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Conveniently situated in Dublin, Clink i Lár provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. The property is close to several well-known attractions, less than 1 km from Chester Beatty Library, a 13-minute walk from Gaiety Theatre and 1.3 km from The Little Museum of Dublin. The property is non-smoking and is located 800 metres from St. Michan's Church.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include Jameson Distillery, The City Hall and Dublin Castle. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 9 km from Clink i Lár.

Location, privacy (it's a pod), and common spaces!

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8.1
Very good
1,308 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

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.

At the hostel, some of the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower.

Dividers on the bed for privacy. This was the only hostel in Ireland that had a comfortable temperture at night. Most hostels in Ireland were super hot. I traveled in July. Garden Backpackers had great air flow and the entire place was clean.

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8.1
Very good
1,339 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

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. It specialises in group hostel accommodation for schools, universities and low-budget tours to Dublin.

the pods are amazing to sleep in and offer great privacy. room offered possibilities to store your stuff in a safe which was great. also the hostel had great food that was very affordable and offered day trips, walking tours and a pub crawl which was fun.

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8.3
Very good
10,375 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

The Oliver St. John Gogarty hostel is situated in the heart of Dublin’s cultural quarter, Temple Bar. The hostel offers private and shared accommodation with free WiFi and breakfast included.

There is secure 24-hour parking next to the hostel, where guests can receive discounted rates.

It's the first hostel in Dublin city center that included a breakfast with fruit salad, cheese, ham, salami, juicy, coffee, cereal, pastries, soup, olives, and a kitchen totally equipped. The wifi work very well. The staff clean all the areas and toilets every day. You can rent a towel if you want. The rooms are warm. The staff speak english, spanish and portugues.

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8.2
Very good
109 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Leevin Hostel Mountjoy is in a prime location in the centre of Dublin, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.8 km from Connolly Train Station, 1.5 km from The City Hall and 1.7 km from Dublin Castle. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

Very well organized place with helpful international staff and really positive vibe.

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7.3
Good
4,019 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Leevin Hostel George is located in the centre of Dublin, 1.2 km from Croke Park Stadium. Located around 1.6 km from St. Michan's Church, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.4 km away from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.1 km from Connolly Train Station.

The room is big and bed nice, got privacy and got their light.

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7.3
Good
2,537 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

The hostel features both shared dorms and private rooms. All private rooms in the hostel are fitted with a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Towels can be rented for a small additional fee. Hairdryers are available upon request.

The environment and staff are topnotch...

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7.7
Good
3,833 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Dormitory Room for 6 with bunk beds with shared external bathroom and toilet. Includes bed linen and individual lockers.

- 3 bunks – 6 beds

- All bunks include a light feature, personal shelf and under-bed lockers

Comfortable bed, spacious bathrooms

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7.4
Good
6,604 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

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.

The Apache Hostel is located in the vibrant Temple Bar district of Dublin. The hostel has a 24-hour reception and is surrounded by a fantastic selection of bars, restaurants and clubs.

Excellent location, friendliest staff, squeaking clean. A little AnkhMorpork-ish late in the night when i went outside for a cigarette but that's The Temple Bar for you :) Wonderful place to crash overnight. Good transport connections ( bus nr.16 from the airport, 2,60 euro per person, College Green busstop) and a bounty of taxis in the night (30 euro to the airport). All your Dublin attractions are within a walking distance). We had a great stay and would definitely use it again!

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5.5
Review score
1,415 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Boasting free Wi-Fi, this modern hostel is located just off Dublin's famous O'Connell Bridge. Guests can enjoy 24-hour reception and nightly pub crawls.

Abbey Court Hostel provides a wide range of facilities for guests, including free bed linen, free lockers in the rooms, laundry facilities, and free use of computers with internet access.

The location is great, the facilities are very good and it was all very clean.

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7.8
Good
5,834 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

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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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  • Mixed dormitory shared with other guests
    Central location

    Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Mixed dormitory shared with other guests is set in Dublin, 6.9 km from Connolly Train Station and 7 km from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.

    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
  • Jacobs Inn Dublin
    Central location

    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.

    Clean, friendly, diverse. It’s just a lovely space!!

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10,374 reviews
  • Gogartys Temple Bar Hostel
    Central location

    The Oliver St. John Gogarty hostel is situated in the heart of Dublin’s cultural quarter, Temple Bar. The hostel offers private and shared accommodation with free WiFi and breakfast included.

