A modern hostel beside the main bus station, with en-suite dorms, private rooms and a roof terrace. Under-16s need a private room.
It is a sister hostel to Isaacs, round the corner, and feels more like a budget hotel than a backpackers' hostel, with en-suite rooms throughout. There are live music and comedy nights and pub crawls.
At a glance
| Type | Hostel |
|---|---|
| Area | O'Connell Street & the north centre |
| Address | 21-28 Talbot Place, Dublin 1 |
| Getting there | Connolly Station and Busáras, a couple of minutes on foot |
| Check-in | From 15:00 |
| Check-out | By 11:00 |
| Good for | Backpackers, budget, arriving by bus |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
Facilities
- En-suite dorms and private rooms
- Roof terrace
- Bar
- 24-hour reception
- Lift
- Free Wi-Fi
What's nearby
- Busáras bus station: 1 min walk
- Connolly Station: 2 min walk
- O'Connell Street: 7 min walk
- Temple Bar: 12 min walk
Walking times are approximate.
Worth knowing
Families with children under 16 must book private rooms, and under-18s must be with a parent or guardian.
Our guides for this area
GPO Witness HistoryGarden of RemembranceGlasnevin CemeteryDay trip to Howth
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Isaacs Hostel
A long-running budget hostel in a converted old building near Busáras, with a free breakfast and even a sauna. Simple and sociable.
- Where: 2-5 Frenchman's Lane, Dublin 1
- Getting there: Busáras and Tara Street station, a few minutes on foot
- Good for: Backpackers, budget
- Has: Free continental breakfast · Sauna · Pool table · 24-hour reception
Photo: Eric Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Details checked by Tourist Information Dublin. Prices and facilities change, so confirm with the hotel before booking.