Garden Lane Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Guinness Storehouse

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Living area
Living area
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 ) | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 ) | Terrace/patio
Floor plan

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Garden Lane, Dublin
  • Place, Guinness Storehouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Stephen's Green
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

Located in City Centre Dublin, Garden Lane Backpackers is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Dublinia and Guinness Storehouse. This 11-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Guinness Storehouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grafton Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trinity College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 5 min drive
  • Four Courts Station - 12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SPACE JARU - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spitalfields - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dudley's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soren & Son - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boom Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Garden Lane Backpackers

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Guinness Storehouse
Garden Lane Backpackers features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Self parking is offered for EUR 12 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a computer station, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include 8 bathrooms and safes. Bathrooms are shared.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 12 per day)

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

  • Elevator

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: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 10:00 AM - 6:00 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 6:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 onsite 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Garden Lane Backpackers offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Garden Lane Backpackers?

This hostel is situated in City Centre Dublin within a 10-minute walk of Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral. You'll also find St. Stephen's Green and Dublin Castle less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Yes, covered parking is offered for EUR 12 per day.

Does Garden Lane Backpackers have a casino at the property?

No, Garden Lane Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Garden Lane Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Garden Lane Backpackers?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as free breakfast and a terrace.

Does Garden Lane Backpackers have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Garden Lane Backpackers have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Garden Lane Backpackers offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Garden Lane Backpackers allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Garden Lane Backpackers.

Does Garden Lane Backpackers have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Garden Lane Backpackers?

The closest major airport to Garden Lane Backpackers is Dublin Airport (DUB), which is 15.9 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Garden Lane Backpackers?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Garden Lane Backpackers.