The Benwiskin Centre is an eco-friendly hostel set in a rural location in Ballintrillick, County Sligo close to the Benwiskin Mountain and near the Sligo coastline. The hostel serves as the perfect accommodation for individuals, families and groups.
The Benwiskin Centre Hostel boasts a beautiful, scenic location in Ballintrillick, which sits in the shadow of Benwiskin Mountain and near the Sligo coastline. It serves as an ideal base for exploring all the offerings of the North West region of Ireland.
The hostel can accommodate up to 35 people. The hostel has 7 private rooms consisting of 3 family rooms, 1 double room, 1 twin room, 2 quadruple rooms and 1 mixed dormitory which can cater for 8 people. All rooms have en suite facilities. The centre also caters to groups and can be hired out in it’s entirety. Rates include WiFi Internet access, bed linen and use of the self-catering kitchen, dining room, lounge, barbeque area and garden.
Travellers will find many things to do in Ballintrillick and the surrounding area. Sligo Town is 25km away, while Innishmurray Island is situated a few kilometres offshore. Literature fans won’t want to miss out on a trip to Drumcliffe, where William Butler Yeats is buried. Meanwhile, the Dartry Mountains are a great destination for those who enjoy exploring the outdoors.
About Ballintrillick
Ballintrillick is a gorgeous part of Sligo that is near the coastline but sitting in the shadow of the looming Dartry Mountains. It is a very popular place for hikers and cyclists enjoying the Gleniff Horseshoe area and if you are exploring here you should make sure you enjoy the ‘Magic Road’ where the car or bike will roll uphill!
You can stay at the Benwhisken Hostel and use this as a base for exploring the hikes and walks all around the area. In Irish, Ballintrillick is called Béal Átha an Trí Liag, meaning ‘ford-mouth of the three flagstones.
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