Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Abigail’s Hostel in Dublin! The location of this hostel can’t be beat- just off of O’Connell street along the River Liffey. Many pubs, restaurants, cafes, convenience stores, and public transport are in the immediate area. Additionally, the hostel felt extremely safe, with two secure doors to go through prior to making it to the dorm hallways, as well several staff members in the lobby area at all times. Our six-bed ensuite room was extremely comfortable with all six people present. Our room was clean, and we were happy to see that it was clear all linens are changed between guests. The lockers were larger than expected, and each bed had a shelf, light, and outlet. If you need additional storage there are rentable lockers, as well as a free luggage storage room in the lobby area. Beyond the room itself, the communal lounge area was bright and clean, and had a good mix of tables and couches. During our stay there was quite a mix of guests, ranging in age from teenagers to retirement age. The crowd at Abigail’s was friendly, and the staff did a great job of placing roommates in a similar age range as the others in the room. The few drawbacks that we had- there are several bus stops immediately outside of the hostel, which often led to crowds of people blocking the doorway. If your room is on the back side of the building the night time crowd in the alleyway is very loud; bring your earplugs. A small stool in the bathroom would have been wonderful! There was room to add one in our ensuite bathroom, and without it you were often left leaving your clothing on the toilet or floor when showering.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 4
Location: 5
Safety
The hostel felt extremely safe, with two secure doors to go through prior to making it to the dorm hallways, as well several staff members in the lobby area at all times.

Would only stay here again if I really had no option. Rooms were ok, but dirty. Here’s some things you should be aware too: - The hostel has a policy by which you CAN’T stay in the social area after midnight. The rooms are not near this area, so, honestly, I really don’t understand this rule. I work for different timezones, and this ended up being a bad thing for me as I couldn’t work after that time. Oh.. and the kitchen closes at 9:30 p.m. So you can’t do your meal after that. - Beds have no privacy curtains. - There is no laundry available at the hostel. If you want, you have to do it at a laundry place. However, laundry places are very limited in opening hours as well. So NOT handy at all having to do it outside the hostel. - The pictures you see on Google are just accurate as reality. The hostel is in fact really old. Seems like it stopped in time. No renovation at all. - To top it all up, staff is not that friendly. They don’t really care to be honest. If you don’t go and actually speak to them, they pretend you’re not there at all. Not even a “Hello” or “good evening”. Apparently their phones are way more important than human interaction, which is something that really matters at a hostel. They’re just there to take your money. - I had a problem with the plug/usb at my bed and let the staff know in the first day. They said they’d check it in the next day. Nothing was done. Had no plug/usb for all my stay, which sucks. I had to use the other beds’ by asking my roommates kindly.
Rooms: 2
Service: 2
Location: 1

Do not stay here. We were supposed to stay for 4 nights but after getting into the room decided to see if we could leave after the first night (because we had gotten in from our flight around midnight we were too tired to leave that night). The room was hot (no AC or fans, roommates wouldn’t open the window), super loud from the street, and dirty with water all over the bathroom and leaking out of the shower. The front desk guy that night was super understanding and nice and said we could check out the next morning and get the next 3 nights refunded, so we booked another stay nearby and planned to leave in the morning. However, when the next morning we went down to check out the girl with curly brown hair went back on what we were told by the night staff and said we actually couldn’t get our next 3 nights refunded. I told her about our conversation with the guy before and that we had already booked another stay because we thought we could get a refund and she rudely said “well I never said you could get a refund” and said I could talk to the manager if I want. I said okay, then she told me there was no manager working so I had to email. She was the rudest person we’ve met here and I don’t know how she got a job working a front desk. We are still working to resolve the issue. Also woke up with bug bites on my leg so looks like there might have been bed bugs too Location is the only good thing about this place
Rooms: 1
Service: 1

