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Dublin International (YHA) Reviews

61 Mountjoy Street, Dublin, Ireland

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83%Overall Rating

From 131 ratings
  • 82%Character
  • 87%Security
  • 78%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 81%Atmosphere
  • 81%Cleanliness

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90%

I am really happy things continue to improve here. I mean, the staff has always been the best of ANY large city hostel I have stayed in and the included breakfast and parking are tops. The big improvements are in the wifi which was perfect now the fix has been done. Even a few new bits in the kitchen ;) Next step, pillows please, they are a little thin (I BYO ;) Cheers guys! See you in a month

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay here with us and are happy with the improvements we are making, as in any large establishment they are an ongoing process. When you return to Dublin we would be very happy to look after you again. Best regards, Pamela Dublin International Hostel

60%

A bit expensive for what is it when you see the room...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Mnay thanks for your comments, We are sorry to hear that you did not fully enjoy your stay here at the hostel, should you return to Dublin we would be happy to try and make your next stay a more enjoyable one. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

40%

The rooms were clean. The staff was okay. I didn't feel safe here. I didn't like the building.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, We are sorry to hear that you did not fully enjoy your stay here at the hostel. Our reception team are vigilant about who is allowed access into the hostel and also about checking the building to make sure that it is secure. Should you return to Dublin we would be happy to make your next stay a more enjoyable one. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

100%

It was the best hostel I've ever been, and the staff team is perfect

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Mnay thanks for your comments, We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay here with us and found our staff team to work well. Should you return to Dublin we would be very happy to look after you again. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

83%

i had a good stay there there is just 1 thing they have to get headphones for there computers

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Mnay thaanks for your comments, We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at the hostel. We don't own the computers that are in the intrnet area but I will be sure to pass your comments on to the company that does. Should you return to Dublin we would be happy to look after you again. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

93%

The Asian girl in the reception was very nice.

Owner Comment (Show)
Mnay thanks for your comments, We are glad that you found our staff to be friendly and welcoming. If you return to Dublin we would be happy to look after you again. Best regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

93%

The Hostel was easy to find (just follow the directions given in the descriptions, they are excellent!). You had to pay for internet (but not wi-fi) and there was a small charge to leave your luggage for the day after checking out, but that was okay as the rooms were really good value for money. Very clean & big shower rooms too, and very helpful staff!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, We are glad that you enjoyed your stay here at the hostel and found it easy enough with our directions. Should you return to Dublin we would be happy to look after you again. Kindest regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

70%

My 10-Bedroom dorm has a smell of Gym socks. I think there is minimal cleaning when the hostel is full on the weekends. Many of the other travellers turned on the lights throughout the night. I think they need to use flashlights when coming in so late (3-4 am). Other than that, everything else was good. The hostel was very cheap, 15 minutes walking from city center, and had nice breakfast schones.

Owner Comment (Show)
Mnay thanks for your comments, I am sorry you did not find the room to your satisfaction but I can assure you all of our rooms are cleaned on a daily basis, even on weekends. We are glad that you found everything else to your liking and should you return to Dubliin we would be happy to look after you again. Best regards, Pamela Dublin International Hostel.

90%

Still where I always stay when in Dublin. Mostly for the carpark but it seems to Wifi has gotten a lot better too. The kitchen is still really under supplied and the bathrooms have silly push button showers instead of proper taps but the staff and breakfast were great and good respectively as usual.

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. The showers are designed like this to save water as we are striving to promote our green policy. Should you return to Dublin we would be happy to look after you again. Kindest regards, Pamela. Dublin International Hostel.

100%

The staff were very accommodating in anticipation of my needs.

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, we are glad you enjoyed your time here with us and hope that should you return in the future that we can look after you again. Kindest regards and safe travels Misty Dublin International Youth Hostel

63%

Had an extremely hard time trying to sleep here. I am not positive but pretty sure we were rooming with staff members, who came in at 2:30 am, turned the light on and were extremely loud for about 20 minutes. People above us were also loud late at night until about 3 am, and then other guests slammed doors early in the morning. This was just my personal experience, but I have never had such a hard time sleeping in any other hostel.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comments, It is unfortunate that you didnt get a good nights sleep here. We have seperate staff accommodation, so you had some noisy room mates. When sharing a dormitory room it has been my experience to invest in a good pair of earplugs and an eye mask for such circumstances. Lets hope that the noisy people are reading your comments now and will in the future, respect the fact that they are sharing a room with others. Safe travels and kindest regards Misty Dublin International Hostel

63%

well I booked a twin room and all of the blue what I took when I arrived in the hostel was a room with 8 beds! Ok... it was just one night and I survived, but what if it happened with a customer that really need a TWIN room?? Well... just think about it and give what you have to book, please... but HAPPY NEW YEAR!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Dublin International (YHA) was a lovely hostel. It is full of character and has a quirky feeling about it, being a converted school. You can definately tel this which just adds to its persona. There are plenty of places to chill out in the hostel and the staff are very friendly. The car park is very safe and sequire and the building is beautiful. The location is a little out of the way but it only took us ten minutes to walk into the city. Definately stay there again if I was visiting Dublin

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Got a bigger room for no extra charge and a delicious christmas dinner :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Wonderful hostel. Away from the city centre (compared to other hostels), but the moment you figured out how to get around, it's an easy walk to the places of interest.

  • Globetrotter
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Female 25-30
  • (23 reviews)


87%

I felt good and will probably soon be back.

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, see you again soon. Have a good Christmas and New Years break. Regards Misty Dublin International Hostel

77%

Wee bit of a walk up O'Connell, but the hostel was fairly inexpensive and the service behind the front desk was great. They even call a shuttle for you if you have to leave by 5 a.m. for a flight! A solid B for this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, we are glad you enjoyed your time here and hope that should you return to Dublin that we can look after you again. Kindest regards Misty Dublin International Hostel

83%

Loved it! Toilet was a bit far away though, bit of a mission at night but wouldn't stop me staying again. I wish i knew about the huge toilets & showers though instead of keep using the ones in the basement!! Was great location, didn't realise at first it's only a 15 minute or so walk into town, not bad :) Guy at desk told us buses were 50c a ride but we had to pay about 1.20 each so we walked around.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Staff were fantastic, lots of character , the showers were the only problem. You couldn't control the temperature & being at a really cold time of year a really hot shower is important.

Owner Comment (Show)
Many thanks for your comments, we try our best to make sure that your stay is enjoyable. We have asked our maintenance person to take a look at the showers, whilst there is no thermostat on the showers themselves the temperature is suppose to be constant. Have a safe and happy christmas and new years Kindest regards and safe travels Misty Dublin International Hostel

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