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Small but nice town. Limited attractions. Local boat ride worth a go. Everyone visits the recently renovated castle in the centre of the town. There is wads of hill walking, fishing, golf and the beaches are great. The local surfing is wonderful – world renowned actually. Night life is not...more Small but nice town. Limited attractions. Local boat ride worth a go. Everyone visits the recently renovated castle in the centre of the town. There is wads of hill walking, fishing, golf and the beaches are great. The local surfing is wonderful – world renowned actually. Night life is not great if you are looking for up market entertainment. However the local pubs are good. The one Indian restaurant and the one Italian restaurant are excellent. Surprisingly these are referred to by the locals as the “Indian” and the “Italian”. The hotels in the town are very nasty (The Abby and the Central). They used to be very fine small family run hotels but got taken over by a hotelier that is only after the money. He uses cheap untrained labour. They are not run very well and have deteriorated a lot over the years. Find somewhere else to stay unless you are desperate. Only plan to spend a few days here or you will get very bored, very quickly. It rains a lot in Donegal. Be prepared.close

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by stephen – posted on Apr 9, 2008

stephen, from Ireland, has 3 reviews 3

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Top Rated Donegal Places to Stay

  1. Sandrock Holiday Hostel 96%      

    Probably the best hostel I've stayed in so far in Europe. Great location and very welcoming and hospitable staff. Not a party hostel though.

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    by paulo-kennedy2421 – posted on Oct 2008

    paulo-kennedy2421, from Australia, has 8 reviews 8

    no better place to find your peace of mind! not for loud restless partyfreaks! just the sea the rocks the view the wind rain sun..had a very nice time-thanks to rod and magarete

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    by shedog1860 – posted on Oct 2008

    shedog1860, from Germany, has 1 reviews 1

  2. Errigal Hostel (Hostelling International) 92%      

    A beautiful hostel in a gorgeous location. I would highly recommend it to friends...in fact have already done so.

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    by annidonaldson4782 – posted on Aug 2008

    annidonaldson4782, from Scotland, has 1 reviews 1

    just beware its in dunlewey, about 42 km north from donegal, which we didn't realize until we got to ireland. but amazing location and a great place to stay

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    by karendugan9579 – posted on Jul 2008

    karendugan9579, from USA, has 9 reviews 9

  3. Donegal Town Independent hostel 88%      

    We were teated so well. Linda who runs it is so nice. Would recommend it to everyone

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    by matsarge132986 – posted on Nov 2008

    matsarge132986, from Australia, has 4 reviews 4

    Linda is a legend. But look out for Jim in your shower or bed!

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    by shawjonny8473 – posted on Oct 2008

    shawjonny8473, from Ireland, has 4 reviews 4

  4. Oakdale Farmhouse B&B 88%      

    Very quaint beautiful home. The hosts were the perfect Irish hosts, they were exceptionally friendly and had really good reccomendations of things to see in the area. I would definately reccomend this place for anyone who wants to feel right at home and have a great breakfast.

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    by jasonfinster2504 – posted on Sep 2008

    jasonfinster2504, from Canada, has 3 reviews 3

    Theresa and Paddy are the most fantastic Irish grand parents you would dream of. If you give Paddy a Smile in the morning, he'll entertain you with his best jokes during the breakfast. As they know the region very well (more or less always lived there) they'll also give you good advice for your...

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    by Anjela1138 – posted on Mar 2008

    Anjela1138, from France, has 2 reviews 2

  5. Ionad Siuil Accommodation 81%      

    If you didn't find, don't worry; all people in town now. It's a small town very friendly and hostel is completely new. high standard for your self catering.

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    by manel20714884 – posted on Nov 2008

    manel20714884, from Spain, has 12 reviews 12

    This place was amazing. We had spent our whole trip staying in hostels that we average. This place was the newest, cleanest, and nicest place we stayed our whole two week trip all over Ireland. It is the perfect place to stay if you are wanting to get away from the cities and towns. We went...

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    by a18646 – posted on Sep 2008

    a18646, from USA, has 1 reviews 1

Top Rated Donegal Restaurants

  1. Fara's Restaurant, Villa Rose Hotel100%      

    • What?

        Restaurant and Wine Bar.

    • Where?

        In the centre of Ballybofey village.

    • Anything Else?

        This restaurant serves a wide range of dishes, including lunches, a la carte dinner offers and Sunday lunch. It's quite popular, so pre-booking is advised.

    Went to the Villa Rose on a Saturday night with my husband and my inlaws, had a gorgeous meal, staff were friendly and very efficient, food was impeccable, lovely atmosphere and reasonably priced, Will definately return. I had the Spicy Chicken and my husband had the fillet steak, would reccomend both dishes

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    by anonymous – posted on Nov 2008

  2. Heron93%      

    we enjoyed or stay in herons cove every thing was excellent the staff was so pleasant couldnt do enough for you and the food and accomadation was excellent would definately recommend it first class

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    by anonymous – posted on Nov 2008

  3. The Harbor Restaurant90%      

    The food is really nice and the staff are lovely. Really enjoyed the harbour restaurant, would definately go back. The restaurant itself is quite small but intimate! Lovely place to go for valentines night or for a meal for two. A definate 10 out of 10!

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    by Tracy – posted on Jan 2008

    Tracy, from Ireland, has 1 reviews 1

  4. St. Johns Country House & Restaurant0%      

  5. Millbridge Bar & Restaurant0%      

Top Rated Donegal Bars

  1. Farrens Bar80%      

    Very traditional Donegal pub with games etc for the children and a friendly relaxed attitude to customers. Also a mine of local information on what to do, and where to visit.

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    by stephen2 – posted on Jun 2007

    stephen2, from Ireland, has 2 reviews 2

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Restaurants

Restaurant name price boo rate
Fara's Restaurant, Villa Rose Hotel $$$$$ 100%
Heron $$$$$ 93%
The Harbor Restaurant $$$$ 90%
St. Johns Country House & Restaurant $$$$$ 0%
Millbridge Bar & Restaurant $$$$$ 0%
Coxtown Manor Restaurant $$$$$ 0%
The Green Garden Trail, Country Hotel $$$$$ 0%
The Granary, Mill Park Hotel $$$$$ 0%
Market House Restaurant $$$$$ 0%
Oriental Restaurant $$$$$ 0%

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Bars

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Farrens Bar $$$$$ 80%

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