You could not pay me money to step foot into this hostel ever again. This experience was so bad that we left, no refund, and got a hotel down the road. When we got into our 8 person shared room, there were 3 open beds. We had reserved the room for 4 people. We went down to tell the guy at the front desk, Eugene, and he honestly made the situation so much worse. Eugene’s condescending attitude, lack of surprise or even slight care that the beds were clearly used and unclean is the reason I decided to leave a review. He told us that is normal for a hostel and “we must have never stayed in a hostel ever before” because this is just how things are and the service we paid for. Being 4 young girls, I got the sense we were being taken advantage of because we HAVE stayed at multiple hostels before and all of those beds were unused. I don’t think that is too much to ask for? He then proceeded to follow us up to our room to see for himself, hand us sheets and tell us to make the beds. When we decided to leave he said “if it were me, I would just take what I’ve been given, put the clean sheets on, and sleep in it.” We didn’t make a fuss, we just decided to leave knowing we wouldn’t get our money back but Eugene would not stop trying to argue with us.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 1
Service: 1
Location: 3

I stayed in the all female dorm room. 10 people/room. The space was very cramped. It was difficult to use the cage lockers they provided for each bunk to store your belongings. Bring a LOCK . Luggage that didn't fit in cages took up the little space there was to walk. The room would have felt less cramped with one less bunk bed. The window should be allowed to always be open for air, but people would close it. The bathroom was cleaned daily. The shower had hot water. Thank you. You can rent a towel for 1€. The common room was spacious. Nice couches, lots of tables and chairs. I wish there was a place to stretch, I couldn't have space in the room or downstairs. The kitchen is located in the same space on the main floor. Nice that they have a tap for drinking water. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, I am grateful for accommodation that's not so ridiculously priced. However, it's a hostel, and people can be rude with noise, alarms going off, and lights.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 3
Service: 5
Location: 5
Walkability
Centrally located with communication to airport and out of town busses. No shortage of things to do.

The location was great. I took a few out of town bus tours via trip advisor (cliffs and causeway) the bus meet ups were in walking distance. I felt safe but I heard there were pick pocketing going on in the city so be careful especially if you go out drinking. During my first night, I had a group of girls in my room who were loud, left trash everywhere, and kept the light on all night. I wish there were rules during certain hours so others can get a good night rest especially since I had to wake up early for my tours. The bathroom was dirty and outdated. Make sure you bring a lock to lock your belongings up. I didn’t bring one and went on a hunt throughout the city before finding this little store across the river that sold locks. Overall, it was ok but this would be my last option next time I’m visiting. The best thing about this place is I did meet a few nice ladies during my last 2 nights at the hotel, we even ate dinner together.
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 3
Service: 5
Location: 5

Probably one of the worst nights of sleep I've ever had. I had to catch an early morning ferry, but wanted a few hours of shut-eye beforehand so I booked a cheap bunk here. On the bright side, it wasn't expensive and it was close to the bus I had to catch to the docks. There were clean linens and I'm fairly certain I got a towel too (this was a month ago). Luggage lockers were fine although a bit noisy when you don't want to wake your roommates. On the downside, there was music BLASTING until at least 3 or 4am and people shouting and (from the sound of it) playing foosball enthusiastically until the same hours. How anyone slept through that, I don't know. For context, this was a Monday evening. Check in was easy enough although I remember finding the greeting rather cold. I wouldn't stay here again unless I didn't have the €20 to spare for a better, quieter place.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 4
Service: 2
Location: 3

It was terrible. There were long black hairs all over our new bedsheets and some weird white spots but not just in our room, every other room for eight persons of our group had them. We even asked for some fresh bedsheets and showed them our sheets but we didn't even get an "Oh sorry". Everything is filthy and there are mysterious spots everywhere. The bathroom... Oh god.. It smells very weird in there, the heater is rusting and behind it is probably mold. The toilet is okay, it's pretty standard and the sink isn't. The bathtub/shower is the worst in there. There is also mold, a mysterious black spot and it's just dirty. My last point is the breakfast. You get toast with butter and/or marmalade, cereal, an egg and you can drink instant coffee, three kinds of juice or tea. So in my opinion it's not worth the money or emotional effort.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 1
Service: 2
Location: 5

