Name: Garden Lane Backpackers
Address: Garden Lane, Dublin, 00000, IE

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Tania

The beds and bathrooms were very clean. Quiet facility. Check in staff was very friendly. Walkable to city center. It’s true that area is not as nice as city center but still felt very safe to walk around even at night.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Catherine

nice place to stay. chill vibe

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Monica

Stayed at this hostel one night and its sister location garden house hostel. The room that I stayed in was a 4 bed mixed dorm. Two bathrooms on floor of i think 3 or 4 dorms. Sometimes they were occupied for a bit and you have to wait. There was BIKE PARKING in parkade. Hooray! They also allowed you to leave your bags until check in for free which is needed as a budget Traveller. Staff is helpful and kind.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Andrea

Two nights, didn't access breakfast left earlier for tours. Clean, good space, hot showers okay location walkable.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Hilary

Great location although set away from the main road so could be a little worrying at night if walking alone.
Lots of shops around.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2026

Jacqueline

The main problem for me was the garbage smell in the kitchen, elevator and stairways.
And yes, there may be 8 bathrooms but those are spread over 3 floors and include men, women and handicapped ones.

Self

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Kathryn

Not very clean. Have to pay for a towel. Limited info on how to use the car park they offer. Very noisy area. Would opt for different accommodations next time.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Rohan

Great

2/10

Poor

26 Nov 2025

Ali

I don’t recommend it
The room seemly and shower is not clean

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Verified traveler

Bathrooms clean, appreciate the female-only dorm room, breakfast was fine and included.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Salih

Easy walking to town!

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2025

Casey

Staff was not super friendly or welcomjng. Ilder ajd a bit rundown. Breakfast was super basic. Good location tho. Good for a short stay.

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Marc

Great location in a real neighborhood with a few high streets close by. Staff were super friendly. Clean facilities. We had a private room with shared bathroom and didn’t have any issues getting into shower etc. Lovely kitchen and lounge area with a great view.

Only downsides were street noise in the morning from street cleaning and garage door opening and closing, which was quite noticeable even though we were up a couple floors and off to the side. And we had a bunk bed with one super comfy mattress and another that you could feel the metal springs; we asked for an extra duvet as a topper and it was fine, but a new mattress needed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Julma

Had a great stay and would recommend! Friendly and helpful staff too!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Katherine

Very nice affordable stay option in Dublin! Location is pretty good, around 10-20 minutes walk for every major attraction. The kitchen and living area is also very nice! Only thing is the beds are kinda small and short but they were still comfy :) Also kind of a quiet hostel but if you like that it’s perfect.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Lutrecia

Sojourner Goes International in Dublin

I arrived to the hostel early afternoon. Check-in was an easy process and the receptionist was very friendly and offered a few recommendations on things to see in the area. Upon entering the elevator, there was a posted list of things to do. My accommodations were just as described. I was assigned the bottom bunk as requested due to my mobility issues. I went back downstairs to purchase a lock for the under bed safe. I later gave myself a tour to the 3rd floor where I found a lounging area, washers and dryers, a full kitchen with freezer, refrigerators, two stoves, and ovens, televisions, and a small patio outside. Most of the guests I encountered were friendly, lively, approachable, and engaging from all over the world. Many of them addressed each other by name and seemed to be friends. I was given suggestions on where to go to pick up food. I walked to nearby Lydl and Tesco and picked up snacks and food to prepare. The kitchen is well stocked to cook a complete meal from scratch. The bed was comfortable, and I slept well. The next morning, I went to the kitchen for a continental breakfast provided by the hostel. It was interesting to note that they have long-term guests that call this hostel their home. The hostel was safe and clean. If I'm ever in Dublin again, this will be my go to spot.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2025

Melodie Michelle

Loved my stay! Some locals say this area is a bit dodgy however, didn’t feel really comfortable walking to it at night since it’s a little isolated. But very lovely staff and clean facilities would bring me back!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Brian

This hostel is quite centrally located and relatively easy to find (although the directions I was sent were not all that easy to understand, this would not be a problem for anyone with a cell phone and data to access Google maps). The wifi worked well. The breakfast room on the top floor provides lovely views and even an outdoor patio. The breakfast was entirely satisfactory although I'm no fan of instant coffee and that's all that's available. There's an elevator too, a real bonus!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Barbara

Lovely homely hostel - very calm and peaceful!

