Reviews of The Grapevine Hostel
DYKEGATE STREET, Dingle, Ireland
#7 of 10 hotels in Dingle
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 539 hostel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Anthony
Ireland6 reviews2.0“Needs updating and upgrading”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom and shower too small and dated , general cleanliness poor, window frame rotting and very noisy on street
No breakfast, good location
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Max
United States5 reviews10“Great”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No larger lockers on rental in the hostel but there are small lockers available.
Great spot in Dingle. Staff are awesome
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Maryann
United States90 reviews7 helpful votes6.0“Basic accommodation in an ok location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Late night street noise and interior doors were heavy and banged often. Place could use a bit of a refresh.
It was a decent price and they offered laundry services.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Laurel
Egypt4 reviews10“My first hostel experience at age 78! What FUN✔️‼️”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very thoughtful & friendly in eating area.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Alyssa
United States2 reviews10“Wholesome welcoming to the good times to be had.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was cherry no complaints.
Everyone was so nice and beyond accommodations. Legends truly. I messed my booking up and they gave a volunteer bed cause they had a spare room. Totally top notch people.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Chris
United States55 reviews10“Convenient, good vibes hostel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was easy to sleep and everyone was quiet and respectful in the bunk room. It was just what I needed.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Paul
Ireland8 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Relaxed and comfortable
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Nelson
United States1 review5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
En suite bathroom could have been cleaner. Room overlooked a backyard that was unkempt, grass and plants were overgrown, garden contained a lot of building materials and items that were pending disposal
Location was good, price was expensive for the accommodation and facilities
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
David
United States9 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Close to everything, not the best room for the money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We arrived at 3pm to check in and found no one there with a sign saying they would be back around 3pm. The staff finally arrived around 3:30. She was very nice but is apparently a volunteer and didn't have a ton of knowledge about the area. The room was small but clean. You have to rent towels, we didn't realize that until a couple hours latwr and by then nobody was around to rent them from. Parking is very tricky. We were lucky to find a spot on the same small road but there were only a couple spots there. Other than that you would need to get lucky about finding street parking. For the price of the room, this didn't feel like the best value.
It was located close to a lot of pubs and restaurants. Parking was free.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 17 May 2025
Zaïra
France11 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was good at The Grapevine Hostel! The room and facilities were clean, the kitchen very convenient, and the breakfast perfect too!! The owners were so kind and helpful, even went straight to the shop to get butter in the morning when there was none left. The location is perfect too.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Ross
Ireland1 review3.0Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bookings were messed up with people already checked into our room and had there luggage on our bed. Staff were very casual, unprofessional and unapologetic.
Good location
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 22 April 2025
Callum
United Kingdom46 reviews7 helpful votes10“Excellent value for money and great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great location right in the centre of town. Excellent value for money and very friendly staff
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Avril
Ireland8 reviews10“This property was great value for money, with breakfast included. You can have as much or as little interaction with peo”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It could use a new carpet on the stairs and the lack of parking is a bit of a pain.
The property was nice and clean.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Eric
Canada5 reviews10“Great value for money, clean, and perfect location in center of Dingle.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great value for money, clean, and perfect location in center of Dingle.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 2 December 2024
Laurien
Ireland12 reviews3 helpful votes10“Great spot in the heart of Dingle”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fantastic location, easygoing friendly staff, basic kitchen access, great value for the money, nice vibe about the place with staff and other guests.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 26 November 2024
Nicholas
Australia2 reviews10“Great place with amazing vibes.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were very welcoming and always willing to help. The location is so close to everything and it was really well priced.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 12 November 2024
Shay
Ireland22 reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It's not exactly cheap but nowhere in Ireland is.
Staff are very friendly and helpful, it's a good place to meet other travellers. It feels like you're staying in a friend's house while you're there. It was very quiet at the time of year I was there, the location is down a quiet side street just off the main street.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Luke
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Incredible value for money and a fantastic business that you should support. Dingle rocks!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing to complain about or mention here. Staff were lovely and the facilities were great.
The welcoming upon arrival felt warm and friendly, immediately we knew that this was a good space. The vibe of the building was great. Most notably it wasn't loud and full of people shouting or things like that which settled us in nicely. The room was cosy and comfortable with 8 beds in the shared dorm. Nice to have toilet, sink and shower in the room for us to use. The complimentary breakfast was a nice addition, consisting of toast with spreads as well as a selection of cereals. Having access to lockers in the rooms at no extra fee was also really comforting as I know other hostels will charge for that kind of service. A chalkboard in the lobby had suggestions on where to eat and drink nearby which gave a good sense of what is on offer nearby for those of us traveling in for a short stay.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Athul
Ireland13 reviews2 helpful votes10“Loved every bit of time spent in this place. Perfect location to blend in with the town.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The location was perfect and just fit right in the soul of Dingle
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Marine
Switzerland5 reviews1.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately the accommodation was not up to our expectations when looking at the price. We knew we had booked a hostel and therefore the room would be simple but the bed was simply terrible and most of all the noise was a real disturbance, whether the noise was coming from outside or from inside the accommodation. We even thought at one point that people were in our room as we could hear them so clearly! The room was not very clean, and when we arrived our shower was not working. Although as soon as we told the lady at reception she contacted the owner who arrived in short notice to fix it up.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Josephine
Australia5 reviews10“Super fun hostel, friendly staff and roommates, great location and atmosphere”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Female only dorms would be incredible, but staff were happy to help out where they could:)
The friendly atmosphere is unmatched
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Linda
Ireland17 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Could be loud at night as it is close to main street in Dingle
Great location, lovely staff and clean and cozy
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Keith
Ireland27 reviews4 helpful votes10“Good vibe grapevine hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
very well run by very cool, nice , professional people. always happy to answer questions & to show the sights of Beautiful Dingle. I will get to this place whenever I can. worth the journey down south.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Gleason
United States1 review10“Great value, lovely location, good staff!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff was great. Breakfast was put on early for all the runners waking up for Dingle Marathon in the morning, a very thoughtful touch. Everything was comfortable, clean, quiet.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 6 September 2024
James
United Kingdom22 reviews10“Comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Wow, excellent just like been at home my room tidying clean well presented my bed was comfortable, fantastic host
Stayed in September 2024