Good value for money hostel! Very conveniently located in the heart of old town. Many tourists attractions are accessible in walking distance including pick up points for organized guided tours within Dublin and outside. Many restaurants and caffeine around as well as supermarket. Has a good kitchenwith big fridges, kettles and utensils. Lobby is spacious and has many power sockets. Reception team is very helpful and welcome. Helped to resolve my queries and issues. Side note: Please make sure to bring UK plug/udapter to charge your devices of you don't have one, you can buy one in nearby shop.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms
There are options to have female only room with shower inside that is very convenient. Some of beds have issues with USB charging ports though.
Hotel highlights
Great value

Absolutely appalling - would pay money NOT to stay here again. Stayed in a 6 bed female dorm. The room was stuffy and the bathroom was cramped (no room to put toiletries). Kitchen was worse - on my last night, my food was stolen from the fridge. When I reported this to staff, I was told staff dispose of food that are not labelled with both name AND check out date. I was never informed of this policy - and I noticed several incorrectly labelled food items that were still in the fridge. Something isn't adding up. Location is the only good thing about this place. Do yourself a favour and find another hostel nearby - I wish I had.
Service: 1

This hostel is extremely overpriced. The only good thing about it was the location right in Temple Bar. The building itself is super old and had a very weird design. I did not feel comfortable here so I checked out and stayed in a hotel instead. When I called to request a refund, I was told I would’ve had to call at 10:30am to get a refund. I was never told that this was their policy which is so unfair. If you’re a female traveler I would not recommend this hostel. Spend your money at a hotel or somewhere that feels safer.
Rooms: 2
Service: 2
Location: 4

For us was this hostel total lifesaver because we've had really bad experience with our booked Airbnb and had no place to stay, the staff was very nice and friendly. The location was also really great, there was no need to use public transport, because the hostel is right in the centre of Dublin. Rooms were nice and very very clean. There's also possibility to use "public" kitchen, so the whole visit was also really budget!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

One of the best hostels I have stayed in - great location, very secure, fully equipped though small kitchen, cages under beds for belongings that can be locked, outlets near beds, and an elevator. Only issue is they were hosting a group of school kids (60 thirteen year olds) that completely took over the lounge/eating area. Should not host such large groups with no conference room as it definitely made it impossible to cook/hang out in the lounge without encountering a stampede of tweens.

Cleaned daily which is great when you share a room and bathroom with 5 others. Whole place feels clean and well organised. Individual light and multiple power points at the bed head although not all of them worked. Would be nice to have a privacy curtain as I've had at other hostels but otherwise a great place to stay. Also, there's a kitchen in the communal area which I didn't see advertised. Good to make the most of a fridge and stove
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

Beds and virtually everything else was dirty, staff yelled at us when we mistakenly brought down the comforters to be washed when we were leaving, which clarified my initial suspicion that they don’t wash those. Nice. Bathrooms were dirty even after being cleaned and honestly just a bad experience all around, especially for the price. Stay away from this place, you’ll be a much happier person.
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 1
Service: 1
Location: 3

Busy hostel in a great location. The common area is nice and has lots of tables. I found the room with bathroom amazing after being in hostels all around Scotland where you have shower rooms. I didn’t find the bathroom very clean. The bunk comes unmade, so you need to make your bed upon arrival and your responsible to remove linens at departure. I think this is over kill based on the price of this hostel. The bunk has its own light and plugs which is fantastic!

