Hostels in Dublin

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and use more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and live music venues.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: Jacobs Inn Dublin - 2-minute walk from Busaras Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Generator Dublin - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Smithfield Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a nightclub, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and lockers in all rooms. Gardiner House Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Croke Park and O’Connell Street. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. Destiny Student - New Mill - Located within a 10-minute walk of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room. Rooms come with showers, free toiletries and desks. DCU Rooms at All Hallows College - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You’ll find showers, desks and coffee/tea makers in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Dublin, one of Expedia’s 26 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Dublin is 860 mm.

In general, Dublin is known for its American football, museums and bars. Major attractions include St. Stephen’s Green, Guinness Storehouse and Aviva Stadium. Get out into nature with places such as River Liffey, Iveagh Gardens and Grand Canal. Cultural attractions include Olympia Theatre, Gaiety Theatre and Little Museum of Dublin.

Keep this information about transit options in Dublin in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Dublin Airport (DUB), located 5.8 mi (9.3 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. Nearby metro stations include Trinity Tram Stop, Westmoreland Tram Stop and Dawson Tram Stop. To check out more of the area, catch a train at Dublin Tara Street Station, Dublin Pearse Street Station or Connolly Station.