Old Mill Holiday Hostel

Great hostel for people who love the outdoors! Honestly the staff were so kind and helpful regarding things to do in Westport and ways to get around. I ended up climbing Croagh Patrick which was an absolute highlight of my Ireland trip with another solo traveler I met in the hostel kitchen. Honestly just had a really great time experience here everything regarding the cleanliness and staff and other people at the hostel was so fine. This is what a hostel should be!

A beautiful common area with everything you need for cooking, clean beds and rooms. The staff was also very friendly. Special mention to the young man at the reception who welcomed us warmly and gave us advice on places to visit in the surrounding area. I recommend it!

Friendly staff, beautiful building in a convenient location.

Stayed 2 nights I had to pay by cash although I had given my card details online. Luckily atm was just across the road, high charges though. Room was on the 2nd floor which didn't help lugging a big bag up the stairs. Room was warm and bed itself was comfortable and kitchen area was sociable. Bathroom was clean but could do with a dryer or hand towels. Location was handy, train station is about 12-20 mins walk depending on luggage, terrain was not flat. Overall a good experience, would stay again if travelling solo.

I stayed in a four bed mixed dorm on Friday, in fairness the room was fine but had no blind or curtain on window. So defo pack an eye mask. I was greeted by the receptionist Thomas and he was very kind and friendly. He gave me lots of local knowledge and information on Achill.The common area is a large kitchen and dining room. Breakfast was included brown bread, white bread, selection of jams, real butter, porridge and tea/ coffee. It is a great location beside all the pubs and restaurants. The parking is three euro for the day which is not bad at all. I just have to say this was the most pricey hostel I have stayed in and I have stayed in hostels all over the world. Check in 3.00pm or 3.30pm and check out 10am.

Group of us staying for a hen party in Westport. When we arrived all guests were asked for a €30 cash only security deposit. Caused a bit of a nuisance for the group and not everyone had cash. So check in took longer than necessary. Room was grand. Just a plain room with loads of bunk beds. Not really enough sockets in the room for everyone needing to charge phones etc. Grand if you just want to rest your head for the night, bedsheets were clean and fresh. Toilets and shower area clean. No issues Issue with night porter/security man on shift. Rude to different groups of us. Refused to show us the correct door up to our room, refused to let some of the girls into the communal room to get bottles of water filled. Some of the girls had brought home bags of chips and didn’t want to be eating in the bedroom, gave out that they were sitting on steps outside the hostel to each their food. Threatening behavior and based on my own opinion, clearly just because we were women. My advice, teach him basic manners and respect! Spoke to manager next morning who took it on board but said she has never had complaint about him before but based on previous reviews on this…. I think that’s a lie. Anyway, overall great weekend in Westport. Just need to sort out the night porter