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Gardiner House Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Croke Park in Dublin

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (Sleep 6)
Front of property
Game room
Handrails in stairways
Exclusive Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 32)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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76 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, D01 E4E3
  • Place, Croke Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, O'Connell Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 12)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 12)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (Sleep 8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (Sleep 6)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (Sleep 6)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exclusive Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 32)

Exclusive Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 32)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Chapel Experience - Gallery (Sleeps 28)

Chapel Experience - Gallery (Sleeps 28)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Dublin

City Centre Dublin stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this City Centre Dublin hostel, you'll find Croke Park and O'Connell Street. Trinity College and Grafton Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Parnell Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Croke Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • O'Connell Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Trinity College - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grafton Street - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Parnell Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 10 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Grito Mexican Taqueria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gills Corner House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wallace's Asti - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Auld Triangle - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gardiner House Hostel

Hostel near Croke Park in Dublin
As a guest of Gardiner House Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at Gardiner House Hostel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dublin hostel.

  • 180 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Gardiner House Hostel offers 180 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 30 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 12.00 per day
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: EUR 7
  • Towels fee: EUR 4 (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

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

Gardiner House Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 375 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent property for anyone looking for a short stay on a budget All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. I did have to rent a locker for luggage as I arrived well before check in time due to planned activities on the day but for €8 there are convenient and safe lockers available. And at this time I was allowed access to the property’s WiFi and common areas to prepare. All common areas were well maintained with a spacious self serve kitchen area, with an attached indoor dining area, plus outdoor seating and access to a small laundry. The room I had chosen was as described and clean and safe with plenty of power points and a lockable cupboard for each bed and although some of the shared bathroom facilities were showing their age you could see they were regularly checked and maintained. With an 11am checkout there was also ample time in the morning to refresh and grab a light continental breakfast before departure. I would recommend and wish to thank the staff for all their hospitality and diligent work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheap nights sleep. It was confusing to find my way around and find the chapel area. 10 minute walk to Oconnell st which was nice, lots of option for.food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sreenivasulu

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice bunks and bathrooms, unique place with very helpful staff and good security.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sara Diana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing - lack of facilities and storage

I hate leaving bad reviews, especially when I think the intentions are good, but .... it seems that they have upgraded the hostel without actually testing it out. And there is so much that doesn't work. There was one toilet on the 3rd floor for about 30 people. That is abysmal for a modern hostel. And the toilet wasn't even in good condition. The top bunks have no shelf, ledge, any sort of place to put things like phone, glasses, etc, during the night. So simple yet so stupid to leave out and makes it really inconvenient. What are you supposed to do with your phone, glasses, once you get into bed?? There is one central bright light in dorm rooms, no smaller lights for if someone comes in late or gets up early. Again, so simple to add. It's like they forgot to ask backpackers what is needed in a backpacking hostel. There is no elevator to the 3rd floor. It stops at the 2nd. And the elevator is tiny anyways so you probably will end up walking most of the time. They are high ceiling floors, so going up to 3rd floor from garden level is like walking up 8 flights of stairs. On plus side, lovely garden area. But overall, such a shame - some small changes would make such a big difference. But for now, you will be far more comfortable in other hostels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly adequate for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keric

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaitlyn

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardiner House Hostel had a mistake in our registration on their end, and we ended up having to pay an extra 75 euro because of their glitch on their end - there was no effort on their end to comp the difference even though it was their mistake. The main eating area was sticky and not super clean, and many of the hallways were rather rundown and gross. My room had been recently renovated, so it was clean and beautiful, but smelled strongly of paint fumes the entire time we were there. There was loud music playing in the hallway at all times, and at least in my room, the main overhead light stayed on all night and the light switch didn't work to turn it off. The staff was friendly and kind, but in all honesty, the hostel was kinda like they put lipstick on a pig. Not a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazed by the cleanliness of the room and bathroom. Didnt love the location, but close to transport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was great! Caveat – I think my room was upgraded, since they're doing renovations. Everything was clean and comfortable and I really liked the 'cabin' style bed, really offered privacy. The free breakfast was very basic but, also, free! And it did the job so it's difficult to complain. Only small issue was that due to the renovations there was noise in the morning, starting around 8:30 on a Saturday. Didn't bother me (when else are they going to do the work? Better than it going on at night, imo) but I know some people get upset about this sort of thing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takaho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Great Hostel in Central Dublin

Great hostel. really friendly staff and really clean and presentable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025