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Dublin International (YHA) Reviews

61 Mountjoy Street, Dublin, Ireland

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79%Overall Rating

From 166 ratings
  • 79%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 74%Location
  • 84%Staff
  • 77%Atmosphere
  • 78%Cleanliness

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93%

The only thing we didn't like was the bathrooms/showers, they are by no means horrible but definitely not like the ones in a hotel. Bring flip flops! Otherwise, great location, customer service and atmosphere. The breakfast was also pretty decent. This was my second time staying in a hostel and I slept comfortably and had a great time in Dublin.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, We are happy that you enjoyed your stay here with us. Should you return to Dublin we would be happy to look after you again. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

73%

Self catering kitchen inneed of modernisation/upgrade

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 41+
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, Our self catering kitchen is being upgraded at the moment. So if you decide to stay with us again you should find it a more enjoyable area to cook in. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

70%

The hostel was quite nice. I got into Dublin after dark but the hostel was very easy to find and they provided good directions. The place was clean and the showers were hot, they also provided a basic breakfast of toast, cereal, and tea it was not much but if you are on a budget it saves you from buying breakfast. I also felt very safe in the area. The only thing is that they provided lockers in the room (10 person female dorm) but some of the lockers didn't seem to lock properly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, We are happy that you enjoyed your stay here with us. Should you return to Dublin we would be happy to look after you again. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

93%

Please, improve your WiFi!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, We have recently upgraded our wifi system in the hostel, so if you decide to return you will have no problem logging on! Should you return to Dublin we would be happy to look after you again. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

80%

Very easy to reach by bus and quiet during the night. So party and relax :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, We are happy that you enjoyed your stay here with us. Should you return to Dublin we would be happy to look after you again. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

80%

Nothing really blew me away about this hostel, but it was still a good place to come home to and I did feel safe. The church restaurant was very beautiful though! But the wifi didn't work and there was only one outlet in a room for 8 girls! Overall, I would say the stay was good, but not excellent.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, We are sorry to hear that you did not fully enjoy your time here at the hostel. With regards to the wifi, it has been upgraded since your stay and we are in the process of improving the situation regarding the power outlets in the dormitory room. Should you return to Dublin we would be happy to look after you again. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

77%

I would be great to have plugs in the rooms...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments. We hope you enjoyed your time here in Dublin. Safe travels where ever your journey may take you. Kindest regards Misty Dublin International Hostel

83%

perfect place to stay in dublin, very close to the city center (o'connel street about 5 min walking), clean bathrooms and rooms, hot water in the shower and big radiator in every room.. staff very friendly and helpful, you can also leave your luggage for the day you're leaving for about 1.20 euros.. breakfast is lovely and the place is very cheap. I'll surely stay there again!!


37%

This hostel was really dirty and most of the staff wasn't very friendly either. All together very lousy place, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Dublin is full of better hostels than this. Person at the reception was very welcoming when we arrived, but that's the only good thing to say.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (11 reviews)


100%

getting wifi connection is a catastroph!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


70%

Staff at front desk were friendly and helpful, however cleaning staff were rowdy & obnoxious at breakfast time (behaved like petulant children on school camp!). Free breakfast worth it. 10 bed f. dorm plenty warm. Lockers didn't work with small locks (large locks avail. to rent 3 Euro each). 1 powerpoint in dorm room for 10! Showers: had to press button to keep the flow of water! Annoying. But water was hot. Excellent for 10 Euro per dorm bed, but not luxurious by any means. Overall, happy!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


70%

Could have done wilth some coat hooks or small shelves in the bedroom and shower room. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Northern Ireland
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

I enjoyed my stay at the hostel. WiFi reachable in rooms and it would have been perfect.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Pleasant stay in a hostel I keep returning to on a regular basis. With YHA you know you're getting bang for your buck and their Dublin branch certainly doesn't disappoint. Comes highly recommended.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 11 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (20 reviews)


100%

Best hostel I've stayed in in Ireland. Thanks to all the lovely staff for being so nice and friendly throughout my stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Upon the arrival, a pleasant receptionist welcomed us to the hostel. Once we entered the room, we realised that we had 4 beds in our room instead of 2 as booked initially. At the reception desk, we were informed that there are no more twin private rooms available and we will have to stay in a 4-bed room. The cleanliness of the room was average and the cleanliness of common bathroom was much worse (there was much hair on the floor).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Latvia
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comments, whilst the room physically has 4 beds in it the room was sole use for your stay. We do our utmost to keep all areas of the hostel clean and tidy with regular walks and checks, if something is of concern, then a quick chat with the reception staff about it could have rectified any issues. We hope that you enjoyed your time here in Dublin and that should you return that we can redeem ourselves in your eyes. Kindest regards Misty Dublin International Hostel

67%

Nice hostel, not the best for meeting other travelers. Clean, but showers were cold unfortunately. Pool table is a nice touch, breakfast isn't worth getting up for, only cereal or toast with orange juice or (bad) coffee. Stayed one night and then moved, because while the rooms are nice and the beds comfortable, the bad shower and breakfast made it a bad experiance for for me.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2012
  • eamon0989
  • Ireland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


80%

A hot shower would have been great

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Recommended to all that want to visit Dublin in every way.. great staf!!!f, one on all: Salvo!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

It would be great if they improve the wi-fi

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments. The WiFi is one of our top priorities and jobs that we will be fixing in the New Year. We hope that should the next time you visit that the WiFi will be better and we can redeem ourselves in your eyes. Kindest regards and safe travels Misty Dublin International Hostel

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