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Gardiner House Hostel

Dublin · Ireland

76 Upper Gardiner StreetView location

8.4/10Excellent412 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition8.2/108.2
Location6.0/106.0
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Amenities8.2/108.2
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  • Adults Only

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About Gardiner House Hostel

A stay at Gardiner House Hostel places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 10-minute walk of O'Connell Street and Parnell Square. This hostel is 0. 6 mi (0. 9 km) from Croke Park and 1. 3 mi (2 km) from The Convention Centre Dublin.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hostel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a reception hall. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 180 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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With a stay at Gardiner House Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, within a 10-minute walk of Croke Park and O'Connell Street. This hostel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Trinity College and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Grafton Street.

Make yourself at home in one of the 180 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 12:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Children not allowed LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A damage deposit of EUR 30 will be collected before check-in.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 12.00 per day
    • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
    • Laundry fee: EUR 7
    • Towels fee: EUR 4 (or guests may bring their own)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    Italian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Temple Street Children's University Hospital 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Parnell Square 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Croke Park 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Mater Misericordiae Hospital 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
O'Connell Street 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Busaras 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Abbey Street 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
International Financial Services Centre 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
The Spire 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
O'Connell Bridge 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
River Liffey 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Trinity College 1.6 km / 1 mi
Ha' Penny Bridge 1.6 km / 1 mi
College Green 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 180
  • hostel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
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  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library
  • TV lounge
  • Picnic
  • Only Adults
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Billiards
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

CB

Continental Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.FH

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST-1

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST-1

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST-3

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST-3

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.FH

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BEDBed in dormitory • BUNK BEDBED.BK

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    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: BED.BK

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST-7

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST-7

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  • Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 1Bed in dormitory • CAPACITY 1BED.C1

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    Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 1

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    CAPACITY 1

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    Room code: BED.C1

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    FEMALE ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FA

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FH

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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FH

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • TWIN BUNK BEDTWIN • BUNK BEDTWN.BK

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    TWIN BUNK BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.BK

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST-2

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST-2

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Gardiner House Hostel

8.4
Excellent
412 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
6.0 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Myah
Gardiner House was lovely! It was renovated since I last stayed here and WOW it’s gorgeous. Stellar property, stellar staff!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Fernando A.
Great place!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Magalie
The rooms are spacious and beautiful. We were 28 in a room and didnt crowded at all. The place itself soooo beautiful and I felt safe. The bathroom within the room (the pew) was incredible (hair dryer included). Bathrooms were super clean as well. Loved the free breakfast!
The only « negative » thing I would say is the towel, it would be appreciated if it was included as well or with deposit!
Location wise is okay, 20 to 25 minutes walk to temple bar area!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Karina Ethel
Everything was truly amazing! Especially for how budget friendly the hostel is. 10/10 would recommend
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Monica
There is BIKE locking station in the garden. A jacuzzi, games room, etc. Rooms are cleaned multiple times daily. Never a wait for shower or bathroom. Beds are supper comfy, pillows are flat like a pancake 😁. I really loved this hostel's design. Thank you staff for your hard work and kind and helpful customer service. You are the real MVPs!
Only con: you have to pay 8 euros to store your baggage if you arrive before check in time. But you are more than welcome to lounge in the common room until check in time.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
debra
The property was in a good location, close to things and not noisy. I loved the sleeping pods, as they offered comfort and privacy. Pillows need replacing however hard and flat
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Mar 2026
Gregory
The room I stayed in was nice and clean but the outside traffic noise kept me up most of the night so the rooms could be better insulated against traffic noise the price of the room was very expensive for a old hostel building! Otherwise not economically best valve if you are looking for a separate room!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Mar 2026
Alexx
Property was good and pretty clean, if you have any issues after 11pm don’t bother calling because the front desk will not pickup
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2026
Myah
I appreciated the security of the building, and I could tell parts had been recently renovated. It didn’t have as much community as I’m used to with hostels, but it was a fine place to crash after a long day out!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Verenice
Perfect. Except they offered parking. Since I rented a car and when i got there. They told me the gate wasn't working. And i choose the place because of the parking
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Benjamin
Great hostel, had everything you would need. Good WiFi and free breakfast in morning was really good!
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
02 Mar 2026
Christina Marie
Not a bad place to stay when you’re going for a quick trip. Sheets had some possible water stains on them- didn’t complain because they charge you for sheet changes. Biggest complaint about the whole stay was the bathrooms. Them being shared isn’t the issue, it’s the time other guest staying there take in them. On multiple occasions there has been someone in the bathroom for 1+ hours which i know because my sister and i noticed the bathroom was occupied from the time we woke up to the time we left that day which spanned an hour and 45 minutes, with that person only leaving the bathroom because cleaning came. Ontop of that someone who spent multiple time in the bathroom next to it the day before put the bathroom out of service. Granted there are multiple bathroom within the hostel but it’s unfair that with shared bathroom for multiple rooms. Cleanliness of the hotel isn’t bad but leaving guest to wash and share cups, plates, knives and forks is pretty unsanitary due to people’s standards of what being clean is. No food and drinking in rooms is also a small red flag because we’re paying for our onsite property for x amounts of nights, if the rooms were taken care of properly it shouldn’t be an issue eating or drinking in them.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2026
Ethan
Clean, quiet, and comfortable rooms, nice staff, only wish the laundry was available 24/7
8/10
Excellent
23 Dec 2025
Sylvester
I was placed in the Gallery Bed #3. It was directly beside the bathroom and the entrance. It was a \"sleepless night\" when I desperately needed some rest.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2025
Alison
Clean room, helpful staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Han Ju
Very good
4/10
Poor
27 Oct 2025
Jessi
Noisy inside and out. Can hear everything in the halls and others rooms, including the people coming and going at all hours. Some renovations seem to be done at cheap levels. Some staff seemed to be annoyed to be doing their work.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Oct 2025
Xiaohong
I stayed in a bunk bed private room for 2 people. The room was small but clean. The bathroom is shared with other guests although I seldom saw anyone during my 2 night stay. It is close to city center. It also provides simple Continental breakfast. Storing luggage will charge you eight euros. It was an ok stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Julma
I only spent an evening here but it was great! Everything was clean and well organized and I enjoyed my stay! Shops and pubs within walking distance and easy to navigate. Would definitely stay here again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
Robert
This was an excellent property for anyone looking for a short stay on a budget
All of the staff were very friendly and helpful.
I did have to rent a locker for luggage as I arrived well before check in time due to planned activities on the day but for €8 there are convenient and safe lockers available.
And at this time I was allowed access to the property’s WiFi and common areas to prepare.
All common areas were well maintained with a spacious self serve kitchen area, with an attached indoor dining area, plus outdoor seating and access to a small laundry.
The room I had chosen was as described and clean and safe with plenty of power points and a lockable cupboard for each bed and although some of the shared bathroom facilities were showing their age you could see they were regularly checked and maintained.
With an 11am checkout there was also ample time in the morning to refresh and grab a light continental breakfast before departure.
I would recommend and wish to thank the staff for all their hospitality and diligent work
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Lisa
Very good accommodation I stayed in the room with a private bathroom which was very good. Nice free breakfast and easy walk to transport links.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Catherine
Great cheap nights sleep. It was confusing to find my way around and find the chapel area. 10 minute walk to Oconnell st which was nice, lots of option for.food.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2025
Isaak
Very nice bunks and bathrooms, unique place with very helpful staff and good security.
Self
4/10
Poor
14 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Disappointing - lack of facilities and storage

I hate leaving bad reviews, especially when I think the intentions are good, but .... it seems that they have upgraded the hostel without actually testing it out. And there is so much that doesn't work.
There was one toilet on the 3rd floor for about 30 people. That is abysmal for a modern hostel. And the toilet wasn't even in good condition.
The top bunks have no shelf, ledge, any sort of place to put things like phone, glasses, etc, during the night. So simple yet so stupid to leave out and makes it really inconvenient. What are you supposed to do with your phone, glasses, once you get into bed??
There is one central bright light in dorm rooms, no smaller lights for if someone comes in late or gets up early. Again, so simple to add. It's like they forgot to ask backpackers what is needed in a backpacking hostel.
There is no elevator to the 3rd floor. It stops at the 2nd. And the elevator is tiny anyways so you probably will end up walking most of the time. They are high ceiling floors, so going up to 3rd floor from garden level is like walking up 8 flights of stairs.
On plus side, lovely garden area.
But overall, such a shame - some small changes would make such a big difference. But for now, you will be far more comfortable in other hostels.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Ariel
Very nice staff
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2025
Ian
Perfectly adequate for a short stay.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
03 Jun 2025
Kaitlyn
Gardiner House Hostel had a mistake in our registration on their end, and we ended up having to pay an extra 75 euro because of their glitch on their end - there was no effort on their end to comp the difference even though it was their mistake. The main eating area was sticky and not super clean, and many of the hallways were rather rundown and gross. My room had been recently renovated, so it was clean and beautiful, but smelled strongly of paint fumes the entire time we were there. There was loud music playing in the hallway at all times, and at least in my room, the main overhead light stayed on all night and the light switch didn't work to turn it off. The staff was friendly and kind, but in all honesty, the hostel was kinda like they put lipstick on a pig. Not a great stay!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2025
Sophie
Amazed by the cleanliness of the room and bathroom. Didnt love the location, but close to transport.
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Kieran
This was great! Caveat – I think my room was upgraded, since they're doing renovations. Everything was clean and comfortable and I really liked the 'cabin' style bed, really offered privacy. The free breakfast was very basic but, also, free! And it did the job so it's difficult to complain.

Only small issue was that due to the renovations there was noise in the morning, starting around 8:30 on a Saturday. Didn't bother me (when else are they going to do the work? Better than it going on at night, imo) but I know some people get upset about this sort of thing.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2025
Takaho
I'm poor at speaking English.
So,I asked same things many times to staff there ,but they taught me so carefully, and even took care after that.
All staff were very kind.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Martin

Great Hostel in Central Dublin

Great hostel. really friendly staff and really clean and presentable.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Billy
Will recommend
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Camilo
I really recommend this places easy to walk everywhere and also close to take transportation, guys at the front desk are helpful, definitely I will back there.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2025
Marlena
The hostel was clean, conveniently located and reception was very helpful.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2025
Wan Amril
It was a 15 minute walk from the nearest LUAS stop, which is the only mode of transportation to my workplace. Apart from that, everything else met my expectations
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
03 Jan 2025
jorg
Uy
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2024
Jeffrey
Needs some updating but good location
Self
6/10
Pleasant
09 Oct 2024
Carmen Y
Convenient if they have a good price offering.
Breakfast is pretty basic with no protein offering.
Rooms, beds and linen are clean
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2024
Raymond
This place is like the Tardis: small on the outside, but big on the inside. I got lost for a brief moment because I wasn’t paying attention on how I got to my room. 😬
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2024
steven
The kitchen staff were very friendly each morning. The area itself is rather noisy at night as windows needed to stay open to ventilate the rooms.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2024
Russell

Suited the purpose of my stay

Suited the purpose of my stay, nice big building, check-in was easy.

My only gripe would be, it could be explained more that the address is UPPER Gardiner Street (I made the mistake of looking for it in Lower Gardiner St).
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2024
Sylvia
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!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2024
Julia
This is a very comfortable space with friendly staff. We had a two person room, and the beds were comfortable and bedding lovely. The breakfast is modest, but we weren’t really planning on it, so that’s fine.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
05 Jul 2024
Ashley
Mold in the showers. They close access to the laundry room when the kitchen is closed but don't tell you that, and the laundry room sign says it's open all day. Also the dryers are terrible and will just stop working but still eat up your money ($3/90 minutes of electricity). Even the staff dryer took 2 hours to dry a small load and you have to sit there the whole time because the staff take your stuff out (they didn't take it out of the staff dryer - they took it out of the regular washer and I walked in 2 minutes before my time was supposed to be up)
Gate code for parking changes every Tuesday but they don't tell you that, so you come back late Tuesday night not sure why it won't work and have to park in the alley while you run in and get the new code. Chapel 19 is stifling hot. Miserable. Gendered shower/toilet rooms but not sure why because each is a separate room with a door. But the men have a nice big walk-in shower for the bathroom that goes with Chapel 19 & 6. Women only get small showers. Also no shelves or anything to put your shower stuff on in the shower. No shelves or curtains in the dorms so very little privacy and no place to put your stuff. Don't hang your towel on the bed posts to dry - staff will remove them and they charge for towels. The breakfast is not what they advertise. Toast with 2 types of jam and 3 kinds of cereal. Stairs with torn carpet (trip hazard)
This hostel is way too expensive for the quality it is.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2024
Robert
While I stayed in a private double room with ensuite on the top floor, this was still a hostel. My room overlooked the very noisy street at the front, and there were loud young people screaming down the hall. This did stop after 1030 pm. The room was very plain and clean, the bathroom institutional looking. Some fast takeout food joints nearby. Very close to coach stop for the airport. My bus, however, never came, likely stuck in a traffic incident. Overall, quite an expensive and stressful stay. Dublin accommodation is as expensive as London’s, with less variety of rates. I’m sure it’s a great hostel though for those who don’t mind them. Plus Taylor Swift was in town so that May account for a few things.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2024
Christine
The room was what I expected. Fairly quiet after about 11:00pm.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Mark
The price is exceptional compared to other hostels. I don't know how they do it.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2024
Elyse Wan-Ping

Cozy Comfort and Warm Hospitality

My first night in Dublin was spent at Gardiner House Hostel. Arriving late at the check-in counter, I was greeted warmly by the female staff. Her friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease, especially since it was my first visit to Ireland and I was unfamiliar with the country. The atmosphere of the hostel was welcoming, with clean and comfortable accommodations that exceeded my expectations for a budget-friendly stay. The common areas were well-maintained, providing opportunities to socialize with other guests or simply relax after a day of exploring the city. In addition to the friendly staff and cozy atmosphere, Gardiner House Hostel also offered convenient amenities such as free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast, adding value to my stay. Overall, my experience at Gardiner House Hostel was excellent. I would highly recommend it to fellow travelers looking for a welcoming and affordable place to stay in the city.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2024
Deborah
Check in staff member wa friendly and efficient.
2/10
Poor
18 May 2024
Tony
Loud and hot
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2024
Brigid

Out of the fray

Easy access to airport
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2024
Hannah
Great hostel! Highly recommend
6/10
Pleasant
28 Feb 2024
Muhammad Hassan khan
Nice
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2024
Eva Mae
Would recommend if staying in Dublin and looking for somewhere to sleep at a reasonable price. There is a common kitchen that you can use and stock food in. Bathroom are common but still give a sense of privacy. Great place to meet new people andthe service is good. Breakfast included in price, staff very kind and helpful. It's very safe and has a good atmosphere the only issue might be that I would have perhaps preferred a larger locker space that could fit all my things so as to feel even more comfortable.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2023
Khrystyna
Shared room with very loud young girl- who decided to blow dry her hair in 5am inside the room- also when came back to room at night - also was very loud and talked on the phone at night. Other wise the stay was pleasant
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2023
marguerite
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.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2023
Sean
Very nice space and very affordable! Had a great time, and enjoyed the complimentary breakfast option as well! Easy to socialize if you want, and also easy to stay to yourself.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2023
Elbee
This was my first stay at a hostel, I was very favorably impressed. The people at the desk were very helpful and well informed. The facilities were great providing space and convience for meal prep, storage and refridgeration. Secure luggage storage, lockers available. Even books to read and guitars to play. Outside eating areas as well as a great dining area. Everything was kept clean.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2023
Regina
1 night stay here for Dublin marathon. Convenient location as the hostel is central and about 20 minutes walk from start line. Breakfast was good to get as part of my stay.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2023
Victoria
Great stay for the price. Satisfied with my stay
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2023
Cindy
Great place to stay before flight
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2023
Rodick
The staff at the front desk are EPIC!
Fast, Friendly, and knowledgeable about the area
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2023
Rodick
Very friendly staff and a great time.
As a first time Hostle stay for me it was a fantastic experience.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2023
Ajmal

Better than a Budget Hotel

First time in Hostel, pleasantly surprised. Great experience, better than my usual stay at Easy Hotel at double the price!
Friendly staff, clean facilities.
Business
8/10
Excellent
03 Sep 2023
Francisco
Great ubicación
Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2023
George
Great place to stay, has everything you need. Breakfast is good value. Very walkable from city centre. Staff all really nice. Only thing is sensor lights in bathrooms are a bit annoying, lights switch off every couple of minutes so you have to keep moving.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2023
tayyab

Ali

Very good place to stay near city centre very nice people and staff very helpful
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2023
Stuart

Par for the price and location

Cheap and cheerful hostel located in a good location, not too far from O'Connell Street and some good bars/restaurants. The staff were friendly and the accomodation had everything you need from a hostel. The mattress wasn't super comfortable but fine for a couple of nights...as always with places like this - it's the people you meet that make it an experience and there's plenty of cool/friendly people staying here
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2023
Matthew

Good Hostel

A nice well kept city hostel, cheap enough with clean rooms and an ok breakfast - not cooked, but sufficient.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2023
Laura
Nice place to stay but if they say you have to be quiet at night to don't disturb others, why do they allow to have parties with loud music after 11:00 pm? It was hard to sleep having. The bathroom has also a bit of mold. You will receive a tidy and a clean bed. The breakfast is good ( cereales, milk, toast, butter, jams, orange juice, hot chocolate, apples, oranges, a bananas) you can get anything you want. You also have to leave a deposit in cash or a card detalles ;-)
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2023
Chris
The staff were great!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2023
Georgina
Really good location, room was okay apart from one bed was very uncomfortable. Staff were great, facilities great and the garden area was absolutely lovely!
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
20 May 2023
Su
Unfriendly staffs, loud and not clean
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2023
Joseph

Great place to stay

Customer service was great, check-in and out was easy and the option to store luggage was perfect as it meant we did not need to carry our luggage around with us all day. Rooms were spacious and clean and I loved having a TV and a kettle in the room. I just wish there were more pillows provided / more support for the neck when sleeping. Breakfast was a nice surprise as there was plenty to choose from. Overall I would recommend Gardiner House Hostel for anyone looking for an affordable stay in Dublin.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2023
Ruth
We liked the fact that it was clean and overall a friendly and safe place to be. Our room was street side and also took the afternoon sun. Because the room had very little circulation it was way too hot with no way to cool it down, even though the temperature outside was moderate. We had to keep the window closed because of the street noise.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2023
Gunta
Good location for a few days' visit to Dublin, value option
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2023
Conor
Best hostel in Dublin
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2023
Keyara
Checking in and out was a breeze, the property was very nice and clean. In walking distance of lots of restaurants, bars, salons, etc. Only complaint was that there were a couple out of order bathrooms and that left me waiting for their availability.

I would absolutely stay here again, thanks to the wonderful staff!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jan 2023
Edwin
It’s not the people fault cause it was a holiday but during my stay I was very uncomfortable with being with too many people inside the room. Besides the smell was strong , guys pukka hard to used bathroom. I didn’t stayed the full night and left the property very early. Again was New Year’s Day so makes perfect sense experience this issue. Staffing was great very friendly and cute
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2022
Jennifer Marie
Affordable, great overall environment. Friendly travelers and one of the few places to offer free breakfast at an affordable price to stay. The walk is not too bad to get to the main city area. It states 20-30 mins walking but I found myself doing it in 15-20 mins instead. There are plenty of bathrooms to freely use without feeling like someone is holding a line. The TV room and dining area with the pool table were also nice areas to just relax and hang out. The kitchen to freely use to cook and keep your ingredients in a cubby was very efficient. My one slight issue was that the pillow was too flat and the mattress but it didn't stop me from having a full sleep. Overall great experience. I would do it again in the same place.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2022
Kaweesa
K
Business_and_leisure
4/10
Poor
03 Sep 2022
fiona
Checkin was good.
\"included breakfast\" is just toast and fruit.
Mattresses are horrible. Even for a hostel! Springs sticking into my back... and I'm not a very big person... I could only image a bigger person on these.
Place is relatively clean.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2022
Peter August
Gardiner House made Dublin feelin like
home.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2022
Jennifer
Easy to get to. Lovely breakfast. Interesting property.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2022
TAMARIA
It was away from city center but close to walk to
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2022
TAMARIA
It was not in the main city center but it was close.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2022
Bissell
People were nice. Good crowd. Rooms were clean. Facility less so. People didn't follow the rules - maybe that's normal. The walk into the center of the city was a bit farther than I was wanting, and the neighborhood has been impacted by the refugees and many services were closed around there - restaurants, etc... Had to go farther for a good meal.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2022
Lyle
The property was in a nice area. Quiet. Well kept and clean. Lots of bathrooms/showers so I never had to wait. The breakfast was plentiful and the staff kept everything available. Nice selection of food and fresh fruit. The front desk people are extremely helpful with questions and suggestions. Good security for access.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
08 Nov 2021
Jan
The staff was pleasant, but didn't mention there's a tv room with sofas and I've found out about it only at my check out. That wasn't great besause the weather was fairly cold outside and so were the communal areas in the basement.
Other than that the hostel is quite far walking from the centre, but there are busses around.
The room itself, well it's really poorly ventilated with bathroom attached to it, so the chapel room is super humid. There's plenty of black mould on the pretty chapel windows and in the bathroom. Beds are comfortable, but the room has very strong Led lights that if someone switches on i. The middle of the night, you can be sure it will wake you.
Evening else with the hostel was fine, I'm sure the nice communal yard in the summer must be great, but unfortunately I've visited in November:)
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2021
Verified traveler

設備はいいが、サービス、場所が不便

受付時にデポジットを求められましたが、控えの発行をしぶられたのが不満。またen suite の部屋を予約したのに違う部屋を割り与えられ、en suiteでなかったのも不満でした。共用のバスルームはやはり汚く清掃管理シートはあるものの、サインだけしているようでした。ダブリンの中心部から徒歩で20分はするので、荷物が多い人にはお勧めしません。バスを使うのであればいいですが、他のホステルが中心部にたくさんあるので次回はそちらを使おうと思います。また、建物に入るたびにスタッフが扉を開ける仕組みなので、タイミングが悪いとエントランスで待たなければいけないのも不満でした。
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2020
Lucy
Very good location , right at the bus stop (and I paid 20 euro for the taxi from the airport!!!) Staff is very friendly. However, big rooms are kinda cold ;/ heater turns out at night only
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
I like everything about it, like, location, cleanliness, staff's friendly manners etc
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2020
Ellen
Good value for price
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2019
Ashling

Good experience, and would definitely recommend!

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen, dining, and terrace facilities were excellent! The room and bathrooms were all very clean. Will definitely be returning when I'm next in Dublin! The only downside was the road noise, but that can't be helped.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2019
Marcel

In my opinion Dublins best Hostel

The Hostel is nice and clean, the staff friendly and all essential services are provided, they have a luggage room and let you leave your luggage for free after your departure / between stays, I lived in total 2 months at this Hostel and it's my favourite in Dublin.

I recommend the 4/6 bed dorms for people who need a good night's sleep, because the large dorms are really unpleasant especially the 32 bed room is a bad experience.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2019
Hope
This place was clean and safe. The safe were willing to answer all of our questions. It wasn’t a far walk to the restaurants or shopping, depending on were you are wanting to go.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2019
Tom
Good value but you pay the penalty for sharing.
Self
2/10
Poor
22 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Too noisy as property on a busy road, couldn’t sleep properly. Dorms too small. Towels provided for 1EUR.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 Sep 2019
Verified traveler

Good location, uncomfortable beds

Location wise was ok, and the structure was mainly clean. I was in a shared dormitory for 6 people, and on a floor of 4 dormitories, there were only one toilet and two showers. Beds were not comfortable whatsoever. The ladder to the upper bunk bed was too high up from the floor that I had to jump every time I needed to get up (I'm not a short person, luckily), the mattress was uncomfortable and every time and it had a metallic base that made loud noises every time one turned. Breakfast was included: no healthy options, just a big spread of sugary things, full fat milk and the bare minimum of fruit, which wasn't worth it, especially as it gets laid out in the kitchen and people have to drag it to a separate dining room.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Location, cost, security and cleanliness were excellent.
Leisure Friends

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Gardiner House Hostel
76 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, Ireland

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