Best Hostels in Dublin

Located conveniently in the Dublin City Centre district of Dublin, The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN is located a 3-minute walk from Book of Kells, half a mile from Merrion Square and a 7-minute walk from St. Stephen's Green. With free WiFi, this 4-star hostel offers a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk. The property is 500 yards from the city center and a 3-minute walk from National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology. At the hostel, all rooms include a private bathroom with a shower. You can play table tennis at The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Little Museum of Dublin, Chester Beatty Library and The City Hall. Dublin Airport is 6.2 miles from the property.

- "Thank you for your cooperation" - "Good value for money" - "The kitchen very clean and the room toilet is very clean I love the hotel Hotel" - "Great Hostel. Clean" - "A great spot and well run. There are still some cosmetic works going on as it is a newly renovated building." - "good" - "Great location friendly staff." - "Amazing" - "Good stay for this price" - "Great place to stay" - "Great value for a city trip !"

Art Deco hostel with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a nightclub, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Generator Dublin offers 109 shared accommodations. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Wonderful location for our family vacation!" - "Staff were nice and welcoming. The room was good and clean. There were a lot of things to do in the evening in the area and inside. Would come back. People were respectful and kind." - "Lively, a short walk from plenty to do and see, as well as a lovely staff members. I appreciate everyone at reception and the bar/cafe for their patience with me on my first solo trip out of the U.S. Ill be sure to come back to the Generator the next time Im in Ireland. (And I promise i wont have as many misshaps next time)"

Experience our hostel in Dublin city center, with easy access to Dublin airport and Temple Bar. You'll find Generator Dublin in the hip Smithfield neighborhood; adjacent to the Jameson Distillery and just a short walk from Temple Bar. Our Dublin hotel features open social spaces and is equipped with a café/restaurant and a bar on-site. With its reclaimed wood, exposed brickwork and original stonework, the place has an unruffled, industrial feel. From the Irish music belting out of the pubs in Temple Bar to the elegant splendor of Georgian terraces and squares, the city has many fascinating faces – every one of them ready to greet you with a welcoming smile and a pint of Guinness.

- "Na" - "very good" - "Fair Generator in Dublin's Fair City" - "Dublin visit." - "Great hostel!" - "Atmospheric hostel great for solo travelers" - "Good" - "Fun Hostel in a Great Location" - "It was nice, the staff’s makes me feel like welcome immediately i steps in." - "Clean hostel close to Dublin city centre." - "Needed a place to hold 10 people in one room and had the space to do this." - "Fast but comfy"

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 10-minute walk to Trinity College
This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Latroupe Jacobs Inn offers 70 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Staff was very courteous, and was available 24 hours. Great Location! You can walk anywhere in Dublin. Rooms had there own bathrooms and were VERY clean. I have stayed at other hostels in Dublin and Jacob's Inn is by far the best." - "I was kind of scared when I booked a hostel, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was VERY clean, and the four of us were alone in one room with its own bathroom. Walking to attractions (like Temple Bar) was easy. I will stay again."

Conveniently located in Dublin, Clink i Lár provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. Popular points of interest nearby include Jameson Distillery, Chester Beatty Library and St. Michan's Church. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 7-minute walk from The City Hall. A buffet, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast is available at the property. With staff speaking English, Spanish, Irish and Portuguese, guidance is available at the reception. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Dublin Castle, Trinity College and Irish Whiskey Museum. Dublin Airport is 5.6 miles away.

- "MODERN STRUCTURE AND FANTASTIC CUSTOMER ATTENTION" - "Loved it!" - "Excellent Location & Convenient Stay" - "Great location" - "Very good would stay again by myself it felt very safe" - "Great location, friendly staff, very clean" - "Above my expectations" - "Good, clean, modern accommodation, but a bit pricey in early April." - "Pleasant surprise. I would recommend ms come back." - "Great price but that’s it"

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Guinness Storehouse
Concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Destiny Student - New Mill offers 330 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Basic but fantastic accom 10 minutes from city centre. Surpassed all expectations" - "All good.. Very good" - "It was so easy and convenient to check in! The staff were absolutely amazing, the room itself was everything the online pictures described and more. The only complaint was that the area didn't really have food within close walking distance. Other than that, all was fabulous!" - "Good value and central to where I wanted to be"

Located in Dublin, 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. At the hostel, some of the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The shared bathroom is fitted with a shower. Garden Lane Backpackers offers a terrace. The accommodations provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like printing and photocopying. The City Hall and Dublin Castle are 0.8 mi away. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 8.1 mi from the property.

