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Kinlay House Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers can play a round of billiards or browse through the book collection while staying just steps away from Dublin's most celebrated attractions

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Kinlay House Hostel sits near Trinity College with easy access to St. Stephen's Green and the Guinness Storehouse. Guests start their day with continental breakfast, can use dry cleaning services, and unwind in the hostel's library or billiards room after exploring Dublin.

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7.0 out of 10
Good

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

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About the area

Located in City Centre Dublin, a neighborhood in Dublin, Kinlay House Hostel is near a metro station. Guinness Storehouse and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grafton Street and O'Connell Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. Visit our Dublin travel guide
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2-12 Lord Edward St, Temple Bar, Dublin

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral featuring a city, a church or cathedral and religious elements
    Christ Church Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dublin Castle, Dublin, Rep of Ireland
    Dublin Castle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Patrick\'s Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a garden
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grafton Street featuring music, street scenes and a city
    Grafton Street
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park
    Trinity College
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Beer Temple
    3 min walk
  • The Porterhouse
    4 min walk
  • Zaytoon
    3 min walk
  • Sano Pizza
    2 min walk
  • FXB Bull and Castle
    1 min walk

About this property

Kinlay House Hostel

Hostel near Trinity College
Located close to St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse, Kinlay House Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Bike rentals, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A billiards/pool table, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Kinlay House Hostel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

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 Kinlay House Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kinlay House Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Kinlay House Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kinlay House Hostel located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hostel is steps from Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle. Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Four Courts Station is 6 minutes by foot and Jervis Station is 9 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Kinlay House Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Nanbb

Very small nosy toilet sharer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Pascal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Francis

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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