Killarney (Ireland) > Reviews

Advantages: Beautiful scenery, pleasant town, cheap hostel
Disadvantages: Somewhat touristy

...days in Dublin and Cork, Killarney was quite literally a breath of fresh air. Though still somewhat touristy, the town is surrounded by spectacularly picturesque scenery: rolling hills, vast lakes and dense forests as well as an array of interesting historical monuments. We arrived in the early afternoon and made our way to Neptune’s Hostel (just off New Road). Around ten minute’s walk from the bus station, Neptune’s was excellent ... Read review

Advantages: beautil scenery, friendly natives,
Disadvantages: can get a bit damp

...site on the road from Killarney to Tralee, at a little village called Beaufort. On our first visit we had cottage number one which as you might expect was the first cottage and at the mouth of the site, not the best one to go for, so on our second visit, when I was booking it up (with Swansea Cork Ferries) I requested that we have one with a view of the mountain and when we booked in (they use one of the cottages as an site office) they had given ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful, unspoilt countryside. Captivating.
Disadvantages: You won't want to come home!!!

...& wine. The shops in Killarney are mainly of the tourist variety, where you can get the usual Guinness branded merchandise, Leprechauns of all shapes and guises as well as good quality knit wear and clothing. The Tourist Information Office is situated near ‘New Street’ next to the major car park & supermarket (Tesco). Most of the banks are also situated on New Street. For withdrawing money from these you will require an international ... Read review