“I cooked every breakfast and lunch at Abigail's kitchen and saved enough to afford a proper dinner at a restaurant the hostel staff recommended. Best of both worlds: budget travel during the day, real Dublin food at night.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Modern backpackers hostel near Christchurch in The Liberties. Comfortable beds, breakfast included, well-organized common areas, and a kitchen. Quieter neighborhood with local character.
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.
Abigail's and Ashfield have the best-equipped kitchens. Full stoves, utensils, and fridge space.
Tesco Express and Lidl are the cheapest grocery options. Dunnes is mid-range but better quality.
George's Street Arcade (near Abigail's) has great cheap lunch options if you don't feel like cooking.
Buy breakfast supplies on arrival. Dublin hostel breakfasts cost €5-8 when not included.
