From Kerry Airport it’s a one hour drive to Cahirciveen, the nearest town to our Hostel (12km). 2km outside of Caherciveen on Waterville Road, take 1st right hand turn at sign post to Portmagee. Go through the village staying on the Skellig Ring road and the Hostel is located on the left hand side of the road.
From Tralee and Killarney (train and bus stations) take the N70 to Killorglin then take same directions as above.
Bus Timetable Portmagee / Cahirciveen / Tralee Cahirciveen / Portmagee Mondays & Fridays - collection in Portmagee approx. 09:45am for Cahirciveen Returning to Portmagee at 13:30pm from Cahirciveen Thursdays collection in Portmagee at Fisherman’s Pub corner approx. 09:30am for Cahirciveen and Tralee Returning at 13:30pm from Cahirciveen and from Tralee at 17:30pm Collection point from Cahirciveen is at Frank’s corner at bus stop
NOTE: Passengers for Tralee must be booked before 15:00 Hrs on Wednesday as seats are limited to Tralee.
Our 22 bedrooms are warm, spacious, fresh and bright with views of the surrounding countryside and village. With pine floors and furnishing, they are traditionally styled and comfortable. Bed linen is supplied and towels can be hired for the duration of your stay. Our combination of double ensuite rooms, standard doubles, twin and bunk rooms and family rooms make us ideal for individuals, couples, families and groups. Our standard bathrooms offer combined bath and shower facilities, our ensuites offer electric shower facilities and our wheelchair friendly bathrooms offer roll in shower facilities.
6 Family Rooms with double & 2 single beds or set of bunks 6 Double Ensuites 2 Standard Doubles 8 Twin / Bunk Rooms sleeping 2 pax 6 Standard Bathrooms 4 Wheelchair Friendly Bathrooms
Located on the Skellig Ring, “A Secret Ring off the Ring of Kerry”, Portmagee Hostel is the ideal place to stay when exploring Valentia and Skellig Islands, and this most beautiful area of Ireland’s rugged south west coast.
The famous Skelligs Rock Boat trips are only 2 minutes from the Hostel and other well known activities and amenities include the Kerry Way for walkers; magnificent scenery for all to fall in love with; great quiet cycling routes; diving and fishing; Valentia Island sea sports, horse riding; a wide variety of archaeological sites and Heritage Centres including the Skellig Experience and Valentia Slate Quarry; Portmagee’s quality music, food & pubs; and best of all, World Famous Irish Hospitality.