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Kinlay House Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center hostel, steps from Dublin Castle

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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
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7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Children stay free
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Grocery/convenience store

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The price is CA $100
CA $114 total
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Dublin Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trinity College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grafton Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 16 min walk - 1.4 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

  • ‪Beer Temple Dublin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Darkey Kellys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Street 66 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Leo Burdock - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bull and Castle - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kinlay House Hostel

Kinlay House Hostel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Trinity College and Dublin Castle. 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 St. Patrick's Cathedral and Grafton Street. Public transportation is just a short walk: Four Courts Station is 6 minutes and Jervis Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

Croatian, English, French, Hungarian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 37 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests will receive an access code

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

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

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 fire extinguisher, 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.
Cashless transactions are available.

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 9 minutes' walk from Trinity College.

Kinlay House Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 Hotels.com guest review

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 Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Raymond, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Sean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robbie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Travelocity guest review

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 Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Kristina, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Filthy and unkempt.
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Location is excellent and staff helpful. A bit noisy.
Francis, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

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 with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Jack, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Didn't suit the occasion.
Una F, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jaime Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good enough for one night, but the room was really small
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Security is overdone, but there is a lot of talk of things going missing. Room was great for sleeping,there was a table and chair, no wardrobe, just 5 /6 hooks, 4 bunks. Spiders webs in the plumbing inches from my pillow.
Verified Hotels.com guest review