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Garden Lane Backpackers

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within walking distance of Dublinia

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In the heart of Dublin, Garden Lane Backpackers offers a social haven with free continental breakfast, a vibrant arcade/game room, and an inviting terrace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and explore nearby attractions like Dublinia and Dublin Castle.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Arcade/game room
  • Self parking (surcharge)
The current price is CNY1,018
CNY1,156 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8) | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 4)

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed In Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed In Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

Bed In Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Garden Lane, Dublin

What's nearby

  • Guinness Storehouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dublin Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grafton Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trinity College - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 34 min drive
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 5 min drive
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 25 min walk
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 29 min walk
  • Four Courts Station - 12 min walk
  • Smithfield Station - 12 min walk
  • St. Stephen's Green Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Fallon's Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dudley's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Christchurch Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SPACE JARU - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thomas House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Garden Lane Backpackers

  • Garden Lane Backpackers offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Guinness Storehouse and Dublinia. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, St. Stephen's Green and Dublin Castle are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Four Courts Station is 12 minutes and Smithfield Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 10:00 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
    • 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 (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • 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

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Covered onsite self parking (EUR 12 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 12 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Garden Lane Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Garden Lane Backpackers 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 Garden Lane Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of EUR 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Garden Lane Backpackers and nearby?

Garden Lane Backpackers has an arcade.

What's the area around Garden Lane Backpackers like?

Garden Lane Backpackers is in City Centre Dublin, a short 14-minute walk from St. Stephen's Green and 19 minutes' walk from Trinity College.

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Reviews

Garden Lane Backpackers Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was entirely satisfactory with lovely views and a convenient location. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

4/10 Fair

Not very clean. Have to pay for a towel. Limited info on how to use the car park they offer. Very noisy area. Would opt for different accommodations next time.
Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay and would recommend! Friendly and helpful staff too!
Julma, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Loved my stay! Some locals say this area is a bit dodgy however, didn’t feel really comfortable walking to it at night since it’s a little isolated. But very lovely staff and clean facilities would bring me back!
Melodie Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very nice affordable stay option in Dublin! Location is pretty good, around 10-20 minutes walk for every major attraction. The kitchen and living area is also very nice! Only thing is the beds are kinda small and short but they were still comfy :) Also kind of a quiet hostel but if you like that it’s perfect.
Katherine, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great affordable acommodation, free breakfast was an added bonus!
Marjorie, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Staff was not super friendly or welcomjng. Ilder ajd a bit rundown. Breakfast was super basic. Good location tho. Good for a short stay.
Casey, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great backpackers vibe, clean kitchen and showers, not over busy but plenty of friendly faces. Rooms secure and decent beds. Friendly staff.
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, friendly staff and fellow hotel users, would recommend
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hostel is quite centrally located and relatively easy to find (although the directions I was sent were not all that easy to understand, this would not be a problem for anyone with a cell phone and data to access Google maps). The wifi worked well. The breakfast room on the top floor provides lovely views and even an outdoor patio. The breakfast was entirely satisfactory although I'm no fan of instant coffee and that's all that's available. There's an elevator too, a real bonus!
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Emma, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location in a real neighborhood with a few high streets close by. Staff were super friendly. Clean facilities. We had a private room with shared bathroom and didn’t have any issues getting into shower etc. Lovely kitchen and lounge area with a great view. Only downsides were street noise in the morning from street cleaning and garage door opening and closing, which was quite noticeable even though we were up a couple floors and off to the side. And we had a bunk bed with one super comfy mattress and another that you could feel the metal springs; we asked for an extra duvet as a topper and it was fine, but a new mattress needed.
Marc, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Saskia, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Alexis, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The hostel employees are very friendly and professional. However, the quality of the accommodation is really bad, from the bedroom to the restroom.
Pi-Che, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
T, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The rooms were fine, but they have not enough bathrooms per floor, I often needed to wait or search for another one on the other floors. The kitchen/seating areas would be fine in general, but too small for the amount of people, so it felt stressful finding a place to sit or eat. But the laundry facilities are good and clean and the price is fair.
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We booked a private room but had no electricity for 2/3 of our stay. It was only the two private rooms on our floor that didn’t had electricity and while the stuff was nice, no one felt responsible for this. We had to email the management and wanted to get a partial refund but still haven’t received an answer. The location was central and rooms okay but not really helping having a private room when you’re always have to go out of the room and find an outlet with power to charge.
Van Anh, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Deborah, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hostel was clean and the bed was so comfortable ( better than most places I have stayed). There was only 3 washrooms with showers on each floor for many ppl, so a bit of wait. The hostel seem like more a long term stay, so there were no activities, the staff were nice but didn't help with recommendations in area. The common area was small and limit seatings so not inviting. Couple of recommendations: add more chairs in rooms as you can't sit on lower bunk ( to short), a shelf in the bathroom would be helpful ( instead of having to put your stuff on the toliet or floor). Above, I like location ( cool neighborhood), its on the outside of "tourist area" which had cool bars, supermarket, and walkable to pretty much everywhere. If you like quiet, and a nice place to sleep, this is the place for you.
Dominique, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Sojourner Goes International in Dublin

I arrived to the hostel early afternoon. Check-in was an easy process and the receptionist was very friendly and offered a few recommendations on things to see in the area. Upon entering the elevator, there was a posted list of things to do. My accommodations were just as described. I was assigned the bottom bunk as requested due to my mobility issues. I went back downstairs to purchase a lock for the under bed safe. I later gave myself a tour to the 3rd floor where I found a lounging area, washers and dryers, a full kitchen with freezer, refrigerators, two stoves, and ovens, televisions, and a small patio outside. Most of the guests I encountered were friendly, lively, approachable, and engaging from all over the world. Many of them addressed each other by name and seemed to be friends. I was given suggestions on where to go to pick up food. I walked to nearby Lydl and Tesco and picked up snacks and food to prepare. The kitchen is well stocked to cook a complete meal from scratch. The bed was comfortable, and I slept well. The next morning, I went to the kitchen for a continental breakfast provided by the hostel. It was interesting to note that they have long-term guests that call this hostel their home. The hostel was safe and clean. If I'm ever in Dublin again, this will be my go to spot.
Lutrecia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Easy walking to town!
Salih, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Rohan, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Bathrooms clean, appreciate the female-only dorm room, breakfast was fine and included.
Terri, 1-night trip