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The Dawson Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Trinity College in Dublin

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Living area
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom | Toilet paper
Living area
Living area
Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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35 Dawson Street, Dublin, Dublin, D02 CR29
  • Place, Grafton Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Stephen's Green
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Interior

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bunk Bed In 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed In A 12 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In A 20 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In A 10 Bed FEMALE ONLY Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

City Centre Dublin stay.A stay at this City Centre Dublin hostel places you steps from Grafton Street and a 5-minute walk from Trinity College. Also, St. Stephen's Green is within half a mile (1 km) and Guinness Storehouse is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grafton Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Trinity College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gaiety Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dawson Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kehoe's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffeeangel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Xian Street Food - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Dawson Hostel

Hostel near Trinity College in Dublin
The Dawson Hostel offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Dawson Hostel also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.

This Dublin hostel is smoke free.

  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
The Dawson Hostel offers 200 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels fee: EUR 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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 rating system.

Property is also known as

The Dawson Hostel Dublin
The Dawson Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Dawson Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dublin

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dawson Hostel to the airport?

The Dawson Hostel is 9.4 mi (34-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dawson Hostel?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dawson Hostel on Dec 17, 2025 start from $89.54, 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.

Does The Dawson Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dawson Hostel.

How close is The Dawson Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 9 mi (48-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach and 10.7 mi (43-min drive) from Killiney Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dawson Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Dawson Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Dawson Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Dawson Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Dawson Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Dawson Hostel have a pool?

The Dawson Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Dawson Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Dawson Hostel to downtown Dublin?

The Dawson Hostel is 0.6 mi away from Dublin.

Reviews

The Dawson Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for exploring Dublin. Get what you expect from a hostel, 24/7 front desk which is good. Only small issue is rooms at the rear of the hostel are a bit of a trek to get to and back onto a nightclub, fine if you're in the club until closing which we ended up doing both nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra Aracely

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s no to bad , the staff are very kind and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. I don’t like the policy of paying to store luggage on the day of check out. The building is interesting with twists and turns in hallways to get to a free bathroom, tv room, and kitchen. We do plan to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdumumin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nkosinomusa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was very clean apart from mixing man and women in the same room it made me uncomfortable but they were able to move me which i was greatful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was mixed with men and women that was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024