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Kinlay House Hostel

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel, steps from Dublin Castle

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Near Trinity College, Kinlay House Hostel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and dry cleaning services. Explore the nearby St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse, or unwind in the library or billiards room.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Children stay free
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
2-12 Lord Edward St, Temple Bar, Dublin

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dublin Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grafton Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Trinity College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 33 min drive
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 20 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 23 min walk
  • Four Courts Station - 6 min walk
  • Jervis Station - 9 min walk
  • Smithfield Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sano Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Porterhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪STREET 66 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪FXB Bull and Castle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Beer Temple - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kinlay House Hostel

Kinlay House Hostel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Dublin Castle and Trinity College. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. This Victorian hostel is also within a 15-minute walk of Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green. Public transportation is just a short walk: Four Courts Station is 6 minutes and Jervis Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1920
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Also known as

Kinlay

Kinlay Hostel

Kinlay House

Kinlay House Dublin

Kinlay House Hostel

Kinlay House Hostel Dublin

Kinlay House Hostel Dublin

Kinlay House Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Kinlay House Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Does Kinlay House Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kinlay House Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kinlay House Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kinlay House Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kinlay House Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kinlay House Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Kinlay House Hostel like?

Kinlay House Hostel is in City Centre Dublin, a short 6-minute walk from Four Courts Station and 6 minutes' walk from Dublin Castle.

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Reviews

Kinlay House Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The accommodations are Spartan but quite adequate and very reasonably priced. The staff is friendly, helpful and efficient. The area is in the heart of Dublin easy to get everywhere.
Jack, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The location was ideal, so close to the sights and entertainment. It was great that there is a big kitchen for everyone to use. The facility doesn’t seem to be updated in decades though. I would have liked a little shelf, light and outlet at my top bunk which tends to be standard at other less expensive hotels around Europe. Also, the facility would be improved if the mold smell in the bathrooms could somehow be dealt with.
Joanna, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

I got some sleep at least

The service was generally acceptable, front desk were there and receptive. The room I was staying out however, smelled of sewage and was very unpleasant and barely cleaned. Plus my bed was not near a charger at all so I had to charge on a shelf, and climb down my bed and run to the alarm when it rung. The luggage storage was a pain because you had to look all around the building, outside to an alley, and back into another building. The luggage storage definitely needed to be cleaned and aired out, all I smelled was a high school gym locker. The shower and restrooms could've also used a bit of cleaning as well
Dennis, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Great shower, but room was warm in spite of the outside being cold. The downstairs restaurant was excellent but was also source of late night noise.
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Very small nosy toilet sharer
Nanbb, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

As a budget hostel in high priced Dublin, it meets expectations. A 2-4 bed room with en-suite bath/shower would meet my needs, but only if price is paramount. Beds were well made. The ventilation for rooms leaves a lot to be desired. Management should consider an air freshener, and even better, air handling. Finding your way to a room is much easier because of guidelines painted on the floor.
Richard, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Hotels.com disastrous customer service.

Utter disaster. Arrived at hostel to be told that it was under renovation and no room was available. Simply not good enough from the hostel and Hotels.com.
Billy, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The light in the bathroom didn't work. It was very loud: the bar in the alley behind our room would throw out beer bottles at all hours of the evening and in the morning. Could hear everything through the thin walls. It's definitely a hostel level experience. Not horrible, but not enjoyable.
4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Last resort

It was my second time staying here and that is down to the extortion by hotels in these times. I checked in on line thinking it be just to collect key card when I arrived but the process took 10 mins. Had to climb 3 flights of stairs to get to my 8 bed dormitory when it had a fowl smell and evidence of condensation on the walls. The bed was the only clean place, everywhere else had dust cobwebs all around.
Declan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great stay, shame about cleanliness of ensuite.

Bathrooms need attention, paricularly the ensuite in shared dorms, main bathrooms seemed better - not what you'd expect. No toilet roll, dirty, no bin so someone left ised contacts and sanitary pad in the bathroom on the side. Not a pleasant experience. Other than the ensuite being grim, this hostel was great. Staff on reception were polite and helpful. Able to store bags in lockers if early or need to store bags after check out - super helpful. Shared spaces to relax and a friendly atmosphere.
Miss Lowri, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not Optimal
Verified

4/10 Fair

Geen ontbijt of koffie terwijl dit er wel zou zijn. Rosie op 100m is trouwens top! Bezig met verbouwingen van s morgens vroeg tot 17 uur waarbij het ontruimingsalarm regelmatig afgaat. Goeie wekker maar op het verkeerde tijdstip. Ligging is top en de douches zijn ook prima. Echter rijdt er 24/7 uur heeeel veeeel verkeer langs.
Dennis, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nära till de flesta sevärdheter. Men glöm inte öronproppar när du tar iin på detta hostel
Pierre, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

buen lugar para dormir en dublin

buen lugar para dormir en el centro de dublin algo viejos los cuartos para varias personas, un poco desordenados con cosas de huspedes anteriores y algo frio, pero en general bien el desayuno muy basico
edgar, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

ホステルとしては、人気施設なのでしょうがホテルとしては、設備が古いと感じました。スタッフは親切で、感じの良い方々でした。朝食は食パンとコーンフレークでタンパク質はありません。口コミ情報発信のあり方に問題があるのだと思います。
KENJI, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Il a fallu payer 82€ en plus pour une chambre déjà payer par le site. Chambre minimaliste, pas de serviette. Odeur de vomi dans la cuisine. Personnels pas tous agréable. Point positif: l'emplacement (temple bar est un quartier super)
Florence, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Excellente localisation en plein centre près de toutes les attractions touristiques avec des chambres au calme. Par contre propreté moyenne et équipement vieillot. Mieux vaut aller sous la douche avec des slashs, eau chaude qui met 10 minutes à chauffer, salle de bain ultra humide qui dégouline de partout dès qu'on allume l'eau, robinet de l'évier non réglable comme un robinet de toilettes publiques. L'emplacement et le personnel rattrape le tout.
Nausicaa, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

annehmbar für junge rucksacktourist:innen auf der durchreise. gebäude und einrichtungen absolut erneuerungsbedürftig. nettes personal. zentrale lage.
sibylle, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

シャワーやトイレは共有の割にすごくキレイでした。 周りはバーが多く少し夜は騒がしく気になる人は気になるかも、中心街に近く立地はいいと思います。
Genki, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

C est un vieil établissement donc parfois les locaux sont un peu vétustes notamment les sanitaires. Par contre il est idéalement placé en plein cœur de Dublin et le petit déjeuner est inclus dans le prix.
Vincent, 7-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Filthy and unkempt.
Paul, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Location is excellent and staff helpful. A bit noisy.
Francis, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Awful! Herrendous! Felt like jail. Showers broken, mold in toilets. We couldnt stay... so we paid 187e for 5h luggage keep. But leaving was the best practise.
Kaisa, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The staff were helpful and friendly. Unfortunate the heating in the room didnt work, so with it being December it was very cold
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Dåligt över lag

Bilderna var helt missvisande, vi fick inte separata sängar som utlovats. Duschen hade enbart kallvatten. Mycket smutsigt
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