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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland
#139 of 161 hotels in Dublin
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 4397 hostel reviews
7.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.3
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Comfort
7.3
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Location
8.5
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Facilities
7.4
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
7.4
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Free Wifi
8.3
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Reviewed: December 22, 2022
Yi
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Private 5-bed Room - Ensuite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet wasn't really well cleaned upon arrival and pillows are slightly uncomfortable
The staff were really friendly and absolutely a pleasure to interact with. It is very worth for money given the location. The beds, duvet and views were great as well!
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 20, 2022
Ashleigh
United Kingdom22 Reviews5 helpful votes6.0“Lovely staff, great location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King - Ensuite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the beds were uncomfortable, as were the pillows (only one each and flat!). we were woken up 3 times in the night by people knocking on our door and running away, so perhaps it wasn’t the right choice for a couple!
the staff were super friendly and the king room was spacious! helpful having a TV and some hangers too!
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 18, 2022
Anastasiia
Ukraine8 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Pretty good for the price in Dublin.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sockets on my bed didn’t work. In order to receive a hair dryer you should give them your passport. Is it legal?
Comfortable beds, clean, proper wifi
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 15, 2022
Mauratom
Italy30 Reviews5 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The fact that there is not a common kitchen, not even a fridge to store food in. In fact no external food is allowed inside the premises and I think that this is a big nono for a place that calls itself a hostel. Especially when the only breakfast available is so poor and overpriced. I did not appreciate the lack of a storage room, just lockers for pay. Even then cheapest hostel or hotel offers to it's customers this kind of service for free.
Great position, loved the style and the atmosphere. The staff is very nice and the rooms are comfortable.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 14, 2022
Benjamin
United States143 Reviews36 helpful votes8.0“solid option in Dublin”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
it’s a bit pricy, I mean compared to other Dublin hostels is not bad but in europe in general it’s pricy. the bathrooms are not in the best state, many out of order and many with the locks broken. they need a bit of a touch up.
Overall a solid place to stay, the dorm room was nice and clean, Wi-Fi worked well everywhere, staff were friendly. there is a cafe/bar and breakfast option, I think you can get food later in the day also. location was fine, about 15 minutes to temple bar area
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 12, 2022
Zoe
United Kingdom10 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Private 4-bed Room - Ensuite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff are strangely cold and unhelpful in a city of otherwise charming and friendly people. Generator is also not good value for money compared to other nearby places.
it is conveniently located and mostly clean
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 12, 2022
Geraldine
Ireland12 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“As we had only a one night stay we hope to have at least two nights next time.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King - Ensuite
- • Stayed 1 night
We were delayed checking into our room as it was not ready for us until after 14.30pm. It would be much better to have earlier check-in time.
The lovely atmosphere in the Smithfield area. The accessibility of public transport and the location to the City centre.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 12, 2022
Amy
Ireland1 review6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were unhelpful, noisy at night, women bathroom was a long walk from the room
Good location, comfortable beds.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: December 11, 2022
Katie
Australia9 Reviews7.0“Really good! - only one complaint”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The age differences in matching a dormitory room, I didn’t really feel comfortable with one of the older men in my room
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 11, 2022
Ian
United States18 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0“smelly roommates but cheap stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The molds in the suite’s bathroom ceilings were visible. the bedsheets were not the cleanest and the inside of the sheet sleeves were stained. I didn’t like how dirty my roommates were. but that’s a personal situation.
The decorations are very nice. I love the atmosphere and the looks of the designs. young people will love it.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 11, 2022
Christopher
Ireland7 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast, I was expecting something more to be available. The pastry was delicious, but I do have to say the rest of the food that I saw, was not appealing.
I loved how comfy the bed was, been to lots of hostels and this is the only one that had a comfortable bed. The bar and game area were very spacious.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 11, 2022
Daniel
Ireland7 Reviews6.0“Fine for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No bathroom in dorm, I had to go up 2 floors to access them. Bathroom/showers were untidy and smelled kinda funky. Expensive for what it is, but that's the case for any place in Dublin at the moment.
Staff were super friendly, excellent location in city centre. Dorm was clean and well proportioned.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 8, 2022
Carter
United Kingdom6 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
there’s was a weird smell of oily food in the bar erea, all the time, some hours even in the elevator
Cristian at the bar was very nice. He gave me directions when asked, and even recommendations. Let’s not forget how nice he was all the time
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: December 7, 2022
Sebastian
Germany50 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
cleanliness of showers and toilets
great location, reasonably priced bar
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 30, 2022
Amanda
Ireland12 Reviews6.0“ok for price”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King - Ensuite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
very noisy, people running in hallway at all hours
location
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 26, 2022
Liezl
Netherlands2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The burger!
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 22, 2022
Patrick
Ireland20 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Good value in a good location.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
- • Stayed 1 night
Some of the showers in the men's bathrooms wee not working./
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 20, 2022
Sarah
United Kingdom6 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is an awful stench in room 210 the drains/sinks are disgusting
I do enjoy staying here location and overall it’s good
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 19, 2022
Abdellatif
Morocco5 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“it was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
The price was expensive. there was no kitchen, some people were talking
The place is international and clean, the staff is good, and the location is excellent and nice. I would come back
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: November 19, 2022
Mihaela
Germany2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was my choice to sleep in room with 8 beds but was very uncomfortable. I couldn't sleep at all.
Location
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 14, 2022
Alexandria
United States41 Reviews12 helpful votes6.0“Great location, helpful staff, hated the bathroom setup so much”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
It was near impossible to take a shower without getting water all over the bathroom, which meant with six of us in the room, the bathroom was always basically somewhere between a puddle and a lake. I hated using it, to a point where I started trying to go down three flights to use the generally accessible bathroom instead - at least that was clean and well-maintained.
Location was great - in a sort of plaza with tons of restaurants, cafes and a grocery store nearby, plus it was a max five minute walk to a tram line and tons of buses. Really easy to get around. Also really close to the river, which was great. Our room also opened onto the plaza and had a small balcony. Really nice. Good amount of open social space with a bunch of games downstairs.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 14, 2022
Marita
Austria9 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great hostel option”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I was staying in a 4-beds bedroom, a lot depends on the roommates. It would have been nice to have a locker/safe in the room and also a window that can be opened a bit more to get more fresh air in.
Good location, walking distance to the center and the main attractions but still not in a noisy area. The beds were comfortable, common areas entertaining, staff friendly.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 13, 2022
Jonathan
Canada4 Reviews8.0“just good enough.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the bathrooms were not clean !!!!
good location, great bar !
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 10, 2022
Fernanda
Germany1 review1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-bed Dorm - Ensuite
- • Stayed 3 nights
Although it was nice to have the bathroom inside the room, it was a bit noisy. I think for the price it would be nice to have an area to prepare yourself at least a tea, and not have to buy it at the bar or restaurant.
The room was nice, the bed comfortable with plugs and a tiny shelf over the head to leave your phone, book, etc..., everything (room and bathroom) was very clean. The location is perfect, super near also from the bus stop of the airport bus.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: November 9, 2022
Florencia
Argentina15 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King - Ensuite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
no room service for cleaning and changing towels in a private room. you have you pay for everything.
location, staff.
Stayed in November 2022
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