Spoon and the Stars Hostel

€100 for a small double room with a shared toilet and shower room experience for Drogheda and a “continental breakfast” is overpriced. The “continental breakfast” was cereal. Instant coffee, eggs in the fridge if ya want to make them yourself. That’s not a continental breakfast. No food to grab and go lol yoghurts, scones, bagels, croissants, pain au chocolat etc. And was told breakfast was over (even though it was before 10am. Noisy Dublin road outside so bring ear plugs. They need to keep an eye on toilet roll levels better. Showers and toilets modern enough.

Upon arrival my husband was charged 240euro for a double room for two nights. We were shown to a quirky room (toilet chairs?) and interesting antiques. However, once we arrived there were six flies! The next day I couldn’t bear it and asked the cleaner for a fly killer..the cleaner kindly sprayed the room on the second day… I didn’t feel very clean to be honest. After attending a wedding, we arrived at 11pm and couldn’t open the lock digit to open the door because it gets changed daily. I would have thought they’d changed the code in the morning not during the afternoon when we were out. I think for 120euros I wouldn’t stay there for hygiene reasons and lack of light /aircon again. However it’s near the bus terminal. I’m hoping we can get part refund… I didn’t sleep very well. Cleaner and kitchen maid kind though.

Spoon and the Stars is great! Our private room was fantastic. The shared spaces are cute and quaint. The woman at the front desk was very friendly, informative and accommodating. I definitely recommend if you need lodging in Drogheda!

I stayed at spoon and the stars on several occasions during 2023 in both mixed dorm and private room. The rooms were quiet and comfortable, and the bathrooms were always clean. The staff were very helpful and the common rooms were very inviting. The location is a near a bus stop and a shopping mall, which is a plus. Overall I’d highly recommend staying here if you’re in Drogheda or wanting to visit Newgrange nearby.

For starters or original room was double booked! Walked in on another couple in bed and gave them the fight of their lives! Couldn't get in contact with the owner then because they were unreachable on the number provided. We were lucky that we bumped into some sort of "friend" of their's that stay's there regularly. I say friend because the guy was drinking and definitely not working there, but somehow knew the staff, and could reach someone on their personal number. Our new room then was awful!! Very small, stuffy and cramped! The door isn't even a standard height! It also smelled dusty and mouldy. The mattress felt uneven because I'm pretty sure the bed is broken underneath. Couldn't sleep a wink. Had an event on the next day and I was shattered for it. Also there was no breakfast the next day. Kitchen was closed after we were told it was going to be open from 8am to 10am.