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Paddy's Palace Dublin Reviews

5 Beresford Place, Lr. Gardiner St, Dublin, Ireland

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60%

Private room was not the cleanest, common areas closed a bit too early.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


70%

Lack of hot water in the morning a real problem. Hadto have cold showers each morning.


33%

No cleaning in 3 days, no water in our bathroom, no info from staff and rude receptionist with American accent...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hungary
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


63%

The rooms and bathrooms were clean. However, you could hear anyone going in and out of the room, it could be a bit noisy sometimes. Wifi connection was very poor, not only in the rooms, but also at the reception. The location is quite good, close to the city centre and Connolly train station.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


36%

The worst place I have ever stayed in. It was crowded and noisy all night because its near a main street. Also the front door banged the whole night and when it did it shook the whole room and your bed. The shower and toilet to people ratio was also pretty terrible.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


80%

The staff were very friendly and helpful! I didn't like the set-up quite as much, with the rooms in one building and the kitchen and lobby areas in another. But it's in a great location, very close to all the main attractions, as well as the bus station and train station. Affordable and a great value for your money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

It was a loud night due to the railway right in front/over the building, but I was informed about this and it's ok for the money. The airport shuttle was perfect! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


63%

Although the hostel has security regulations in place, the other residences did not comply to these. Two randoms entered the facility, pacing the stair case...lucky one of the guides from the Paddywagon tours stumbled across them and ushered them out.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


83%

The accomodation was good,clean and tidy. Lockers to keep belongings in would have been good though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)


86%

Good bathroom facilities, free internet & nice lounge area. My friend thought the beds were too hard..I actually thought they were very nice. We've also done the paddywagon tours 2 day north and 3 day south. We were both very very (very very!!) enthusiastic about both. Great guides (had a lot of fun with Mark Anthony, Tiernan ? and Troy ? ), great tours and a lot of Irish atmosphere. Didn't like breakfast at all!! bad jam and bad bread. We've mainly had breakfast outside the hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


66%

Bad room, with very bad bathroom.

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


80%

I absolutely love the place overall, the only downfalls being that the buzz-in system isn't very reliable as the person at the desk might not hear you buzzing in. The common room is great, free wifi, great day-staff and great people. There was one instance when my friend and I overheard the night-shift security guard rudely denying entrance to a man from our section because he was drunk, so be aware!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

I really enjoyed my stay at paddys. It has great services such as the airport transfere and the paddy wagon tours. Excellent value for money: clean, friendly and a good breakfast.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


56%

My sheets weren't changed when I arrived. The showers were broken and had to go to the top floor to get a shower. I had to wait ages to b buzzed into my door.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

It was a very nice hostel in a good location. The day trip that came with our stay was excellent. I would stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


73%

I stayed here at the beginning and end of doing a Paddywagon Tour (highly recommened) and I was satisfied with the hostel. It was really good for what we paid!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


63%

the rooms being in a separate building as kitchen and common room was a bit of a hassle. Internet didn't reach the third floor rooms. not the best but certainly not the worst


73%

The airport bus doesn't run 364 days a year as listed on their website, no apology from their staff and the website still hasn't been updated


100%

totally exceelent!! perfect for young people who wanna travel in Dublin

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

My stay at Paddy's Palace Dublin was absolutely wonderful, bar the bathroom experience... that wasn't too pleasant, I don't think they were cleaned daily :-( but besides that, I would definitely go back :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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