The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN

4 stars out of 5
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35 Dawson Street, Dublin City Center, Dublin, Ireland, D2

Highlights

Well-appointed bathrooms

Professional guest services

Excellent room comfort & quality

Sparkling clean

Sparkling clean

Located in heart of Dublin

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Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Pub crawl

Tours

Laundry

Locker

Non-smoking rooms

About us

Conveniently situated in the Dublin City Center part of Dublin, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. This 4-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.
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Location 8.3
Service 8.1
Room comfort and quality 8.0
Cleanliness 7.7

Based on 27 verified reviews

Location

8.3

Service

8.1

Room comfort and qua...

8.0

Cleanliness

7.7

Value for money

7.7

Facilities

6.9

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Nearest transportation options

Pearse Station is within 0.73 km

Tara Street is within 0.8 km

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8.3Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Popular landmarks
The Little Museum of Dublin
90 m
St Stephens Green
270 m
Marsh's Library
420 m
Irish Whiskey Museum
430 m
Trinity College Dublin
430 m
Closest landmarks
Samsara
10 m
Ron Black’s
10 m
Home Locators
20 m
Mandala Day Spa
30 m
RIAC Parking
30 m

Good to know

Value for money7.7
Location rating8.3
Nearest airportDublin Airport (DUB) - Ireland
Distance to airport9.6 km

Rooms available at The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN

Very good
Room comfort & quality

8

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Based on 27 reviews from verified travelers

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • 6 bunk beds
  • 6 bunk beds
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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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Budget Triple Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • 3 single beds
  • 3 single beds
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Bed in 20 Bed Mixed Dorm
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  • Room size: 60 m²/646 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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Quadruple Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • 4 bunk beds
  • 4 bunk beds
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Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dorm
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  • Room size: 36 m²/388 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
  • 1 bunk bed
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More about The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN

More about The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN

Conveniently located in the Dublin City Centre district of Dublin, The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN is set 300 metres from Book of Kells, less than 1 km from Merrion Square and a 7-minute walk from St. Stephen's Green. With free WiFi, this 4-star hostel offers a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and 300 metres from National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology. At the hostel, all rooms have a private bathroom with a shower. You can play table tennis at The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Little Museum of Dublin, Chester Beatty Library and The City Hall. Dublin Airport is 10 km from the property.

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Amenities and facilities

Good6.9

Facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Pub crawl
  • Table tennis
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator unavailable
  • Heating in public area
  • Laundry service
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area unavailable
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed unavailable
  • Smoke alarms

Location

35 Dawson Street, Dublin City Center, Dublin, Ireland, D2

Excellent8.3

Location

Airports
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - Ireland
    9.6 km
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - United Kingdom
    147.0 km
Public transportation
  • Pearse Station
    730 m
  • Tara Street
    800 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Honan & Associates
    100 m
Shopping
  • St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre
    210 m
Convenience store
  • SPAR
    750 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    130 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • The Little Museum of Dublin
    90 m
  • St Stephens Green
    270 m
  • Marsh's Library
    420 m
  • Irish Whiskey Museum
    430 m
  • Trinity College Dublin
    430 m
  • Temple Bar
    750 m
  • EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
    1.1 km
  • Jameson Distillery Bow St.
    1.5 km
  • Guinness Storehouse
    1.9 km
  • Kilmainham Gaol Museum
    3.4 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Samsara
    10 m
  • Ron Black’s
    10 m
  • Home Locators
    20 m
  • Mandala Day Spa
    30 m
  • RIAC Parking
    30 m
  • Murder Ink
    50 m
  • Royal Irish Academy
    50 m
  • Artists Gift Gallery
    60 m
  • Dawson Lounge
    60 m
  • Antique Prints
    70 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-out until10:00
  • Check-out from04:00
  • Check-in until23:30

Property announcements

A valid photo ID (passport, driver’s license, or EU National ID) is required at check-in. Please note we do not take PPS cards, Student ID or Blue cards. Payment must be made via a credit card corresponding to the name on the booking. Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before arrival. Cancellations within 3 days of arrival will be charged the full reservation amount. No-shows are charged the same as late cancellations (full price of stay). Groups (8+ people): Different booking policies and terms apply. Outstanding balance is payable 4 weeks before arrival. All payments are non-refundable. Groups (4+ people): A refundable security deposit may be required. Payable on arrival via credit card pre-authorisation. Fully refundable on departure, subject to adherence to house rules. Charges & payments: All reservations are charged 3 days before arrival (per cancellation policy). No cash payments accepted. Age restrictions: Guests under 18 are not allowed in shared dormitories. They must book a private room with an accompanying adult. Booking a shared dorm as a minor will result in a cancellation fee. Fines & penalties: Any damages to the property will result in a fine of up to €200.00. Tampering with fire equipment will result in immediate expulsion and repair fees. Smoking on site will incur an additional €150 charge. Other details: Towels are not included in the rate; available to rent for €3 each. Alcohol consumption is not permitted anywhere on the property. Reception is open 24 hours. Management reserves the right to refuse entry.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience noise. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews of The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN from real guests

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7.8

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  • Location score 8.3 out of 10 and is a high score in Dublin
    Location8.3
  • Service score 8.1 out of 10
    Service8.1
  • Room comfort and quality score 8 out of 10
    Room comfort and quality8.0
  • Cleanliness score 7.7 out of 10
    Cleanliness7.7
  • Value for money score 7.7 out of 10
    Value for money7.7
  • Facilities score 6.9 out of 10
    Facilities6.9
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  1. 10.0
    Exceptional
    Julia from United Kingdom
    Solo traveler
    1 Bunk Bed Mixed Dorm (12 bed) Ensuite
    Stayed 1 night in February 2026

    “Great hostel ”

    Myself and two friends booked all separately and we were places in the same 12 person room— we went out for the evening to a few pubs and came back to one of my friends’ bunks being taken by another person. The reception quickly helped all 3 of us be moved to an even smaller nicer room no added fee of course since it was a mix up on their end, but ended up being way more comfortable with the space and also not using to share one bathroom with 12 people. The bathroom was large, and I looked on the room we were all moved from and that one was also pretty nice. No complaints aside from the one chick in our 6 person dorm that took a 45 minute shower at 7 am, but it’s a hostel so some things you can’t control!

    Reviewed March 01, 2026
  2. 4.0
    Mark from Canada
    Solo traveler
    Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dorm
    Stayed 1 night in August 2025

    “Would not recommend.”

    The rooms were cramped, loud, and uncomfortable with no privacy whatsoever. It is very easy for a group of guys to make your stay very bad experience. The bathrooms were not clean - perhaps due to those staying in the room. There was no respect given to others in the room. Overall, I would have paid more to stay somewhere else. Would not recommend.

    Reviewed September 02, 2025
  3. 8.4
    Excellent
    Onnie from United States
    Business traveler
    Stayed 2 nights in November 2018

    “Charming hotel in a central location”

    If you’re looking for that classic charm in a European city, this is it. Be forewarned, the hotel is not your typical hotel as there are stairs and no elevator (that I was aware of), so if that’s not your thing, then this place isn’t for you. Staff was friendly, checking in and out was super easy, Hotel is in a great location - right across from St. Stephen’s Green and close to Groton Street and many restaurants, stores, and pubs. A couple downsides, I could still hear the music at night around 1-3am, but it wasn’t totally unbearable. I was also surprised that the room I was in didn’t have a shower stall but a classic claw foot tub with the tub spray. It took a little bit longer to get ready! But I did see photos of rooms that did have showers, so that would be something to check on. I also felt like the carpet in the room I was in could have used a good shampoo clean. The negatives aren’t dealbreakers though. I would still hands down come again to this hotel and the hotel does provide your typical nice in-room amenities (safe, coffee pods, still and sparkling water, slippers and robes, usual bathroom toiletries).

    Reviewed November 17, 2018
  4. 8.8
    Excellent
    Karyn from Australia
    Couple
    Stayed 1 night in July 2017

    “Lovely hotel”

    What a gorgeous hotel that would normally be away from all the city noise and be a great place to stay in Dublin City but our stay wasn't so great as there were road works outside our gorgeous suite at the front of the building. Sadly the hotel was powerless to stop it and it went on until 1am after staff pleaded with the workers. The hotel did compensate me and I would stay there again provided the road works were finished.

    Reviewed July 18, 2017
  5. 7.2
    Very good
    Niamh from Ireland
    Couple
    Stayed 1 night in December 2015

    “Brilliant Location”

    Nice decor

    Reviewed October 31, 2016
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