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Garden Lane Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Guinness Storehouse
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Living area
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 ) | Terrace/patio
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 ) | Shared kitchen
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2025

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 4)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 0.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 6)

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 6)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 )

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 )

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bar (on property)

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Bar
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (549)
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Garden Lane, Dublin

What's nearby

  • Guinness Storehouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dublin Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grafton Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trinity College - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 5 min drive
  • Four Courts Station - 12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fallon's Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dudley's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spitalfields - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Two Pups Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soren & Son - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Garden Lane Backpackers

Hostel near Guinness Storehouse
Located close to Dublinia and Dublin Castle, Garden Lane Backpackers provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a reception hall
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a TV in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Garden Lane Backpackers offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 8 bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's MyKey from Walmek mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Garden Lane Backpackers Hostel Dublin
Garden Lane Backpackers Hostel
Garden Lane Backpackers Dublin
Garn Lane Backpackers Hostel
Garden Lane Backpackers Dublin
Garden Lane Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Garden Lane Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Lane Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Lane Backpackers?

As of 31 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Lane Backpackers on 22 Jan 2025 start from AU$150.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12 per day.

What time is check-in at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Garden Lane Backpackers located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Dublinia and Guinness Storehouse. Dublin Castle and Grafton Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Four Courts Station is 12 minutes by foot and Smithfield Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 117 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect if you just need a place to stay and really want to explore outside. Walking distance to everything, up the block from Guinness factory, pleasant staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet neighborhood. Curtains around bed are good. Could use a bath mat in the bathroom. Safe. Bring a small padlock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/C
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, accessible, friendly. I enjoy having 24 hour access to the kitchen and common areas. Roomy, comfy beds and convenient storage in the rooms. Fast elevator.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jhonys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, quiet. The shared kitchen and living area was inviting. Good WiFi was appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable acommodation, free breakfast was an added bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Does the Job
Fair location and a comfortable bed. Bit of a wait for bathrooms but the facilities were fine. Two plugs at the beds was good but could do with a basket or shelf to organise what was being charged, put glasses in etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok - not great for parking
Great stay. Problem is using the car park. They say you should ring a number to get out (once you’ve paid) however when we were in a hurry to get out and called the number they had no recollection of a code to get out. Reception should just give the code out to people who pay for the car parking option
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to stay. The surrounding area is very quaint and an awesome place to walk around. I felt safe as a female solo traveler. Public transportation is close by and the front desk was very nice and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place to stay while visiting Dublin
Really enjoyed the place. Quiet neighbourhood. Not far from places to go and see. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
2 tiny shared bathrooms, 1 large handicap bathroom for 16 people. Storage cage under the bed was small and inconvenient. Building location was adequate, you had to walk about 20ish minutes to the city center for all the restaurants, attractions, shopping. Overall, was a little cramped and disliked the bathroom situation but would stay again. They did pretty well with their facility cleanliness.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Youa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay at this property because I could not find the property. The GPS directions were wrong. I tried calling the phone number that Expedia provided for the property and it was the wrong phone. There was NO address provided on the reservation confirmation. When I did a google search of the property name, I finally connected with the After Hours reception and received the property address. The location is in Dublin’s city centre in a neighborhood that only had street parking. I did not trust that the car rental would be safe parked in the street. Therefore, I ended up not staying at this property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I had a lovely stay in our private room! It was exceptionally clean with towels, shampoo/conditioner, soap, water, and tea/coffee in the room. We had plenty of space and the staff was incredibly kind. There were plenty of clean bathrooms so we never had to wait in lines despite being shared. We only stayed one night, but would have stayed more if we were in town longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dovydas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity of the property to downtown Dublin is unbeatable. Being located between the Guinness Storehouse and the Temple Bar made walking a breeze. The parking was extremely secure and I felt comfortable leaving my rental car. My only issue was exiting the locked car park early in the morning. I was given a number to call if I left before 10am to open the gate. They were helpful, but it still took ~20 minutes before I could get out of the car park.

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Staff & service
Everything was fine for a one night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, friendly staff and fellow hotel users, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Neha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed overall
Disappointed overall ,Not booking this hostel ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Arjola

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023