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Reviews of Canbe Gardiner House

Dublin 76 Gardiner St. Upper, Dublin, Ireland

#119 of 160 hotels in Dublin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1714 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Thanks for having us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the showers didn’t work, and there was no aircon in our room which did make it a bit hot. We also found a bug in our bed which was a bit uncomfortable but probably not anyone’s fault.

    Nice hostel, location was okay. Bus stop only a five minute walk away. Staff were lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    A night in Dublin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - Chapel Experience
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was a bit difficult to find with Google Maps.

    There is parking on site, my room was clean, and the bathroom felt private. There are a variety of gathering spaces that are cleaned daily (hours are posted), and the staff is kind. The kitchen is large and plenty of guests used it at once.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Good accommodation for a short city trip
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The mattress was very hard and saggy. - The door/walls and window are thin so that you can hear a lot of notice from the floor and the street. - The breakfast is very simple (I know, you cannot expect too much at a hostel but for the price we expected a little bit more, at least normal coffee would be nice).

    + The room was clean and comfortable. + The staff is very friendly and helpful. + You can easily go to city by foot in 15 min or take the bus.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit of a long way from most of the city centre attractions, and the area around it isn’t the greatest after dark, but it’s right on the bus route, so not that much of an issue

    Really great hostel. Very clean, well maintained and staff are super friendly and helpful. The hot tub was a really pleasant surprise.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a comfortable stay. Payed quite alot for a backpackers single room and still had to share bathrooms. Also breakfast consists of toast and cereal. We had expected a slightly better experience. Clean room, and clean towels/bathroom. Just not worth the price compared to a hotel etc.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - Chapel Experience
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was very hot in chapel experience room, there is only one small window and it didn't help. way too expensive compared to neighbouring countries.

    Clean, free breakfast, kitchen

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Grand for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only had one pillow and no towel for shower was provided.

    Very clean and easy to get to.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains to have privacy, bathroom wasn't the cleanest, no place where to put your phone and glasses at night. But overall it was ok

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the evening, the smell of grease from cooking downstairs was very strong everywhere, even in our bedroom on the 1st floor. The room was very hot from the sun so you need to keep the window open, but then you have to be prepared for the noise of the street. The room had a ventilator but the wire was broken. The room was very small - it had everything we needed to sleep and keep our things, but at first it was a little shocking that the door didn't open properly because the bed was already behind it. I'd recommend booking a room with a private bathroom, because understandably, there were lines to the bathroom in the evening when people wanted to take a shower and it took time. At one point the water stopped working when I had just used soap and then couldn't wash it off, but it was quickly fixed. I also recommend to clean under the bed sometimes, I dropped my lipstick and couldn't get it without lifting the bed and what I saw there was pretty horrible - loads of junk and a thick layer of dust. During breakfast, would be nice if you also offered something to put on the sandwitches like cheese, cucumber, tomato or some meat.

    Safety was well-ensured, location not too far from the center (25min walk), bathrooms clean. I think overall we got what we expected from a hostel. I think it's perfect for people in their early twenties who don't really care about accommodation conditions and are excited about the shared common rooms for meeting different people.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Cheap and fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The full breakfast is a bit misleading, as you're only getting the tea/coffee and some cereal with toast.

    The chapel room experience was fabulous.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Loved the building
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom- Chapel Experience
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The loudness of visitors

    Comforter and temperature

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our bed was really close to the bathroom door which was a bit sad since the room was spacious enough to keep it further away

    It was clean, there were windows in bed and bathrooms and everyone was nice and there was free breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Hostel limpo com as imperfeições de Hostels.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It has nothing to do with the hostel, guests often don't respect silence after 11:00pm and there is nothing the staff can do.

    The accommodation is clean and the comfort is as expected.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Jazz up rooms !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I felt the rooms had a very basic lay out .

    The building

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and facilities...

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Meal should include breakfast and dinner

    Staff was friendly and am happy I. Ade new friends I will like to visit again and stay in same lodge

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    7.0
    Reasonable option for Dublin
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    there was no one on reception when i left. I was a bit annoyed to receive a message threatening to charge me for the key card which i had left in the lobby. In fairness they did not charge me but....if you are going to be funny about the keycards then you need to enable a check out process for when there is no one at reception

    quite good price for Dublin, friendly, helpful staff at check in. Room was basic but fine.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Everything you could want in a hostel. Can’t complain.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don’t think there is anything I disliked.

    Rooms have a clean, fresh, modern feel to them. Bed was comfortable and clean. Staff were lovely and helpful. Had a locker to store my stuff. Free breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom- Chapel Experience
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water was shut off suprisingly just when I needed a shower, twice. Otherwise very nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    ok for short stay or big groups, but could be more comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was kind of smelly and noisy, the room as well, needs much more airing out.

    Good staff. Possible to come late at night. Ok breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - Chapel Experience
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning of bed and quilt

    Nearby the centre

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Much comfort in Gardiner Street
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower heads need to be fixed. R5 window needs double glazing. Traffic noise is apparent. .

    Liked the geniality of the staff reception, cleaning staff et al

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom- Chapel Experience
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guest Dryers in the laundry are not up to the task - they are domestic rather than commercial so should only be used for very light loads

    All the staff are very friendly and helpful especially reception

    Stayed in March 2024

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