The place is impeccable, you are practically inside a temple bar. Nearby market, public transport and people begging for money on the streets. Negative point is that the rooms are small and without any hangers. Installing hangers for towels, coats, utensils in the bathroom would make all the difference in comfort. Attentive and willing to collaborate.
Rooms: 3
Service: 4
Location: 5

Not very good. Pros: Cheap hostel with a good location in the city. Easy check in process and decent wifi. Cons: This entire place was like an oven, especially our room. The heat wasn't even on, the outside temp was never higher than 21 celcius, and yet the room was always at least 27 celcius. The common area was also very hot.
Rooms: 1
Service: 3
Location: 3

I'd recommend this hostel if you're a backpacker and you're looking for a worthy price considering the great location it has. The only downside I found was that it is a bit noisy at night, but nothing you can't fix with your headphones.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 4
Service: 3
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Quiet

Great location for the centre of Dublin and a short walk from Temple Bar. Quite expensive for a hostel room but cheaper than a hotel so... ‍♂️
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 3
Service: 4
Location: 5
Rooms
Basic bunk beds with metal cages under the bed to secure bags. Bring a padlock.

Great hostel ! You can rent locker and it's 24 hrs. Only bad point is we woke up in a soaked bed ? No idea what happened but the upper part of the bed was all wet when we woke up in the early morning. Took a shower and moved on so nothing to complain about here, plus there were 2 other beds in the room haha

I would strongly recommend this place. So convenient with access to everything you need - shops, supermarkets, public transport, sightseeing places just by walking.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Great value

Excellent clean, going rate sadly for Dublin, excellent staff from Brazil, nice roommates. The best shower I have had in 3 years. Seriously worth it. Picked up some free shampoo, shower gel and hair wax. Very happy indeed
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

The location is excellent. It is a little pricey, and the building is old :/ The rooms are small and a bit dirty (as well as the bathroom).
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 2
Service: 5
Location: 5

It not easily identifiable from the street, but this is the best location for a youth hostel! The beds are nice and clean with USB ports and a reading light for each one. They provide bedding, but not towels or any toiletries. The rooms are

Location was amazing, staff was friendly, free breakfast was good. However, you do get what you pay for at this hostel in that it didn’t feel the cleanest or the most updated of places. My friend and I stayed in a 10 person all female room

Great water pressure, hot showers, great location. However everything felt super dirty - even when it was cleaned everything in the room still felt dirty. This might sound strange but attracts a weird crowd of people. Thought a backpacking

Nice place with good location, fair prices. Don't forget your padlock to lock your cage under the bed. I had an experience in one of the 6 bed female dorm, which the shower was really bad! But also stayed in rooms with good bathrooms. More

I've stayed here a couple of times, so I've had the chance to try their mixed and female only six-bed dorms. I have also stayed once in their 3-bed room (photos included) which has been the best experience in a hostel until now. All dorms

I have an amazing time here! The rooms were really essential, but it's perfect for short trips.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Great value

Best hostel by location in Dublin. I was with 6 beds room with a private bathroom. Nice place. The common room still opens until midnight. The reception is 24/7 so they help you if you need anything. The location is amazing, so close

The Hostel is one of the most lively and friendly ones I've ever been to. The receptionists are not only willing to help with anything they can but have a great sense of humor. I'd definitely stay again when traveling on a budget.

super clean and really good kitchen, actually the best hostel i been in dublin
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Quiet, Great value

My stay at Abigail's was very comfortable. The staff is super friendly. The rooms are very clean. The common areas and the kitchen are very spacious.
Rooms: 4
Service: 4
Location: 5

Temple bar location, but downside to that is lots of noise outside till 3 am. Quite expensive and not very friendly atmosphere in common area
Rooms: 3
Service: 4
Location: 3

Fantastic position near Temple Bar and h'penny bridge. Rooms to be renovated!!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 2
Service: 4
Location: 5

Dirty, unsafe, unfriendly. Avoid at any cost. The bathroom wasn't cleaned for the first two days, with a clogged sink. Someone

Everything was fine but as a hostel price is very high 38 Euro per night.
Rooms: 3
Service: 4
Location: 5

Great facilities, great location, having a decent shower in your room makes all the difference to morale! More

Good value, location and front desk service
Trip type
Vacation…
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