A large, well-run hostel on the quays beside O’Connell Bridge, with dorms, private rooms, a 24-hour reception and free walking tours. Temple Bar is a two-minute walk.
One of the city's best-known hostels, it overlooks the Liffey next to O'Connell Bridge. It has small and large en-suite dorms, private rooms and apartments, and is popular with school and university groups.
At a glance
| Type | Hostel |
|---|---|
| Area | Temple Bar & Trinity |
| Address | 29 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1 |
| Getting there | Luas Westmoreland, about 3 minutes on foot |
| Check-in | From 14:30 |
| Check-out | By 10:30 |
| Good for | Backpackers, solo travellers, budget |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
Facilities
- Dorms, private rooms and apartments
- Self-catering kitchen
- Bar and café
- Laundry
- Lockers
- Free walking tours daily
What's nearby
- O'Connell Bridge: 1 min walk
- Temple Bar: 2 min walk
- Trinity College: 4 min walk
- Grafton Street: 7 min walk
Walking times are approximate.
Worth knowing
The 24-hour airport bus stops right outside. Breakfast is extra on some rates, so check when you book.
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Other hotels in Temple Bar & Trinity
Temple Bar Hotel
A four-star hotel on Fleet Street, steps from Trinity College and O'Connell Bridge, with family rooms as well as doubles and twins. A practical base if you want to walk everywhere.
- Where: 13-17 Fleet Street, Dublin 2
- Getting there: Luas Westmoreland, about 3 minutes on foot
- Good for: Families, groups of friends
- Has: Toast restaurant · Bar with live sport · Gym · 24-hour reception
The Clarence
A 49-room boutique hotel on the Liffey quays, owned by Bono and The Edge of U2, with Temple Bar on its back doorstep. Some rooms look straight over the river.
- Where: 6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
- Getting there: Luas Westmoreland, about 5 minutes on foot
- Good for: Couples, music fans, nightlife
- Has: Bar · Restaurant · Room service · 24-hour reception
The College Green Hotel Dublin
A five-star hotel in three historic bank buildings opposite Trinity College, known until 2023 as The Westin. You are as central as it gets, a short walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street.
- Where: College Green, 35-39 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2
- Getting there: Luas Westmoreland, a minute away
- Good for: First-time visitors, special occasions
- Has: Morelands Grill restaurant · Gloria Osteria (Italian restaurant and bar) · The Mint Bar · Atrium Lounge (afternoon tea)
Photo: Christian Alexander Otto, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Details checked by Tourist Information Dublin. Prices and facilities change, so confirm with the hotel before booking.