Dublin 76 Gardiner St. Upper, Dublin, Ireland
#119 of 160 hotels in Dublin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1714 hostel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 May 2024
Sarah
New ZealandOne 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
Jessica
United StatesThe 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
Michelsen
Germany- 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
Bewsher
South AfricaIt’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
Salome
South AfricaIt 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
Monika
Lithuaniait 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
Apc
IrelandOnly 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
Gabriela
Czech RepublicNo 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
Keiti
EstoniaIn 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
Lavrov
LatviaThe 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
Ericka
United StatesThe loudness of visitors
Comforter and temperature
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Laufenberg
GermanyOur 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
Cristiano
ItalyIt 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
Roche
IrelandI felt the rooms had a very basic lay out .
The building
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Joe
CanadaGreat location and facilities...
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Uchechukwu
United KingdomMeal 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
Grant
Irelandthere 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
O
IrelandLocation and cleanliness
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Sagita
United KingdomDon’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
Jimmy
SwedenWater was shut off suprisingly just when I needed a shower, twice. Otherwise very nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Maja
SwedenBed 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
Muhammad
IrelandCleaning of bed and quilt
Nearby the centre
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Bert
IrelandThe 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
Barry
IrelandGuest 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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