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Paddy's Palace
***** 'IRELAND'S TOP HOSTELS 2009' *****
Voted by the best judges of all - 1000's of International Travellers like You!
Welcome to PADDYS PALACE: The mecca for backpackers & budget travellers venturing to Derry since 2003 . As seen on TV.
The pride & joy of Derry's best known backpackers - Steve McPhilemy & Charlie O'Connell - and their team. Our delightful Hostel is the award-winning, fun-filled, eco-friendly, quality budget-accommodation in the middle of the City-Centre.
BEST LOCATION
5 minutes walk from the historic Walled City (1613 AD) & Bus Station and a few blocks from shops, Cafes, quaint local pubs, Bogside murals (scene of Bloody Sunday 1972), the 'Free Derry' and other excellent Museums.
We are 5 minutes walk also from musical Peadar O'Donnells pub, the BEST pub in Ireland... therefore the World!
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'As clean, comfortable & central as they come'
- Lonely Planet 2008
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'Travellers haven. Clean beds, spicy curry. Cool Piano!'
- Rick Steves, US Travel writer
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WINNER: Derry City Council 'Best Tourism Initiative 2007'
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GREAT FACILITIES
We have ALL the facilities you need for a great stay
As travellers ourselves we know the things you need in a hostel.
We like to call them our '10 Commandments'...
** 10 COMMANDMENTS OF A GOOD IRISH HOSTEL **
(1) Friendly welcome & FREE Historic walking-tour
(2) Good Security & Free travel-advice
(3) Comfy-clean beds, a Hot shower & Laundry
(4) Tasty Breakfast & unlimited tea/coffee
(5) FREE Wireless WiFi & Internet
(6) Your phone/Ipod/camera charged
(7) Cosy turf/peat fire & music (Piano & Guitars)
(8) Chance to hit a Hurling Ball
(9) Barbeque/Beer-garden (Covered & heated)
(10) Great Craic, Good fun & meet the locals
... & much much more
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WHO WE ARE
Our Hostel was founded in 2003 by two of Derry's most passionate backpackers - Steve McPhilemy & Charlie O'Connell.
This hostel is our Pride & Joy and has won us several awards.
Steve is a history-nerd, dog-lover & one of Ireland's leading approved Tour-Guides.
Charlie is well-known on the Irish backpacker circuit, a trained cook and a former Safari driver in South Africa.
*** Been There, Bought The T-shirt' Collection ***
Our hostel is well-known for it's 'Been-there, done-that, bought the t-shirt' collection which adorns the walls of our grand TV & Pool room. The collection has been lovingly put together by Steve & Charlie during 10 years of travel throughout Ireland and the World.
We are an integral part of our local community and we welcome all to stay regardless of race, sexuality, political or religious belief!
Happy Travels,
Steve, Charlie, David, Rory & Riona
- Paddys Palace Team -
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OUR AIM
Is to provide a fun, safe & clean environment for our valued guests. A home away from home.
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FREE WALKING TOUR
We also want you to learn a wee bit more about life in our province. Interested in the history, politics and culture of Northern Ireland? Aye?
We offer you a FREE walking tour with an approved Tour-Guide of the historic city Walls & the Bloody Sunday murals. SAVE £5
This Hostel is for you
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FREE STUFF
> FREE Walking Tour with qualified Guide - save £5
> FREE Internet
> FREE Breakfast
> FREE Daily shuttle bus to Belfast
> FREE WiFi & Wireless Internet
> FREE Tea & Coffee (24 hours)
> FREE Ipod Charging
> FREE Cell-phone charging
> FREE Bed-Linen (cleaned by a professional Laundry Co.)
> FREE Barbeque
> FREE Irish Traditional music evenings
> FREE Cable TV, Movies & SKY sports (but not as entertaining as our local pubs!)
OTHER GOOD STUFF
> Ensuite bed-rooms
> Sunny garden
> Pool table
> 100% Irish owned
> NITB Approved
> & a beautiful antique Piano
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RECOMMENDED
by Lonely Planet, Rick Steves, Guide du Routard, MTV Europe & Lets Go, but most importantly by thousands of travellers who have sheltered under our roof.
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Derry Palace is a charming 45bed hostel located in the centre of Historic Derry. Located only 3 blocks/5 mins walk away from the City walls (1613) and the 'Bogside' district - scene of Bloody Sunday (1972). Our aim is a safe, clean, fun-filled Hostel.
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OWNED BY PROUD DERRY PEOPLE. Our walls are decorated with fascinating and cool images of life in Northern Ireland, see the flags and emblems of both communities
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COMFY BEDS
We provide 4 and 6 bed dormitory rooms (several with bathrooms) and also private rooms with ensuite bathroom facilities. We have invested in total comfort mattresses (read our guest comment book!)There is also a modern and fully equipped Kitchen.
FREE BREAKFAST/TEA+COFFEE
A fine breakfast is included free with each stay. Complimentary tea/coffee 24hrs, sometimes with snacks!
Along with that we also provide the use of laundry facilities, free internet access, and vital parking facilities.
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We are committed to ensuring you fall in love with the great city of Derry and its culture!
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* LOCALLY OWNED
* FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET
* FREE WiFi broadband wireless internet
* SATELLITE TV - MOVIES
* EXPERT LOCAL TRAVEL ADVICE
* SONGS AND MUSIC
* COVERED OUTDOOR BEER-GARDEN
* ESSENTIAL N IRELAND VISIT
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We also offer day trips to Donegal and the Giants Causeway. As we are linked to the Paddy wagon circuit, small mini buses of independent travelers are coming and going regularly linking our hostel with the other great hostels in Ireland North and South.
We have an elegant Georgian TV room (SKY Sports and movies!) and adjoining dining room with Pool Table. We also have a backyard, ideal for socializing and sharing stories, very enjoyable in summer nights!
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