Hostel Garden Lane Backpackers

Garden Lane, Christchurch, Dublin, Ireland – Great location - show map

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8.4
Very Good
676 reviews

A very nice hostel with a super friendly atmosphere. Lots of backpackers there so it felt really nice the whole experience.

Faust28 Romania

The hostel was really clean (bathrooms and bed especially), the girl at the reception desk while I was checking in was super friendly, welcoming and helpful, there are facilities in the hostel that are available if one needs a space or tools to work (e.g. chill living room, free computers, free wifi). The location is also extremely convenient!

Grace France

The hostel was extremely clean!! Super friendly Staff and very kind and opened to any questions. A totally 5 stars to Clarissa, Juan and Fernando!! You guys are the best and thank you for all the help. Definitely would recommend this Hostel to everyone.

Kelvin Panama

Staff was really friendly and helpful, location was great- close to all the attractions but also on a quiet street- great to have a rest after a long day! Breakfast was awesome too!

Tímea Slovakia

The breakfast was better than I expected, probably because of the fresh fruit and delicious cereal, which is fairly unusual for a hostel. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The hostel is a little bit out of the way, but not much, and I think that is probably more of an advantage, because it's pretty quiet at night. The beds were comfy and the (4-person) room was just fine. Good-sized common room as well. Overall, a very nice stay. I wish the price had been lower, but it's hard to find cheaper accommodation in Dublin.

Yamasama United States of America

Good location,staff,having coffee and drinks always available.met great people there

Glenda United Kingdom

Location is not too close to the fun stuff, but probably better if you don’t want to get woken up by people on the streets. The whole place was very clean, and Paco at the reception was super helpful.

Fm Mexico

The other guests were so nice and open, I'm happy that I met them.

Malle Germany

The people makes the difference, the reception is AWESOME

Maguiune Brazil

the good ambience! the travellers and personal it’s amazing

González Ireland
8.4
Very Good
676 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “A very nice hostel with a super friendly atmosphere. Lots of backpackers there so it felt really nice the whole experience.”
    Faust28 Faust28 Romania Romania
  • “The hostel was really clean (bathrooms and bed especially), the girl at the reception desk while I was checking in was super friendly, welcoming and helpful, there are facilities in the hostel that...”
    Grace Grace France France
  • “The hostel was extremely clean!! Super friendly Staff and very kind and opened to any questions. A totally 5 stars to Clarissa, Juan and Fernando!! You guys are the best and thank you for all the...”
    Kelvin Kelvin Panama Panama
  • “Staff was really friendly and helpful, location was great- close to all the attractions but also on a quiet street- great to have a rest after a long day! Breakfast was awesome too!”
    Tímea Tímea Slovakia Slovakia
  • “The breakfast was better than I expected, probably because of the fresh fruit and delicious cereal, which is fairly unusual for a hostel. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.”
    Yamasama Yamasama United States of America United States of America
  • “Good location,staff,having coffee and drinks always available.met great people there”
    Glenda Glenda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location is not too close to the fun stuff, but probably better if you don’t want to get woken up by people on the streets. The whole place was very clean, and Paco at the reception was super helpful.”
    Fm Fm Mexico Mexico
  • “The other guests were so nice and open, I'm happy that I met them.”
    Malle Malle Germany Germany
  • “The people makes the difference, the reception is AWESOME”
    Maguiune Maguiune Brazil Brazil
  • “the good ambience! the travellers and personal it’s amazing”
    González González Ireland Ireland

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location8.3
  • Free WiFi8.3

Stay in the heart of Dublin – Great location - show map

Located in Dublin, Garden Lane Backpackers is 1,950 feet from St Patrick's Cathedral. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Guinness Storehouse.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower.

A continental breakfast is served daily at the property.

Garden Lane Backpackers offers a terrace.

The accommodations provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying.

The City Hall is 0.8 mi from Garden Lane Backpackers, while Dublin Castle is 0.8 mi away. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 8.1 mi from the property.

This is our guests' favorite part of Dublin, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Garden Lane Backpackers has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 29, 2016

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Parking on site
Elevator
Terrace

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Dublin, this property has an excellent location score of 8.3!

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Guest reviews

8.4
Very Good · 676 reviews
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  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.3
    Kitchen
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location8.3
  • Free WiFi8.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Faust28 Romania

    “A very nice hostel with a super friendly atmosphere. Lots of backpackers there so it felt really nice the whole experience.”

  • Grace France

    “The hostel was really clean (bathrooms and bed especially), the girl at the reception desk while I was checking in was super friendly, welcoming and helpful, there are facilities in the hostel that are available if one needs a space or tools to work (e.g. chill living room, free computers, free wifi). The location is also extremely convenient!”

  • Kelvin Panama

    “The hostel was extremely clean!! Super friendly Staff and very kind and opened to any questions. A totally 5 stars to Clarissa, Juan and Fernando!! You guys are the best and thank you for all the help. Definitely would recommend this Hostel to everyone.”

