Top Hostels For Budget Conscious Travellers for St Patrick's Day

Below is a list of the Top 5 spots to spend St Patrick’s Day in 2009, developed by Hostelworld.com - the largest online hostel booking site.  Accommodation starts from just £14.93 a night! 

1. Galway

The annual Galway St Patrick’s Day parade attracts swarms of bands, dance groups and performance artists flock from all over Ireland for an event widely regarded as one of the best in the country.  Around 50,000 spectators line the street for this amazing international festival that has been running for more than 100 years!

Stay at.... Sleepzone Galway City
• Recommended by all the guide books, Sleepzone is located in the centre of Galway city where it all happens
With a 24-hour reception, you needn’t worry about getting home at a reasonable hour
• Catering for the big groups, or single travellers – Sleepzone suits travellers of all walks of life
• Free tea, coffee, internet and wifi for all guests
• Complimentary passes to the city’s hottest night clubs
Accommodation from £14.93/night

Find out more about Sleepzone Galway Hostel here

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2. London

Celebrate St Pat’s Day in the British capital with a six hour festival in Trafalgar Square, central London.   Irish music, dance and performance will entertain the thousands of revellers visiting London for the annual festivities. The famous London parade will feature marching band representatives from all of Ireland’s 32 counties.  Those craving Irish treats should visit the Irish food market in Covent Garden.

Stay at.... Generator Hostel, London
• Located right in the centre of town in Russell Square just a short walk away from the parade
• The famous Generator Bar is a good starting or ending point for the evening with drink specials every night
• Free breakfast for the morning after
• 24 hour reception, snacks and drinks!
Accommodation from £17.50/night

Find out more about Generator Hostel here

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3. Manchester

The annual Manchester Irish Festival is celebrating its 14th year of culture, arts, music and dance and offers the perfect city to celebrate the 2009 St Patrick’s Day festivities.  With a range of events to choose from including comedy, dance, live music and sporting events, visitors to Manchester will be spoilt for choice this St Pat’s Day.

 Stay at.... Hatters Hostel, Manchester
• Award winning hostel in the centre of Manchester located in the Northern Quarter
• Television room with popcorn and a massive DVD selection for the day after recovery
• Free tea, coffee and toast 24/7
• Dorms and private rooms – catering for all budgets
Accommodation from £14.50/night

Find out more about Hatters Hostel here

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4. Birmingham

Surprisingly, Birmingham hosts the world’s third largest St Patrick’s Day parade behind by Dublin and New York. Tens of thousands of people are expecting to show up for the 2009 festivities! Parade and open air gig with top local bands.

Stay at... Birmingham Central Backpackers
• Birmingham’s first and only independent hostel run by travellers for travellers
• Free breakfasts and evening snack buffets
• Great social atmosphere for meeting other travellers
• If you’re staying on after the festivities, the hostel offers activities for guests every  night of the week
Accommodation from £11.50/night

Find out more about Birmingham Central Backpackers hostel here

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5. New York

New York is THE place to spend St Patrick’s Day in the U.S. The famous annual parade down Fifth Avenue has been running for more than 200 years and draws a green sea of more than two million spectators with 150,000 participating.  It is also the biggest St Patrick’s Day celebration outside of Ireland!

Stay at... L Hostel
• L Hostel is a popular luxury hostel with modern, private rooms and dorms for those on a budget
• Roof deck with amazing city views
• Cafe offering hearty meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Well serviced by local subway and transport links
Accommodation from £20.76/night

Find out more about L Hostel here

9 March 2009