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Latroupe 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 accommodations within the very heart of the city.

Jacob’s inn was great - they had a ground floor bar where guests could congregate all day. They even had someone come in on Saturday night and play live music that everyone sang along with. The pod rooms were well kept and mine provided a shared bathroom in the room. The staff were very friendly, the place was quiet, and the security was good as well
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
12,295 reviews
Price from
$135.64
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.

We were able to do an early check-in, place and rooms was clean
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,307 reviews
Price from
$102.90
1 night, 2 adults
Canbe Garden Lane Backpackers, hotel in Dublin

Located in Dublin, Canbe Garden Lane Backpackers is 1969 feet from St Patrick's Cathedral. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse.

This place is excellent in every way!
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,664 reviews
Price from
$86.06
1 night, 2 adults
Clink i Lár, hotel in Dublin

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

The beds and room were clean and my bunk mates were really cool! I liked that there were board games, and a bar for those who just wanted to hang at the hostel. It was a great location and near alot of shops and tourist spots.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
4,605 reviews
Price from
$113.72
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.

everything ... it's was awesome
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
8,162 reviews
Price from
$132.84
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 babyfoot
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
3,516 reviews
Price from
$116.42
1 night, 2 adults
Abigail's Hostel, hotel in Dublin

Just seconds from cultural Temple Bar, Abigail's Hostel has a great central location on Aston Quay, overlooking the Liffey River.

Very comfortable and near everything in a walkable distance
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
4,777 reviews
Price from
$120.59
1 night, 2 adults
The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN, hotel in Dublin

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

The location was incredible. A block from the wonderful St Stephen's Green, a mini NY Central Park -- the coolest spot ever. The street is full of life -- coffee shops, pubs, walkable to fashionable hotels and sites. Utterly charming. I walked everywhere. Just loved this place. Went back for one last night after touring the countryside. I didn't know hotels had 3 stars, but this one did and rightly so. Staff was so friendly and fun.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
1,230 reviews
Price from
$118.61
1 night, 2 adults
Abbey Court Hostel, hotel in Dublin

In the heart of Dublin, Abbey Court is the best located hostel on O’Connell Bridge.

Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
7,053 reviews
Price from
$60.29
1 night, 2 adults
The Apache Hostel, hotel in Dublin

The Apache is 656 feet from Dublin Castle and a 5-minute walk from St Stephen's Green. It offers affordable accommodations, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace.

The location was fantastic. Close to a shop and fantastic pub called Norseman. Right in the centre of temple bar
Scored 5.5
5.5
Rated fair
Average
1,664 reviews
Price from
$102.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Gogartys Temple Bar Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,307 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

  • Latroupe Jacobs Inn
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 12,301 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Dublin’s lively Temple Bar entertainment district, this modern purpose-built hostel offers affordable accommodations within the very heart of the city.

    They all are very nice and polite and they careful everything

  • Leevin Hostel George
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,683 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Leevin Hostel George is located in the center of Dublin, a 14-minute walk from Croke Park Stadium.

    Great staff, clean sheets and beds. Superb location

  • Generator Dublin
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 8,162 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

  • The Apache Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated fair
    Average
     · 1,664 reviews

    The Apache is 656 feet from Dublin Castle and a 5-minute walk from St Stephen's Green. It offers affordable accommodations, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace.

    I like the facility, its neat & spacious as well

  • The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,230 reviews

    The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN is set in Dublin’s city center, 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.

  • Abbey Court Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7,053 reviews

    In the heart of Dublin, Abbey Court is the best located hostel on O’Connell Bridge.

    Great location. Great staff, clean. Fantastic Hostel

  • Abigail's Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,777 reviews

    Just seconds from cultural Temple Bar, Abigail's Hostel has a great central location on Aston Quay, overlooking the Liffey River.

    very nice staff and convenient kitchen and fridges

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Dublin

  • Canbe Garden Lane Backpackers
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,664 reviews

    Located in Dublin, Canbe Garden Lane Backpackers is 1969 feet from St Patrick's Cathedral. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse.

    The location, the cleaning, the people working there

  • Clink i Lár
    Central location
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4,603 reviews

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

    area no problems staff really good rooms really good

  • Mixed dormitory shared with other guests
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, Mixed dormitory shared with other guests offers rooms in Dublin, 4.3 miles from Connolly Train Station and 4.4 miles from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.

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

  • Ashfield Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,516 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
     · 4,783 reviews

    Set in Dublin, 2297 feet from Croke Park Stadium, Canbe Gardiner House offers accommodations within a 200 year old converted Victorian chapel.

    The bedding is great. Very comfortable facilities.

  • Leevin Hostel Mountjoy
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,530 reviews

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

    The bed, warmth The price (but please don't raise it)

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  • Avg. price/night: $96.48
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,230 reviews
    Cheap, in a great location and met the basic requirements for a hostel room
    Lewis
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $93.55
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,307 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: $89.52
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 12,301 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: $73.89
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,516 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $90.04
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,530 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $93.55
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 509 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: $82.11
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7,540 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $82.11
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7,540 reviews
    Most central, no problems, safe, clean, had all I needed for short cheap stay
    Ronan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $75.57
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,777 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $90.04
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,530 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 traveler

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