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Astra Hostel

City-center hostel within easy reach of Guinness Storehouse

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Astra Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Also, Trinity College and Phoenix Park are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Smithfield Station is 3 minutes and Four Courts Station is 4 minutes.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (1)

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Room options

Towels
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (Ground Floor)
Towels
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (Ground Floor)

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room (Ground Floor)

Highlights

3 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Towels
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (1st Floor) | Room amenity
Towels
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (1st Floor) | Room amenity

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (1st Floor)

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Towels
Comfort Shared Dormitory (Pod Bed in Second Floor)
Towels
Comfort Shared Dormitory (Pod Bed in Second Floor)

Comfort Shared Dormitory (Pod Bed in Second Floor)

Highlights

3 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Miscellaneous
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Capsule Room

  • Sleeps 2
Miscellaneous
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed Of 6 Bed Mixed Double Capsule Room

  • Sleeps 2
Miscellaneous
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8 Bed Double Mixed Capsule Room

  • Sleeps 2
Bathroom
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Comfort Shared Dormitory (Pod Bed In Second Floor)

  • Sleeps 2

Dorm Premium Mix 6 Sharing

  • Sleeps 2

Dorm Premium Mix 8 Sharing

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
7 Arran Quay, Dublin, Dublin, D07 W5XY

What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dublin Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 32 min drive
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 19 min walk
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 24 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 25 min walk
  • Smithfield Station - 3 min walk
  • Four Courts Station - 4 min walk
  • Museum Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Proper Order Coffee Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Reserve Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪O'Sheas Merchant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Astra Hostel

Astra Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Also, Trinity College and Phoenix Park are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Smithfield Station is 3 minutes and Four Courts Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International

Also known as

Astra Hostel Dublin
Astra Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Astra Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Astra Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Astra Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Astra Hostel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What's the area around Astra Hostel like?

Astra Hostel is in City Centre Dublin, a short 3-minute walk from Smithfield Station and 14 minutes' walk from Guinness Storehouse.

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Astra Hostel Reviews

6.6

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

5.6

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Good

The bed was very comfortable however, the airflow was terrible and extremely hot and the bathroom was disgusting. this is the most amount of money i have ever spent on a hostel and it was the worst i’ve ever stayed at
Meaghan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cheap, easy and central enough to make it worth it low key
Louis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very quick with responses when we arrived and needed the code for the door, pod was very cosy and clean, we had a great night. Would definitely stay again :)
Vanessa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

USB ports didn't work. Only one towel provided despite us being a group of two. Friendly staff.
Erin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

2 nights in a Pod!

We had a great 2 day stay, was meet on arrival. Obviously this is a place to sleep only so we paid a deposit for lockers to keep our kit safe. Problem, no receptionist on a Sunday and cleaner could only refund for one locker. Contacted hostel on the Monday through WA and problem solved, bank transfer. Thankyou for that!! Pods were clean, bathroom clean! Only negative was the USB points in the Pods didn't work and they were extremely warm, door had to remain open. Overall a positive experience!
Clean and comfortable
MARK, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for the price

Best price for being in the city center. Nice and quiet, not really a hostel, no staff really present, but good if you're not looking for the party scene and want to be close to the best parts of Dublin. The pods give great privacy and are actually cozy.
Joshua, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay, fun little space pods. But no games / towels provided so bring your own! Over all very comfortable and easy stay. They let us go in earlier than check in as we had an early flight, that was v good.
Elianq, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The staff at Astra Hostel were kind and helpful. The location of the hostel is ideal/close to the city center. It was very convenient to be able to leave our stuff before check-in. The staff arrived only at 10am for checking out - not a problem for us, but for anyone with an early flight, be sure to mention this to the staff. The pods did not lock, nor was there anywhere in the pods to lock personal belongings. Moreover, the bathrooms are wet on the ground and were only cleaned once during our 3 day stay.
Amanda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay

Cozy stay in a “space capsule”. No towels even though it said in the description when booking. Nice central to everything
Nadia, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Good Hostel, Didn't cost that money.

