“Gardiner House breakfast was solid: cereals, toast, jam, tea and coffee. Nothing fancy, but it was free and set me up until lunch. I used the savings for a Howth fish and chips trip instead.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gardiner House includes breakfast in the room rate. Best value at €18/night.
Clink i Lar's breakfast gets named in reviews as genuinely good, especially the coffee.
Garden Lane includes breakfast too. Combined with the low room rate, it's the best deal in Dublin.
For a Full Irish splurge, try a traditional cafe on Westmoreland Street (near Ashfield) or Capel Street.
