Heyday Hostel

Our guest Wayne is cycling 700 miles for charity! 🚴‍♂️👏

This September, Wayne is taking on an incredible cycling challenge, including around 500 miles along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, with a goal of raising £2,000 for three brilliant causes:

🚴 Bury Tandem Club, supporting visually impaired cyclists to enjoy cycling in an inclusive community.

💙 Smile Train, helping children around the world access cleft surgery and essential care.

⚽ Aspiring Football Talent, supporting grassroots football and giving young players a safe place to enjoy the game.

We were delighted to welcome Wayne to Heyday Hostel for some well-deserved rest during this incredible challenge. Wishing him the very best for the rest of the journey! 💚👏

Bury Tandem Club for Blind and Partially Sighted People Smile Train

Wood-fired sauna. Atlantic views. Just minutes from Heyday. 🔥🌊

Looking for a little relaxation and pampering during your stay in Ballina? West Coast Sauna offers premium wood-fired sauna experiences at two locations just a short trip from Heyday Hostel.

📍 Ballina Rugby Club, just 10 minutes away
🌊 Enniscrone Pier, around 15 minutes away, with beautiful views out over the Atlantic

Whether you stay close to Ballina or head for the coast, it’s a great way to slow down and unwind during your Mayo getaway.

Spend the day exploring, enjoy a wood-fired sauna, then head back to Heyday for a comfy bed and a great night’s sleep. 💤

Make Heyday your base for your next Mayo break.

Pressure, the new WWII historical drama, is now showing at IMC Cinema Ballina, making it the perfect time to discover Mayo’s own fascinating connection to the events of D-Day.

Stay with us at Heyday Hostel, catch the film in Ballina, then take a trip out to Blacksod Lighthouse to explore the real-life story of Maureen Sweeney and the famous weather report that helped influence the timing of the D-Day landings.

While you’re there, take some time to explore the area's wider history too, from the lighthouse itself to the stories of the thousands of emigrants who once departed from this part of Mayo.

🎬 See the story on the big screen
🛏️ Stay at Heyday Hostel in Ballina
📍 Visit Blacksod Lighthouse and discover the history for yourself

A different kind of Mayo getaway for history lovers!

⭐️ “The comfiest mattress I’ve ever slept on!”

Said one of our guests after spending the night at Heyday. Her husband was so impressed, he wanted to buy one for their own house! 😄

A good night’s sleep was a priority when choosing our beds, which is why all of our beds feature high-quality, hotel-standard mattresses. And if you’re staying in one of our private double rooms, you’ll have the added comfort of a spacious king-size bed.

Because a great stay starts with a great night’s sleep. 💤

There’s plenty to explore right on our doorstep 📍❤️

Take a stroll along the River Moy, wander down to the Quay, explore the beautiful Belleek Woods, visit St Muredach’s Cathedral or step into local history at the Jackie Clarke Collection.

And when you’re done exploring, head back to Heyday, put your feet up and start planning tomorrow’s adventure. 🎒

Come for the stay, explore Ballina while you’re here.

Mayo North Tourism, Ireland Mayo.ie

Planning a group trip with friends this autumn? 🍂

Make Heyday Hostel your base in Ballina. Spend your days exploring Mayo, enjoying the great outdoors and discovering the local pubs, then come back to comfy beds and vibrant communal spaces where the whole group can relax together. 🛏️🍻

Get the group chat going and start planning your autumn escape! 👀