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Finn McCool's Giant's Causeway Hostel
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Just spent 2 nights at Fin McCools Hostel I can only think that the photos on the Hostel World website were taken a good while ago. This is in desperate need of refurbishment and in its current state, is very over priced. Staff were fine but faced with an unenviable task of keeping the place going. We drove past the building twice thinking “That can’t be it - it looks like it’s no longer operating.” No hot water in the hand basins which we were told was ‘policy’. Poorest hostel I�...
and very cold .
Un excellent accueil mais l'auberge est vétusté, mal entretenue, les robinets ne fonctionne pas, pas d'eau chaude, grille pain en panne, matelas directement au sol, chambre de 6 trop exiguë, pas de tablettes, de lampes de chevet, peu de prise, sécurité électrique inappropriée. Necessitd une réhabilitation pour honorer la prestation d'une auberge de jeunesse digne de ce nom. Nous sommes habitués à loger en auberge de jeunesse et très mécontents d'avoir payé cette somme
An excellent welcome but the hostel is worn out, poorly maintained, the taps don't work, no hot water, the grill is broken, the bread is on the grill, the mattresses are directly on the floor, the room is too small, no tablets, bedside lamps, little plug, electrical security is inadequate. we need a rehabilitation to honor the service of a youth hostel worthy of its name. we are used to staying in a youth hostel and very unhappy to have paid this sum
The one benefit of it was the location. It was fine for a night but felt dirty and unsafe. There were many issues like leaky ceilings, broken kitchen things, and badly DIYed bunk beds that were unstable and uncomfy. The bathrooms had been shoddily covered in vinyl to cover up the obvious damp/mold issue. It was a mean business model relying on volunteers to try to run a falling apart hostel. It needs ripping out and redoing. It seems like the owners put in as little effort + cash as possible
Sehr schmutzig.
See that you are a schmutzig.
Inadequate bathrooms for number of guests. Inadequate parking.
Bathroom flooded and totally covered in black mould. Glass on the bedroom floor
Sehr dreckig und unhygienisch. Haus müsste saniert werden. Räume extrem eng. Zimmertür lässt sich kaum schließen/öffnen. Steckdosen nicht nutzbar. Fenster teilweise kaputt. Bäder sehr dreckig und Schimmel. Küche dreckig und fast alles "Staff only" - alles musste vor Gebrauch nochmal gespült werden. Mitarbeiterinnen wirkten sehr unmotiviert und waren mehr damit beschäftigt aufs Tablet zu gucken.
Very dirty and unhygienic. The house needed to be renovated. The rooms were extremely tight. The bedroom door could hardly be closed/opened. The outlets were useless. The windows were partially broken. The bathroom was very dirty and mildew. The kitchen was dirty and fast everything was "Staff only" - everything had to be washed again before use. The staff seemed very unmotivated and were more busy on the tablet to look.
the location is the only reason this place has any stars... the place was very dirty, i slept on the bottom bunk which was literally on the floor and you could tell that the room had not been sweept in months! the staff didn't speak english and they monopolized the common areas, watching game of thrones and closing the door to guests when they were being loud and interupting the show. The view was great, but thats about it
Wie die ganzen positiven Rezensionen hier zustande gekommen sind, sind mir ein Rätsel. Gerade in den letzten vier Wochen habe ich als alter Rucksachtouri einige Hostels gesehen die von Preis/Leistung weniger gekostet und mehr geboten haben. Von Studenten geführt um ihr Taschengeld aufzubessern, grundsätzlich kein Thema, dann sollten sie aber ein bisschen Verantwortung in ihren Aufgaben zeigen. Selbst Frühstück zu machen , Ok aber dann nicht in der letzten Bruchbude Lowbudget hier nicht gef...
Recent reviews
If you want to see the Giants Causeway and not even worry about driving. It’s in walkable distance cozy little place with a sunroom and a common area regular beds and bunks and lots of privacy.
L’emplacement de l’auberge est vraiment bien, il y a un arrêt de bus juste à côté, et il suffit de marcher quelques minutes pour atteindre la chaussée des géants. De plus le personnel est agréable. Par contre, l’auberge est vraiment vieillissante et les photos ne sont plus totalement représentatives de la réalité, les fenêtres des chambres laissent passer énormément d’air, il y fait donc très froid.
The location of the hostel is really good, there is a bus stop right next door, and it is enough to walk a few minutes to reach the Giant's Causeway. Plus the staff is nice. However, the hostel is really aging and the photos are no longer totally representative of reality, the windows of the rooms let in a lot of air, so it is very cold.
Just spent 2 nights at Fin McCools Hostel I can only think that the photos on the Hostel World website were taken a good while ago. This is in desperate need of refurbishment and in its current state, is very over priced. Staff were fine but faced with an unenviable task of keeping the place going. We drove past the building twice thinking “That can’t be it - it looks like it’s no longer operating.” No hot water in the hand basins which we were told was ‘policy’. Poorest hostel I�...
and very cold .
Clean & comfortable.
Superbe emplacement à quelques pas du site de la Chausée des Géants. Chambre et parties communes fonctionnelles et propres, mais les deux salles de bains pourraient bénéficier d'un rafraichissement. Personnel très serviable.
