In central Dublin, walking
distance to well-known attractions
Dorm rooms with storage bins; apartments with full kitchens
Some rooms have views of River Liffey and en-suite bathrooms
Game room, recording studio, hammock room, and communal kitchen
On-site healthy cafe and bar
Free daily walking tour of Dublin and pub crawl every night
Free breakfast and Wi-Fi
On-site tourist office and martial arts classes
Luggage storage and bicycles for rent
Airport shuttle (for a fee) and limited parking spaces
Towels and hairdryers cost a fee
Rooms and bathrooms are small and a bit dated
Apartments don’t have Internet access and require a
deposit
Complaints about noise and cleanliness
issues
The two-pearl Abbey Court
is a trendy hostel with a young, vibrant atmosphere thanks to fun murals and colorful graffiti gracing its interiors. It's a good choice for both young solo travelers and groups seeking a central Dublin location, with many attractions like the Temple Bar area within walking distance. Its 259
rooms range from private rooms, dorms for up to 24 people, and one-bedroom
apartments with full kitchens. Rooms are cramped and may be
noisy, while apartments lack Internet connection, but a free breakfast is a nice touch. A hammock room, recording studio, game room, and bar provide fun on-site ways to
mix and mingle with other travelers. While not perfect, it’s a good value for
the budget traveler, though the Generator Hostel is a good alternative for
those wanting something more up-to-date.
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Scene
Young, hip hostel with colorful murals and graffiti
The most
striking feature of Abbey Court is its bold graffiti style. The hostel itself feels like a maze with multiple rooms, levels, and stairs. Juxtapose
that layout with bold color schemes, portraits of famous politicians and
celebrities, and graffiti scenes of skylines, the beach, a "Star Wars" tableau, or
a field of roses, and guests feel like they’ve fallen down the rabbit hole. By
contrast, the Abbey Court Bar has a more traditional pub vibe with stone walls,
barrel stools, and Victorian elements like chandeliers, gilded chairs, and
paintings of kings and queens. Unsurprisingly,
clientele tend to be young groups of friends and solo travelers looking for a
good time and cheap accommodation. Take note that this hostel has had reports of loud noise, cigarette or body-odor
smells, and minor cleanliness issues.
Location
Centrally located to all of Dublin's major attractions and dining options
For the budget traveler interested in being minutes from
Dublin’s major sights, Abbey Court has the ideal location. Sitting just above the
River Liffey, the hostel is a minutes’ walk to O’Connell Bridge and a five-minute walk to Trinity College. The Temple Bar area is eight minutes away on foot, and the popular shopping area of Grafton Street takes nine minutes walking. It’s a
13-minute walk to the National Museum of Ireland and nine minutes on foot to Dublin
Castle. There’s a variety of restaurants on surrounding streets, while public
transportation -- bus and tram stops -- are within a one- to 10-minute walk. Ireland's oldest pub, The Brazen Head, is worth the 15-minute stroll. Dublin Airport takes about 15 minutes to reach by car or around 30 to 40 minutes via public transportation.
Rooms
Simple dorms and private rooms, some with en-suite bathrooms, plus one-bedroom apartments with kitchens
This hostel offers a variety of room
options, including one-bedroom apartments, private rooms, and dorms with four
to 24 beds (some of which have en-suite bathrooms). Rooms are spartan in decor
compared to the rest of the hotel, with metal bunk beds and plaid bedding.
Dormitories have lockable storage bins, though
not much else in the way of features beyond a possible view of the River Liffey. The en-suite bathrooms are small, lack toiletries,
and are a little worse for wear around the edges. Guests shouldn’t worry about
waiting for a bathroom as there are public bathrooms on each floor that include
multiple showers and even a cosmetics room for applying makeup.
Spacious one-bedroom apartments have living rooms, full-size
kitchens, and dining rooms. These require a deposit and don’t have an Internet connection, but they sleep up to four guests, plus limited parking spaces are included. Towels and bed linens are provided for free
in the apartments, but towels and hairdryers incur an extra fee in the dorms and
private rooms.
Features
Free breakfast, bar, cafe, game room, public computers, recording studio, and tourist office
The most striking aspects of the Abbey
Court hostel are its free features and public spaces. There’s a communal
kitchen that guests can use 24-hours, plus a free breakfast is served daily. The basement bar has a traditional pub vibe and serves drinks.
Attached to the hostel is Pog, a healthy cafe with a salad bar, juices, and
breakfast. There’s a game room with six public computers that can be used for
free (plus Wi-Fi is free), as well as a ping-pong table, fooseball,
and board games. A Hammock Room has hammocks to relax in, while a recording
studio provides another hip and unique aspect to the hostel. The reception desk is host
to a tourist office that can book tours in Dublin and beyond, or guests can
opt to join the free walking tour and pub crawl the hostel hosts daily. Martial arts classes are held on-site. The hostel also offers bicycles for rent, an airport shuttle (for a
fee), and limited parking spaces.
