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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.

Clink is in the heart of Dublin, location is very convenient (our room had the view to Dublin city center - Beautiful). Everything new and with a good decoration, staff very friendly. Breakfast is a differential too, good options and variety for a hostel. I definitely recommend.

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8.1
Very good
1,638 reviews
Price from
£18
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.

The facilities were awesome and the rooms were spacious

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8.1
Very good
1,363 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.

Easy accessible from the airport, bus stops in 100m from hostel. Comfortable bed with all the privacy you need. in the big rooms there is an own bathroom. in the morning you can have a cup of great quality coffee directly in the hostel cafe, as well as have a breakfast or some small bite. Recommend!

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8.3
Very good
10,710 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 was clean comfortable exactly what you wanted

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8.3
Very good
185 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.

The hostel rooms were spacious with ample outlets to charge devices. The toilets and shower area was similar. There are many of both. There is guest laundry !!!

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7.3
Good
4,178 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.

Marcio and Maxi, who working in the Leevin hostel are very nice! They have really warm hearts. And the staff at the front desk (especially the Brazilian girl with eye glasses...sorry I can't remember her name) were incredibly hospitable, friendly and enthusiastic. I found all of them very professional and a joy to run the hostel and greet guests. I could see it every day. It is a very comfortable and cosy to stay. It has a very nice garden and a big kitchen. There is no elevator, but walking up and down the stairs is good exercise :-) All the guests who stayed were also nice.

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7.3
Good
2,653 reviews
Price from
£19
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.

It’s really well located, has a great and very kind staff, many friendly people and the space is clean and organized. This hostel also has a good breakfast.

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7.7
Good
3,934 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

The infrastructure of the place is really nice, I stayed in a room with 6 beds, without bathroom. The rooms have a very nice kind of locker below the beds, which is quite spacious, and you can put a padlock to keep your stuff. The shared bathroom is really big, with many showers and toilettes available and always clean. The common areas were really nice, with a lot of games and good vibe to meet people. The last night we ended up in a group of 8people all solo travelers having beers together in a pub close by. Also the stop for the bus that takes you to the airport is really close, which is very convenient.

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7.4
Good
6,840 reviews
Price from
£20
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
1,447 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.

Centrally located and facilities were clean

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7.8
Good
5,974 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
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    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.

  • Gogartys Temple Bar Hostel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 185 reviews

    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.

    Le dortoir,L’emplacement la gentillesse du personnel

  • Jacobs Inn Dublin
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10,710 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.

    Excellent place, everything is near to this hostel

  • Clink i Lár
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,638 reviews

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

    The location si perfect, everything was clean, very friendly staff.

  • Abbey Court Hostel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,974 reviews

    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

  • Abigail's Hostel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,236 reviews

    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)

  • Gardiner House
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,934 reviews

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

    The cleanliness was most important . 24/7 check in.

  • Ashfield Hostel
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,636 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.

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

  • Generator Dublin
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,840 reviews

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

    Very helpful stuff and exceptional customer support!

  • Leevin Hostel George
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,652 reviews

    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

  • The Apache Hostel
    Central location
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 1,447 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.

    I like the facility, its neat & spacious as well

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Hostels that guests love in Dublin

  • Avg. price/night: £197.12
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 165 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.
    Emma Mayhew
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £170.55
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,850 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: £170.55
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,850 reviews
    Most central, no problems, safe, clean, had all I needed for short cheap stay
    Ronan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £180.75
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,236 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
    P
    PATRICK
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,974 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: £187.43
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,840 reviews
    The best hostel in Dublin. Safe, clean and a great atmosphere.
    Caroline
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £164.01
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10,710 reviews
    Extremely nice hostel for the price paid. The beds were more private than at many hostels; there is only one curtain at the front and walls on all other sides. You don't have to bring your own lock; they're built into the lockers. Bathroom was clean. Location is probably the biggest plus since it is only a few minutes walk from the city center. If you're looking for a cheap stay in Dublin I would highly recommend this.
    Robert
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £114.59
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,636 reviews
    Obviously this is a budget hostel and I was in a shared bunk-bed room with 3 other women BUT it was clean, the bed was comfortable, the room was en suite, fab location, all facilities were great and the staff were super helpful. I'm in my fifties and it was lovely that there were a surprising number of other older women too. It felt safe and friendly
    Jo Hills
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,974 reviews
    Best feature: Great location. Lovely staff. Breakfast (included) was so much more than I expected. I have stayed in so many hostels worldwide, never seen such. Although rooms are smaller, beds were all comfortable. They provide everything. Abbey Court is in top 3 hostels of my list. Thanks a lot for making our days in Dublin easy. By the way, just an advice, there’s an irish pub nearby. Cheaper than many places in the center, but delicious with huge portions.
    Ezgi
    Group
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,177 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

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