Garden Lane Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Guinness Storehouse

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Living area
Shared kitchen
Floor plan
Living area
Terrace/patio
Garden Lane Backpackers sits in central Dublin, offering a social atmosphere with its free continental breakfast, arcade/game room, and welcoming terrace. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi while staying just minutes from cultural highlights like Dublinia and Dublin Castle.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM546
RM620 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 8)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 6)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 6 )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Sleep 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (Sleep 4)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Hairdryer
8 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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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.
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Garden Lane, Dublin

What's nearby

  • Guinness Storehouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dublin Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grafton Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Trinity College - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪SPACE JARU - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dudley's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soren & Son - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spitalfields - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thomas House - ‬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
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • A lift, tour/ticket information 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)

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
  • Smoke-free property

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: 6:00 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 10:00 AM - 6:00 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 6:00 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

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: EUR 4 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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)

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)

National rating

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.

Property is also known as

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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 6 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Lane Backpackers on 7 Oct 2025 start from RM 546.01, 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: 6:00 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.

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