Great location just a few steps from the site of the Chausée des Géants. functional and clean common room and living areas, but the two bathrooms could benefit from a refreshment. very helpful staff.
A great stay. Beds were comfortable. The only thingthing that let the place down was the cleanliness of the room and living areas. There was some questionable plugs too. Great location for exploring the coastline and a lovely view from the hostel.
Un excellent accueil mais l'auberge est vétusté, mal entretenue, les robinets ne fonctionne pas, pas d'eau chaude, grille pain en panne, matelas directement au sol, chambre de 6 trop exiguë, pas de tablettes, de lampes de chevet, peu de prise, sécurité électrique inappropriée. Necessitd une réhabilitation pour honorer la prestation d'une auberge de jeunesse digne de ce nom. Nous sommes habitués à loger en auberge de jeunesse et très mécontents d'avoir payé cette somme
An excellent welcome but the hostel is worn out, poorly maintained, the taps don't work, no hot water, the grill is broken, the bread is on the grill, the mattresses are directly on the floor, the room is too small, no tablets, bedside lamps, little plug, electrical security is inadequate. we need a rehabilitation to honor the service of a youth hostel worthy of its name. we are used to staying in a youth hostel and very unhappy to have paid this sum
Really lovely staff- but dodgy electrics & an unfriendly atmosphere on the night we stayed.
Fantástica ubicación a escasos minutos andando de la calzada de los gigantes, lo que te permite visitarla sin pagar el parking de allí. Flexibilidad para la llegará y check in. Desayuno no incluído. Lavandería disponible con pago extra. Varios baños disponibles, que facilitan su uso aunque sea compartido (el pestillo se podía abrir por fuera). Limpieza mejorable. Pequeña taquilla para dejar tus pertenencias (usando tu candado).
Fantastic location just a few minutes walk from the calzada de los gigantes, which allows you to visit it without paying for parking there. Flexibility for arrival and check-in. Breakfast not included. Laundry available with extra payment. Several toilets available, which facilitate use even if shared (the doorway could be opened from the outside). Improved cleanliness. Small locker to leave your belongings (using tu candado).
The one benefit of it was the location. It was fine for a night but felt dirty and unsafe. There were many issues like leaky ceilings, broken kitchen things, and badly DIYed bunk beds that were unstable and uncomfy. The bathrooms had been shoddily covered in vinyl to cover up the obvious damp/mold issue. It was a mean business model relying on volunteers to try to run a falling apart hostel. It needs ripping out and redoing. It seems like the owners put in as little effort + cash as possible
Great place! If you’re going to Giants Causeway, this is the place to stay.
le stanze sono veramente troppo piccole, a malapena c'è spazio per scendere dal letto. E solo 2 bagni con doccia sono troppo pochi.
The rooms are really too small, there is hardly any room to get out of bed, and only 2 bathrooms with a shower are too few.
The Kitchen was well equipped but dishes were stacked up to be washed and others were left to dry on the drainer. There were signs around saying please wash and dry your dishes. Tea towels were always soaking wet. I believe this was the staff who left the mess. The showers were terrible, badly maintained. There was no hot water in the upstairs bathrooms and no where to dry clothes.
Best Staff ever! Definately worth coming again!
Perfect location for the Causeway However the rooms were a bit dirty, there was stuff left in lockers, there was mould in the bedrooms and bathrooms Also very very very cold in the room even with the heater on full blast - probably also aided by the fact the bottom bunk beds are on the floor The top bunk beds have no side railings so not good for children Honestly though, if you’re not fussy and need a cheap place to stay for the Causeway this wouldn’t be too bad
Matratzen sehr durchgelegen und Schlafräume sehr dreckig. Badezimmer relativ sauber, allerdings hat die ganze Unterkunft ein extremes Schimmelproblem und sollte dringend renoviert werden. Küche gut ausgestattet, wundervoller Wintergarten. Personal nett. Wenn die Unterkunft nur zur Hälfte belegt ist, werden die zwei Badezimmer definitiv nicht ausreichen, in der Nebensaison hat’s aber gerade so gereicht. Die Lage ist zum Wandern unschlagbar gut.
Bathroom relatively clean, but the whole accommodation has an extreme mold problem and needs to be urgently renovated. kitchen well equipped, wonderful winter garden. personal net. if the accommodation is only half-covered, the two bathrooms will definitely not be enough, in the Nebensaison it is just as good. the location is for wandering unschlagbar gut.
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My girlfriend and I decided to stay at Finn McCools despite worrying reviews. To our dismay, the most recent reviews were rather accurate. Facilities are out of date and cleanliness is absent (this includes an unpleasant “bedbug” visitor discovered in morning removing our sheets. You make the choice, but we wouldn’t stay again. Avoid
J'étais venue y'a 9 ans j'avais un super souvenir... Ben j'ai créé de nouveaux super souvenirs... L'accueil au top... On est en famille... C'est cool. Je reviens l'année prochaine ♥️
I was here 9 years ago I had a super souvenir... And I created new super souvenirs... The welcome at the top... We're family... It's cool. I'll be back next year ♥️