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Neptunes Town Hostel

All year round neptune's welcomes individuals, groups and families to killarney's only purpose built holiday hostel. Neptune's hostel is situated only 5 mins walk from the main bus and rail station and near killarney's 25,000 acre national park. Neptune's ensure that your visit to killarney will be a memorable experience.

With 25,000 acres the National Park, lakes and mountains of Killarney are a true paradise for mountaineering, walking, cycling, water sports, fishing, pony trekking, tennis and golf. Check out some of historical sites and places of interest: Cycle through the National Park to Muckross House & Gardens, Muckross Abbey and Torc Waterfall. Visit Ross Castle and spend an afternoon on famous lakes enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Follow Arthur Young on his and many other nature trails.

At Neptune's staff will help plan your day: Why not go on the famous 'Ring of Kerry Tour' - Or take a bike and by boat go on a tour of the three lakes and cycle through the Gap of Dunloe, For evening entertainment why not check out some of traditional singing pubs and discos.

This can be arranged from reception

From Neptune's you can do it all!

Accommodation Facilities

* 130 Beds
* Centrally Heated Throughout
* Free Hot Showers
* Social Rooms - Games TV
* Family Rooms en Suite
* International Telephone
* Coffee dock
* Optional Continental Breakfast
* Free Internet

Facilities

• Open all year
• Safe Keeping facility
• 150 Beds
• Centrally Heated throughout
• Laundry/Drying Room
• Free Hot Showers
• Bureau de Change
• Social Rooms
• Games/T.V.
• International Telephone
• Self-Catering Kitchen
• Group rates available
• Family Rooms en Suite
• No curfew
• No membership
• Luggage stored
free of charge
• Coffee Dock
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Bike Lock-up
• Coin Operated
• Internet Access
• On Site Manager
• Wheelchair Accessible/Friendly

Visitor Attractions

Some of the more renowned activities and attractions in the area are as follows Killarney National Park. A visit to Killarney would not be complete without a trip to the beautiful 10,000 hectare Killarney National Park.

The Ring of Kerry: This 100km drive simply is a "must do" when visiting Kerry

Muckross House & Gardens: Known as one of the "Greatest Gardens of the World" due to its extensive botanical collection.

Muckross Traditional Farm: Muckross Traditional Farm is a highly effective recreation of the houses and activities of rural Ireland prior to electrification in the 1930's.

Ladies View: This magnificent view of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks and The Upper Lake is so named after Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting who stopped to look at the scenery from this spot during the Queen's visit to Killarney in 1861.

Killarney Town: Killarney is renowned for its hospitality, with ample restaurants and bars to suit all budgets and ages. Warm, relaxed, friendly atmospheres, traditional music, laughter and merriment can be heard coming from the pubs as you walk along the pedestrianised streets at night and bustling restaurants serve up the finest of seasonal fare to suit all pallets.