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Just a 5-minute walk from Dublin’s lively Temple Bar entertainment district, this modern purpose-built hostel offers affordable accommodation within the very heart of the city.

The cleanliness, the room, the facilities in general
Review score
8.4
Very good
12,204 reviews
Price from
£143.89
1 night, 2 adults

Ashfield Hostel is the most centrally located hostel in Dublin - between Trinity College and O'Connell Bridge and one minutes' walk from Temple Bar, Grafton Street and attractions.

Great location, friendly staff, good amenities and clean rooms
Review score
8.0
Very good
3,590 reviews
Price from
£122.37
1 night, 2 adults

Just seconds from cultural Temple Bar, Abigail's Hostel has an excellent city-centre location on Aston Quay, overlooking the River Liffey.

Location
Review score
8.1
Very good
4,809 reviews
Price from
£143.80
1 night, 2 adults

In the heart of Dublin, Abbey Court is the best located hostel on O’Connell Bridge.

Very nice hostel, ideally situated (center). The staff is nice and helpful, the dorm is big and the bed cosy. There is even a bathroom inside the dorm (and many others outside). Breakfast is good with plenty of choice. Overall it's a really good option in Dublin. The reason why I'm putting a bad review is because of an incident : I booked a bed in a female dorm. On the last night, around midnight, a guy got in and slept in one of the beds. He made a huge mess, leaving the lights on, making a lot of noise etc.. then around 3am another guy came in, left the door open and started looking for the first guy to tell him to leave the female dorm. So I had a terrible night and I still don't know how a man could get in the female dorm. This should not be possible and such a mistake should not and can not be made. I went to talk to the staff the next morning and she said she didn't know about it and the night staff didn't tell her anything. So who was the second guy? How did he know there was a guy sleeping with us? This is all very confusing and disturbing. Anyway, if the staff actually reads the reviews, I would like to know what happened and how.
Review score
8.1
Very good
7,509 reviews
Price from
£45.03
1 night, 2 adults

Please be advised that all guests must present a valid physical ID or passport upon check-in. Without this, guests will not be able to stay in the hostel.

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Really nice facilities and excellent location. The breakfast was as expected.
Review score
8.1
Very good
1,474 reviews
Price from
£85.40
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Dublin, Garden Lane Backpackers is 600 metres from St Patrick's Cathedral. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse.

Permanently clogged toilet, some people didn’t flushed after using, very noisy, damaged sheets and duvet, difficult to get in and out of the bunk bed above, staff not very kind and helpful only cecile
Review score
8.2
Very good
1,689 reviews
Price from
£77.02
1 night, 2 adults

Conveniently situated in Dublin, Clink i Lár provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

The whole experience there was very good. Highly recomend the breakfast (made by Bruno!) and the irish whisky tasting at the bar. Cheers!
Review score
8.0
Very good
5,363 reviews
Price from
£128.33
1 night, 2 adults

Experience our hostel in Dublin city centre, with easy access to Dublin airport and Temple Bar.

Good location
Review score
7.2
Good
8,088 reviews
Price from
£96.27
1 night, 2 adults

The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN is set in Dublin’s city centre, a short distance from St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street, where guests will find the city's main shopping district.

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Review score
7.2
Good
1,453 reviews
Price from
£108.33
1 night, 2 adults

The Apache is 200 metres from Dublin Castle and a 5-minute walk from St Stephen's Green. It offers affordable accommodation, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace.

No use of a lift so if you have heavy luggage it can be difficult to navigate the stairs. As it is in the temple bar area, it is incredibly noisy throughout the night, I would advise taking ear plugs or using headphones. I found the bed to be comfortable and the facilities met my needs.
Review score
5.5
Passable
1,656 reviews
Price from
£85.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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    Review score
    5.4
    Passable · 1,654 reviews

    The Apache is 200 metres from Dublin Castle and a 5-minute walk from St Stephen's Green. It offers affordable accommodation, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace.

    Guest review
    I like the facility, its neat & spacious as well
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    6.9
    Pleasant · 26 reviews

    Located in Dublin and with St. Michan's Church reachable within 200 metres, Astra Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Guest review
    Pods were interesting to sleep in. Doors could use a little WD-40.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    4.1
    Disappointing · 170 reviews

    Fernando's place is located in Dublin, within less than 1 km of Kilmainham Gaol and 2 km of Heuston Train Station.

    Guest review
    Wobbly house of a ghost bus tour extension is all I did. Awesome fat story
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    Review score
    4.3
    Disappointing · 3 reviews

    Airport and DCU, NO PARKING is set in Dublin, within 3.8 km of National Botanic Gardens and 5.2 km of Glasnevin Cemetery Museum. The property is located 5.7 km from Croke Park Stadium, 6.4 km from St.

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  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 12,204 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Dublin’s lively Temple Bar entertainment district, this modern purpose-built hostel offers affordable accommodation within the very heart of the city.

    Guest review
    everything is so clean and it’s a perfect location
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 4,809 reviews

    Just seconds from cultural Temple Bar, Abigail's Hostel has an excellent city-centre location on Aston Quay, overlooking the River Liffey.

    Guest review
    Excellent facilities, friendly staff & great atmosphere
  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 1,474 reviews

    Please be advised that all guests must present a valid physical ID or passport upon check-in. Without this, guests will not be able to stay in the hostel.

    Guest review
    Great place the reception staff are great Thank you
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 5,363 reviews

    Conveniently situated in Dublin, Clink i Lár provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    Guest review
    Perfect venue - clean, tidy, safe and comfortable.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 3,590 reviews

    Ashfield Hostel is the most centrally located hostel in Dublin - between Trinity College and O'Connell Bridge and one minutes' walk from Temple Bar, Grafton Street and attractions.

    Guest review
    Personal very kind, good installation and well placed
  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 4,937 reviews

    Set in Dublin, 700 metres from Croke Park Stadium, Gardiner House Hostel offers accommodation within a 200 year old converted Victorian chapel.

    Guest review
    I like the beds, and the vibe and how clean everything was
  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 5,847 reviews

    Leevin Hostel Mountjoy is in a prime location in Dublin, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Lovely location and nice facilities - excellent value
  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 1,453 reviews

    The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN is set in Dublin’s city centre, a short distance from St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street, where guests will find the city's main shopping district.

    Guest review
    The rooms are clean, quite. It's a good place.
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 8,088 reviews

    Experience our hostel in Dublin city centre, with easy access to Dublin airport and Temple Bar.

    Guest review
    receptionist face and bum, plus the bar staff chineses
  • Review score
    7.1
    Good · 3,911 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Leevin Hostel George is located in the centre of Dublin, 1.5 km from Croke Park Stadium. Located around 1.5 km from St.

    Guest review
    It was clean and the staff was very kind and friendly

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  • Avg. price/night: £103.62
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 1,453 reviews
    Cheap, in a great location and met the basic requirements for a hostel room
    Guest review by
    Lewis
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £94.89
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 1,474 reviews
    Great location for town, we got upgraded from a private twin room with a shared bathroom to a private 4 bed dorm with an en-suite. The room was clean, beds comfy and the staff were really friendly. The breakfast was good, just toast, cold meat, cheese, fruit, salad and soup but a great addition to the already cheap stay.
    Guest review by
    Georgia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £119.95
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 12,204 reviews
    Good value for money, in that it was cheap and right beside Connolly station. Clean, with a comfortable bed and warm water in the shower. There's a nice bar in the foyer area and they serve good food too. Overall, a good hostel if you're on a budget.
    Guest review by
    Ruairi
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £95.59
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 3,590 reviews
    Ashfield Hostel by far the best hostel I have ever been to. A perfect place for backpackers, great environment, excellent hospitality and most importantly outstanding location.
    Guest review by
    Rajkumar
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £228.04
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 5,847 reviews
    Think youth hostel, dormitories, study rooms, multi cubicle showers and toilets, kitchen, laundry, helpful staff, cafe. Quiet safe clean rooms, solid enclosed bunks with a comfy mattress, shelf, light and charger inside the bunk and a curtain to for privacy. Also a locker/drawer under the bunk for stuff. Didn't hear any noise from any other guest during the night Staff friendly, helpful and efficient Nice area for cafe, old stained glass architecture, relaxed with other guests Outside garden for relaxing, chilled
    Guest review by
    smith
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £120.77
    Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 689 reviews
    Really nice hotel room, great location and fantastic value for money. It's the only hotel where I've been asked to leave a deposit which was a bit strange, felt a bit like a hostel in that way. Now, the sound proofing between rooms isn't that great but you cannot hear the traffic outside despite it being on a busy road. Overall, I loved the room and had a nice stay right on Temple Bar.
    Guest review by
    Emma Mayhew
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £111.28
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 7,533 reviews
    Felt safe in my room as a female travelling alone for work. Doors locked from the inside (this is strangely uncommon on budget hotels). Great location. GREAT restaurant downstairs for a convenient supper.
    Guest review by
    Victoria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £111.28
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 7,533 reviews
    Most central, no problems, safe, clean, had all I needed for short cheap stay
    Guest review by
    Ronan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £125.64
    Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 4,809 reviews
    I stayed in in the hostel and it was exactly what a hostel should be cheap clean and safe the staff were very professional and helpful I will stay again there on my next vist too Dublin plus the price isn’t too bad either
    Guest review by
    PATRICK
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £228.04
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 5,847 reviews
    Best hostel I have ever stayed in. Really clean and comfortable. The bunk bed set up is brilliant - all feels very private and safe. It was quiet at night, I never had to queue for the showers and the lounge / dining and study rooms are excellent. It’s a short walk into town and right by a bus stop. Lots of nice places to eat and drink just minutes away.
    Guest review by
    jeanne
    Solo traveller

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