5,195 reviews
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$27Dublin 76 Gardiner St. Upper, Dublin, D01 E4E3, Ireland
5,195 reviews
1/202
Free wifi
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Elevator
Welcome to Gardiner House Hostel, a cozy 2-star haven nestled just 1.8mi away from the vibrant heart of Dublin! Perfect for adventurous travelers looking for a budget-friendly experience, this charming establishment beckons with the promise of modern amenities and a friendly atmosphere. Starting from an unbeatable price, it’s your ticket to explore the best of Dublin without breaking the bank!
As you step inside, you’ll discover a delightful array of features like a sun deck and picnic area where you can soak in the Irish sunshine and mingle with fellow adventurers. With 24-hour front desk service and free Wi-Fi, you'll have all the conveniences at your fingertips. Gardiner House Hostel is a non-smoking haven equipped with private parking for those who fancy taking the scenic drive through Ireland’s lush landscapes, while the tour desk is ready to help you plan your next escapade!
With an impressive 4,797 reviews and an inviting atmosphere, Gardiner House Hostel is more than just a place to stay — it’s a place to make memories. Enjoy leisurely mornings with a complimentary breakfast, relax on the terrace or in the lovely garden, and experience the warm and friendly vibes that keep guests coming back for more. Dive into the heartbeat of Dublin, knowing your perfect home base awaits!
Now, let's dive into the fantastic experience that awaits you at Gardiner House Hostel! Imagine starting your day with a steaming cup of coffee and a complimentary breakfast that fuels you up for your Dublin adventures. Scope out the breakfast spread with local delicacies that will awaken your taste buds before you head out to discover the city. Whether you’re planning a jam-packed itinerary or just a leisurely stroll around the block, you’ll be well-nourished and ready to embrace whatever the day throws your way.
The vibrant common areas at Gardiner House Hostel are the heart and soul of this cozy retreat. Gather 'round with fellow travelers in the lounging spaces, where stories of escapades and experiences are shared, adding a delightful twist to your travels. With exceptional communal facilities, you can whip up a meal in the fully-equipped kitchen and exchange recipes with fellow culinary enthusiasts or simply unwind with a book in one of the inviting nooks scattered throughout. Whether it’s making new friends or simply enjoying some peaceful downtime, you'll find the perfect blend of social interaction and solitude here.
Finally, the hostel's prime location makes it the ultimate launchpad for exploring Dublin's charm. Just a short journey away from iconic landmarks like the bustling Temple Bar, the historic Trinity College, and the magnificent Dublin Castle, adventure is right at your fingertips! Plus, with easy access to public transport, you can hop on a tram or bus to uncover even more hidden gems throughout the city. So, pack your bags, grab your camera, and prepare for an unforgettable journey, knowing that Gardiner House Hostel is ready to welcome you home after a day of discovery!
Closest airports
Dublin Airport
4.4miFree wifi
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Elevator
Picnic area
Garden
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Room - 1 Twin, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
85 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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A seating area with a TV, a desk and a shared bathroom are featured in this twin room. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Dormitory, 12 Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
795 sqft
Shower
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Rooms are 34 square yards.
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Dormitory, 8 Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
280 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Rooms are 26 square yards.
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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Private Bathroom, Female Only
1 Bunk Bed
185 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Rooms are 17 square yards.
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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
120 sqft
Shower
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Rooms are 11 square yards.
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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
185 sqft
Garden view
Shower
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Rooms are 17 square yards.
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Water View, Sofa, Balcony
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
465 sqft
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Queen Size Bed
95 sqft
City view
Coffee machine
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
x4
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x3
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 Queen Size Bed
95 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Tea/Coffee maker
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Dormitory, 18 Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
580 sqft
Shower
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Bunk Bed
85 sqft
City view
Coffee machine
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
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Room - 1 Bed, Shared Bathroom
95 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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A seating area with a TV, a desk and a shared bathroom are featured in this double room. The unit offers 1 bed.
