Clink i Lár
Dublin's slickest hostel with comedy nights, a buzzing bar, and 10,000 reviews to prove it
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10,107 reviews
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71%
Solo travelers
88%
Would stay again
82%
Made friends here
3 nights
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Our Honest Take
From the Hostelpedia team. No BS, just real advice
Clink i Lár feels like what happens when someone with hotel standards designs a hostel. The beds are genuinely good (not just hostel-good), the barista makes real coffee, and the comedy nights give it a personality most Dublin hostels lack. At 10,000+ reviews and an 8.1 rating, the consistency is proven. The staff get singled out for praise across the board, which at this review volume means it's systematic, not luck. The bar is the social engine. Compared to Jacobs Inn (its closest competitor on the north side), Clink feels more polished but slightly less raw-backpacker. Good for solo travelers who want social but also want to sleep well. The Abbey Street location is functional if unremarkable, but everything is walkable.
🎯 Insider Tips
- 1Check the entertainment schedule at reception. Comedy nights and live music rotate weekly.
- 2The barista coffee is genuinely good. Save your Starbucks money for pints instead.
- 3Luas red line stops right outside. Use it for Smithfield (Cobblestone pub for trad music) and Heuston Station.
- 4If breakfast is included in your rate, take it. The reviews confirm it's worth waking up for.
🔥 Why We Love It
Stand-up comedy nights. No other Dublin hostel does this.
Real barista coffee in the common area. Not instant, not a machine.
10,000+ reviews at 8.1 means the quality is consistent, not a fluke.
Modern build with good mattresses. You'll actually sleep well.
Staff are praised by name across hundreds of reviews. That's cultural, not accidental.
📖 The Full Story
Clink i Lár (Irish for 'Clink in the Center') is one of Dublin's newest hostels and it shows. Everything feels fresh: the beds are comfortable, the common areas are designed for socializing, and the in-house bar has a real coffee barista during the day. With 10,000+ reviews, it's already one of the most reviewed hostels in Ireland.
The entertainment program is what sets Clink apart. Stand-up comedy nights, live music, evening entertainment, and a bar that becomes a genuine social hub after dark. The staff are consistently praised as friendly and attentive, from reception to security to the barista.
Located on Abbey Street Upper, you're on the north side of the Liffey, a 7-minute walk from Temple Bar. The Luas red line is right outside for getting around. O'Connell Street is a 3-minute walk.
Breakfast is available and gets solid reviews. The beds are modern with good mattresses, and the overall feel is closer to a boutique hotel than a traditional hostel. If you want the hostel social experience but don't want to compromise on comfort, Clink delivers.
✨ The Vibes
💬 What Travelers Say
Maria
🇬🇷 Greece · April 2026
“Helpful, kind staff. Barista, receptionists, security. Feels upscale. Clean, safe, cosy, good vibes, fantastic location. Photos are exact. Very comfortable beds.”
George
🇮🇪 Ireland · April 2026
“Breakfast was very good. Could have had a little more variety but was tasty. Coffee was really good.”
Busayo
🇩🇪 Germany · April 2026
“The head of shift was kind enough to give me complimentary breakfast. The beds were well-fitted, clean and comfy.”
Sharon
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · April 2026
“The location, social areas/bar, in-house entertainment. The friendly staff.”
📍 What's Nearby
O'Connell Street
3 min walk
Temple Bar
7 min walk
Luas Red Line (Abbey St)
1 min walk
GPO Museum
4 min walk
Jervis Shopping Centre
5 min walk
Ha'penny Bridge
5 min walk
📋 House Rules
- •Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 10:00
- •Quiet hours 22:00-08:00 in dorms
- •No outside alcohol in common areas
- •Valid ID required at check-in
- •No smoking inside the building
- •Complimentary earplugs at reception
From
€24/night
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Room Types
8-Bed Mixed Dorm
€24
Modern dorm with comfortable beds, reading lights, and outlets.
1 person (8 per room)
6-Bed Mixed Dorm
€30
Smaller room with better space per bed.
1 person (6 per room)
4-Bed Female Dorm
€32
Female-only room with the same modern fit-out.
1 person (4 per room)
Private Twin Room
€95
Private room with en-suite bathroom.
2 persons
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