Kinlay House Hostel

Victorian hostel, steps from Dublin Castle

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Near Trinity College, Kinlay House Hostel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and dry cleaning services. Explore the nearby St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse, or unwind in the library or billiards room.
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Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Children stay free
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Corner/local shop

Room options

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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm En Suite

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bathroom sink
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bathroom sink
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bathroom sink
Free WiFi
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Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm En Suite

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bathroom sink
Free WiFi
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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bathroom sink
Free WiFi
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Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bathroom sink
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bathroom sink
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Quadruple Room

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Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory

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Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Single Room, Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
2-12 Lord Edward St, Temple Bar, Dublin

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dublin Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grafton Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Trinity College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 33 min drive
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 20 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 23 min walk
  • Four Courts Station - 6 min walk
  • Jervis Station - 9 min walk
  • Smithfield Station - 10 min walk

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

Kinlay House Hostel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Trinity College and Dublin Castle. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. This Victorian hostel is also within a 15-minute walk of St. Stephen's Green and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Public transportation is only a short walk: Four Courts Station is 6 minutes and Jervis Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 37 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1920
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations

Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does Kinlay House Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kinlay House Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kinlay House Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kinlay House Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Kinlay House Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kinlay House Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What's the area around Kinlay House Hostel like?

Kinlay House Hostel is in City Centre Dublin, a short 6-minute walk from Four Courts Station and 9 minutes' walk from Trinity College.

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Kinlay House Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

RoomService staffBathroomLocationBedShower

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jack, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Richard, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very small nosy toilet sharer
Nanbb, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Joanna, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Richard, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Billy, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
4-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Declan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Miss Lowri, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not Optimal

4/10 Fair

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
Dennis, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Dennis, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nära till de flesta sevärdheter. Men glöm inte öronproppar när du tar iin på detta hostel
Pierre, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
edgar, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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。
KENJI, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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)
Florence, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Nausicaa, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

annehmbar für junge rucksacktourist:innen auf der durchreise. gebäude und einrichtungen absolut erneuerungsbedürftig. nettes personal. zentrale lage.
sibylle, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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。
Genki, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Vincent, 7-night trip

4/10 Fair

Filthy and unkempt.
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location is excellent and staff helpful. A bit noisy.
Francis, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Kaisa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff were helpful and friendly. Unfortunate the heating in the room didnt work, so with it being December it was very cold
Jennifer, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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Bilderna var helt missvisande, vi fick inte separata sängar som utlovats. Duschen hade enbart kallvatten. Mycket smutsigt
3-night trip