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The Gate Hotel

1.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from O'Connell Street

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Reception
Breakfast area
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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81 Parnell St, Dublin, County Dublin, D01 CK74
  • Place, O'Connell Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Croke Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • 149 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

Located in City Centre Dublin, The Gate Hotel is adjacent to O'Connell Street and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Trinity College. This 38-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • O'Connell Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parnell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Trinity College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Croke Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grafton Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Parnell Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toddy's Bar & Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • Fibber Magees
  • The Gate Hotel
  • ‪Writers Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fortune Terrace - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Gate Hotel

Hotel with a bar, steps from O'Connell Street
Guests of The Gate Hotel enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Electric kettles, ironing boards, and desks are also available.

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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

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 200.00 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.

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Gate Hotel?

The Gate Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Gate Hotel?

This hotel is situated in City Centre Dublin within a short 1-minute walk of O'Connell Street and also 14 minutes on foot from Grafton Street. You'll also find Croke Park and Dublin Castle less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Gate Hotel?

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

Does The Gate Hotel include a casino?

No, The Gate Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Gate Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Gate Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a 24-hour front desk.

Does The Gate Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does The Gate Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Gate Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Gate Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Gate Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Gate Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Gate Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Gate Hotel is Dublin Airport (DUB), which is 8.6 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Gate Hotel?

No, at The Gate Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

The Gate Hotel Reviews

6.2

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 411 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

DO NOT STAY HERE

Awful hotel. Do not stay here. It is above a nightclub that plays music until the early hours. Homeless people sleeping in the doorway to the hotel. Rooms stink of smoke and marijuana. Mold in the bathrooms. Hotel is not what is in the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it

We got the deluxe double and were happy to find the elusive queen bed. However, the mattress was horrible and had a huge sink spot in it so we had a terrible sleep. The mattress was long past it best before date, quite unbearable. The room was clean and modern otherwise but was right above a nightclub and very hot so we had to choose between an open window or cigarette/marijuana smell all night. The hotel was unable to provide a fan for us and it was unbearably hot. There are narrow hallways and lots stairs so may be troublesome for some, especially with large luggage. The location is walking distance to Temple Bar area and plenty of action in the area. We even walked to the Guinness Storehouse, though it was quite far (about 40 minutes).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This isn't the Ritz but it had everything we needed. We were on a work trip so our needs are different. We only needed a Clean and comfortable bed and this place had exactly that. Had tea and coffee facilities and a great TV. Window view was awful but we weren't hanging around the room. Room was quite hot but they provided us with a fan which helped. No aircon but it is Ireland and aircon not really necessary. The location here in the heart of the city cannot be beaten this is as central as you can get. Busy bar downstairs so be aware of that. Otherwise cheap and cheerful and worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wade

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely an older building but room was clean and was great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana liza

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is terrible. It is a scam. It is not what it looks like in the picture. It's like a place for homeless people!
Clothes hanged by the window! yuck.
It is so dirty outside
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy, Bridgetown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is above a very noisy bar. The staff were very kind and saw I was concerned so put us on the top floor but, for the price, it was very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The area did not feel safe, was loud all night. Sounded like a fight going on. Parking was In a parking deck several blocks away. The staff was very accommodating in helping up and down the many steps with our luggage. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina, Cottonwood Heights

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures from this site do not match the hotel that we stayed in. The exterior picture is not even close and the room/bathroom do not match, unless there are remodeled rooms. There is not breakfast served on property, they tell you to go to a restaurant around the corner. The staff was nice and it is well located for pick up location for Finn McCools tours (although I don't know if they always pick up at the same location). We were put in a room on the 3rd floor and the "cold" water from the tap was a trickle, but the hot water was HOT. When I shared this with the front desk, I was told that to let the "cold" water run and that would help with the pressure. It was offered for us to changed rooms, but that seemed like too much of a hassle and we felt it was easier to deal with the "cold" water rather than chance something else. Also, the bathroom lighting was horrible with a mini mirror that was not even at a "normal" height, and also the bathroom did not match any of the bathrooms pictured. I hope that this hotel is in the middle of some remodeling because it is in a central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I didn't like why the hotel kept the photocopy of our documents, the first time I've seen this procedure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Matija

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not how it looks like in the photos. Exterior is from another building, I guess nearby. Probably using it to attract people, false advertising.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but glad we were only there for one night. Nightclub under the hotel, playing heavy rock until 2.30 in the morning and then all the customers from the night club were talking and smoking under the bedroom window long after closing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old building. Very, very tiny rooms. It's not like what i saw in the pictures. It was close to lots of places. The noise was crazy. You don't get to sleep until the party ends. That would be anywhere from 3:30 am to 3:45 am. Then, 45 minutes later, people started showing up to catch their ride for work. But again, what do you expect when you visit Ireland. It was my very first time visiting there. The staff were fine when you had to deal with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair

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

Great stay for a low price

Before my trip I had read some of the reviews on here and was somewhat apprehensive about my upcoming stay. Overall I was, however, pleasantly surprised. The room was very spacious; I was travelling with two other friends and we got a double bed each in a triple room. The room was clean and in good overall condition. The hotel was in a good location, close to a tram stop and easy to access public transport to the airport etc. It was useful having the 24hr reception and felt secure. As others' have noted there was some noise from the street, but this didn't really affect us too much and were still able to sleep okay. Also the room was quite warm, but we stayed during one of the UK heatwaves, so this was unavoidable without air conditioning. I think, based on the price paid and based on the fact it is (at the time of writing this review) a 1 star hotel, it was very good value for money. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, so if you are looking for lots of amenities then perhaps stay at a higher rated property, but the Gate Hotel is more than suitable for a budget friendly place to stay for a few nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gemma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is a great base. Easy walking distance to temple bars. Area a bit rough especially the entrance. We had a room at the back of the hotel and didn’t notice much noise from the club and the bars next door. Bed clean and a hot shower is all we needed. The price is expensive for where it’s situated however everywhere in Dublin is expensive. Fresh towels daily / hairdryer and iron in the room/ hand gel and shower gel in the bathroom so cannot really complain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Pub stay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tommy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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