Ashfield Hostel
Dublin's most central hostel, right between Trinity College and Temple Bar
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3,518 reviews
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70%
Solo travelers
85%
Would stay again
76%
Made friends here
3 nights
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Our Honest Take
From the Hostelpedia team. No BS, just real advice
Ashfield is the location pick. D'Olier Street is as central as Dublin gets: Trinity College on one side, O'Connell Bridge on the other, Temple Bar behind you. The hostel isn't flashy, but the Georgian building has more soul than the purpose-built competitors. Staff like Connor (mentioned by name in multiple reviews) make the difference between a place to sleep and a place you remember. The kitchen saves you money in a city where a pub lunch costs €15+. Best move: use Ashfield as a base, walk everywhere, and grab breakfast at the traditional spot on nearby Westmoreland Street that the locals recommended.
🎯 Insider Tips
- 1Everything in central Dublin is walkable from here. Don't bother with the Luas unless heading to the suburbs.
- 2Breakfast at a traditional spot on Westmoreland Street (2 min walk) beats paying hostel prices.
- 3Trinity College Book of Kells is literally next door. Go first thing to avoid queues.
- 4The Stag's Head pub on Dame Court (3 min walk) is one of Dublin's most atmospheric pubs. Skip the Temple Bar tourist traps.
🔥 Why We Love It
Unbeatable location. Trinity College, O'Connell Bridge, Temple Bar all within 2 minutes.
Georgian townhouse with character. High ceilings and original features beat generic purpose-built hostels.
Staff get named in reviews. That's earned, not accidental.
Kitchen access at this location saves serious money in Dublin.
One of the cheapest beds in central Dublin 2.
📖 The Full Story
Ashfield Hostel claims the most central location of any Dublin hostel, and it's not an exaggeration. Sitting on D'Olier Street between Trinity College and O'Connell Bridge, you're one minute from Temple Bar, two minutes from the Liffey, and five minutes from Grafton Street. Everything walkable.
The building is a converted Georgian townhouse, so the rooms have character. High ceilings, original features, and that slightly creaky Dublin charm. The shared kitchen is a solid perk for budget travelers, and the common areas are where the social scene happens organically.
Staff get consistently praised in reviews, and not in a generic way. Multiple guests name specific staff members. That's a sign of a hostel where the team genuinely cares. Bar crawls run regularly through Temple Bar, and the atmosphere is welcoming without being overwhelming.
Pricing is at the lower end for central Dublin, which combined with the kitchen access makes Ashfield one of the best value-for-money options in the city. The trade-off: rooms are functional rather than fancy, and bathrooms are shared. But at €20 a night in this location, you're not complaining.
✨ The Vibes
💬 What Travelers Say
Nathalia
🇧🇷 Brazil · March 2026
“5 star staff! Special thanks to Connor who was extraordinary, always with a smile and available to help. Such a friendly cool guy!”
Vasia
🇬🇷 Greece · March 2026
“The location is very central and convenient, close to everything. The staff was very kind, friendly, and always willing to help. We were able to leave our stuff safely.”
Marinatica
🇷🇴 Romania · March 2026
“The location is brilliantly situated right in the city center, next to Trinity College and in the heart of the beautiful Irish pub area.”
Ieva
🇱🇻 Latvia · March 2026
“Location is excellent, the staff is helpful and the accommodation is good. The access to kitchen is convenient.”
📍 What's Nearby
Trinity College
1 min walk
Temple Bar
1 min walk
O'Connell Bridge
2 min walk
Grafton Street
5 min walk
Dublin Castle
7 min walk
The Stag's Head Pub
3 min walk
📋 House Rules
- •Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 10:00
- •Quiet hours 23:00-07:00
- •No outside food in dorms
- •Valid ID or passport required
- •No smoking inside
- •Towels available for extra fee
From
€20/night
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Room Types
10-Bed Mixed Dorm
€20
Shared dorm in a Georgian room with high ceilings.
1 person (10 per room)
6-Bed Mixed Dorm
€26
Smaller dorm with more personal space.
1 person (6 per room)
4-Bed Female Dorm
€28
Female-only dorm with shared bathroom.
1 person (4 per room)
Private Double Room
€80
Private room with shared bathroom facilities.
2 persons
🏠 Amenities
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