Dublin International Hostel Hostel

61 Mountjoy Street, Dublin 7 | Tel: +353-(0)1-8301766 | Fax: +353-1-8305808

Robert Part/Misty Smith

This YHA Dublin Hostel is ideal for those travellers looking for a bed in a great environment with top security so as to guarantee you a good nights sleep. It is open 24 hours a day for those interested in partying in the capital and for those who prefer a quieter visit, there are private ensuite rooms, Internet access, free wi-fi and discounted tour bookings from our reception. Onward bookings to other hostels in Ireland is no problem! We have 27 hostels in our chain!

This is the only hostel in Dublin that is a member of Hostelling International meaning standards are continually monitored. Our Dublin Hostel staff come from all corners in the world and will be able to converse with you in French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish and Catalan!! With a free breakfast and bed linen to all guests, as well as lunches and dinners available to groups in their massive restaurant, why stay in the rest when you can stay in the best!

Read a great review of Dublin in YHA Backpacker Essentials online magazine.

Conference Facilities

Road: Bus Eireann. Countrywide services to Dublin. Aircoach €7 one way and €12 return.

Rail: Connolly Station 2km from the Dublin hostel.

Ferry: Get bus to city centre. Take buses 10, 16A or 19 to near hostel or walk the length of O'Connell St, continue up Parnell Square, Nth.Frederick St., Blessington St. and turn left into Mountjoy St.

Getting from Dublin Ferry port to our Dublin Hostel

Out of the Ferry port turn left onto East Wall Road. Turn right at mini roundabout, drive along quay with the river on your left. Cross the Custom House bridge and drive along Georges and Burgh Quay. Turn right onto O'Connell Bridge and drive to the top of O'Connell Street. Turn left onto Parnell street, taking the right hand lane, follow the one way system onto Parnell West Square. Follow the road straight up to the first set of traffic lights which intersect Dorset St. Drive straight over and follow the right hand fork around the church. Turn right onto Mountjoy Street, and our Dublin hostel is located 40metres up on the left hand side (number 61)

Air: From Dublin Airport, get bus 16A/41 to Dublin, alight on the last stop on (just after the Temple Pub) Dorset Street. Turn right onto Blessington St, then left to Mountjoy St. Our Dublin Hostel is located on the right hand side. Price for 16 A/41 €1.90 one way. You can also take the 747 bus from Dublin Airport to O'Connell St-the Dublin International Hostel is about a 10-15 minute walk from O'Connell St. You need to walk in the direction of The Ambassador Theatre at the top of O'Connell St. From here walk straight up Parnell Square until you come to the junction at Dorset St. If you cross the road here to get to the far side (where the Spar shop is). From here go straight up Blessington St and turn left at Deli Suz. This is Mountjoy St and the Hostel will be on your right hand side-it is past the Centra shop.

Alternatively you can take a taxi for about EUR15.00 - EUR20.00.

By car from Dublin Airport:

• At the Airport Roundabout take the 2nd exit, signposted (Dublin, Belfast)
• At next roundabout, take the second exit and join the M1 motorway (signposted Dublin)
• Continue straight on this road and this will bring you on to the Swords Rd (N1).
• You will pass by Whitehall Church on your left and then the Home Farm Football Club grounds on your right
• Keep going straight into Drumcondra and then onto Dorset St
• At the top of Dorset St, you will come to a junction with Mayes Pub on your left hand side and a Spar shop on your right. You need to go straight through this junction as you cant turn right here on to Blessington St
• You need to take the next turn right that you see (at the Meeting Point pub) and the Dublin International Hostel is at the top of this street.

The Dublin Hostel is minutes away from some great Dublin attractions including the Dublin Writers Museum, the renowned Hugh Lane Gallery, the Gate Theatre and the world famous Abbey Theatre.
If you are looking to experience some traditional Irish culture you should not miss an opportunity to go to a Céilí (Traditional Irish Dance) at Comhaltas - a céilí is held each Friday night here from 9pm to 12 midnight throughout the year. Click here for more information.

Other Dublin attractions you shouldn't miss include the following:

• Trinity College – Book of Kells (€7.50/€6.50)
• St. Stephen’s Green – Free
• Chester Beatty Library – Free
• Guinness Storehouse (€14/€9)
• Kilmainham Gaol (€5/€3)
• National Botanic Gardens – Free
• Christ Church Cathedral (donation)
• National Museum/National Gallery (Free)
• Temple Bar

Use your Hostelling International Membership card to receive discounts in the following attractions in the area:

1. Dublin City Hall: The Story of the Capital

2. Dublin Writers Museum

3. Musical Pub Crawl

4. Guinness Storehouse

Local Pubs

McGowans – Phibsborough Road – Nightclub upstairs

The Berkeley – for a quiet pint with the locals – directly across the road from the hostel.

Eating Out

McGowans – Phibsorough Road – Great pub meals, burgers, steaks, pasta                   

Matassa – opposite hostel in Mountjoy St – take away fast food, burgers n’ chips, open til late. Woodstock Café – Phibsorough Road (opp. Tesco). Hot meals, baked dinners, sandwiches, coffee.

Late Bars:

Zanzibar – Bachelor’s Walk

Café en Seine – Dawson Street – fantastic décor, sophisticate Parisian buzz.

Continental Breakfast (cereal, juice, bread/toast & beverage) Included in overnight price (served between 7am-10.30am only)

Mini Irish Breakfast @ €4.00pp extra

Full Irish Breakfast @ €6.00pp extra

Vegetarian Breakfast @ €4.00pp extra

Packed Lunch @ €6.00pp (sandwich, drink, fruit & chocolate bar)

*1 Course evening meal @ €10.00pp 

*2 Course evening meal @ €14.00pp  

*3 Course evening meal @ €16.50pp

Breakfast Extras:

Hot Sausage Rolls: 8 for €1.50

Croissant: €1.00 each

Danish Pastry: €1.70 each

Hot Chocolate: €1.00

Bacon Sandwich: €2.50

Sausage Sandwich: €2.50

Fried Eggs: €2.00

Meals are served from 5.30-9 pm, please specify time. Dinner & Packed Lunch is only on a request basis and for group bookings only. To view a sample of our dinner menu please contact our groups department.