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Astra Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near Dublin Castle in Dublin

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (1st Floor) | Room amenity
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Shared kitchen facilities
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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7 Arran Quay, Dublin, Dublin, D07 W5XY
  • Place, Jameson Distillery Bow St.
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dublin Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Guinness Storehouse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (Ground Floor)

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (Ground Floor)

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (1st Floor) | Room amenity

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (1st Floor)

  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Shared Dormitory (Pod Bed in Second Floor)

Comfort Shared Dormitory (Pod Bed in Second Floor)

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Dublin

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this City Centre Dublin hostel, you'll find Dublin Castle and Guinness Storehouse. Trinity College and Grafton Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vicar Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dublin Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Smithfield Station - 3 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 19 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Proper Order Coffee Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Reserve Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Copper + Straw - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Astra Hostel

Hostel near Dublin Castle in Dublin
Astra Hostel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dublin hostel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Astra Hostel offers 22 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Astra Hostel Dublin

Astra Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Astra Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dublin

Frequently asked questions

How close is Astra Hostel to the airport?

Astra Hostel is 7.4 mi (32-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Astra Hostel?

As of May 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Astra Hostel on Jun 30, 2026 start from CA $153, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Astra Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Astra Hostel.

How close is Astra Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 9 mi (43-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach and 12.8 mi (46-min drive) from Malahide Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Astra Hostel offer free breakfast?

Astra Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Astra Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Astra Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Astra Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Astra Hostel have a pool?

Astra Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Astra Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Astra Hostel to downtown Dublin?

Astra Hostel is 0.7 mi away from Dublin.

Astra Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 111 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Meaghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed was very comfortable however, the airflow was terrible and extremely hot and the bathroom was disgusting. this is the most amount of money i have ever spent on a hostel and it was the worst i’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

SOFIA

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was in different floor and in a dorm with more beds than agreed. No curtains for the windows, no outlets in the pods. Every review on all platforms is answered with lies. No hot water for hours and then no water at all whatsoever for flushing, shower or even the sink. Dirty bathrooms constantly which all guests are supposed to share (mind you there are 4 floors full of pods and only three bathrooms with showers appropriate only for tiny people and that bathroom is in the basement. One towel provided initially for both of us and it was the size of a handtowel. The management obviously doesn’t care about cleanness, comfort or basic respect to the paying guests. The staircase is falling apart and it is never appropriately lighted. This place needs to be shut down for some time to address all unhygienic and maintenance issues and then reopen. It is not worth it even if you try to save some bucks. I have never stayed anywhere as bad as this place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Los recepcionistas solo están en ciertos horarios entonces tienes que adivinar cuando están, es un solo baño de mujeres para todo el hostal, lo más rescatable es la ubicación está bastante bien ubicado
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very ok hostel. The first pod we got assigned smelled like urine, so we brought it up to the manager and they were able to assign us a different one. The usb ports in our pod did not work and this seemed like a common issue. I heard multiple other people complaining about this to reception. The "kitchen" is not a kitchen at all. Just a microwave, kettle, and panini press. There was 1 bowl, 2 plates, a couple sets of silverware and a handful of mugs to use, but no sink, so you had to take any dishes upstairs to the bathrooms to wash them. And there were only 3 bathrooms for the whole facility, each one with a toilet and shower, so in the morning and evening it was common to have to wait a very long time for any toilet to be available. The showers were quite good once you got one, and the beds were comfy at least. TL;DR, VERY lacking in facilities, but a cheap convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

India, kelowna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good check in, be aware mixed rooms so can be uncomfortable. Toilets and showers three floors down which is a nightmare. Worst nights sleep I e ever had due to snoring neighbour and noisy people. Security was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed itself was reasonable and the capsule provided a level of privacy you don't get in an normal dorm, however the USB charge points did not work, the towel provided had a stain (hopefully a mark that didn't come out in the wash but this still didn't look pleasant), old food was left in the lockers, the "kitchen"/reception area had bags of rubbish piled in the corridors, and the shower had mould on the ceilings. Whilst I was not expecting premium quality and service, considering how much I paid for the stay I most certainly cannot recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleksii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was all good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

gordon, hollywood

Disliked: Amenities
No staff on site for check in. Email is sent out with access code for front door. Many confused. charger hook ups not working so difficult to recharge your phone and devices
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was very loud. In the whole House und around. The cleaness in the bathrooms were nit good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Elston, Tampa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, bed was okay, bathrooms need attention, other guests were off-putting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noah

