Gardiner House Hostel
Sleep in a converted chapel, wake up to free breakfast in a Georgian townhouse
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.
Gardiner House is a Dublin institution. Set in a Georgian townhouse on Gardiner Street Upper, it's one of the few hostels that includes breakfast and offers a truly unique sleeping experience: the Chapel room. The original chapel has been converted into a dormitory with gallery pews serving as sleeping nooks. It's photogenic, memorable, and genuinely unlike any other hostel room in Europe.
The BBQ area and outdoor picnic space give Gardiner House a sociable, laid-back feel. Evening entertainment and bar crawls run regularly, and the staff are consistently described as amazing across thousands of reviews.
The included breakfast is solid: cereals, toast, spreads, tea, coffee. Not gourmet, but it's free and fills you up before a day of exploring. The shared kitchen adds another budget-friendly option.
The location is the compromise. Gardiner Street Upper is a 30-minute walk from Temple Bar, or a quick bus ride. The area isn't scenic and can feel rough late at night, but the hostel itself is secure and the airport bus stops nearby. At €18 a night with breakfast included, the value proposition is hard to beat.
- 01The Chapel room is unforgettable. Sleeping in converted church pews with stained glass is a story you'll tell for years.
- 02Free breakfast included. At €18/night, the value is unmatched in Dublin.
- 03BBQ area and outdoor space give the hostel a garden-party feel on sunny days.
- 04Staff are described as 'amazing' across 6,000 reviews. That's consistent, not hype.
- 05Adults-only keeps the atmosphere focused on backpackers and solo travelers.
- Free breakfast
- Chapel dorm room
- BBQ area
- Georgian building
“The staff were amazing, friendly, helpful, kind, always cheerful. Comfy beds and great atmosphere. I chose the Chapel experience, the Gallery Pews room was impressive.”
“Stayed in the Chapel Pews room. Most impressive were the bathrooms, very spacious and clean. Separate area with sinks and hairdryers.”
“Check-in was smooth. Good breakfast with cereals, toast, and spreads. Good spot for the airport bus, 30 minute walk from city center.”
- Mountjoy Square3 min walk
- Croke Park Stadium15 min walk
- O'Connell Street15 min walk
- Temple Bar30 min walk
- Airport Bus Stop5 min walk
- Parnell Street Food Scene10 min walk
