Best Hostels with Breakfast in Dublin
4 top-rated hostels with breakfast included in Dublin Handpicked for travelers who want the best.
Breakfast in Dublin costs €8-12 at a cafe. These 4 hostels include breakfast or offer it affordably, saving you money every morning and fueling your day before a walking tour or a DART trip to Howth.
The Irish treat breakfast seriously. A Full Irish is a cultural experience. But smart travelers know: eat the hostel breakfast on regular mornings, and save the Full Irish splurge for one memorable cafe morning.
🥐Why Dublin is Perfect for Breakfast Included
Dublin breakfast prices at cafes run €8-12 for a full Irish or even a basic eggs-and-toast combo. Over a 5-night stay, that's €40-60 just on breakfast. A hostel with included breakfast eliminates that cost entirely.
Gardiner House includes a proper breakfast with cereals, toast, spreads, and hot drinks. Clink i Lar's breakfast gets consistently praised in reviews. These aren't token offerings, they're real fuel for a day of exploring.
The Irish Full Breakfast tradition (eggs, bacon, sausage, black/white pudding, toast) is worth trying once at a proper cafe. But for the other mornings, a hostel breakfast gets the job done and saves the budget for a proper pub dinner.
Traveler's take
“Gardiner House breakfast was solid: cereals, toast, jam, tea and coffee. Nothing fancy, but it was free and set me up until lunch. I used the savings for a Howth fish and chips trip instead.”
Our Top 4 Picks
Hostels in Dublin with breakfast included, sorted by guest rating.
Jacobs Inn
Talbot Place, Dublin 1
Very Good
11,066 reviews
Purpose-built hostel 5 minutes from Temple Bar with pod-style beds, on-site bar, and regular social events. One of Dublin's most-reviewed hostels with 11,000+ ratings.
From
€22//night
Why travelers love Jacobs Inn
“Great location, social atmosphere, comfortable pod beds with privacy. The bar makes it easy to meet people. Staff runs bar crawls and events most nights.”
Gogartys Temple Bar Hostel
Anglesea Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Very Good
2,794 reviews
Hostel above Dublin's most famous pub, Oliver St. John Gogarty's, in the heart of Temple Bar. Live music nightly, shared kitchen, and you literally sleep above the action.
From
€26//night
Why travelers love Gogartys Temple Bar Hostel
“Very clean room, hot showers, central location. Large locker under the bed. The pub downstairs has live music every night. This is Temple Bar, and the price is fair for what you get.”
Clink i Lár
Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1
Very Good
10,107 reviews
Modern hostel on Abbey Street with 10,000+ reviews. Stand-up comedy nights, evening entertainment, in-house bar, and comfortable beds. Feels upscale for a hostel.
From
€24//night
Why travelers love Clink i Lár
“Feels upscale. Clean, safe, cosy, good vibes, fantastic location. Photos match reality. New establishment with very comfortable beds. The bar and entertainment make it social.”
Gardiner House Hostel
Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1
Very Good
5,909 reviews
Georgian townhouse hostel with BBQ area, breakfast included, and the famous Chapel room. Adults-only, with evening entertainment and bar crawls. 30-minute walk or quick bus to the center.
From
€18//night
Why travelers love Gardiner House Hostel
“Smooth check-in, great breakfast with cereals, toast, and spreads. The Chapel experience in the Gallery Pews room was impressive. Staff are amazing, friendly, and helpful.”
💡Tips for Choosing a Hostel with Breakfast Included in Dublin
- 1Gardiner House includes breakfast in the room rate. Best value at €18/night.
- 2Clink i Lar's breakfast gets named in reviews as genuinely good, especially the coffee.
- 3Garden Lane includes breakfast too. Combined with the low room rate, it's the best deal in Dublin.
- 4For a Full Irish splurge, try a traditional cafe on Westmoreland Street (near Ashfield) or Capel Street.
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