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

The location and the atmosphere of the hostel was amazing. The staff was very helpful for exchanging coins for bus and I had the best Irish coffee at the bar!!! However, people preparing their suitcases at 3am broke my sleep:(
Review score
8.4
Very Good
12,204 reviews
Price from
$209.22
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.

Overall liked very much, especially the friendly staff. Only dissatisfaction was that the next-to-bed charger had a design which made it impossible to use with a (standard style) EU-IRL conversion plug. Also, not a complaint but hopefully helpful feedback for the property management: the sink in room 2 is leaking continuously, a bit loud at night, and also a large water cost I imagine. (;
Review score
8.0
Very Good
3,590 reviews
Price from
$156.59
1 night, 2 adults

Just seconds from cultural Temple Bar, Abigail's Hostel has a great central location on Aston Quay, overlooking the Liffey River.

Fantastic location!!
Review score
8.1
Very Good
4,811 reviews
Price from
$184.01
1 night, 2 adults

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

Comfy beds with curtains, good location, okay breakfast (toast, porridge, sausage rolls, salad, and pancakes available), and nice common areas. I could hear the shared bathroom quite clearly from my room- it is a hostel so you expect some noise, just a bit more than expected from that.
Review score
8.1
Very Good
7,509 reviews
Price from
$57.62
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.

Economical lodging in the busy part of town. Easy to walk to everything you might want to do.
Review score
8.1
Very Good
1,474 reviews
Price from
$109.28
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Dublin, Garden Lane Backpackers is 1969 feet from St Patrick's Cathedral. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse.

Friendly staff, clean, good location, not enough common space shared with long term stays that dominate space. Elevator. Safe/security with card entry.
Review score
8.2
Very Good
1,689 reviews
Price from
$98.55
1 night, 2 adults

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

Amazing location, directly in the center, surrounded by restaurants and bars of all kinds. :)
Review score
8.0
Very Good
5,363 reviews
Price from
$164.22
1 night, 2 adults

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

They are hosting club events with extremely loud music till late at night. I could not sleep most of the time there. People kept knocking on the door at 3-4 am just messing with people trying to sleep. The bathroom was not that clean and. I also was sleeping next to a window facing the court yard and i could smell people smoking pot coming from the court yard. The beds are decent and comfortable, luckily i had a lock to lock my stuff but just an FYI for people coming, you need to bring your own lock or buy one if u want to lock your stuff in the storage unit.
Review score
7.2
Good
8,088 reviews
Price from
$123.19
1 night, 2 adults

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

Location was great
Review score
7.2
Good
1,447 reviews
Price from
$138.62
1 night, 2 adults

The Apache is 656 feet from Dublin Castle and a 5-minute walk from St Stephen's Green. It offers affordable accommodations, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace.

Location
Review score
5.5
Fair
1,656 reviews
Price from
$109.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Dublin

  • 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 accommodations within the very heart of the city.

  • 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.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 5,363 reviews

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

  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 5,847 reviews

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

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 8,088 reviews

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

  • 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 center of Dublin, a 17-minute walk from Croke Park Stadium.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.9
    Pleasant · 26 reviews

    Located in Dublin and with St. Michan's Church reachable within a 2-minute walk, Astra Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

  • Central location
    Review score
    5.5
    Fair · 1,656 reviews

    The Apache is 656 feet from Dublin Castle and a 5-minute walk from St Stephen's Green. It offers affordable accommodations, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace.

  • Review score
    4.3
    Disappointing · 3 reviews

    Airport and DCU, NO PARKING is located in Dublin, 4 miles from St. Michan's Church and 4 miles from Jameson Distillery.

  • Central location
    Review score
    4.1
    Disappointing · 170 reviews

    Fernando's place is located in Dublin, within a 9-minute walk of Kilmainham Gaol and 1.3 miles of Heuston Train Station.

    Guest review
    The price was excellent and the room was comfortable and clean and it has a good location.

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  • Avg. price/night: $132.59
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 1,447 reviews
    Cheap, in a great location and met the basic requirements for a hostel room
    Guest review by
    Lewis
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $121.42
    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: $222.83
    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: $122.32
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $290.56
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $154.54
    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: $142.40
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $142.40
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $160.78
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $290.56
    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 traveler

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