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Garden Lane Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a continental breakfast before challenging friends in the game room or relaxing on the sunny terrace at this Dublin hostel

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Garden Lane Backpackers sits in central Dublin, offering a social atmosphere with its free continental breakfast, arcade/game room, and welcoming terrace. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi while staying just minutes from cultural highlights like Dublinia and Dublin Castle.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿3,938
฿4,469 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

A bunk bed room with a wooden floor and a curtain.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a glass.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a glass.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden headboards, and yellow curtains.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden headboards, and yellow curtains.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A bunk bed room with a chair and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

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

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

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

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Dublin, Garden Lane Backpackers is in the city centre. Dublinia and Guinness Storehouse are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grafton Street and O'Connell Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium. Visit our Dublin travel guide
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Garden Lane, Dublin

What's nearby

  • A historic church with a tall spire, surrounded by a park with benches and a fountain.
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A large industrial structure with multiple levels and staircases.
    Guinness Storehouse
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.
    Dublin Castle
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A street with flower boxes, a musician, and pedestrians.
    Grafton Street
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A large stone archway with inscriptions, surrounded by historic buildings and a park.
    St. Stephen's Green
    14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • The Liberty Belle
    3 min walk
  • Two Pups Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Cathedral Cafe
    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
    • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a lift
    • A reception hall, multilingual staff and a computer station
  • 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

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 10:00 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 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside 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

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 at the property

Important information

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)
  • Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 class

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

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 5 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Lane Backpackers on 13 Aug 2026 start from ฿3,938, excluding 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: 10:00 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. St. Stephen's Green and Dublin Castle are also within 15 minutes. Four Courts Station is 12 minutes by foot and Smithfield Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Garden Lane Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 166 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds and bathrooms were very clean. Quiet facility. Check in staff was very friendly. Walkable to city center. It’s true that area is not as nice as city center but still felt very safe to walk around even at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Two nights, didn't access breakfast left earlier for tours. Clean, good space, hot showers okay location walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location although set away from the main road so could be a little worrying at night if walking alone. Lots of shops around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay and would recommend! Friendly and helpful staff too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melodie Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great backpackers vibe, clean kitchen and showers, not over busy but plenty of friendly faces. Rooms secure and decent beds. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Casey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was not super friendly or welcomjng. Ilder ajd a bit rundown. Breakfast was super basic. Good location tho. Good for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Pi-Che

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel employees are very friendly and professional. However, the quality of the accommodation is really bad, from the bedroom to the restroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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
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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Van Anh

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lutrecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025