Very quiet and homely-feeling hostel situated to the west of the tourist centre, about 5-10 minute walk from both cathedrals.
We had a 2-person bunk room which was clean and comfortable. There were plenty of bathrooms which were cleaned well every day.
Breakfast was fruit and toast with various spreads, we didn't use the kitchen outside of this so can't comment on cooking facilities.
Lovely views from the balcony on 2nd floor.
We also received discounts from some of the restaurants linked to the hostel which was a great bonus (the hostel kindly sent us a list of restaurants to use).

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

leena

Does its job. Very conveniently located and has all the amenities you need. However, I spent 8 euros ($16 Canadian) on laundry and I only put in my socks, underwear, and 1 pair of jeans and they were still so damp even after a dryer cycle. The showers don’t have any curtains or door so your clothes and towels get soaked as well.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Roberta

This hostel had everything plus free coffee and tea all day.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2025

Lillian

Parking was a main motivating factor for staying here. The bathrooms and kitchens are cleaned often. The beds have a decent privacy curtain and the matress was really comfortable. Overall the place felt very secure. I was disapointed in breakfast and coffee options but its not a deal breaker. I would likely not stay here again because some of the other guests were at times not considerate in the sleeping area. Messy dishes getting left for several days and loud conversations or stumbling in while other are trying to sleep. I think managent did a decent job communicating expectations but thats the deal soemtimes with staying in shared spaces. I finished my trip in student housing that cost more but provided some privacy i was ready for.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Susan

There were only 2 working bathrooms on a floor with 4 dorm rooms.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Richard

Great backpackers vibe, clean kitchen and showers, not over busy but plenty of friendly faces. Rooms secure and decent beds. Friendly staff.

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2025

Dominique

The hostel was clean and the bed was so comfortable ( better than most places I have stayed). There was only 3 washrooms with showers on each floor for many ppl, so a bit of wait. The hostel seem like more a long term stay, so there were no activities, the staff were nice but didn't help with recommendations in area. The common area was small and limit seatings so not inviting. Couple of recommendations: add more chairs in rooms as you can't sit on lower bunk ( to short), a shelf in the bathroom would be helpful ( instead of having to put your stuff on the toliet or floor). Above, I like location ( cool neighborhood), its on the outside of \"tourist area\" which had cool bars, supermarket, and walkable to pretty much everywhere. If you like quiet, and a nice place to sleep, this is the place for you.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2025

Maribel C

Walkable to everything. I would stay again because of that. Bring your own towel unless you want to pay 5 euros for a towel. Breakfast is simple everyday. It could of been better though. Cereal, apple, banana, toast, oranges, juice and coffee everyday. Nothing special.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2025

Jennifer

The rooms were fine, but they have not enough bathrooms per floor, I often needed to wait or search for another one on the other floors. The kitchen/seating areas would be fine in general, but too small for the amount of people, so it felt stressful finding a place to sit or eat. But the laundry facilities are good and clean and the price is fair.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2024

Nichola

Great place to stay as a whole. But super warm everywhere and all the time.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Ian

Perfect if you just need a place to stay and really want to explore outside. Walking distance to everything, up the block from Guinness factory, pleasant staff.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2024

David

Nice quiet neighborhood. Curtains around bed are good. Could use a bath mat in the bathroom. Safe. Bring a small padlock.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Xiaoyan

N/C

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Saskia

Clean, accessible, friendly. I enjoy having 24 hour access to the kitchen and common areas. Roomy, comfy beds and convenient storage in the rooms. Fast elevator.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

Chris

Clean, comfortable, quiet. The shared kitchen and living area was inviting. Good WiFi was appreciated.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Marjorie

Great affordable acommodation, free breakfast was an added bonus!

