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Kinlay House Hostel

Property class: 2

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A staircase with wooden balusters and a red door with multiple windows and notices.
A long dining table with chairs, potted plants, and a fireplace in a room with yellow walls and wooden floors.
A mural with a castle, a ship, and various characters.
A reception area with a red counter, a reception desk, and a wall with various notices and a bike hire sign.
A wooden staircase with a balustrade leading to a landing.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2-12 Lord Edward St, Temple Bar, Dublin
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dublin Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grafton Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm En Suite

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm En Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm En Suite

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm En Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

Located in City Centre Dublin, Kinlay House Hostel is adjacent to Dublin Castle and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Trinity College. This 37-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a computer station.
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What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grafton Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Trinity College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Four Courts Station - 6 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Porterhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zaytoon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Beer Temple - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪FXB Bull and Castle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Edward - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kinlay House Hostel

A local mainstay since 1920, Kinlay House Hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and a library. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a convenience store, and a vending machine.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1920
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

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
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 rating system.

Property is 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Kinlay House Hostel?

Kinlay House Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Kinlay House Hostel?

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

Is parking available on site at Kinlay House Hostel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Kinlay House Hostel have a casino on the premises?

No, Kinlay House Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kinlay House Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Kinlay House Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a free daily breakfast and a 24-hour front desk plus some rooms include a city view.

Are there hot tubs at Kinlay House Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Kinlay House Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Kinlay House Hostel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Kinlay House Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kinlay House Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Kinlay House Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Kinlay House Hostel?

The closest major airport to Kinlay House Hostel is Dublin Airport (DUB), which is 15.8 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Kinlay House Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms at Kinlay House Hostel that offer a balcony.

Kinlay House Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 125 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nanbb

Very small nosy toilet sharer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Billy

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Declan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Miss Lowri

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Pascal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not Optimal
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geen ontbijt of koffie terwijl dit er wel zou zijn. Rosie op 100m is trouwens top! Bezig met verbouwingen van s morgens vroeg tot 17 uur waarbij het ontruimingsalarm regelmatig afgaat. Goeie wekker maar op het verkeerde tijdstip. Ligging is top en de douches zijn ook prima. Echter rijdt er 24/7 uur heeeel veeeel verkeer langs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nära till de flesta sevärdheter. Men glöm inte öronproppar när du tar iin på detta hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

edgar

Liked: Cleanliness

buen lugar para dormir en dublin

buen lugar para dormir en el centro de dublin algo viejos los cuartos para varias personas, un poco desordenados con cosas de huspedes anteriores y algo frio, pero en general bien el desayuno muy basico
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

KENJI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
ホステルとしては、人気施設なのでしょうがホテルとしては、設備が古いと感じました。スタッフは親切で、感じの良い方々でした。朝食は食パンとコーンフレークでタンパク質はありません。口コミ情報発信のあり方に問題があるのだと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Florence

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il a fallu payer 82€ en plus pour une chambre déjà payer par le site. Chambre minimaliste, pas de serviette. Odeur de vomi dans la cuisine. Personnels pas tous agréable. Point positif: l'emplacement (temple bar est un quartier super)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nausicaa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellente localisation en plein centre près de toutes les attractions touristiques avec des chambres au calme. Par contre propreté moyenne et équipement vieillot. Mieux vaut aller sous la douche avec des slashs, eau chaude qui met 10 minutes à chauffer, salle de bain ultra humide qui dégouline de partout dès qu'on allume l'eau, robinet de l'évier non réglable comme un robinet de toilettes publiques. L'emplacement et le personnel rattrape le tout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

sibylle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
annehmbar für junge rucksacktourist:innen auf der durchreise. gebäude und einrichtungen absolut erneuerungsbedürftig. nettes personal. zentrale lage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Genki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
シャワーやトイレは共有の割にすごくキレイでした。 周りはバーが多く少し夜は騒がしく気になる人は気になるかも、中心街に近く立地はいいと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service
C est un vieil établissement donc parfois les locaux sont un peu vétustes notamment les sanitaires. Par contre il est idéalement placé en plein cœur de Dublin et le petit déjeuner est inclus dans le prix.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Filthy and unkempt.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Staff & service
Location is excellent and staff helpful. A bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kaisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were helpful and friendly. Unfortunate the heating in the room didnt work, so with it being December it was very cold
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Dåligt över lag

Bilderna var helt missvisande, vi fick inte separata sängar som utlovats. Duschen hade enbart kallvatten. Mycket smutsigt
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021