7.8
5,195 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Location
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Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Catherine
8.2
August 2025
The breakfast was really good (lovely bread, delicious apples plus bananas and oranges, choice of spreads, a couple of cereal options, boiled eggs), tea, coffee and hot chocolate, the bed was comfy and there was a great 'cabin' arrangement in the bunk with a light, fan and curtain. It felt really cosy and private. There was an en suite but also shared bathrooms very near by. The communal areas were good, including a lounge well stocked with books and dvds and an outside space with a hot tub. There were several places where you could eat your food and the kitchen area was well-resourced.
I wasn't aware before I needed it that that luggage storage room cost 8 EURO! The lounge was locked at midnight :(
Rachelle
8.2
May 2025
It’s in a great location and the breakfast is included (though you might want to bulk it out with your own bits from the shop). We stayed in a private room with a bunk bed. It was okay - a bit small but comfortable. The staff were generally really helpful. Shout out to Hinata who did breakfast in the morning, she was amazing and worked super hard and should get employee of the quarter!!
The bathrooms were a bit rundown and at times (unless straight after a clean) a bit dirty, did find a towel with poo on it at one point. And sometimes hand soap was missing. Also breakfast is a tad basic so bought stuff from shops to bulk it out. The room was on the small side but pretty standard for a hostel experience.
Serena
8.2
August 2025
Positives: + Clean bathrooms, with hand towels. + Price for 4 Mix Dorm was really good, comparable with 16+ Dorms in other hostels. + The Jacuzzi looks cool, don't know if how or much it is. + Big spacious kitchen, with plastic boxes to put your food in the fridge, so no unlabeled food piled on top of each other. Ovens to bake and heat up meals. + Nice breakfast + Security. Reception is 24h and they check everybody entering and leaving. The dorm door mechanism is good + Appreciate the outdoor space, eating your meal out with good weather. Though after 22:00 people should be quiet because from the upper rooms + Big social area, with games and + We will come back - already booked our second stay.
Negatives: +- Position, although you can obviously check it beforehand. On the other hand big drunk groups of people might choose hostels closer to the city centre / party hostel and not one 20min walking away. +- There's a good selection of books, although a book crossing / exchange would be nice - Bed lights are needed for shared dorms. - No bed curtain - Top bunk is dangerous. The mattress is the same level as the metal bar, so you could roll off very easily - 1 out of the 4 beds had no working USB charger ports.
Alastair
10
August 2025
Comfy beds with privacy curtains, my bed had 2 lights, 2 sockets, a fan, a mirror and an ample sized locker. Clean bathroom in the dorm with 8 wc/ shower cubicles with hand basin, and a further 6 basins all with mirrors. There were hand towels in the cubicles and two hair dryers. Being a bit out of town there were no stags or hen parties so got a very enjoyable night's sleep. Unlimited breakfast buffet included which set me up nicely for the day and could eat outside in a nice courtyard with picnic tables (and a jacuzzi if you wanted to make use of it). All public areas were clean and tidy and staff were very attentive.
The only thing I didn't like about the hostel was it was quite a walk into the centre of the city, but this is a small price to pay for all the positives.
Sofia
8.2
November 2024
I really liked that there were so many private bathrooms with showers and I liked how clean most of them were. I appreciated that breakfast was included in the cost of the stay. The location was really nice because it was pretty easy to walk everywhere. It was about a 30 or so minute walk to the main part of Dublin.
The room was a little stuffy, so it had a weird smell. However, they did have the window open to help air it out a little bit. I also wish there had been curtains on the beds, especially for what I paid I feel like just a little privacy makes all the difference.
Lucy
8.2
June 2025
Really good location - not too far to walk to temple bar/trinity etc. the newly renovated areas are lovely and the capsule style beds are so comfortable and cosy. Breakfast being included was such a plus - basic offering but enough to get you going at the start of the day. Everything was really well organised and thought out.
Our room was insanely hot at night, to the point where you couldn’t sleep it was so hot. We raised this at check out and the lady at reception told us that they’re putting AC in as part of the renovations, so hopefully this problem will be solved by this!
