Garden Lane Backpackers

The location of this hostel is fantastic-close to everything you need and perfect for exploring the area. The beds are incredibly comfortable, making it easy to get a great night’s sleep. Everything is spotlessly clean, and the overall atmosphere feels very well maintained. The breakfast is also really good, with plenty of options to start the day right. Highly recommended!

An amazing experience. Even though it was full, it dis not fee crowded. Staff are REALLY helpful and nice; Good people. Rooftop Common area with big windows and terrace. Clean kitchen, lots of space. Tv room and computers. 10/10 Fabulous Korean restaurant around the corner. Easy to walk downtown. Best backpackers I have stayed in a long time.

This hostel was exactly what I needed it to be for my week in Dublin. The bathrooms and kitchen were clean, and the bed was comfy. I didn’t spend much time there during the day, but nights were quiet. Yes, you can hear the door of the garage next door, but I didn’t find it terribly disruptive. I would recommend bringing a small USB powered fan for your bunk, as I felt they got a bit stuffy at night. I’m satisfied with my experience and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!

Best things about this hostel: 1) it’s clean, 2) the mattresses are the thickest/comfiest I’ve encountered in a hostel, and 3) it has a solid kitchen/common area. However, the location is less than ideal—secluded cul de sac that’s accessed by dark side streets and alleys, which is particularly unsettling if you’re new to the area. As for the bathrooms, there are only two toilet+shower rooms per floor, each of which houses up to 12+ people? So if you’re in a 4-person dorm thinking you have an en suite bathroom for you and your mates, guess again; if the floor is full, the two toilets will be very busy. Also, there is a parking garage adjacent to the hostel; it has a VERY loud metal gate that will be utilized throughout the day and night, and you will 100% hear it clanging in your room. As a solo female traveler, I can’t say I’d recommend this place, though the rooms themselves are just fine.

This place is really great for the price and location. It's very comfortable and in walking distance of a lot of bars, coffee shops and a quick 18-20 min walk to the more touristy sites. The beds all have curtains to pull across for extra privacy which is really nice to have. The staff were extremely helpful and parking for a sprinter van was easily accessible right in front of the building for metered parking.

Garden lane Backpackers is the sweetest. Second time back here and it feels like a little slice of home. Lovely staff members. Rooms and common areas, bathrooms etc are all very clean and free of clutter. Thanks for having me!

We had a lovely stay at this hostel! Very clean rooms, comfy beds , lots of facilities/ social spaces. The free breakfast was a bonus! Couldn't ask for much more for this price! Not in the centre of Dublin but close enough to walk into town. Will definitely return!

I love this place. It's so comfortable, and ideal if you're heading to a gig in Vicar street. Really nice communal areas, and every time I stay I might sound people. It's got a great atmpsohere. Can't recommend it enough.

Stayed in this hostel the weekend of sint patricks day. The prices are incredibly inflated: 1 night in dorm costed as much as 4 nights in same dorm in a more quiet period. Overall impression: - not a nice neighbourhood for women to wonder around alone at night (quiet dark street) - was welcomed by drunk men at reception upon arrival - rooms are clean. Do bring own pad lock for locker and own towel. - each bed has electricity and lamp - breakfast included and use of kitchen Overall ok, but just not a nice neighbourhood for women travelling alone. If better neighboirhood, i would surely guve higher marks

NIGHT ON THE SOFA!!! My flight was delayed and I tried to notify the property that I would arrive after the reception closing time. The phone number provided was wrong, the one on their site was a callcenter and nobody answered, no emails from them. I arrived at midnight and ... SURPRISE: I was locked out! Luckily I met a girl who was a guest of the same hostel and she let me in. I continue to call without any response. At the end I slept on the living room sofa without any blanket. The next day they admitted the phone number was wrong, apologized and finally gave me the room I paid for. They provided proof that they sent the instruction email, but I never received it (even in the spam folder that I checked that night to be sure). The same day, the same thing happened to a guy who didn't receive the email. Final surprise: they did not want to refund the night I paid for for which I did not receive the service purchased, even risking to have to sleep out or spend other money for a new accommodation. Luckily hotels.com provided me with a small discount voucher. Thank you Hostel.com