- "This hostel is great, super clean and good amenities! Would recommend." - "Expensive but very nice hostel" - "like it" - "Fine hostel, not bad, not perfect." - "Great location but parking issues." - "A bit disappointed" - "Comfortable, safe, and good vibes in a relatively good location." - "Good" - "Usually very nice, but uncomfortably stuffy in the room this time."

Hostel in Dublin with a bar
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, conference space, and laundry facilities.
DCU Rooms Glasnevin - Hostel offers 1200 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "For the price of this hotel I will pleasently suprised. Clean room with private bathroom" - "Limited food options in the evening. Good transport links into Dublin centre. Would certainly stay at DCU Glasnevin again." - "It was a great stay! Very convenient with buses to go from the airport and to the city center. The price is very good and the breakfast is complete with lots of choices. The only problem was that we could hear people party outside quite loudly, so I wouldn't recommend to anyo e having trouble sleeping! Also, the mattresses were quite hard."

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. It specializes in group hostel accommodations for schools, universities and low-budget tours to Dublin. The rooms are en-suite and include dormitories and private rooms. In the mornings, Latroupe Jacobs Inn offers breakfast for an additional charge. Every day, there is a free guided walk of the city from the reception. Other facilities at Latroupe Jacobs Inn include a common room, along with laundry and luggage storage. Located opposite Connolly Station, it is conveniently placed for easy access to the entire city via DART or Luas. There are also a number of attractions within walking distance of the hostel, such as Croke Park, the 3Arena, the Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship, Trinity College, Temple Bar, and the shops of O'Connell Street. Families traveling with children under the age of 16 are required to book private rooms

- "excellent experience at Dublin" - "Female solo traveler" - "Wonderful place" - "Highly recommend. Will use again next year!" - "Great pod style dorms in a great location" - "Beautiful, healing interlude after a long journey" - "Be" - "Stunning" - "Comfortable Stay with Room for Improvement in Cleanliness and Amenities" - "Great hostel located by train station cool vibe enjoyed my time there very much." - "As a second time ever staying in a hostel i was nervous. Pod bunks totally changed the game for me"

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 7-minute walk to Croke Park
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Gardiner House Hostel offers 180 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "I reviewed earlier on my check in i wasn't pleased but when i got my room it was clean complimentary coffee and pot along with tea if thats your preference along with water it was nice the bathroom was always clean breakfast was on time and good the receptionist staff was good i was satisfied thanks Gardiner staff." - "Staff was amazing and helpful. Everything was clean and many helpful options to relax around. The only downside is the laundry which the dryer barely works. Best to take your clothes down the block for a couple Euro’s more. Overall an amazing experience. Would recommend! "

In the heart of Dublin, Abbey Court is the best located hostel on O’Connell Bridge. Come enjoy a €5.50 pint of Guiness in our bar after a day of taking in the nearby sites of Dublin, you won't find a cheaper pint of Guiness elsewhere! A family-run hostel celebrating over 25 years in business. Boasting a wealth of incredible services and facilities including Free breakfast, Free WIFI, 24-hour reception, restaurant, bar, games room, computer room, hammock room, laundry facilities, cinema room and luggage storage! We specialize in providing group accommodations for schools, universities, and low-budget tours to Dublin. With various room types available from Double private rooms with attached bathroom to large dormitories, there's something for everyone on every budget. Bed linen is provided, and every room has secure luggage storage lockers. Free guided walking tours are available daily, with all main Dublin bus route stops are within a three-minute walk. A 24/7 airport shuttle bus runs from directly outside our door! Bustling Temple Bar and its famous nightlife is only a 2-minute walk away, while Trinity College is less than 5 minutes away on foot. Dublin Castle and Christchurch Cathedral are both just 12 minutes’ walk from Abbey Court Hostel. Fancy a spot of shopping ? We are 3 minutes’ walk from Primark’s Global Headquarter store while Dublin's two main shopping streets Henry Street and Grafton Street are both only minutes walking distances away featuring shops such as Zara, H&M, large department stores Arnott’s and Brown Thomas. We look forward to seeing you!