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2024

T

Does the Job

Fair location and a comfortable bed. Bit of a wait for bathrooms but the facilities were fine. Two plugs at the beds was good but could do with a basket or shelf to organise what was being charged, put glasses in etc.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2024

Paul

Ok - not great for parking

Great stay. Problem is using the car park. They say you should ring a number to get out (once you’ve paid) however when we were in a hurry to get out and called the number they had no recollection of a code to get out. Reception should just give the code out to people who pay for the car parking option

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2024

Emma

This was a great place if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to stay. The surrounding area is very quaint and an awesome place to walk around. I felt safe as a female solo traveler. Public transportation is close by and the front desk was very nice and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Paul

Great little place to stay while visiting Dublin

Really enjoyed the place. Quiet neighbourhood. Not far from places to go and see. Would highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2024

Deborah

2 tiny shared bathrooms, 1 large handicap bathroom for 16 people. Storage cage under the bed was small and inconvenient.
Building location was adequate, you had to walk about 20ish minutes to the city center for all the restaurants, attractions, shopping.

Overall, was a little cramped and disliked the bathroom situation but would stay again. They did pretty well with their facility cleanliness.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

04 Jun 2024

Youa

I did not stay at this property because I could not find the property. The GPS directions were wrong. I tried calling the phone number that Expedia provided for the property and it was the wrong phone. There was NO address provided on the reservation confirmation. When I did a google search of the property name, I finally connected with the After Hours reception and received the property address. The location is in Dublin’s city centre in a neighborhood that only had street parking. I did not trust that the car rental would be safe parked in the street. Therefore, I ended up not staying at this property.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Alexis

My boyfriend and I had a lovely stay in our private room! It was exceptionally clean with towels, shampoo/conditioner, soap, water, and tea/coffee in the room. We had plenty of space and the staff was incredibly kind. There were plenty of clean bathrooms so we never had to wait in lines despite being shared. We only stayed one night, but would have stayed more if we were in town longer!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Dovydas

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2024

Anna

Everything was fine for a one night stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2024

Christopher

Lovely room, friendly staff and fellow hotel users, would recommend

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

07 Sep 2023

David

Disappointed overall

Disappointed overall ,Not booking this hostel ever again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2023

Anna

quiet location and convenient access to city cente

I had a great experience! It is a close walk to the city center and had a nice lounge. The neighborhood is quiet.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2023

Nicholas

Definitely recommend

Very impressed. Was great value and just a short walk from the city centre. We had a private twin room (bunk bed) and it was well equipped and very comfortable

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2023

Donna

A little tired and noisy

The bed was comfortable but the doors were noisy and opening and closing them late at night kept me awake. The kitchen and common areas were a bit tired but clean. There was little instruction from the front desk regarding things like food storage. The stove had no instructions and the paint with temperature settings and oven setting was worn off.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2023

Jessica

Garden Lane Backpackers was clean and well kept. There was a nice common area with a nice view of the city. It is conveniently located and within walking distance of many attractions and restaurants/bars. We stayed in bunk beds that were surprisingly comfortable. It was a little noisy at night. The person staying next to us came in late (2am) and was signing loudly and playing loud music. We had to be up early, so this was an inconvenience. We did not report this to the desk. Other than this, it was a nice stay. We were able to drop our bags after check out to keep exploring the city without lugging our baggage around. Garden Lane Backpackers suggested the Dublin Express Bus to get to/from the airport, which worked out well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2023

Wendy

This property is a hidden gem.
Close to a lot of walking tours and bars. One of the cleanest hostels ever. Their breakfast is basic but still good and it’s free.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2023

Sioban

My pillow was quite flat. However that was the worst of the stay. Friendly staff, very close to everything and a very good over all value.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2023

Karen

Would come back.