  • Tímea Slovakia

    “Staff was really friendly and helpful, location was great- close to all the attractions but also on a quiet street- great to have a rest after a long day! Breakfast was awesome too!”

  • Yamasama United States of America

    “The breakfast was better than I expected, probably because of the fresh fruit and delicious cereal, which is fairly unusual for a hostel. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The hostel is a little bit out of the way, but not much, and I think that is probably more of an advantage, because it's pretty quiet at night. The beds were comfy and the (4-person) room was just fine. Good-sized common room as well. Overall, a very nice stay. I wish the price had been lower, but it's hard to find cheaper accommodation in Dublin.”

  • Glenda United Kingdom

    “Good location,staff,having coffee and drinks always available.met great people there”

  • Fm Mexico

    “Location is not too close to the fun stuff, but probably better if you don’t want to get woken up by people on the streets. The whole place was very clean, and Paco at the reception was super helpful.”

  • Malle Germany

    “The other guests were so nice and open, I'm happy that I met them.”

  • Maguiune Brazil

    “The people makes the difference, the reception is AWESOME”

  • González Ireland

    “the good ambience! the travellers and personal it’s amazing”

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    We have a luggage room that guests can use on the day of their check-in/check-out.
    Answered on October 12, 2019
  • Is there a bus stop nearby that takes you to the airport?
    It's a 15-minute walk until Heuston Station, where you can get the bus 747 Airlink to the airport. The ticket costs around €7.
    Answered on September 13, 2021
  • i am 74 years of age can i book your hostel
    Everyone is welcome to stay at Garden Lane. Just please bear in mind that only normal hostel features, such as bunk-beds to climb or shared toilets, are available.
    Answered on September 13, 2021
  • Do you have suite rooms for 2 people from Oct 29th until Nov 2nd?
    Hey there, Unfortunately, we don't have en-suite rooms available in our hostel. Best regards, GL Team.
    Answered on October 7, 2021
  • is it possible a late check in (like around 2am) ? thanks :)
    Hey there, Yes, it is possible. We will send all the instructions for late check-in near to your arrival. Best regards, Katrine
    Answered on September 22, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Vicar Street
    0.1 miles
  • Tivoli Theatre
    0.1 miles
  • Gallery Zozimus
    0.1 miles
  • National College of Art and Design
    0.1 miles
  • The Tailor's Hall
    0.2 miles
  • St. Audoen's Park
    0.2 miles
  • St. Audoen's Church
    0.2 miles
  • Teeling Whiskey Distillery
    0.2 miles
  • Dublinia & The Viking World
    0.3 miles
  • St Patrick's Cathedral
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Tasty 8
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant The Lab
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Drop Dead Twice
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Beer Market
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant The Bull & Castle
    0.4 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Brazen Head
    0.4 miles
Top attractions
  • Dublin Castle
    0.4 miles
  • Button Factory
    0.6 miles
  • Temple Bar
    0.6 miles
  • Irish Whiskey Museum
    0.8 miles
  • The Little Museum of Dublin
    0.8 miles
  • Trinity College
    0.8 miles
  • Dublin Zoo
    1.4 miles
  • National Botanic Gardens
    2.2 miles
  • Phoenix Park
    2.4 miles
  • Portmarnock Golf Club
    8 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Ocean
    3.7 miles
  • Mountain Wicklow
    17.4 miles
  • Lake Blessington
    22.4 miles
  • River River Liffey
    0.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Dublin Airport
    6.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Garden Lane Backpackers Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Parking on site
Elevator
Terrace
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Game room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 10 per day.
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Garden Lane Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 30 is required on arrival. That's about 31.77USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Garden Lane Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

A valid passport or driving license is required in order to complete the check-in procedure from all guests. Guests are also required to show the card they completed the payment upon arrival. Please note that people under the influence of alcohol may be refused entry to the hotel. Please note the property will charge payment 3 days prior arrival. Please note guest bookings of 8 or more people are subject to different policies and additional policies may apply. There is a charge of EUR 30 for lost keys. Car park is available for EUR 10 per day. Please note the car park gate will be open only during reception hours. Please note the property cannot accommodate guests under the age of 18. Guests in groups of 2 people and more wishing to be accommodated in the same dorm room will need to contact the property prior to arrival for their preference. This will be subject to availability. Guests are required to show a valid passport or EU identity card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please note that the reception closes at 8 PM and therefore your estimated time of arrival is requested in order for a late self check in to be arranged.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Please inform Garden Lane Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of EUR 30 is required on arrival. That's about 31.77USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Garden Lane Backpackers

  • Check-in at Garden Lane Backpackers is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Garden Lane Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Garden Lane Backpackers is 0.9 miles from the center of Dublin.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Garden Lane Backpackers by:

    • Bus 40min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Garden Lane Backpackers (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Parking garage

  • Garden Lane Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours