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The Gate Hotel

1.0 star property
Hotel near Trinity College in Dublin

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Breakfast area
Exterior
Reception
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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81 Parnell St, Dublin, County Dublin, D01 CK74
  • Place, O'Connell Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Parnell Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • 149 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

City Centre Dublin stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this City Centre Dublin hotel, you'll find O'Connell Street and Trinity College. St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • O'Connell Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parnell Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Trinity College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grafton Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Parnell Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fibber Magees
  • The Gate Hotel
  • ‪MeMa's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Big Romance - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fortune Terrace - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Gate Hotel

Hotel near Trinity College in Dublin
The Gate Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Dublin hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Gate Hotel offers 38 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 200.00 per stay

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.

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Gate Hotel to the airport?

The Gate Hotel is 8.6 mi (27-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 Gate Hotel?

As of Feb 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gate Hotel on Mar 2, 2026 start from $72.49, 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 Gate Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Gate Hotel.

How close is The Gate Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.6 mi (37-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach and 14 mi (43-min drive) from Malahide Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Gate Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Gate Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Gate Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Gate Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Gate Hotel have a pool?

The Gate Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Gate Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Gate Hotel to downtown Dublin?

The Gate Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Dublin.

The Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 420 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Arlene Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and room is good . The hotel is not for relaxation ,We thought we booked a hotel that we can sleep well , the most NOISEST HOTEL( outside) that you can hear the shouting of the people outside , hotel should put SOUND PROOF.I will not recommend the hotel for relaxation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to main area and plenty going on around about
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Great staff, but terrible musky smell in the room. Suitable for our needs however rooms at the front are noisy due to the music venue beneath the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Cold water was strangely hot at first, there was some mould on the bathroom ceiling and sealants were discoloured and needed a bit of an extra clean. Tv needs a bit of work as channels and web element was poor due to bad wifi recention. Remote control strangely the buttons were the wrong way around and had to press up to reduce volume and vice versa.. staff need be a bit more aware of health and safety as hovers left in corridors at night and wet floor sign in the middle of the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SAFIA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, nice size, big beds, and friendly staff. A bit run down in terms of carpet, locks, and doors but the location is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room was like a sauna

Room was like a sauna. Staff did put fans In the room but did not help with the sleep. Very uncomfortable and had little sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are getting a hotel to get sleep after a day in Dublin, this is not where you want to go! Fibbers Nightclub is right next door and when it closes the patrons congregate on the sidewalk and are extremely loud. The hotel could use some updating. Only one staff member was helpful, the remaining staff at the desk were not helpful and at times rude. No elevator so people are expected to get their luggage possibly to the third floor. No assistance from the males would help when we checked in. A female staff member did help with our bags. We lasted one night, checked out, took a taxi to a great hotel near the airport. We changed our flight and came home a week early.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pictures posted for this hotel are not of the hotel. Very misleading. 3 pictures are actually hotel pics. The front desk, the front entrance and the bathroom. All the other pics are not from this hotel. It’s old, floors are creating, door key is an actual key. Stairs with no elevator and small hallways that are hard to carry luggage through. After researching they the area it was found to be unsafe there. Would not advise. Staff was very friendly though
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was like an apt building with rooms for rent. Not Ada accessible, lots of stairs. The location is right next to a bar and bus stop. So the noise can be annoying. They had a fan but it was on a 2 hr timer. The floor was uneven under very threadbare carpet. I was a little scared I was going to fall through. If you are desperate it will do. But personally I won’t repeat the experience. The attendant was nice when I checked in but every time after that he seemed annoyed when I asked questions. Also, you have to be buzzed in, that should give you a clue…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cliona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable, clean, and centrally located

The Gate Hotel was perfect for our stay in Dublin. It’s central and walking distance from most things we wanted to see/do. The only tricky part was that there were no elevators, so for older folks that may be tough. We managed just fine. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. We would absolutely stay there again. They also have a deal for parking with a nearby garage, which was also helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful!! The room was clean and the hotel was located in a very central area. We did have a car and they have parking validation for 50% off at a nearby parking garage. Word of warning... the hotel is above a VERY loud bar that is open late. Our room vibrated from the music and the door to their smoking section of the bar was right next to our room. The music was like clash of the death metal bands lol... but i guess it added to the experience? Luckily for me, the music didn't bother me and we slept with the tv on to cover a little bit of the music.... but if you have a hard time sleeping with loud music and people talking, you won't enjoy your stay. If you're a go with the flow person... laugh it off.. or go down and check out the bar.. it's very unique!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Traveled with family
Two flights of stairs were difficult for 2women late 70s.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brent, Oronoco

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is nothing like the photo's on the site. Expedia had it rated at 3.5 stars and it should be a 1/2 star. Very disappointed with the way expedia mislead the property. We paid way too much for what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Renwick

Traveled with family
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sorcha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lovely staff, ideal for a night stay, TV had everything and WiFi was great. Only thing is our bathroom didn’t have a bath mat so water got all over the floor. You are also over a bar which does play loud music, wasn’t a bother to me or my boyfriend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our delux room was up a flight of statue, no elevator , around a corner, no light in the hall. Beside a bar which played music til 2 am. There was a step in the room which I almost tripped on. The location in Dublin was rough. Darl, dirty. The pics and description are totally inaccurate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colin and Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Though from outside the property looked dire, inside the hotel was entirely satisfactory, with rooms comfortable and well equipped. My room was two floors above the bar on the ground floor and remained noisy till after 3.30am. By far my biggest concern was the fire door just outside my room; it banged shut all night as other residents drifted in from their nighttime entertainment,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Choose alternatives where possible

The only real positive for this hotel is the location, with it being on a 10 minute walk into the centre. The hotel is extremely dated and in dire need of redocorating, the carpet in the room was badly worn exposing the carpet grips around the edges of the room, together with peeling wallpaper and noticeable bodged DIY around the place. The heating was set to such an uncomfortably high level with no room climate control so it felt like you were staying in the pits of hell. Rooms are not sound proof which allows you to hear and feel the music from the rock bar below until the earlier hours of the morning. Staff were hit and miss with some being polite and friendly and others barely acknowledging a “good morning”. At almost €200 a night for a twin room, this is definitely not worth it, with far better hotels in equally as good locations for only a fraction more in cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

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

Never again.

Place is run down and not clean. Very very over priced we were £311 for 2 nights and the room pretty much like your mums spare bedroom. Never saw a cleaner once. No fresh towels etc. goggle states that breakfast is included within your stay at Murphy’s restaurant however this is not the case and not included in the price. Rooms are dated. The bed is sore to sleep in, the springs stick out of the mattress making it very uncomfortable. The WiFi doesn’t work and signal on tv is pretty bad unable to watch anything. I will not be returning to this hotel and I would never recommend this to anyone. AVOID.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel had loud music playing until 2am and the room was not sound proofed and as people were leaving they would stand and talk/shout outside window. Possibly the worst night sleep in 2 months travelling and we needed to catch an early morning flight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Gate Hotel

Very dated and needs lots of updating, great Location for bars and easy to walk to main city centre however got absolutely no sleep as this is on a busy road with buses and loud siren’s constantly passing and if that wasn’t enough to keep you awake it’s above a very busy club with people still partying and screeching until 6am Pleasant staff and did provide plenty of clean towels and basic toiletries along with out of date coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025