Garden Lane Backpackers
Modern backpackers hostel in The Liberties with free breakfast and local Dublin character
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64%
Solo travelers
88%
Would stay again
72%
Made friends here
3 nights
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Our Honest Take
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Garden Lane is the quiet achiever. It doesn't have the flashiest location or the biggest name, but it consistently delivers. The Liberties neighborhood gives you a different Dublin experience: Guinness Storehouse territory, St. Patrick's Cathedral, local pubs that don't charge tourist prices. At €20 with breakfast included, the value is outstanding. Returning guests rave about it, which is the best signal. The hostel itself is clean, modern, and well-run. If you want a solid home base without the Temple Bar madness, this is it. Walk 15 minutes north for nightlife, then retreat to The Liberties for a quiet sleep.
🎯 Insider Tips
- 1The Guinness Storehouse is a 10-minute walk. Book the Connoisseur Experience for the best rooftop views in Dublin.
- 2St. Patrick's Cathedral (5 min walk) is less crowded than Christ Church and just as impressive.
- 3The Liberties has proper local pubs where a pint costs €5-6 instead of Temple Bar's €7-8.
- 4Private parking is available if you're doing an Ireland road trip. Rare for Dublin hostels.
🔥 Why We Love It
Free breakfast at €20/night. The best value-for-money in Dublin.
Modern, clean, well-organized. Returning guests confirm it stays consistent.
The Liberties neighborhood: Guinness Storehouse, St. Patrick's, local pubs, real Dublin.
Quiet enough to sleep well but close enough to walk to Temple Bar in 15 minutes.
Private parking available. A rare bonus for Ireland road trippers.
📖 The Full Story
Garden Lane Backpackers sits in The Liberties, one of Dublin's oldest neighborhoods, near Christchurch Cathedral and a short walk from the Guinness Storehouse. It's a quieter, more local area than the Temple Bar tourist zone, which is exactly the point.
The hostel is modern and well-organized. Beds are comfortable with good linens included, and the rooms feel spacious. Breakfast is included in the price, which at €20/night makes Garden Lane one of Dublin's best value stays. The kitchen and common area are nicely designed for socializing.
Bar crawls and evening entertainment run through the week, and there's a movie night and board game setup for quieter evenings. The parking facility is a rare bonus if you're driving through Ireland.
The Liberties has its own food and drink scene. St. Patrick's Cathedral is a 5-minute walk, Dublin Castle is 10 minutes, and Temple Bar is about 15 minutes on foot. You're close enough to the action but sleeping somewhere quieter. Multiple guests describe it as 'one of the best hostels they've stayed in', and returning guests confirm consistency.
✨ The Vibes
💬 What Travelers Say
Jessica
🇳🇿 New Zealand · April 2026
“This is my second time staying here and it really is one of the nicer hostels I've stayed in. Modern feel, comfortable beds, breakfast provided is good.”
Jennifer
🇿🇦 South Africa · April 2026
“Best backpackers I've ever stayed at. Everything is very well organised. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable with bedding included.”
H
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · April 2026
“Staff at front desk were friendly. Beds were comfortable and the room was spacious. The included breakfast was good.”
Scarlett
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · April 2026
“Easy to find and we could leave bags with reception before check-in. Good that breakfast is included in the price.”
📍 What's Nearby
Christchurch Cathedral
5 min walk
Guinness Storehouse
10 min walk
St. Patrick's Cathedral
5 min walk
Dublin Castle
10 min walk
Temple Bar
15 min walk
Grafton Street
15 min walk
📋 House Rules
- •Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 10:00
- •Adults only (18+)
- •Quiet hours after 23:00
- •Valid ID required
- •No smoking inside
- •Parking by reservation only
From
€20/night
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Room Types
8-Bed Mixed Dorm
€20
Modern dorm with comfortable beds, lockers, and breakfast included.
1 person (8 per room)
6-Bed Mixed Dorm
€24
Smaller dorm with the same amenities and more space.
1 person (6 per room)
4-Bed Female Dorm
€26
Female-only dorm with shared bathroom.
1 person (4 per room)
Private Double Room
€82
Private room with en-suite bathroom.
2 persons
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