Hostels in County Armagh 
Looking for the best hostels in County Armagh? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in County Armagh with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal County Armagh hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking County Armagh and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in County Armagh
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in County Armagh, across 2 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All County Armagh hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in County Armagh. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
Our handwritten guide on Backpacking County Armagh
Located in the northeast section of the Island County Armagh is the smallest of the 6 counties in Northern Ireland. It is known as the Ecclesiastical Capital of Ireland. It is also known as the Orchard County paying tribute to the bountiful apple orchards in this region. The rich cultural and Christian heritage in County Armagh is witnessed by the 3rd name often given to this county – the Cathedral City.
Visitors to County Armagh will not lack for places to visit and things to do. There are shows at the Market Place Theatre, a planetarium, an observatory and astropark, the Navan Centre and Fort which is thought to be an ancient pagan ceremonial site, the Argory, Dan Winter’s and Milford Houses, the Royal Irish Fusiliers and the Irish History Museums, a palace or two, the Argory, and the Slieve Gullion, an extinct volcano. Another interesting place to visit is the Armagh Gaol which served as the primary women’s prison in Northern Ireland until 1986. Kids will enjoy following the Angels and Gargoyles trail and trying to find the 22 bronze sculptures depicting animal creatures that are located all about the town of Armagh. They might also enjoy a side trip to the Gosford Forest Park to see rare breeds of livestock. Shoppers will find boutique and high end stores along with local crafts and restaurants at the Shambles Market.
Active tourists can enjoy cycling on the 22 mile Newry Canalway, golf, participate in watersports on Craigavon Lake and hike on the 10 miles of walking paths at the Pentlands Park. The 82-mile Saint Patrick’s Way and the Pilgrim’s Walk, an 82 mile trail that connects 2 Christian Heritage sites, is another popular attraction. For a nice souvenir of their walk, kids can pick up a passport and have it stamped at sites along the way. Football lovers will want to visit William McCrum Park. This is the place where William McCrum invented the penalty kick rule in football that is today known around the world.
With regards to accommodations in County Armagh, the region has hotels, guest houses, B&B’s, hostels, log cabins, tepees, camping and caravanning sites. There are not a lot of hostels, so you may want to check ahead of your stay for vacancies. You can also check for hostels under the title backpackers.
Handwritten by local expert for County Armagh hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for County Armagh - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in County Armagh
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in County Armagh?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in County Armagh here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in County Armagh safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.