At 51 year's old this was my first hostel stay and wont be my last. Nice place, easy check in, nice atmosphere. I was in a 6 bed female room and it was fine. Nice common area and kitchen with lots of room. Easy enough to cook if you dont want to go out. Only slight negative was i found the dorm a little hot, but that may just be me!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2023

TARA

Loved the bed curtains and all day free breakfast. Very nice staff as well

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2022

Ardavan

Close to center, a little over 1 mile to bus station, friendly.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2022

Jiaying

The staff and the roommates are super friendly here, which made my trip remarkable. Just 2 things, I slept on a lower bed of a bunk bed, the upper bed is too low so the person on the lower bed can hardly sit up on the bed. And it’s a bit cool in the room. But overall, it’s great! :)

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2022

Claire

Really nice

Overall I liked my stay, the bed was comfortable I slept on the bottom bunk. Only a small issue the bunk bed needs to be raised a bit as it was very easy to knock one’s head on the above bed bars. But apart from that couldn’t fault it.
The Ladies in reception were both very lovely thank you!! Quite good value for money, it was only a 20 minute walk to the city, felt safe!! 🤗

Self

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2022

Michelle

Comfy bed but very noisy stay

My room was on top of a neighborhood garage door room 4. All night long you hear and feel the vibration of door opening and closing. And the bathroom right by our door open and close. The bottom bunk only allow you to lay down. You can’t sit up at all. The positive side is bed very comfortable and there’s one table and a chair in room. Bathroom was clean.

Self

2/10

Poor

18 Sep 2022

Carlos

The worst ever I had; I was kicked out of the hostel for no reason; just because one guy asked me to leave the front desk area very rudely while I was in a video call at the front desk. I finished my call immediately and then I replied to him and asked him for his name and I asked to speak to a manager and immediately after that I was told by the guy (security apparently) that I had to leave the hostel without any explanation; there were 2 other men at the front desk area but were speechless and didn’t do anything to help me. The next morning I went and talked to the front desk again and I explained what happened the night before but the person I spoke to he just told that he needed to talk to the staff to hear the side of their story. Until now, I haven’t heard anything from the management or I haven’t received my reimbursement and compensation for what I had to spend for the hotel I had to spend that night. They can check the video cameras for that night and check the guys behavior. Hopefully you can help me resolve this situation.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2022

Summer

I appreciate the accommodation for My very late check-in :) Everything was great! And I love that it was a nice walk to Temple Bar and Dublin Castle.

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2022

Joseph

Handy location, very noisy from about 5.30am there was lots of metal scraping sounds in the vicinity.
Smelly car park

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

The only problem was checking in. The reception area was closed before 6. We were notified that if we were planning on arriving after 6 to let them know. We arrived around 5:50.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2022

Kevin

Clean n simple- perfect place to crash for the night after raging st the Temple bar!

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2022

Cristina

I slept on the sofa

My flight was delayed and I tried to notify the property that I would arrive after the reception closing time. The phone number provided was wrong, the one on their site was a callcenter and nobody answered, no emails from them. I arrived at midnight and ... SURPRISE: I was locked out! Luckily I met a girl who was a guest of the same hostel and she let me in. I continue to call without any response. At the end I slept on the living room sofa without any blanket. The next day they admitted the phone number was wrong, apologized and finally gave me the room I paid for. They provided proof that they sent the instruction email, but I never received it (even in the spam folder that I checked that night to be sure). The same day, the same thing happened to a guy who didn't receive the email. Final surprise: they did not want to refund the night I paid for for which I did not receive the service purchased, even risking to have to sleep out or spend other money for a new accommodation. Luckily hotels.com provided me with a small discount voucher. Thank you Hostel.com

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2022

Giovani

One night only

I'm not a hostel type of traveller, but needed to stay in an affordable place for one night only as I had an early flight departing from Dublin airport. I stayed in a room shared with other 3 more people and have nothing to complain about my experience. I arrived late and, although the receptionist was still there getting things ready to finish his day, I had got emails giving me information on how to self check in should I needed it. Great service! My room was clean, bed was comfortable, and I was lucky to share my room with other very respectful people. I left early, so did not have breakfast there. It served the purpose of my short stay and would definitely stay there again for the same purposes.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2022

