I heard about how great the pizza was so didn’t eat knowing I’d get there around dinner time to enjoy a few beers and a pizza. Upon checking in I was told the pub and restaurant don’t open till Wednesday. I asked if there was anywhere in town to get a bite to eat and a drink? Unfortunately no. No restaurants and virtually everything closes at 6. Nowhere in the written info does it warn anyone of this. So be aware if your checking in the early part of the week. Other than that I must say I lucked out and had a 3 dorm to myself. The fan in the room (3) was broken but I opened the window and slept comfortably.

Stayed in October 2023

I stay in hostels all the time when I travel, and have for over 10 years. There's nothing wrong with this hostel - it's dated and doesn't have a vibe really, the dorm was clean if dusty - but the bathrooms were really not clean and two of the showers were barely functional. There's nothing wrong with this hostel, but it's definitely not HI level quality.

This hostel is safe, quiet, and the beds were comfy and clean! It's really nice to stay in a small town like Maynooth and access hiking in the area at a very affordable price.

Stayed in September 2023

Old, pretty dirty bathrooms with no water pressure upstairs.

Simple, cheap, easy location with pub below. Put us in bigger room for free

Stayed in July 2023

The building was very clean and had a lot of history. The neighborhood was very friendly. The food was amazing.

Stayed in June 2023

Room on 3rd floor

Well equipped kitchen

Stayed in October 2022

the showers

the location

Stayed in September 2022

It could be a little bit cleaner in the public rooms (washroom and kitchen).

The staff was super friendly and gave us great tips on what to do in the area. The Arlington has a very nice bar downstairs, where you can eat and drink. They serve good (american) pizza and great beer. The Arlington really has its own special atmosphere to it, what we really enjoyed.

Stayed in September 2022

I think it could be cleaner.

The place is very authentic. It is cozy and furnished in a kind of vintage way. The staff is very friendly and they were so nice I'd go back just to visit them. Very nice kitchen with all one might need.

Stayed in July 2022

The building is a bit old, dirty and dusty. It seems like a minimal investment in upkeep and cleaning (like wiping the dust every once in a while) would greatly improve the accommodation. The whole upper floor gets extremely hot. There was a fan in our room, but no AC. Also, the showers in the upper floor were not working, so there was only a single shower available in the whole building.

Good value for money, kind and helpful staff.

Stayed in June 2022

The room was very cold.

Staff was very friendly. Kitchen was well equipped. Bathrooms were clean. The room was quite large.

Stayed in October 2021

Booked double bed with bunkbed they gave me a double bed no bunkbed. They Said open until 11 they Closed at 9

They change the Room for the one we ask when we asked.

Stayed in October 2021

Had some clogging issue for the whole building resulting in everyone not being able to use the shower for the duration of my stay. This was definitely uncomfortable. Staff/ owner should have offered any sort of compensation for this inconvenience. Most direct for would be a partial refund. However, nothing was offered except an apology.

The hostel setup was definitely a catch, cozy

Stayed in October 2021

The only thing I didn’t like was that the lock for room 10 wasn’t very functional. Otherwise, I was happy with my stay at the Arlington and would book here in the future. Thank you.

I enjoyed my stay at the Arlington. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would come again.

Stayed in October 2021

Good hostel atmosphere - I'd stay again when heading out that way.

Stayed in July 2021

water pressure when you are in the shower.

Loved the location, the historical building, and definitely the coziness. it was almost like kicking off you shoes and enjoying the atmosphere and the amenities just like at home. just saying the water pressure for the shower was so/so. the only update i would make.

Stayed in June 2021

Excellent, recommended

Stayed in November 2023

Very nice vintage property, everything was comfortable, easy and well kept. The gentleman working there was kind and attentive. Place is silent in the night and the Wi-Fi work great. Definitely recommended.

Stayed in August 2023

We loved the employees. They were so friendly and made us feel right at home. We had a wedding up that way and just wanted somewhere affordable to stay for the night instead of driving for another 5 hours. We knew it was a hostel and that we had a private room. The shared bathroom was not an issue. In fact we didn't really run into any other guests during our stay. It was all very basic accommodation which is what we expected, but it had a lot of character. It felt like we were staying at someone's house. We also really loved the patios and pub. We enjoyed a few beers and a very tasty pizza.

Stayed in July 2023

People in rooms all degenerates, low life.

Miss led on accommodations

Stayed in July 2022

Really friendly atmosphere. Board games and tv room too!

Stayed in July 2022

This is a lovely place, and it would be good to see more upkeep and repairs.

Comfortable room with good shared space and amenities. Good location.

Stayed in June 2022

broken and not working plumbing fixtures

lots of space

Stayed in August 2021

Nothing, really. It's a hostel so one needs to be prepared to share washrooms, etc but the value for the money is amazing!

Amazing value for the money. Has everything you need when travelling and clearly a lot of thought has been put into the needs of guests - lots of outlets to charge phones, etc.; large kitchen, multiple washrooms, fans, clothes horse, etc. Great host who was very helpful and excellent restaurant/pub downstairs with great food and beer for decent prices. Great location as well.

Stayed in July 2021

Rickety , uneven stairs. Refrigerator didn’t have a freezer. Bed was a bit uneven but clean . Top bunks are difficult to navigate.

It was quaint and cozy. I liked the bar , food and all the little things to entertain like the the big screen tv , pool table and much more.

Stayed in August 2023