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Jacobs Inn, hotel in Dublin

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.

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Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
12,282 reviews
Price from
£136.07
1 night, 2 adults
Gogartys Temple Bar Hostel, hotel in Dublin

Please be advised that all guests must present a valid physical ID or passport upon check-in. Without this, guests will not be able to stay in the hostel.

The location was excellent, breakfast was OK
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
1,230 reviews
Price from
£82.27
1 night, 2 adults
Canbe Garden Lane Backpackers, hotel in Dublin

Located in Dublin, Canbe 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.

Incredible staff and long term residents who are very welcoming and were the highlight of my stay. Great kitchen facilities which are kept very clean. 10/10
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,639 reviews
Price from
£103.95
1 night, 2 adults
Clink i Lár, hotel in Dublin

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

Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
4,223 reviews
Price from
£83.84
1 night, 2 adults
Generator Dublin, hotel in Dublin

Dormitory Room for 6 with bunk beds with shared external bathroom and toilet. Includes bed linen and individual lockers. The perfect room for you and your crew.

Nice beds and bedding
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
8,066 reviews
Price from
£82.56
1 night, 2 adults
Ashfield Hostel, hotel in Dublin

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.

The crew was very nice and helpful.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
3,436 reviews
Price from
£109.50
1 night, 2 adults
Abigail's Hostel, hotel in Dublin

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

Best hostel I've ever stayed at. Excellent security with photo id taken at reception.. Also had lifft to upper floors. No breakfast, but will stay again.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
4,782 reviews
Price from
£113.43
1 night, 2 adults
The Dawson Hostel, hotel in Dublin

The Dawson Hostel is set in Dublin’s city centre, a short distance from St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street, where guests will find the city's main shopping district.

The place was freshly renovated, walls , floors , showers, friendly staff, unbearable prices
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
1,117 reviews
Price from
£39.47
1 night, 2 adults
Abbey Court Hostel, hotel in Dublin

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.

The reception staff were very friendly, I was checked-in by 2 brazilian lads, very polite, very efficient.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
6,965 reviews
Price from
£48.20
1 night, 2 adults
The Apache Hostel, hotel in Dublin

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.

Great location, decent hostel
Scored 5.5
5.5
Rated passable
Average
1,656 reviews
Price from
£82.27
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Dublin

  • Jacobs Inn
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 12,282 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.

    The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating

  • Clink i Lár
    Central location
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,223 reviews

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

    Very clean and comfortable, lovely staff. Excellent location

  • Gogartys Temple Bar Hostel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,230 reviews

    Please be advised that all guests must present a valid physical ID or passport upon check-in. Without this, guests will not be able to stay in the hostel.

    Great place the reception staff are great Thank you

  • Abbey Court Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,966 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.

    The staff was friendly. It was near pubs and town.

  • Abigail's Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,782 reviews

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

    very nice staff and convenient kitchen and fridges

  • Ashfield Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,436 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.

    The staff were amazing. Made us feel very welcomed

  • Canbe Gardiner House
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,726 reviews

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

    The bedding is great. Very comfortable facilities.

  • Mixed dormitory shared with other guests
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6 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.

    I was nicely welcomed by the owner. A very nice man.

  • Leevin Hostel George
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,585 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.

    Great staff, clean sheets and beds. Superb location

  • Leevin Hostel Mountjoy
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,395 reviews

    Leevin Hostel Mountjoy is in a prime location in Dublin, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Good location, comfortable beds, very friendly and helpful staff!

  • The Dawson Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,114 reviews

    The Dawson Hostel is set in Dublin’s city centre, a short distance from St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street, where guests will find the city's main shopping district.

    Staff are extremely helpful and it's such a good location.

  • Generator Dublin
    Central location
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 8,068 reviews

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

    Loved our stay and ended up booked an extended stay

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Hostels that guests love in Dublin

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  • Avg. price/night: £97.47
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,114 reviews
    Cheap, in a great location and met the basic requirements for a hostel room
    Lewis
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £74.79
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,230 reviews
    Great location for town, we got upgraded from a private twin room with a shared bathroom to a private 4 bed dorm with an en-suite. The room was clean, beds comfy and the staff were really friendly. The breakfast was good, just toast, cold meat, cheese, fruit, salad and soup but a great addition to the already cheap stay.
    Georgia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £97.60
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 12,282 reviews
    Good value for money, in that it was cheap and right beside Connolly station. Clean, with a comfortable bed and warm water in the shower. There's a nice bar in the foyer area and they serve good food too. Overall, a good hostel if you're on a budget.
    Ruairi
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £77.74
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,436 reviews
    Ashfield Hostel by far the best hostel I have ever been to. A perfect place for backpackers, great environment, excellent hospitality and most importantly outstanding location.
    Rajkumar
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £81.43
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,395 reviews
    Think youth hostel, dormitories, study rooms, multi cubicle showers and toilets, kitchen, laundry, helpful staff, cafe. Quiet safe clean rooms, solid enclosed bunks with a comfy mattress, shelf, light and charger inside the bunk and a curtain to for privacy. Also a locker/drawer under the bunk for stuff. Didn't hear any noise from any other guest during the night Staff friendly, helpful and efficient Nice area for cafe, old stained glass architecture, relaxed with other guests Outside garden for relaxing, chilled
    smith
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £58.17
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 439 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: £65.65
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7,505 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: £65.65
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7,505 reviews
    Most central, no problems, safe, clean, had all I needed for short cheap stay
    Ronan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £82.45
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,782 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
  • Avg. price/night: £81.43
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,395 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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