Downhill Hostel

VOTED #1 IN NORTHERN IRELAND AND #2 IN THE UK FOR THE 2ND YEAR AT ANNUAL HOSTELWORLD AWARDS!

Reviewed by the Guardian Newspaper 3 February 2009:

'Rarely will you see another hostel with such a look of permanent surprise on its face. This lovely detached villa, parked under the cliffs, stares out wide eyed over a country railway line to the longest beach on the north coast of Ireland and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Inside, the decor and furnishings give the unmistakeable feeling that you're a guest in someone's enviably comfortable home. The Giant's Causeway is just a short bus ride away ... but perhaps we'll curl up with a book and go tomorrow.'

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BOOKING: We have 6 double rooms, all our double rooms can be used as twins and all can sleep up to 4 in a double bed + 2 single beds if required. If you want to book a room for a family please book a double or twin room, then email us if additional beds are required. There is a charge of £5 per night for an additional child needing their own bed, and £10 per night for an additional adult.

CHECK IN/OUT: you may arrive between 3pm (15:00) and 8pm (20:00), check out is at 11:00 am

DESCRIPTION

Award winning backpacker's hostel in one of the most beautiful locations of Northern Ireland. Stunningly situated, the Downhill Hostel overlooks the North Coasts' longest beach and the Atlantic Ocean. The hostel is backed by dramatic cliffs and bordered by a stream, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed evening. Downhill is a great base for exploring the Giant's Causeway and North Coast, and is the nearest accommodation to the famous Mussenden Temple.

FACILITIES

Common room with original fireplace,
Fully equipped self-catering kitchen with lots of spices, tea, and coffee provided.
Dining room overlooks the ocean
Very comfortable full sized beds in small dorms and private bedrooms
Front garden with picnic tables
Laundry facilities available
Internet access
Wet suit and body board rental
Family friendly
Good bus and train service from Coleraine and Derry

GIANTS CAUSEWAY, DUNLUCE CASTLE, and BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY are less than 30 minutes away by car!
Downhill Palace Ruin, Mussenden Temple and the Black Glen Gardens are just 'uphill.

Directions

THE LATEST CHECK IN AT MILLREST HOSTEL IS 22.30


The hostel is located in the centre of Bushmills. The near-by bus stop has routes to Portrush, Ballycastle, etc. The steam train around the corner from the hostel is the perfect mode of transport to get to Giants Causeway.

Bushmills is 264kms from Dublin, 104kms from Belfast and 72kms from L'derry.

The bus stop, 50m from the hostel, is just off the 'Diamond' on the road to Portrush. The nearest train station is Portrush (8kms).

Facilities

Internet Access, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Towels, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities