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Dcu Rooms Glasnevin

Dublin · Ireland

Ballymun Road GlasnevinView location

7.8/10Very good407 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition7.8/107.8
Location6.6/106.6
Neighborhood7.2/107.2
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Dcu Rooms Glasnevin

Located in Dublin (Glasnevin), DCU Rooms Glasnevin is steps from Dublin City University and a 5-minute drive from Beaumont Hospital. This hostel is 2. 3 mi (3. 8 km) from Croke Park and 3. 4 mi (5. 5 km) from O'Connell Street.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and an indoor tennis court. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a hair salon, and a television in a common area. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Limited parking is available onsite.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Make yourself at home in one of the 1200 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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With a stay at DCU Rooms Glasnevin - Hostel in Dublin (Glasnevin), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Croke Park and 8 minutes from Trinity College. This hostel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from St. Stephen's Green and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Dublin Port.

Make yourself at home in one of the 1200 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Event facilities at this hostel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

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

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
    • Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 42 per night

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Dublin City University 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bon Secours Hospital 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
National Botanic Gardens 1.6 km / 1 mi
Omni Park Shopping Centre 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Croke Park 3.3 km / 2 mi
Mater Misericordiae Hospital 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Fairview Park 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Beaumont Hospital 4 km / 2.5 mi
Parnell Square 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
O'Connell Street 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Rotunda Hospital 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Henry Street Shopping District 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
James Joyce Statue 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Jameson Distillery Bow St. 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Jervis Shopping Center 4.7 km / 2.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 1200
  • hostel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • Library
  • Café
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  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • TV lounge
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Fitness
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

B2

Breakfast For Two Guests

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

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  • TWIN CAPACITY 2TWIN • CAPACITY 2TWN.C2

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    Dcu Rooms Glasnevin

    TWIN CAPACITY 2

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    CAPACITY 2

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    Room code: TWN.C2

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • STANDARDDUS.ST

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    Dcu Rooms Glasnevin

    DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DUS.ST

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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
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    Double or Twin
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    TWIN SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: TWN.SU

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Dcu Rooms Glasnevin

7.8
Very good
407 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
7.8 /10
Location
6.6 /10
Neighborhood
7.2 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2026
Graeme
I needed an overnight stay before catching a flight the following morning. All the airport hotels were ridiculously expensive (170+ euros) and then I found this option to stay at DCU for about 75 euros.
Managed to get the bus from the airport to DCU which cost 2.70 euros [NOTE they only take cash on the bus and they do not give change, luckily I had 8 euros in change to cover my bus fare to DCU and back to the airport the following morning]
Bus stop was right outside DCU when getting dropped off. Note the bus stop for pickup when going to the airport on the other side of the road + a small walk away. There is a bus stop directly across from the DCU entrance but this is drop-off only. You also have to flag the bus down to stop otherwise it will just drive past you !!
Had received good instructions via email telling me where to find the accommodation reception, so found it no bother. Staff were great at checking me in and giving a map of the campus to get to the accommodation block.
Room was basic (it's a student dorm so I expected this) but it was clean and provided a bed/bedding and towels for the shower/bathroom.
I was also able to pop in a use the campus bar to get a drink.
All in all, it served my purpose really well in that I had a bed for the night and a shower for the morning at a reasonable price. Would certainly use again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Samantha
Everything was great, but there is no quiet hours at night and people were yelling.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Susana
Great stay, very clean and comfortable.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Matt
Great spot to stay when visiting Dublin, and the access to transit was very helpful.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2026
Sarah
Difficult to find, met other travelers in the parking lot also lost. The main picture used was not even the building where reception was located. It was decent but I would not stay there again
Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2026
Richard
Service desk was great. Room was a student room as expected. All fine.

Dcu was very busy and many of the young folks were very loud next door and just outside our windows. Screaming and hollering.. otherwise it was good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Yoger
No complaints, really amazing
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Anja
The rooms are very simple but functional. No TV ;) the highlight is the bar with pool tables onsite. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Breakfast is excellent.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
SABU ARIF
Really good accomodation
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2026
Nirupama
The room was clean and well maintained and ideal for college students and/or solo travelers on a budget. It has 1 single bed, a study table and a bathroom.

I got a 10 euro coupon for breakfast the next day and that was pretty good and includes hot and cold items and coffee/juice etc. It opens at 730am.

There’s also a Euro Spar market and subway across the street from the main entrance and a store and pharmacy on campus.

Overall a great deal for your money!!
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
Jamaika
The staff were very helpful and I’m so surprised that they straightened up the room every day!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Linda
Clean and simple. Could've used one more pillow. And better bus info to get there from the airport. Breakfast good as well
Self
4/10
Poor
25 May 2026
Timothy
The location is great, is was near our family and bus lines to Dublin. The room prices are good but you’re staying in a tiny dorm room. It was nice and quiet when we stayed in May. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The maid service made the beds every night but forgot to replace towels. The worse thing about the whole experience was the in room bathroom. It needed total renovation. The grout was in terrible shape, the toilet bowl was rusted and the sink was beat. There’s also no bathroom fan available and some signs of mold. Our room was ground level and the window faced a maintenance area where some workers smoked. Overall it’s probably a ok experience for prospective college students. The DCU campus was busy even offseason but it’s very subpar for a hotel room for parents or any adults.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2026
Catherine
Goodo location, basic but comfortable. Nice free cooked breakfast. Helpful staff. Quiet campus. Phone didn't charge in socket overnight
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2025
Chirathi
Great place to stay for a night!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2025
Maureen
Friendly staff, great price, all the amenities, conveniently located, clean. Could use a new shower head, but even with that, I'd 100% stay here again and recommend others stay here too!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2025
David
Nice location, friendly people, excellent amenities l.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2025
BHAVIN
Property is highly run down .... not suitable even for a night .... It was dirty and untidy .... would never recommend to anyone ....
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2025
Eric
Our stay here went quite smoothly, and the breakfast included was a great bonus. We’d be happy to stay again!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2025
Sophia
I stayed for 2 nights. I felt incredibly safe while staying here. I also appreciated the breakfast vouchers. Across the street was a park that was lovely to walk around. It could have been a little cleaner but overall I am very happy with my stay.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2025
TETYANA
It’s in a beat
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Ariane

Very nice option

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
john

great

great place to stay,excellent public transport to city centre,good bar for food and drink at main door of residences
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2024
Gill
Well situated for the airport. Excellent bus routes into the city centre. Reasonably priced.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Great

For the price of this hotel I will pleasently suprised. Clean room with private bathroom
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
18 Aug 2024
Lisa

Mould/ Disappointment

Our room was compact, no blinds, no curtains at the 5ftx5ft window that overlooked a courtyard and a stairwell. We were unable to have the lights on or change in the room (this would have been classed as indecent exposure). The shower room had mold on the ceiling and tiles. We reported to reception the blinds and curtains were missing on two different occasions, 2 nights we slept without and coverage on the window. The night before we were taking an early flight reception decided to offer another room, so we moved late at night. The new room had blinds and curtains and faced a forest so no curtains needed. Least to say they declined a refund. The 2night stay cost £200+ for a mouldy shower room and room without any curtains or blinds. Needless to say they care more about money than their customers.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2024
Mahlia
Lovely room and nice, clean kitchen. Staff were super friendly and helpful! Breakfast was a nice touch too. Room was extremely hot and having the window open meant that we could hear the international/summer camp kids all night who were very loud! Not the hotels fault ofc but don't expect a peaceful night's sleep lol
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jul 2024
Mark
Very noisy in the evening and at night, some days better than others, bed was very uncomfortable, 2 single beds bolted together and no tv
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2024
Jenni

DCU Ireland

When we finally got our rooms, they were clean & tidy.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2024
Sean

Check-in Delay

Check-in at 3.00pm was extremely slow as a lot of the rooms and key cards didn't appear to be ready. There wasn't enough check-in staff on duty so a long queue formed.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Paula
Very helpful staff, check in and out was easy. Clean, great location and good price.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2024
Phyllis
The stay also included a traditional Irish Breakfast in the cafeteria…pretty cool experience room was basic but met our needs. Would stay again
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2024
Jacob
The beds were not particularly comfortable but other than that it was very nice
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Karen
Limited food options in the evening. Good transport links into Dublin centre. Would certainly stay at DCU Glasnevin again.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2024
Christine
Very quiet, excellent breakfast, easy walk to the bus line. Basic room, but worked for what we needed.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2024
Verna
No TV in our room. Two ceiling lights and one didn’t work half the time. No hand towel the first day.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2023
Rebecca

Suitable to sleep

We stayed for a few nights and found it was lovely and big campus. We weren't told where to have breakfast and we got lost trying to find it, then we didn't get told what we could eat in terms of our coupons and we didn't get to eat the following two days after paying for it. The room was standard but good enough for staying in for sleeping, the sink was leaking, the tap was cracked and we got soaked in the rain and the radiator didn't even turn on. Was not happy but least we got them dry the old fashioned way. The nubar club was nice and cheap for food, the sharer we had was delicious and the pizza. Overall a pleasant enough stay
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2023
Thomas
It was €75 per night so it was fine for what it is - a student apartment. I was on the ground floor beside the building entrance so a lot of young people congregated at night and they could be a bit loud. I wish that security came around a bit more. But overall it was fine - you get what you pay for. Excellent breakfast.
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2023
Daniel
Nice staff, right in campus. No dishes in the kitchen.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2023
Federico
The campus is very beautiful, and the staff is very nice and friendly.
The bus takes you to the city centre in 15 minutes and cost 2€. Considering that the room costs half the price of a similar room in Dublin City centre, is definitely recommended.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
04 Jun 2023
Verified traveler

Not fit for purpose

Old, tired, dirty, stained. Gym and swimming pool not connected to hotel.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2023
Brooke
The room was very spacious and was exactly as pictured online. Perfect for two people travelling together, a bus at the campus edge took us straight into town which was easy.
Funnily enough the only complaint was the water pressure was far too hard! Other than that our stay met expectations.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2023
Ron
It’s a good place if you aren’t planing to stay at your room
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2022
Claire
Great place to stay, friendly staff and great breakfast
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2022
Suzanne
Price was good but trade off is without a car you need to take a bus into the city centre. Staff person on duty for check-in seemed put out and angry at all of us waiting. Line up to check in was slow. Cafeteria staff were very nice. Breakfast was included.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2021
Stephen
Good value and super friendly and helpful staff. Advert on this site was misleading as it stated that some services at the accommodation were available when this was not the case.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2019
Adam

Enjoyed my stay

No one was around , it was so quiet and that was great. For the price the room was excellent. Its basic and it met my expectations.

Its hard to find at first if you go by public transport from the airport. The location is decent and it's got a store on site, there is a pharmacy nearby too.

Only one small thing, the double bed was 2 singles and there was a noticeable lump down the middle where the 2 beds met.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2019
Matthew

Clean, safe, economical stay - Recommended

Perfect for a transit stopover but I would stay here again for other reasons. Staff was polite and prepared. They sent me with a brown bag breakfast since I was going to miss service in the cafeteria the next morning - very nice touch! Rooms are college dorms so are very basic but comfortable and very clean. If you want luxury and service pay much more and stay elsewhere. It's on a college campus and so the area is transportation rich - lots of public options into town or to the airport. There is a small grocery on campus just a few minutes' walk and other shops in the area. Security of the building and of the campus area was good. The wi-fi worked great.

It's a little tricky to find but with a phone map and some preparation it's doable. Reception is at one location (the sport complex), your room will be in another building a short walk away.

Bottom line: I'd stay here again and would recommend to friends. This place is nothing fussy or fancy but is really great if you want a clean, safe place to stay.
Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2019
Bernd
The price / Value ratio is quite good.

I understand now why Venice has banned Suitcases with wheels. All night long someone is pulling the suitcase through the court and waking up every one with the window open. Very annoying
Business
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2019
Ashley
Just what we needed for one night's stay however our room& bedding had such a terrible smell upon arriving. We opened the window all night but that hardly helped. The beds are uncomfortable & the pillow was so thin we woke up with neck pain. The college bar had great service, good food & cold beer. Price per night should not be as high for what you are getting.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2019
Sarah Anne

Good value for money

Good value for money but not the most comfortable or the cleanest. Breakfast was very basic but decent. Rooms very cramped but decent for the price.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2019
Olivia

No sleep

Knowing i was staying in a dorm room, i wasnt expecting luxury. Although the front desk service personnel were great and the room was secure, clean and adequately provisioned, the bed was like sleeping on a skeleton! There was NO comfortable position given the springs poking through. There was a pretty good cafe on campus nearby where I enjoyed a good moderately priced meal. However, thanks to no sleep, i was able to sleep on the plane trip back to the States.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
The lobby and accommodations were great! Kind staff, but the rooms are very lacking. There was no air conditioning so during the night it was very difficult to get any sleep.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2019
umbreeny
Quiet, comfortable and fairly close to the airport. Excellent continental one breakfast/lunch meal per day. Friendly and cooperative staff. Super safe, with secured buildings and rooms. Late check-in was huge help...there's security and front desk staff available 24*7.

The only disadvantage is poor access to public transportation, requires a 20 minute walk from campus to the main road. I had the staff arrange a cab for me and paid 20 Euros for a smooth and comfortable ride to the airport instead.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Cheap and clean. Beds a bit flimsy. Staff great. Don’t have anything else to say about it but apparently reviews here have a minimum character limit.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent staff was friendly clean I would recommend
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2019
Lorraine

Great stay

Lovely staff, lovely room and at a great price for a busy sporting weekend in Dublin.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2019
Hsiaoping
An excellent option for a budget travel. No complaint for its cleaness. The front desk is super friendly and helpful. Although its room is quite simple, you can almost find anything you needed on site. Another plus for this place is the free meal vouchers. Two vouchers for two guests every day, which gives you almost free breakfast and lunch. Will stay here again.
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
The one and only positive attribute this place has is it's proximity to the airport but even that would not be enough for me to ever stay there again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2019
Wendy
We had a Very Good stay at dcu! The room was clean and had all the comfort, we were Not to far from the city and close to public transport.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
12 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Booked one room for 2 with a double bed. Got 2 rooms with single beds. Very basic.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The security was very good and the campus very attractive. There was easy free parking and good (unsecured) wifi. It was disappointing that there was no television either in the room or in a common area in the building. The kitchen was very poorly equipped. The only cutlery was teaspoons, the only crockery was mugs. There were no plates, no dishes and no cooking equipment whatsoever.
Business_and_leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
12 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Was a lot nicer than I was expecting. All u need for a cheap wkend away
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Only problem I had with the room was that the shower was over flowing other than that it was good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
It’s clean and the staff were lovely. I would stay there again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
We stayed for 1 night room was basic but very clean free wi fi worked well breakfast was excellent for price couldn't complain, would use DCU again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2019
Gillian
Accommodation is very basic but rooms were clean, friendly service..! Cheap and cheerful..!
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Check in was at 3pm which was a bit late to be honest. We came over from the UK for a gig at Croke Park. Whilst we were aware of the check in time i feel an early check in could be possible if needed at an extra charge as late check out can be given. We waited from around 10.30 till 13.30 for our room as there was hardly anywhere local to explore. Its a bit of a trek from the main road to the campus. Anyway onto the room. The room itself was clean. However it was very basic. No television and very awkward positioning of plug sockets. The bathroom was a shocker. It wasnt spotlessly clean but it was passable. But where the hell was the bathroom light??? There was no fitting to even suggestion there was ever one in place. Nothing. No lighting zilch. This resorted in a very awkward moment where my friend pooped on the toilet with the door open because she needed light. That wasnt what i needed to hear. I just dont understand why there was no light in there. The oddest accommodation i have stayed in to be honest. Staff were friendly, the breakfast cafe menu was poor. Ok for a quick visit overnight if not going to be on the premises long. Pretty much cheap and get what you pay for. Only booked as everywhere else was practically full for the Westlife concert.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
28 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Not an economical choice for airport stopovers because the transportation by bus is difficult (about a 20 minute walk with luggage) or requires a taxi. Signage is lacking and difficult to follow.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2019
Niall
Mainly good.
Shame about the chaos for breakfast on Monday.
Shop opening hours were poor also. Guests should be encouraged to use communal reception room with small kitchen.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2019
Frank

Honest value for money.

Great value alternative to staying in a mediocre hotel in Dublin for a ridiculous rate
Business
4/10
Poor
25 Jun 2019
John
Excellent breakfast options.
Terrible shower drain and room cleanliness.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Staff very helpful, very basic facilities, no heating provided
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
22 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
I dodn't like the kack of signage, the complicated walkways which are closed off due to industrial digging, as well as poor information given to me by the expedia booking agent who said that i could stay in the same room for two nights even though i had two seprate reservations, instead i had to pack up and check out and then wait 4 hrs for my other room.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
It was very comfortable and staff was nice.Thanks a lot.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Jun 2019
Manu
Last night before we checked out the staff came up with a brilliant idea to test the very loud fire alarm around 9PM without any advance notice. Testing the fire alarms is an important procedure however it needs to be coordinated and timed properly! It shouldn’t be too much to ask if the accommodation office would advise guests of such inconveniences when checking in.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2019
Donna

Great place to stay for a short visit

This was a great stay however, the hot water did not work one morning. Maybe it was too early (5:30) but it worked great the following day. It is in a college campus and there were a lot of groups. Breakfast was very good. If you’re looking for an economical place to stay, this is fantastic! It is a twenty-five minute bus ride to downtown and a five minutes walk to the the bus stop. Overall, it was an excellent stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Clean and well organised
Great transport links to the city
Good breakfast choice
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Proximity to town. Restaurant difficult to find for breakfast
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2019
Alejandra
The assistant in the reception was very friendly. Room cleaning good.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Clean, good sized room, powerful, hot shower, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2019
Mrs
Rooms are very basic, although bed are quite comfy.
Get the key from the reception we had to wait more then 45 minutes!!! Very poor service, but the staff were friendly. Parking places are very limited...
Breakfast available from 7.30 which is very late. We can’t use this service as we had to be at the airport for 7.
I personally not recommend this accommodation for anyone. (Unless you’re a student) and you just want a couple of hours sleep.) It worth to pay more for sure and stay somewhere else.
Definitely won’t stay here again....
4/10
Poor
14 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Dorm rooms resemble prison cells, it wouldn’t have bothered me too much if it wasn’t SO expensive. I have stayed in nice hotels for less than the cost of staying here. I wanted to use the gym in the morning but was told that’s an additional €20!!!!! Absolute madness. Would NOT recommend and will not return.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
The facilities thatbare available are ok. Theres olenty of onsite amenties sich as a bar, restaurant, bank, shop etc.

The rooms are very basic. The problem for me was the noise levels. I could hear the person in the next room or across the hall like they were in my room. My room also looked over a court yard and it was very noisy on a night with groups of people gathering outside.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
10 Jun 2019
Dr Gerry

Wide berth

Disaster- moved from twin en-suite rooms due to essential maintenance to single room dorms with shared toilet/showers. Miserable thin mattress and 1 flat pillow. Paper thin wall left it noisy all night and people starting knocking on my door from 6am thinking I was part of their entourage! Went on past 8am.
Booking process was a farce! They moved our party of 8 to a facility that hadn’t capacity to accommodate then tried to move us back.
A very poor service, employees I dealt with were polite however and tried their best. Overwhelmed and poor follow up.
Friends
2/10
Poor
02 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Didn’t end up staying here. Could not contact anyone at the university to try and change/rearrange the dates. Not pleased.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Basic student rooms, but if its a short trip its ideal. Felt like being a student again, and the campus was clean, modern and had amazing food to other. Busses ran every 5 mins at the top of the road, and only a 15 min ride into the centre. Its next to a park too which is lovely. Also had a convenient store and pub down the road. Will come again for sure.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2019
Verified traveler
Campus setting was neat.
Not much more to say, we got there late in the day and caught our plane early the next morning.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2019
Verified traveler
It’s student accommodation, so it was never going to be 5 star-it’s cheap and cheerful. The rooms were clean but well used and a distinct smell of ground in gym bag didn’t help. That said, ample free car parking, breakfast included and all the staff/ students were lovely and very helpful.. if ur not super fussy it’s fine for 1 nite but as my student days are long behind me, I won’t be rushing back!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2019
Maureen

Great stay !

A lovely place to stay. Good shower, free parking, great breakfast, very friendly staff.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2019
Verified traveler
Very comfy and friendly staff. The breakfast was really nice
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2018
kathy

Great vibe

Great breakfast & wifi. Allow approx 30 minutes to bus to downtown; bus stops close & frequently. Guests can pay to use sports facilities but at €20/day its a bit expensive. Would stay again.
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

Christine's stay

Really convenient and easy to book. Staff were very helpful and friendly, especially Matthew. It was a really nice stay
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2018
Verified traveler
Dorm like setting, with a private bathroom/shower. The room was near a bank, which was on site, and a small shop in which to purchase snacks and drinks. An on site coffee shop made purchasing continental breakfast easy. There was a restaurant on site for hot breakfast. We received 9.95 Euro tickets which could be used at anytime during the day at either facility. a pub with food, and the staff was efficient and helpful. Laundry facilities were affordable and easy to use. Public transportation to downtown Dublin was within walking distance, and a three day or week pass could be purchased at the convenience store. A cab to the airport was affordable, although the cab driver over charged us when we were taken to the college. Highly recommend this convenient, clean, traveler friendly \"Bed and Breakfast\".
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2018
Kimiya

Great stay between Dublin center and the airport

The DCU Rooms was ideally located for our visit and subsequent flight out of Dublin. The area is fun, being a college and all. The room was comfortable, water pressure wonderful and included breakfast was great. WiFi worked for our need and parking was close to our room. Definitely would stay here again on next trip to Dublin.
Family
4/10
Poor
04 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

DCU Rooms Glasnevin - Hostel rather than Hotel!!!

Room ok, however there was no TV in the room, no TV in the communial area, No cutlery in the communial area even though this was requested, room was not serviced every day as had been suggested, toilet was dirty.

It was certainly not worth the money paid for it. The furniture in the communial area was worn. Paint work was shabby. With University starting in a few weeks I would have expected them to look in much better shape.

Location was ok. 6-7 minute to the nearest bus station.

Be warned: They are not of Hotel standard. Its an average Hostel at best!!!!
4/10
Poor
03 Sep 2018
maire

Disappointing

Found it very difficult to get a space in car park, room clean but very basic, no towel provided snd reception was a long way from room. Breakfast was very good and staff friendly but I dont think I'd stay again.
8/10
Excellent
03 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

Pleasant

My stay was very pleasant I wanted to stay longer but it became very expensive
8/10
Excellent
03 Sep 2018
Lucia
Very nice and excellent breakfast. So many buses stopped in front of the Residence and take you to City Center and the best amenities of Dublin. I recommend it.
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2018
April
Perfect place to just rest your head for the night. Don't expect anything more

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Dcu Rooms Glasnevin
Ballymun Road Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland

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