Tomine
9.1
June 2025
We stayed in a 4person mixed dorm, and it was one of the best hostel rooms I have stayed in. The bunks had a power outlet, a small fan and a lamp. It was high up to the bunk-ceiling, so I could sit up straight (I am 172 cm). The curtain made it comfortable and private, and overall, a very good experience. Large closets where I could fit my bag. Walking distance to the city centre, and busses to the airport is in near proximity.
Too few showers compared to guests. Ended up waiting for a long time just to be able to take a shower. But nice that it was a private shower/toilet - and not a big shower room. A bit pricy with the 8 euro fee for storing our luggage.
Karla
10
May 2025
It was super clean, modern (new bathroom), I was super satisfied with the chapel experience room, so unique and spacious place 😊 comfortable and safe. Tasty breakfast- lot of options (various food and drinks), very unique for hostel dining. Very kind and helpful staff.
It would be even better if there was curtains also on the upper bed to make the space more private. But tha lack of curtains wasn’t big deal for me. The lockers to store luggage before checkin or after checkout were quite expensive from my point of view ( I pay for the lockers almost the same price as was the price for a bed for 1 night- I had 2 suitcases and a bag), however backpackers and majority of hostel tourists wouldn’t need the lockers so it is also not a big deal for majotity of people.
Mkgaan
8.2
May 2025
First and foremost, the price was the main reason I stayed there. I arrived to Dublin on a late flight I didn’t want to spend a lot of money for the night. I stayed in the room where there’s a lot of bunk beds, but comfortable, sturdy and private ones. The staff was really nice and I had to work the next day so I was able to plug my phone in a European charger converter and type away. For not much more than 20€ having a bed AND breakfast included? Amazing.
The only thing is that there was no curtain to have privacy in my bunk bed. The bed was the one on top, and it was comfortable, but it was weird that where you enter your bed there wasn’t anything to have some privacy and not be seen by others. I saw some people had the curtain, but when I got to the bed it was pretty late so I didn’t want to disturb everyone sleeping going to reception and ask for options.
Barstow
8.2
September 2024
The bathrooms were always very cleanly which was much appreciated. There are also so many bathrooms that finding an open one was never a problem even when many guests were staying. Nice free breakfast spread. Great value for the price!
The Dryers in the laundry room don't seem to work very well. I put the same small load of laundry into the dryers three times, each for 90 minutes, and once with a different dryer but my clothes only ever dried to slightly damp so I did have to hang them up over my bed at that point. This was annoying but the receptionist kindly gave me the extra dryer coins free of charge and I appreciated that.
Attractions
GAA Museum
0.5miDublin O’Connell Street
0.5miDublin Custom House
0.7miTemple Bar
0.9miThe Book of Kells
1miDublin City Hall
1miDublin Castle
1.1miDublin Grafton Street
1.1miSt. Audoen's Church
1.1miDalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
8.4miPowerscourt Estate
12.4miPowerscourt Waterfall
14.7miGlendalough
24.2miWicklow Mountains
24.9miTrim Castle
25.7miAttractions
GAA Museum
0.5miDublin O’Connell Street
0.5miDublin Custom House
0.7miTemple Bar
0.9miThe Book of Kells
1miDublin City Hall
1miDublin Castle
1.1miDublin Grafton Street
1.1miSt. Audoen's Church
1.1miDalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
8.4miPowerscourt Estate
12.4miPowerscourt Waterfall
14.7miGlendalough
24.2miWicklow Mountains
24.9miTrim Castle
25.7miAirports
Dublin Airport
4.4miFree wifi
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Elevator
Picnic area
Garden
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Activities
Bar crawls
Game room
Happy hour
Movie nights
Pool table
Walking tours
Bathroom
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Packed lunches
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Lockers
Tour desk
General
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Shared kitchen
Living Area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
TV
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
View
City view
Garden view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 12 per day.
Child policies
Children over 8 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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