12 Best Hostels in Dublin

Here’s our comprehensive list of the best hostels in Dublin which includes a detailed description and the amenities of each hostel.

2. Sky Backpackers

Sky Backpackers is the best party hostel in Dublin and is situated in the heart of Dublin and provides budget hostel accommodations with free high-speed Wifi and regular live music. Temple Bar and O'Connell Street are just a 5-minute walk away.

Guests can relax in the TV room with access to games and books. There is a 24-hour front desk. They run free events every night.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms, Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €19.00, Privates from €69.00
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: No but available for an extra fee (€3)
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: No

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3. The Times Hostel

The Times Hostel is located in Dublin's in the heart of Dublin close to the hip nightlife area of Harcourt Street and its surrounding streets. It's a 5-minute walk to Grafton Street, St. Stephen's Green and St. Patrick's Cathedral, Temple Bar and Trinity College.

Amenities include fast free Wi-Fi and daily events. There are free welcome drinks, free luggage storage, a big kitchen to cook in, a lounge with a TV, book swap, DVDs and board games.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms, Privates
• Costs: Dorms from 15.00, Privates from €80.00
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: Yes
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: No

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4. Abbey Court

Abbey Court Hostel is located just off the famous O'Connell Bridge in the heart of Dublin. Guests can enjoy a 24-hour reception and nightly pub crawls. They have an all-you-can-eat breakfast every morning and free Wifi.

They also provide a wide range of facilities for guests, including free bed linen, free lockers in the rooms and laundry facilities.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms, Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €19.00, Privates from €69.00
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: Yes
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: No

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5. Ashfield Hostel

Ashfield Hostel is located right in the centre of Dublin in-between Trinity College and O'Connell Bridge and only minutes walk to Temple Bar, Grafton Street and other main Dublin tourist sights.

All rooms have free Wifi and bed linen, and no curfew. There are vending machines with drinks and light snacks.

Other services included in the rate are breakfast, hot showers, luggage storage and use of fully equipped kitchen and common areas.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms, Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €15.20, Privates from €81.70
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: Yes
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: No
• Bar: No

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6. Jacobs Inn

Jacobs Inn is just a 10-minute walk to Dublin’s Pub Hub, Temple Bar. this modern purpose-built hostel provides affordable accommodations within the very heart of the city.

The rooms come with a private bathroom and guests can choose from dormitories or private rooms. In the mornings, Jacobs Inn Hostel provides a free breakfast. Free tea and coffee are available in the kitchen, where guests can prepare their own meals.

Other facilities at Jacobs Inn Hostel include a game room and a common room, along with laundry and luggage storage.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms, Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €27.20, Privates from €95.20
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: No but available for an extra fee (€6)
• Guest Kitchen: No
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: Yes

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7. Abigails Hostel

Abigails Hostel is situated along the banks of the River Liffey, bang in the centre of Dublin. They're minutes away from Ha'penny Bridge, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar and O'Connell Street.

All dorms rooms have en-suite bathrooms. But it's the sheer amount of free amenities that make this hostel stand out from other hostels in Dublin. Your stay includes Free Wifi, Free Breakfast, Free use of their fully equipped kitchen and Free daily walking tour. They also have a large common area where you can chill out after a hard day's sightseeing.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms
• Costs: Dorms from €18.10
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: Yes
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: No

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8. Four Courts Hostel

Four Courts Hostel is located right beside the Four Courts in the Dublin's Historic centre just a 10 minute walk to the Temple Bar area. Your stay at the Four Courts Hostel comes with a free continental breakfast and you can also avail of their free walking tour.

Dorm bed come with a reading and a separate charging dock (regular plug and two USB plugs)  for charging you devices. If you wish to save money by cooking your own meals, that's no problem as the hostel has a self-catering kitchen. You can relax on one of the many beanbags in their communal lounge area.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms, Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €17.00, Privates from €75.00
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: Yes
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: No

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9. Garden Lane Backpackers

Garden Lane Backpackers is located in the city centre, only 400 m from St. Patrick's Cathedral. This hostel offers free WiFi. At the hostel, all dorm rooms have a wardrobe and a shared bathroom. A continental breakfast is served daily.

Garden Lane Backpackers offers an outside terrace and an excellent fully equipped kitchen where guest can prepare their own meals.

Some of Dublin's major tourist sights are within walking distance such as the Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms
• Costs: Dorms from €28.60
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: Yes
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: No

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10. Generator Hostel Dublin

Generator Hostel is located close to the Jameson Distillery and Smithfield LUAS tram station. It offers budget en suite accommodation and a late-night bar (see above). Dublin Castle and the Guinness Storehouse are just a 10-minute walk away. Temple Bar is just 2 tram stops away.

Each morning traditional breakfasts are available at the Generator Hostel Dublin. Light snacks are available from the bar and there are regular entertainment evenings, including movie nights and quizzes.

Guests can relax in the 24-hour lounge and free Wi-Fi is available in all public areas of the hostel. Free walking tours are provided, and the hostel has a 24-hour reception and provides laundry and ironing facilities for guests.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms, Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €24.70, Privates from €91.50
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: No but available for an extra fee (€7.50)
• Guest Kitchen: No
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: Yes

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11. Isaacs Hostel

Isaacs Hostel is the best hostel for solo travellers in Dublin and is situated within a 19th-century wine store. The hostel comes with free WiFi but its main advantage is its close proximity to both Dublin's main Train and Bus Stations.  Connolly Train Station is 200 m away and Busáras (the Main Bus Station) is  100 m to the hostel. It is also the only hostel in Dublin with a sauna.

Rooms have shared bathrooms facilities. Hairdryers, hair straighteners, ironing equipment, and laundry facilities are available. In the mornings, Isaacs Hostel offers a complimentary light breakfast.

The hostel has a communal kitchen, where guests can prepare their own meals. Free tea and coffee are available all day. There is a basement TV lounge with seating, a pool table, and table tennis.

Isaacs Hostel is one of the best hostels in Dublin for couples.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms, Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €15.00, Privates from €103.60
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: Yes
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: No but they do have a cafe

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