- "Fantastic, highly recomend." - "Would definitely stay again." - "Very good in general. Better than we expected. Everything clean." - "Great hostel!" - "Best location if you are staying in central Dublin." - "good for very short stay but very noisy" - "It was ok" - "Good stay but will request a room that’s not facing the road if I’m stay these again." - "Value of money"

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 4-minute walk to Trinity College
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a vending machine.
Abigails Hostel offers 35 accommodations with iPod docking stations. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Abigails is located on Aston Quay near the O'Connell Bridge. The location is excellent for walking in central Dublin... along the river, all the shops and pubs in Temple Bar, Trinity College, Christchurch Cathedral, St. Stephens Green, EPIC, etc., and it's also just steps away from the Dublin Airport Express bus stop on Aston Quay. Our accommodation (private room & with bath) was simple, clean and very efficient. Highly recommended!" - "Great location 😁 awesome staff, cleanest hostels I've ever stayed in, you can walk to a lot of the tourist places, you have a Tesco a block away, Dublin express service to the airport stop is just a block away, temple bar 3 blocks away, really great location 😁 would definitely recommend "

Leevin Hostel Mountjoy is well set in Dublin, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is close to several well-known attractions, a 17-minute walk from The City Hall, 1.1 miles from Connolly Train Station and a 17-minute walk from Dublin Castle. The property provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom. You can play pool and table tennis at Leevin Hostel Mountjoy. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include St. Michan's Church, Jameson Distillery and Croke Park Stadium. Dublin Airport is 5 miles away.

- "Great stay in Dublin" - "Good" - "My family love coming to this house. A wonderful view and lots of room for my kids to run around. Pet friendly is a bonu" - "this stay could have been amazing…" - "Comfortable stay with friendly staff, clean rooms, and great internet" - "Plenty of room for travellers" - "Good for the money" - "My experience in the hostel" - "Fair and not cheap"

Hostel with a bar, steps from O'Connell Street
This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
Abbey Court Hostel offers 47 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Location great, room was basic but all that was needed." - "The only minor flaw was there was nowhere to put your phone to charge overnight" - "This property is in a great location from which to catch airport bus, it is also in a good location from which to explore the city. The rooms and bathrooms were clean. There was a bit of noise at night so earplugs are recommended. The showers are a one temperature deal - slightly hot but ok. Overall, I had a great stay."

Set in Dublin, 2297 feet from Croke Park Stadium, Gardiner House Hostel offers accommodations within a 200 year old converted Victorian chapel. The property is located a 25-minute walk from Temple Bar and 0.9 mi from Button Factory. The property is located 1.2 mi from Trinity College and a 27-minute walk from The City Hall. The hostel features both shared dorms and private rooms. All private rooms in the hostel are fitted with a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Towels can be rented for a small additional fee. Hairdryers are available upon request. There is a shared kitchen open 24 hours everyday where guests can cook their own meals, as well as use the fridge space to store food and drink. A Continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate is available in the Tea Room. Gardiner House Hostel offers a sun terrace and a garden. Guests can play billiards at this hostel. Reception is available 24h and free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. The accommodations provides a laundry service for an additional fee, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Speaking Italian, Spanish and English at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Visit Dublin is 1 mi from Gardiner House Hostel, while Dublin Castle is 1.1 mi away. Please note that all guests must have a valid Passport (Non-EU citizens) or ID/Driver's License (EU citizens) to complete the check-in procedure (it will be scanned). Please note that guests also need to show a debit/credit card corresponding to the name on the booking are required upon arrival (otherwise EUR30 per person is charged on credit/debit card as Security Deposit). The deposit is refundable upon check-out if the hostel rules were followed. Any damage or loss to the property caused by guests {, including from smoking outside designated areas,} will incur a charge that will be shared and agreed on during check-in. Damages will be charged to the {debit/credit} card provided at {the time of booking/check-in/check-out}. By Irish Regulations; Children aged between 8 and 17 years old are allowed when they are accompanied by an adult parent/guardian; They cannot share rooms with other guests outside of their party, and kids under 8 years old cannot be hosted, even in private rooms. Please note that for groups of 12 guests or more, the deposit needs to be paid by card, and a payment link will be sent to your email address 2 months before The check-in date, failing on the deposit payment may cause the cancelation of your reservation. Please note that towel is not included in the rate (except for private rooms). Please note that any special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

- "Staff friendly and good location" - "Superb" - "Short stay in Dublin" - "I had very great time, thank you!" - "Love the place and crispy sheets" - "Great hostel, in a very good location, cleaning every day, breakfasts, Other than that, everything is great The staff is" - "GOOD PLACE IN DUBLIN TO SHORT VISIT" - "Good value and close enough" - "Grand for one night." - "Original and cozy hostel" - "Dublin foodie heaven"

Hostel with a restaurant, near Croke Park
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, self parking, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
DCU Rooms at All Hallows College - Hostel offers 64 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Totally wonderful experience. We loved the place - everything about it. The campus is beautiful. The rooms are really nice - extremely clean and comfortable. The breakfast is excellent. Make sure to check out the chapel and the gardens. Quiet and peaceful - easy bus or Uber to the airport. Highly recommend. " - "We enjoyed the beauty and the calm of the place. A good 40-50 minutes by foot from the city center, but well served by many buses. The breakfeast was also delicious. We highly recommend ! "

Just seconds from cultural Temple Bar, Abigail's Hostel has a great central location on Aston Quay, overlooking the Liffey River. Trinity College, O''Connell Street, Grafton Street and the train and Dart stations are all a short walk away. The O2 venue and new Grand Canal Theatre and Convention Centre are all within walking distance. Abigail's hostel has private rooms and shared dormitories for budget-conscious travelers. Each room has a private bathroom with shower. Abigail's has communal areas, free Wi-Fi, free bed linens and imposes no curfew. There is also a self-catering kitchen and vending machines.

- "Happy" - "“Comfortable stay in a great location" - "One of the world’s best hostels I’ve stayed!" - "very good.clean..central.." - "lovely quick stay" - "Good location , staff is not caring" - "Great option for a 1/2 night/s stay" - "Location great, Sleep not so much"

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Trinity College
This smoke-free hostel features a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a vending machine.
Ashfield Hostel offers 29 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Great location and service!" - "Clean, safe, quiet, comfortable, right in the center of Dublin. Super facilities. Easy to get to from airport. Affordable. I will stay again." - "Good hostel. Each bed has plugs, light and a ledge which was nice to use. No curtains. Downfall would be no communal showers so although there was a shower in the room you might have to wait for others in the room. There were two additional toilets downstairs. Kitchen was nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Walkable to almost everything. Upstairs rooms are probably quieter at night."

Leevin Hostel George is conveniently set in Dublin, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around a 16-minute walk from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, one mile from Jameson Distillery and 1.1 miles from The City Hall. The property provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organizing tours for guests. You can play pool and table tennis at the hostel. Popular points of interest near Leevin Hostel George include Croke Park Stadium, Connolly Train Station and St. Michan's Church. Dublin Airport is 5 miles away.

- "Exceptional value for money, would definitely recommend" - "Very good 😊" - "Lovely" - "Enjoyed my stay here" - "Decent hostel in Dublin." - "everything was great" - "One night" - "Nice hostel" - "Will definitely stay there again.Hard to believe 5 mins from O'Connell Street and so quiet at night" - "Ireland 2025" - "Was nice for a stay in Dublin" - "Good value,presentable accommodation, 5 min walk from city tram, main street,social life +amenities"

Hostel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Guinness Storehouse
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Bathrooms are shared.
Garden Lane Backpackers offers 11 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Lovely room, friendly staff and fellow hotel users, would recommend " - "Really enjoyed the place. Quiet neighbourhood. Not far from places to go and see. Would highly recommend. " - "The proximity of the property to downtown Dublin is unbeatable. Being located between the Guinness Storehouse and the Temple Bar made walking a breeze. The parking was extremely secure and I felt comfortable leaving my rental car. My only issue was exiting the locked car park early in the morning. I was given a number to call if I left before 10am to open the gate. They were helpful, but it still took ~20 minutes before I could get out of the car park. "