    L'emplacement et la propreté des lieux. Le petit déjeuner inclus

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 109 reviews
  • Clink i Lár
    Central location

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

    i like this hostel it s comfortable and has good facilties

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,307 reviews
  • Garden Lane Backpackers
    Central location

    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.

    The location, the cleaning, the people working there

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,339 reviews
  • Abbey Court Hostel
    Central location

    Boasting free Wi-Fi, this modern hostel is located just off Dublin's famous O'Connell Bridge. Guests can enjoy 24-hour reception and nightly pub crawls.

    friendly staff! located of hostel free breakfast

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,833 reviews
  • Abigail's Hostel
    Central location

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

    Surprisingly quiet (but still I wore earplugs just in case)

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,100 reviews
  • Gardiner House
    Central location

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

    Close to city center, clean and host super friendly

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,831 reviews
  • Ashfield Hostel
    Central location

    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.

    Location, facilities, staff, washroom in room, free tea

    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,556 reviews
  • Generator Dublin
    Central location

    Dormitory Room for 6 with bunk beds with shared external bathroom and toilet. Includes bed linen and individual lockers.

    Loved the location and room. The staff was friendly

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,604 reviews
  • Leevin Hostel George
    Central location

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Leevin Hostel George is located in the centre of Dublin, 1.2 km from Croke Park Stadium. Located around 1.6 km from St.

    staff were friendly and the bed was very comfortable

    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,537 reviews
  • The Apache Hostel
    Central location

    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.

    I like the facility, its neat & spacious as well

    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1,416 reviews
  • The Pod Hostel
    Central location

    Conveniently set in Dublin, The Pod Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very poor
    Rated very poor
     · 2 reviews
  • Shared Room
    Central location

    Situated in Dublin and with St. Stephen's Green reachable within 1.7 km, Shared Room features a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

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Hostels that guests love in Dublin

  • Avg. price/night: £157.74
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,307 reviews
    I liked the bar, game area and the general infrastructure of the building. The staff was also really kind and helpful when we had questions about the bus tickets and how to get to the airport. It is also really nice to meet new people at the hostel. Also the location of the hostel is amazing since a lot of things in the centre are in walking distance. Furthermore, they clean the rooms every single day.
    Theisen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £127.39
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,670 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.
    V
    Victoria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £245.79
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 414 reviews
    The apartment was perfect for our family. It was clean upon arrival. The location was perfect for us. Near the airport but we were not bothered by the noise of the planes flying around since there was good sound proof within the apartment. Continuous hot water supply. The apartment was stocked with supplies for refuse like bin bags, dish washing liquid soap, dishwasher pods, cutlery, etc. More importantly, the apartment was secure and we felt safe. Parking for a day was only €5 and very affordable.
    Christopher
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £75.44
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10,374 reviews
    Very nice and clean hostel. I stayed in the women's room and felt very safe and comfortable. Pods are big enough and have hooks and shelfs to keep your stuff.
    Vidhipssa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £384.72
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5,155 reviews
    Great location, close enough to the centre & Temple Bar without too much noise. Cheaper than a hotel overall, perefct to explore this great city
    Brian
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £92.29
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,017 reviews
    The hostel is the cheapest in Dublin
    Ntapo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £127.39
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,670 reviews
    Most central, no problems, safe, clean, had all I needed for short cheap stay
    Ronan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £137.64
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,833 reviews
    Staff were super friendly and approachable and met some really great people here. A very social hostel with daily events like walking tours, pub quizzes, and bar crawls. Curtains and lights at every bed and a full length mirror in the room. Breakfast was simple (cereal, toast, some cold meat, and cheese) but free. Great location to explore from and felt safe walking back at night. Also very easy to get the airport bus to and fro.
    Teehani
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £92.29
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,017 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.
    jeanne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £147.37
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,100 reviews
    Great location - right in the heart of Dublin / next to one of the main bust stops. The price/quality ratio is, in my opinion, best in Dublin. Even though it is located near the main street, there was no problem with street noise. Surely it is more a hostel than a hotel so do not expect any fireworks, but it had everything in its place. We were accommodated in a single room with bathroom, however, as I understand, there are more joint rooms in the offer. There were a lot of backpackers in the big lobby.
    Piotr
    Young couple

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