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Garden Lane Backpackers

Property class: 2

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Located close to Dublinia and Dublin Castle, Garden Lane Backpackers provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and an arcade/games room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM334
RM379 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

A bunk bed room with a wooden floor and a curtain.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 6)

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a glass.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 )

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a glass.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden headboards, and yellow curtains.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 4)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden headboards, and yellow curtains.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A bunk bed room with a chair and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Dublin, Garden Lane Backpackers is in the city centre. Dublinia and Guinness Storehouse are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grafton Street and O'Connell Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium. Visit our Dublin travel guide
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Garden Lane, Dublin

What's nearby

  • A historic church with a tall spire, surrounded by a park with benches and a fountain.
    St. Patrick's Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A large industrial structure with multiple levels and staircases.
    Guinness Storehouse
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.
    Dublin Castle
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A street with flower boxes, a musician, and pedestrians.
    Grafton Street
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A large stone archway with inscriptions, surrounded by historic buildings and a park.
    St. Stephen's Green
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Drumcondra Station
    5 min drive
  • Four Courts Station
    12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Phoenix Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Tenters Gastropub
    8 min walk
  • Arthur's Pub
    6 min walk
  • The Lord Edward
    8 min walk
  • Dudley's
    4 min walk

About this property

Garden Lane Backpackers

  • Hostel near Guinness Storehouse
  • Located close to Dublinia and Dublin Castle, Garden Lane Backpackers provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks include:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
    • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a lift
    • A reception hall, multilingual staff and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Garden Lane Backpackers offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 8 bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
    • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's MyKey from Walmek mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Lane Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Lane Backpackers?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Lane Backpackers on 31 Aug 2026 start from RM334, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12 per day.

What time is check-in at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Garden Lane Backpackers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Garden Lane Backpackers located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Dublinia and Guinness Storehouse. St. Stephen's Green and Dublin Castle are also within 15 minutes. Four Courts Station is 12 minutes by foot and Smithfield Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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