Booked a double bed for £75 per night, unfortunately it didn't cost that money. Just a Hostel without any supervisor. The most disappointing thing is that doors in the capsules are impossible to lock, and there's no charging socket inside it, so I had to charge my phone from the socket in the corridor. Overall its definitely 3/5, clean, not over settled, good placement, but with some issues.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

As a hostel, you get what you pay for. The sleeping pods are a unique experience and quite comfortable, but they can be noisy when you move. The property should consider adding lockers for guests to store their belongings, even if there's a small fee, as it's better than leaving luggage in unsecured pods or on the floor. The communal room would benefit from a sink for washing dirty dishes instead of having to go to the toilets. We had to do this twice because dirty cups were left out by other guests. Our main issue was the noise from other guests coming back at night, which woke us up at 1:30 AM due to loud talking and banging.
Keiran, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Not very welcoming, just a place to sleep.

The pods are OK, and the location near Smithfield not that bad, but altogether the place was rather desolate, I only met the manager? by chance (and few other residents, well, winter, and a weekend...). Only three bathrooms/toilets, can be a real problem in high season, especially if they are situated three flights of stairs down... Above all, the whole place was absolutely FRIGID in december, and light in the staircase missing.
colette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good hotel for a few nights stay

We were looking for a hotel to stay for one night and walk around the city. We just needed a place to sleep. This is a great place for that. It's like a hostel but you have a separate capsule in room. It fits two people. You can sleep closed well inside and no one bothers you. They just opened business. Everything is new and clean. They new in business and have some issues with service but have good communication, trying help, and they are trying to make the service better. This good for one or couple who travel with limited budget. I Recommend.
Oleg, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overnight Stay.

Accommodation was clean & well maintained. Pod was spacious & comfortable. No chairs/stools were provided in the room. Nothing provided on which to hang your clothes or wet towels. The toilets are two flights of stairs down which is far from ideal. Two toilets/showers combined are available with another under construction. A shower being used rules out the availability of toilet, again not ideal. Overall more thought needs to be put in to make a stay more user friendly.
Samuel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

This hostel has as many toilets as my 3 bed house. Much of the construction is poor - front door hits a metal box loudly as you go in, bathroom layouts mean if you're slightly above average height or weight you might struggle to actually use the toilet. Charging in our pod worked for the first night but not for the second, which messed us up for the day after. Safety deposits do not work, key for lockers were not offered/I could find no instructions to access them, so you cannot put your clothes anywhere but your pod. Having to sleep in the pod with our wet clothes on the bed from the rain was a pain. If you are 6ft+ you will probably struggle to extend fully in the pod. The advantages were location wise it was good, cheaper than most others in the area. It's only about a 10-15 minute walk to the temple bar area/O'Connell street etc. But you will have to walk past a fair few crackheads on the way, they were harmless during our visit but I can imagine they could cause trouble. The owners should take a couple of pods out from each room and put a bathroom there for each floor, it would be much improved, I very much doubt they would do that though
Dafydd, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Better communication needed

The place didn’t have towels as listed. The check-in message had two contact numbers listed in addition to the app, which was confusing. When I asked the hosts through all three contact methods if I could leave luggage at the hostel while exploring the city, I didn’t receive a response. Most hostels offer a secure place to store luggage, and it would’ve been nice to see this option. That being said, the place was easy to find, the pod was clean (and a cool way to get privacy in a hostel), and we were thankful for a last-minute booking at such a reasonable price. I understand they just recently opened, so hopefully all kinks will be worked out soon.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent, clean, liked the self contained pod capsules
Gar, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Good check in, be aware mixed rooms so can be uncomfortable. Toilets and showers three floors down which is a nightmare. Worst nights sleep I e ever had due to snoring neighbour and noisy people. Security was good.
Richard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a great time, we were attending a concert at Croke Park so it was perfect for putting our head down without paying a fortune. Amenities were all as described. I definitely would return.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

We loved this place , there was minor issues that can easily get fixed, like putting a lock on the pods that way the traveler can comfortably leave things there without having to worry about things getting stolen,also if you oversized person restroom is not big enough , installing small fans inside pods would help massively because the air coming from mirror is not enough , other than that restaurants across the river temple bar is 8min walk
Juan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Pod was comfy but very open. Linen clean small towel provided and shower clean. No cups to makr hot drink though. Thomas the night man was a good laugh and helpful.
Geraldine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pods were perfect! Fit 2 people. Bathrooms were clean, even soap was available! Just ask for extra towel if needed! Recommend for small traveling and a few days! Definitely would stay again. Staff is nice and accommodating. Location was awesome very close to Temple Bar!
Destinee Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great located, clean and silent, excellent price and place
Emiliano, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked the pod!
Yemisi, 1-night trip