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Garden Lane Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Guinness Storehouse

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 6)

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 )

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 4)

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Dublin

Garden Lane Backpackers puts you in the heart of Dublin, within just a 10-minute stroll of Dublinia and Guinness Storehouse. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this City Centre Dublin hostel include St. Stephen's Green and Dublin Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Guinness Storehouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dublin Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grafton Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trinity College - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

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, 9-minute walk to Guinness Storehouse
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Garden Lane Backpackers. Parking is available for a fee.

This Dublin hostel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Garden Lane Backpackers offers 11 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered 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

  • Lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

Garden Lane Backpackers Hostel Dublin
Garden Lane Backpackers Hostel
Garden Lane Backpackers Dublin
Garn Lane Backpackers Hostel
Garden Lane Backpackers Dublin
Garden Lane Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Garden Lane Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dublin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Garden Lane Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Lane Backpackers?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Lane Backpackers on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$177.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Yep, Garden Lane Backpackers has a covered self car park for EUR 12 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Garden Lane Backpackers?

The closest beach to Garden Lane Backpackers is Portmarnock Beach (13.5 km).

Does Garden Lane Backpackers serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Garden Lane Backpackers?

No, Garden Lane Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Garden Lane Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Garden Lane Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

G

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a main motivating factor for staying here. The bathrooms and kitchens are cleaned often. The beds have a decent privacy curtain and the matress was really comfortable. Overall the place felt very secure. I was disapointed in breakfast and coffee options but its not a deal breaker. I would likely not stay here again because some of the other guests were at times not considerate in the sleeping area. Messy dishes getting left for several days and loud conversations or stumbling in while other are trying to sleep. I think managent did a decent job communicating expectations but thats the deal soemtimes with staying in shared spaces. I finished my trip in student housing that cost more but provided some privacy i was ready for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were only 2 working bathrooms on a floor with 4 dorm rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Abdelghani

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great backpackers vibe, clean kitchen and showers, not over busy but plenty of friendly faces. Rooms secure and decent beds. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was clean and the bed was so comfortable ( better than most places I have stayed). There was only 3 washrooms with showers on each floor for many ppl, so a bit of wait. The hostel seem like more a long term stay, so there were no activities, the staff were nice but didn't help with recommendations in area. The common area was small and limit seatings so not inviting. Couple of recommendations: add more chairs in rooms as you can't sit on lower bunk ( to short), a shelf in the bathroom would be helpful ( instead of having to put your stuff on the toliet or floor). Above, I like location ( cool neighborhood), its on the outside of "tourist area" which had cool bars, supermarket, and walkable to pretty much everywhere. If you like quiet, and a nice place to sleep, this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maribel C, stone mountain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to everything. I would stay again because of that. Bring your own towel unless you want to pay 5 euros for a towel. Breakfast is simple everyday. It could of been better though. Cereal, apple, banana, toast, oranges, juice and coffee everyday. Nothing special.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Coralie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms were fine, but they have not enough bathrooms per floor, I often needed to wait or search for another one on the other floors. The kitchen/seating areas would be fine in general, but too small for the amount of people, so it felt stressful finding a place to sit or eat. But the laundry facilities are good and clean and the price is fair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nichola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great place to stay as a whole. But super warm everywhere and all the time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdifatah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect if you just need a place to stay and really want to explore outside. Walking distance to everything, up the block from Guinness factory, pleasant staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet neighborhood. Curtains around bed are good. Could use a bath mat in the bathroom. Safe. Bring a small padlock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/C
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, accessible, friendly. I enjoy having 24 hour access to the kitchen and common areas. Roomy, comfy beds and convenient storage in the rooms. Fast elevator.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jhonys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, quiet. The shared kitchen and living area was inviting. Good WiFi was appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable acommodation, free breakfast was an added bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

T

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

Does the Job

Fair location and a comfortable bed. Bit of a wait for bathrooms but the facilities were fine. Two plugs at the beds was good but could do with a basket or shelf to organise what was being charged, put glasses in etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok - not great for parking

Great stay. Problem is using the car park. They say you should ring a number to get out (once you’ve paid) however when we were in a hurry to get out and called the number they had no recollection of a code to get out. Reception should just give the code out to people who pay for the car parking option
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to stay. The surrounding area is very quaint and an awesome place to walk around. I felt safe as a female solo traveler. Public transportation is close by and the front desk was very nice and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024