Gardiner House Hostel, situated near Trinity College and O'Connell Street, offers a unique blend of relaxation and entertainment. Explore the arcade/game room or unwind in the garden. With helpful staff, tour assistance, a library full of books to borrow from for free and in-room WiFi at your fingertips.
When you stay at Gardiner House Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Croke Park and O'Connell Street. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Parnell Tram Stop is 9 minutes and O'Connell Upper Station is 11 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
180 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Secured uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 12.00 per day)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Evening entertainment
Pool table
Bicycle rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Arcade/game room
Lockers available
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of EUR 30 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)
Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 4 (or guests may bring their own)
Laundry facilities are available for an extra charge of EUR 7
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs EUR 12.00 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Gardiner House Hostel Dublin
Gardiner House Dublin
Gardiner House
Gardiner House Hostel Dublin
Gardiner House Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gardiner House Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dublin
Frequently asked questions
Does Gardiner House Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gardiner House Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gardiner House Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gardiner House Hostel?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gardiner House Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Gardiner House Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
What's the area around Gardiner House Hostel like?
Gardiner House Hostel is in City Centre Dublin, a short 9-minute walk from Parnell Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Croke Park.
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Reviews
Gardiner House Hostel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was plentiful, with a nice selection of food and fresh fruit, and was a good value. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2026
Clean, quiet, and comfortable rooms, nice staff, only wish the laundry was available 24/7
Ethan
Ethan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
Clean room, helpful staff.
Alison
Alison, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Excelente atención AND service
Mariel
Mariel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2025
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.
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2025
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!
Julma
Julma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Great Hostel in Central Dublin
Great hostel. really friendly staff and really clean and presentable.
Martin
Martin, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
The hostel was clean, conveniently located and reception was very helpful.
Marlena
Marlena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
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.
Camilo
Camilo, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2025
Excellent location if you're planning on attending an event at Croke Park stadium. Other than that, Dublin city centre is reasonably walkable from there. Convenience store, pubs, and some Asian restaurants are a short walk away. As for the place itself, I think it's pretty top notch for a hostel. Shared facilities get cleaned regularly, so are most often in fairly decent condition.
Gert
Gert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
Very friendly staff and a great time.
As a first time Hostle stay for me it was a fantastic experience.
Rodick
Rodick, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
Amazed by the cleanliness of the room and bathroom. Didnt love the location, but close to transport.
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 25, 2026
I really like the place Is God the house decoration AND instalation but I dont like the treatment of the female personal they take out my baggage 2 times in the check ins if you re not in Time they woke up in youre bed room when I wanna to paid in the recepción they said that they were full booked AND wasnt true they send me out 1 in one day out with this coldest winter I need to find a place in one day because the female personal doesnt wanna to cover my week the mens in the receptions aré kindly AND with no problem but not the same with the female personal "im a very nice AND recomended person for an excelent behavior with my room mates AND partners im important client to recived this treatment AND in one day find out a New place with this coldest winter any way by that the place Is God but I dont like the treatment that the female personal gives me the gentlement never had a problem nice AND kindly
Mariel
Mariel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2023
Good place to stay. Clean and friendly. Good for getting into contact with other travellers
André
André, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2023
I never been in a hostel before, and was an awesome experience, everything was fine, the staff pretty gentile, attentive and the location excellent!!
Miriam Viridiana
Miriam Viridiana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Check in staff member wa friendly and efficient.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2023
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.
Sean
Sean, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2023
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.
Ajmal
Ajmal, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 31, 2023
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.
Regina
Regina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2023
The staff at the front desk are EPIC!
Fast, Friendly, and knowledgeable about the area
Rodick
Rodick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
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.
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
May 21, 2024
very noisy at night !
very nice staff and clean but very noisy !
tien pao
tien pao, 13-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2023
Ali
Very good place to stay near city centre very nice people and staff very helpful
tayyab
tayyab, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
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.
Takaho
Takaho, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2023
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.
George
George, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
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).