An ensuite shower room and toilet was spotless. The shower itself was as good if not better than anywhere i have been before – hotels or home. A large kitchen facility with everything you need to cook, again spotless and a nice common area with tv and dining area. The one thing that really pleased me was the strength and quality of the wifi throughout the hostel. Perfect signal anywhere i went, with streaming netflix no problem at all. Staff were lovely and accommodating, with no intrusion. Close to the centre of town, only a 6 or 7 minute walk, the beach just round the corner and a lovely park just across the road its a must stop for anyone coming to the north-west of the country, and at only €15 a night, i couldnt of asked for more. Recommend to families and travellers alike.
Very new and clean…comfortable bed
HostelBookers Guest January 2016 UK Female
A party of 17 from Skerries stayed last weekend for Cranafest 2015 , what a brilliant spot !!!!!, rooms are great, warm showers, clean comfortable beds, very clean and tidy. Kitchen was just perfect.
The Staff were just wonderful, very helpful, good people !!, highly recommend it for a stay in Buncrana, its only a 10 minute walk to the town center.
We will be back again
Thank you for your wonderful comments on our hostel. We really appreciate when someone takes the time to give such positive feedback. We do try to make the hostel as comfortable as possible for everyone. We work hard at keeping the place clean, tidy and well maintained. Its great when someone acknowledges the effort we put in. Thanks again.
Excellent. Stayed with young children in a six bed dorm. Loved the hostel and Buncrana!! We will be back.
HostelWorld Guest Comment July 2015 Ireland Mixed Group, 41+
We stayed here for 10 nights in a double room with ensuite overlooking the back garden – great spot to explore Innis however Peninsula from. All staff were welcoming and helpful in all interactions. It was better than some B&B’s for considerably less cost. Would recommend to anyone.
HostelWorld Guest Comment July 2015 Australia Couple, 41+
Unbeatable value for money, spotlessly clean throughout, great beds, bathroom en suite in all the rooms, best kitchen we’ve ever had in a hostel, fast internet, friendly, helpful and competent staff, beautiful setting – you couldn’t ask for more
Very high standard hostel. Great kitchen facilities and common area. Clean, spacious bedroom, spotlessly clean en suite bathroom. Couldn’t find any fault with this hostel. Book it !
HostelWorld Guest Comment: July 2015 Ireland Couple, 41+
This hostel is brand new, equipped with the best kitchen I’ve ever seen in a youth hostel. The bed were very confortable, and the toilets/bathroom very clean. The staff were very helpful: they suggested many hikes, spots, roads and restaurant in Inishowen. I definitely recommend this hostel!
HostelWorld Guest Comment: July 2015 France Male, 25-30
It was absolutely Fabulous. They couldn’t do enough for you.
HostelWorld Guest Comment: Jun 2015 Norway Male, 41+
Great hostel, clean and value for money.
HostelWorld Guest Comment June 2015
Anonymous Ireland Male, 31-40
Very well run accommodation with great facilities, will definitely be back.
HostelWorld Guest (N Ireland) comment June 2015
“Quite a good place for the price: extremely clean, huge kitchen, nice and comfy rooms.”
Hostelworld Guest comment Nov 2014
Spain, Mixed Group, Aged 25-30yrs
“Staff were FABULOUS, friendly, helpful, and informative! They gave us a tour of the historical part of the facility which was educational and wonderful, a map with trails marked on it for things to see in and around the town, helped introduce me to the local Garda when I asked questions about them (I work in a local law enforcement agency so was interested in Ireland’s equivalent) and even went the extra mile to get a hold of me when I left some of my belongings behind on accident when we left!”
Beds are extremely comfortable. Kitchen is well equipped Overall the hostel was fantastic
Hostelbookers Guest comment
This is the second time I have stayed at Buncrana and once again it it was as enjoyable as the first. Great place, fantastic staff, can’t fault the hostel in anyway. A big thank you for hosting day 3 of the Quadrathon and the start of day 4……I will be back next year
Thank you again for everything!!! Love Buncrana, love the Mill/Hostel, and appreciate all of you and what you’re doing there! Till next time!
Joanna October 2014
Absolutely brilliant hostel, very clean and comfortable, great friendly staff , would highly recommend!
100%
Guest Review: Hostelworld 17th March 2014
My girlfriend and I stayed in a private room last week and were more than happy with our stay. The room was clean and the kitchen was stocked with a vast array of cooking implements! The best thing about Tullyarvan Mill by far were Michael and Angela who work there. They were friendly and constantly went out of their way to provide information and help with any problems we had with regards to getting around Buncrana and Donegal.
Overall, top class stay. Thanks to Michael and Angela, we’ll definitely stay again when we visit Buncrana!
This hostel was perfect. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Washing, drying and internet facilities available. Helpful staff. Clean kitchen and shared bathroom. Amazing value for money. Would fully recommend this hostel
Guest Review June 2013 Tripadvisor
It’s gem this one. Staff are most welcoming and keep the place spotless. One of the best equipped kitchen and recreation areas I’ve visited. Couldn’t recommend it too highly. Many thanks
Guest review June 2013