CChithira JojoI had a really positive stay at Gardiner House Hostel — a clean, friendly, and well-located choice for budget travellers in Dublin.
📍 Location
The location is excellent — just a short walk from major bus stops, shops, cafés, and walking distance to many central Dublin attractions like Temple Bar, Trinity College, and the Liffey bridges. It made exploring the city super convenient without having to rely on public transport.
🛏 Accommodation & Rooms
The rooms were tidy and functional with adequate storage space. Beds were comfortable for a hostel stay, and the linens were fresh. Shared bathroom facilities were kept clean throughout my visit.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
Considering Dublin can be expensive, Gardiner House Hostel offers excellent value — affordable, clean, and centrally located.
BBrunoCostaI lived in Japan back in 2016, and I spent approximately 6 months living in a Capsule Hotel in Tokyo, so I’m very familiar with the concept and I really like it.
However, this was the first time I stayed in one with my partner. We are both tall enough men and I was not sure how comfortable we’d be.
However, in the end, we had a fantastic experience. And the value for money is unmatched anywhere in Dublin and the surrounding area.
The only issue we had was that the bathrooms were all in the basement, so if you needed to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you’d have to walk multiple sets of stairs to get to it. And there were also only 3 bathrooms for the entire hostel which was definitely not enough.
All in all a great experience and we will definitely be returning.
KKloiaI only have this one photo, but overall I had a good experience with the accommodation.
One of the best things about this place is the privacy. Each bed has curtains, so you don’t really have to worry about people seeing you. It made changing clothes very convenient, and I rarely had to make eye contact with others, which is perfect if you’re more introverted.
There’s also a light inside the bed area, so you can read before going to sleep, and hooks for hanging clothes, which was useful for items I wore often. In addition, there are personal lockers that can only be opened with a code, which felt secure. The bathroom was also relatively clean.
However, the overall quality really depends on the people you end up sharing the space with. It was a bit disappointing to see how much the experience can vary. One night, I heard some strange noises from other guests, which made me feel quite uncomfortable and a bit scared.
If you’re lucky with the people around you, this place can be very satisfying. My first night was great, but the second night was not as pleasant due to some inconsiderate behavior from other guests.
GGuest UserThe hotel is in the city center. It's a 10-minute walk from the Dublin Express airport bus stop. There are many bus options nearby to get to other attractions, and most Galway tour group meeting points are also in this area. The bathrooms and showers are very clean, and the staff cleans them frequently. The only downside is that accommodation prices in Dublin are generally very expensive.
RRaymondIyenI so much loved the lodge, it was so very clean, the location was so easy as it is just few minutes walk from the Dublin city center, the most amazing part is that the airport bus 41 stops right in front ot the Abbott Lodge so using google map is also very easy. The service is top notch and the reception is 247. Room so clean and the bed is big even with extra bed for kids.
GGuest UserGreat experience. The room was clean and smells good when we arrived. They provided the toiletries, utensils, and they have washing machine, tumble dryer, water kettle, and microwave. They have almost what you need. They are very accommodating, and responsive. The location wasn’t too far from all places that we went. We’ll recommend this hotel.
GGuest UserThe hotel is right next to a bar that plays music and has live bands until 2.30am. Our room was on the first floor the side of this, it was not good after a long travel day. The hotel itself was a good location and clean, if you’re going for nightlife I recommend, if you’re going for day drinking and a good nights sleep steer clear!
GGuest UserThis is the 62nd country I have arrived in. The bedding in the room is very comfortable. It is a rare high-end accommodation during the trip. There is a public kitchen. You can go to the Chinese supermarket Rongxingxing to buy seafood. The special seafood is very cheap. You can go to other Chinese supermarkets to buy steak. The price is also very cheap. It costs 280 yuan per kilogram in China and 120 yuan in Dublin. I didn’t know how to use a vacuum cooker at first. Microwave oven, because Chinese people are used to cooking. Later I found out that I soaked the spaghetti in boiling water, cooked it in the microwave for four minutes, and then put in the steak and cooked it for four minutes. Seafood does not take that long. It is 4 euros per meal and I am satisfied. It is a seafood feast. Make it yourself. Every meal I have plus fruit is very cheap, less than 5 euros. Young people eat noodles and bread, and traveling consumes a lot of energy, so they need to replenish energy appropriately.
GGuest UserManagement does not reply email requests, unfortunately. I asked to receive a refund or date change for a room shared booking as I needed a private room such day and did not receive an answer :-(