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space pods are AWESOME!! The bedsheets and pillows are clean, beds comfy and (visuallly) private! The rooms and grooves around the bed could use a vacuuming typical of hostels, and our booking for two sadly only equipped us with one towel to share, so that was less than ideal. Kitchen is not too equipped, there were espresso pods but no cups. Also, important to note there is NO parking available. There are two nearby Qpark lots but check the hours as the nearer, and cheaper one, is locked so if you need after hours arrival or departure, you will have to use the Christchurch Qpark which is fairly pricey (overnight was 51€....could be a bit cheaper if you are able to pre-book) and a 10 minute walk to Astra. Note: the rooms are up 20 steps per floor, and the bathrooms are in the basement - counting the three steps into the top pod it was about 50 stairs down from our 2nd floor bunk room to the bathrooms...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this as the pods seemed like a cool idea vs a typical bunk situation. Unfortunately the air flow in the pods is so poor that it’s difficult to sleep without the door open. The room was so hot and humid that my partner and I were soaked in sweat all night as well. I booked a locker to keep our valuables in for a supposedly refundable €20. When we left in the morning the property manager was not there. I hung the locker key in the locker, sent a photo to the owner asking for the €20. It’s been about a month and I still haven’t received a response. Bathrooms were disgusting and my 5’2” partner barely had enough room to sit on the toilet because the room is so narrow. Someone smeared sh*t all over the toilet paper roll and it was still like that when we left. I’m not one to complain typically. I’m aware that hostels are affordable for a reason and don’t expect much. But this was a terrible stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not a lot of privacy but ok for a hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent, clean, liked the self contained pod capsules
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARK

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 nights in a Pod!

We had a great 2 day stay, was meet on arrival. Obviously this is a place to sleep only so we paid a deposit for lockers to keep our kit safe. Problem, no receptionist on a Sunday and cleaner could only refund for one locker. Contacted hostel on the Monday through WA and problem solved, bank transfer. Thankyou for that!! Pods were clean, bathroom clean! Only negative was the USB points in the Pods didn't work and they were extremely warm, door had to remain open. Overall a positive experience!
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

louise

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Check in needs improving

The hostel was as expected and for what we paid it was good. It was clean, fresh bedding and towels provided and in the pods felt quite spacious and safe. The location was also good. The thing that let this down was the no communication prior to check in advising how to check in. We tried to make contact with the hostel and the phone number did not exist leaving us worrying that we were having to find somewhere else to stay and the cheapest available accommodation in Dublin was over £500. After lots of Google searches we found a number you could WhatsApp and luckily we got our details to check in and access the building. I would say this is something that needs improving. Also the phone charging points in the pods didn’t work and there are not many power outlets. Overall, you get what you pay for and wasn’t a bad experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, we were attending a concert at Croke Park so it was perfect for putting our head down without paying a fortune. Amenities were all as described. I definitely would return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Geraldine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pod was comfy but very open. Linen clean small towel provided and shower clean. No cups to makr hot drink though. Thomas the night man was a good laugh and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

We loved this place , there was minor issues that can easily get fixed, like putting a lock on the pods that way the traveler can comfortably leave things there without having to worry about things getting stolen,also if you oversized person restroom is not big enough , installing small fans inside pods would help massively because the air coming from mirror is not enough , other than that restaurants across the river temple bar is 8min walk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hanah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pod layout means you they are very hard to climb in and out of and makes uncomfortably close with other guests doors. Showers and toilets located in same room, toilets so close to the wall you have to sit on the side to use them. Arrived and we hadn't been booked in - took some time to find the email with our booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Makenna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025