Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland
#145 of 166 hotels in Dublin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4267 hostel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.2
Location
8.5
Facilities
7.3
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.3
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 October 2023
Lee
United StatesDid not like EDM pulsing all the time in public spaces. Silence is better than that IMHO. Also--the front desk staff gave me poor directions to a nearby parking garage. Once I found it it was clear that directions could have been simple and clear. I suspect the desk person was not a driver. Small printed maps, or a map laminated to the front desk, would have made things clearer and reduced stress.
Nice facilities, pleasantly appointed public spaces.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Dana
GermanyI knew Dublin was generally quite expensive but I was still a little surprised by the price of 73 ,- euros per night given I stayed in a mixed dorm room. I missed a curtain for the bed and some pegs to hang up my coat in the room and in the bathroom.
I liked the location and modern feel to the place.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Rafaela
GermanyKids screaming and running in the hallway. It’s just happened that a big group of high schoolers were staying at the same time with us.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Aurelien
FranceThe beds, dorms, shower,etc are okay-ish but not particularly new or nice. It is quite an expensive stay for such an average hostel.
The location is very good, a short walk from most of the things to do in Dublin.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Lianne
United KingdomGood location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Cecilia
IrelandI was very disappointed to find out there is a charge for left luggage, even a small backpack, considering the price paid for a bunk bed
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Nutricionista
IrelandDon't have kitchen to make food, common room, toilets and showers in different floor, so far
Staff avaliable, safe, near center town and good wifi
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Margaret
United StatesThe rooms were extreme bare necesseties. Very small, a side table would be nice or a countertop in the bathroom would be nice. There is nowhere to even rest a toothbrush. There was a crowded group of kids in the room next door being extremely loud until 2-3am.
Breakfast, check in and out, the location was great, and the common areas were very nice. Staff was super helpful!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Daniel
IrelandLoud music in the morning
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Hela
New ZealandUnfortunately got stuck with some horrible and inconsiderate roommates. Everything else great
Great for solo travel, plenty of opportunities to meet people. Good bar, facilities etc.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Laurence
United KingdomCould be slightly cleaner, but all in all pretty good for a hostel.
Good location, central and the communal areas are nice.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Luis
Costa RicaThere was a weird smell in the room and was very hot at night
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Jamie
PolandThere's not really anything that can be done about this, but one of the structural pillars was partly in front of the ladder to my top bunk, which caused me a couple of bruises. I appreciated the breakfast, but I feel the price is too high compared to a much better quality Full Irish breakfast I had just across the river. Otherwise, this was a wonderful stay and I'll be back soon!
The staff were amazing, friendly, and always ready to help, pints were fairly priced for a capital city and the reception area was wonderful! The mattress was perfect and I really appreciated having the under-bed storage. I will definitely be back soon!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Felicia
IrelandPrivacy is very hard; no curtains for boundaries, quite warm rooms in the summer; one fan in a room for 8’people.
Friendly and cheerful vibe, locker rooms were great could store luggage hours before check in which was handy, showers were numerous which was perfect.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Harry
Abkhazia, GeorgiaNot the best view from the mini balcony but that’s it - everything else was amazing!
Cleanliness and safety.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Navdeep
GermanyLocation
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Scott
United KingdomFelt annoyed I pre booked breakfast when it was the same price. Having missed one morning I was refused a refund. Poor!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Eamonn
IrelandWould have been good to know in advance that you are expected to bring your own towel.
Four bed dorm only had two people in it - which was nice.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Sam
New ZealandNo age limit ( some elderly guests ) No kitchen Not very social / quite corporate
Clean and tidy Comfortable beds Quiet Good Wi-Fi Modern Good staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Dan
United StatesBathrooms need ventilation, very musty, same for rooms.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Olivier
BelgiumThe toilet was not really flushing in the dorm. The system for opening and closing the locker lid was broken, I got my thumb badly smashed under it (quite dangerous).
The friendliness of the staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Carmen
GermanyThe door in the hall was so loud that the person on the fifth bed near door could hardly sleep Smell at entrance was too much
Price was good Next door Jameson distillery, perfect
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Eamonn
IrelandNeed to keep on top of the maintenance in showers.
Staff are all top notch and go out of their way to assist. Bedroom was clean and most people respected the hostel stay unwritten rules. Entertainment most nights which is a bonus.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Mitali
GermanyThe sheets and pillowcases were not clean.
Helpful staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Alan
United StatesRoom was small
Bar/restaurant
Stayed in August 2023
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