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10 handpicked hostels in Dublin, sorted by traveler rating.
Dublin is where pub culture meets backpacker culture. Temple Bar's live music, Georgian architecture, literary history, and a hostel scene that ranges from converted chapels to purpose-built party spots. Ten hostels across the city, from the Liffey quays to Smithfield and The Liberties.
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Best Hostels in Dublin
10 handpicked hostels in Dublin, sorted by traveler rating.
Jacobs Inn
Purpose-built hostel 5 minutes from Temple Bar with pod-style beds, on-site bar, and regular social events. One of Dublin's most-reviewed hostels with 11,000+ ratings.
Abigail's Hostel
Budget hostel on the south bank of the Liffey, seconds from Temple Bar. Shared kitchen, walking tours, and bar crawls. Overlooking the river with Trinity College a 5-minute walk.
Ashfield Hostel
Dublin's most centrally located hostel, between Trinity College and O'Connell Bridge. Shared kitchen, bar crawls, and a prime spot one minute from Temple Bar.
Gogartys Temple Bar Hostel
Hostel above Dublin's most famous pub, Oliver St. John Gogarty's, in the heart of Temple Bar. Live music nightly, shared kitchen, and you literally sleep above the action.
Clink i Lár
Modern hostel on Abbey Street with 10,000+ reviews. Stand-up comedy nights, evening entertainment, in-house bar, and comfortable beds. Feels upscale for a hostel.
Gardiner House Hostel
Georgian townhouse hostel with BBQ area, breakfast included, and the famous Chapel room. Adults-only, with evening entertainment and bar crawls. 30-minute walk or quick bus to the center.
Abbey Court Hostel
Large hostel on Bachelors Walk overlooking the Liffey with terrace, shared kitchen, movie nights, and a full activities program. Ping-pong, bar crawls, and a garden terrace.
Garden Lane Backpackers
Modern backpackers hostel near Christchurch in The Liberties. Comfortable beds, breakfast included, well-organized common areas, and a kitchen. Quieter neighborhood with local character.
Generator Dublin
Part of the Generator chain, located on Smithfield Square. Restaurant, bar, ping-pong, and a pet-friendly policy. Large modern hostel with family rooms and accessible facilities.
Leevin Stay Hostel
Large hostel in a beautiful building on Mountjoy Street with game room, ping-pong, bar crawls, and an airport shuttle. Clean rooms, friendly atmosphere, and a grocery store steps away.
Hand-picked guides.
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