Arcoma

The staff are very accomodating and keep everyone within the rules. We had a couple issues which gave them the chance to address them. They did STELLAR. I can't thank them enough for their professionalism and kindness.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2021

Timorhy

Hostels how they should be

I highly recommend this hostel. Friendly staff, clean rooms and really comfortable mattresses in the dorm beds. Each bed has its own curtain to give extra privacy/help to sleep.
The hostel is within walking distance to most of the sights as it is situated very near to St Patrick Cathedral and it has a good kitchen and lounge area to relax in.
I would definitely chose to stay here again!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2019

Carmel

Meh

Hard to find when it's raining and your data doesn't work in Dublin... staff kind of indifferent but the room was fine. One bathroom (with the only toilet) per floor seems less than adequate. Having to change the wifi network on each floor was a little annoying. Breakfast was fine even if the hot water heater was not working and they couldn't even come up with a kettle to replace it with.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Pros:
- staff are amazing; super friendly and kind
- great wifi, patio, and even has a small complimentary breakfast
- quick walk right into the city centre

Cons:
- bit of a sketchy location which makes getting back in the evening a little dodgy
- very loud at night outside which keeps guests awake (garbage trucks at early hours in the morning)
- the door handles to the rooms are super squeaky so good luck sleeping through anyone coming in/out throughout the evening

This is a no-frills experience but was great for my staying solo in Dublin for a few nights. The worst part about the stay was the people in the hostel, that just didn't seem to have respect for those around them. Countless times I saw people eating food that wasn't theirs, guests that would talk to each other in the morning in the dorms even though others were trying to sleep, even spraying perfume in the rooms as they were getting ready. These are shared spaces! Seems like this hostel attracts younger folks (maybe because of the great price!) but just a note on hostel etiquette may go a long way with the first-timers.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

Max

It was a great experience! The place is very clean and the staff is super-friendly. Plus the location is within walking distance of the Guinness Storehouse, St Patrick's Cathedral and the Temple Bar area. Highly Recommended!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Good location and friendly and helpful staff well run

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2019

Mike

Not great atmosphere or location, but pretty good for the price. Didn’t have locks or towels to rent.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Good for a hostel

This is a relatively quiet, out-of-the way hostel in the heart of Dublin. It is fairly small for a downtown hostel, and still provides all of the facilities you could hope for. The rooms are a little tight if they're booked full. Honestly, it's not a bad place if you're on a budget/trying to live the hostel life; however, the earplugs they offer are necessary. This isn't because of the people being loud necessarily, but because the beds creak like a nails on a chalkboard with the slightest amount of pressure or movement. So, don't expect a restful sleep.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Garden Lane Backpackers was my first hostel ever. It was a great experience.

1. Staff - Great people. They gave us suggestions and maps around town
2. Rooms- Clean, simple, cute and spacious. We had a separate room with bunk beds.
3. No A/C - bring a personal fan with you during the summer
4. Bathroom- Clean and they provided travel samples. My only issues was that guest would try to the open the door while you were in there. The door does indicate that someone was in there but I guess no one noticed.
5. Shared spaces- WiFi password is different in each level, shared tv, computers and kitchen all clean and bread/milk provided.
6. You can do laundry, YESSS
7. Different Languages available by staff.

I loved it here and I am will to go back anytime I am in Dublin. Thanks Garden Lane.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Just fine - most people seemed to be there for work, but some of the guests were very friendly and we had a nice chat and time at a nearby pub one night.

\"free breakfast\" indicates that guests are free to use the facilities to prep food and whatever is on the free food shelves in the fridge constitutes the free breakfast.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2019

B63

First time I use hostel in my travelling. The experience was great. Both the staff and guests are very polite and helpful. The property is fairly new, and well maintained. Thanks to everyone to make me a pleasant stay in Dublin. Regards.

Leisure Self