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The Holyhead Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Dublin, 6-minute walk to O'Connell Street

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The Holyhead Hostel sits just steps from Trinity College, offering travelers a cozy spot to recharge with free in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the smoke-free environment, practical luggage storage, and staff who provide knowledgeable tour and ticket assistance.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
42 Gardiner Street Lower, Dublin 1, Dublin, Dublin, D01 X030

What's nearby

  • O'Connell Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Trinity College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Croke Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grafton Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Busaras Station - 3 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 4 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Celt - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Silver Penny (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Brew Dock - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Xi'an Street Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Confession Box - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Holyhead Hostel

Hostel near Trinity College
Close to O'Connell Street and The Convention Centre Dublin, The Holyhead Hostel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Holyhead Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

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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

Family friendly

  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

More

  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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

The Holyhead Hostel Dublin
Holyhead Dublin
Holyhead Hotel Dublin
The Holyhead Hotel Dublin
Holyhead Hostel Dublin
Holyhead Hostel
The Holyhead Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Holyhead Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Is The Holyhead 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 The Holyhead Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Holyhead Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Holyhead Hostel located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Abbey Street and O'Connell Street. Trinity College and Grafton Street are also within 15 minutes. Busaras Station and Marlborough Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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