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 21 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Lane Backpackers on 5 Oct, 2025 start from S$187.56, including 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.

Garden Lane Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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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8/10 Good

Melodie Michelle

10 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loved my stay! Some locals say this area is a bit dodgy however, didn’t feel really comfortable walking to it at night since it’s a little isolated. But very lovely staff and clean facilities would bring me back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

14 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice affordable stay option in Dublin! Location is pretty good, around 10-20 minutes walk for every major attraction. The kitchen and living area is also very nice! Only thing is the beds are kinda small and short but they were still comfy :) Also kind of a quiet hostel but if you like that it’s perfect.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

8 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hostel had everything plus free coffee and tea all day.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

3 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hostel is quite centrally located and relatively easy to find (although the directions I was sent were not all that easy to understand, this would not be a problem for anyone with a cell phone and data to access Google maps). The wifi worked well. The breakfast room on the top floor provides lovely views and even an outdoor patio. The breakfast was entirely satisfactory although I'm no fan of instant coffee and that's all that's available. There's an elevator too, a real bonus!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

leena

18 Aug, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Does its job. Very conveniently located and has all the amenities you need. However, I spent 8 euros ($16 Canadian) on laundry and I only put in my socks, underwear, and 1 pair of jeans and they were still so damp even after a dryer cycle. The showers don’t have any curtains or door so your clothes and towels get soaked as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

27 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great backpackers vibe, clean kitchen and showers, not over busy but plenty of friendly faces. Rooms secure and decent beds. Friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

18 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great affordable acommodation, free breakfast was an added bonus!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nichola

10 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Great place to stay as a whole. But super warm everywhere and all the time.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

27 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There were only 2 working bathrooms on a floor with 4 dorm rooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maribel C

7 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Walkable to everything. I would stay again because of that. Bring your own towel unless you want to pay 5 euros for a towel. Breakfast is simple everyday. It could of been better though. Cereal, apple, banana, toast, oranges, juice and coffee everyday. Nothing special.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lillian

25 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Parking was a main motivating factor for staying here. The bathrooms and kitchens are cleaned often. The beds have a decent privacy curtain and the matress was really comfortable. Overall the place felt very secure. I was disapointed in breakfast and coffee options but its not a deal breaker. I would likely not stay here again because some of the other guests were at times not considerate in the sleeping area. Messy dishes getting left for several days and loud conversations or stumbling in while other are trying to sleep. I think managent did a decent job communicating expectations but thats the deal soemtimes with staying in shared spaces. I finished my trip in student housing that cost more but provided some privacy i was ready for.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Van Anh

4 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

We booked a private room but had no electricity for 2/3 of our stay. It was only the two private rooms on our floor that didn’t had electricity and while the stuff was nice, no one felt responsible for this. We had to email the management and wanted to get a partial refund but still haven’t received an answer. The location was central and rooms okay but not really helping having a private room when you’re always have to go out of the room and find an outlet with power to charge.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

31 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely room, friendly staff and fellow hotel users, would recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

22 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place to stay while visiting Dublin

Really enjoyed the place. Quiet neighbourhood. Not far from places to go and see. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

27 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This was a great place if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to stay. The surrounding area is very quaint and an awesome place to walk around. I felt safe as a female solo traveler. Public transportation is close by and the front desk was very nice and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

27 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, comfortable, quiet. The shared kitchen and living area was inviting. Good WiFi was appreciated.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

13 May, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Everything was fine for a one night stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TARA

4 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the bed curtains and all day free breakfast. Very nice staff as well

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

4 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, accessible, friendly. I enjoy having 24 hour access to the kitchen and common areas. Roomy, comfy beds and convenient storage in the rooms. Fast elevator.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dominique

22 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The hostel was clean and the bed was so comfortable ( better than most places I have stayed). There was only 3 washrooms with showers on each floor for many ppl, so a bit of wait. The hostel seem like more a long term stay, so there were no activities, the staff were nice but didn't help with recommendations in area. The common area was small and limit seatings so not inviting. Couple of recommendations: add more chairs in rooms as you can't sit on lower bunk ( to short), a shelf in the bathroom would be helpful ( instead of having to put your stuff on the toliet or floor). Above, I like location ( cool neighborhood), its on the outside of "tourist area" which had cool bars, supermarket, and walkable to pretty much everywhere. If you like quiet, and a nice place to sleep, this is the place for you.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ardavan

10 Dec, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Close to center, a little over 1 mile to bus station, friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna

30 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

quiet location and convenient access to city cente

I had a great experience! It is a close walk to the city center and had a nice lounge. The neighborhood is quiet.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

20 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property is a hidden gem. Close to a lot of walking tours and bars. One of the cleanest hostels ever. Their breakfast is basic but still good and it’s free.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

24 Jan, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

The rooms were fine, but they have not enough bathrooms per floor, I often needed to wait or search for another one on the other floors. The kitchen/seating areas would be fine in general, but too small for the amount of people, so it felt stressful finding a place to sit or eat. But the laundry facilities are good and clean and the price is fair.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

17 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommend

Very impressed. Was great value and just a short walk from the city centre. We had a private twin room (bunk bed) and it was well equipped and very comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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