Dublin is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland. The city is described as the most content city among all of Europe, and also the best among all European cities to live in by a survey conducted by the BBC on all of Europe.
A traveler, upon coming to the city, has a choice of 21 hostels and many Dublin hotels with which to choose from. There is no problem with finding cheap hostels in Dublin, for there are Dublin hostels that charge for as low as EUR18 or even EUR14 for the traveling individual. Most, if not all, of these establishments make up the roster of Youth hostels in Dublin, but they are open to travelers of all ages.
The Dublin City Bunkhouse is one of those cheap hostels in Dublin. It charges only EUR14 for every night of stay. It is a very good choice when you want to stay in Dublin, because it is only a ten-minute walk away from the various attractions of Dublin. The hostel is built on a renovated Georgian era building that still retains its beautiful Georgian features, and boasts of spacious and well-lit dormitories. Rooms are also spacious, because the management has taken care not to stuff it with too much beds and making it too cramped to be comfortable. However, the Bunkhouse does not have private rooms. If you choose to stay in this hostel, you have to share a room with a few other occupants. You don’t have to worry about your belongings, though because the hostel has security lockers for its occupants’ things. The hostel’s staff is the best that there is, and its cleanliness is top notch. It even has Internet access to make sure you can keep up with the rest of the world even when you’re traveling.
Another great and cheap place to stay in Dublin is the Kinlay House Dublin. Located right in the center of town, in the Temple Bar district of the city, your stay in Kinlay is guaranteed to be full of fun. It is right next door to the best establishments that Dublin has to offer, and is within walking distance of Dublin’s top attractions. What is wonderful about Kinlay House is that it has no curfew. You can come and go as you want, since its staff is on duty 24 hours a day, making it ideal for those who wish to sample Dublin’s best bars during their stay. Kinlay House’s rooms are protected by electronic locks and, unlike the City Bunkhouse; Kinlay House offers the traveler a selection of private rooms.
The Brewery Hostel is one of those cheap group hostels in Dublin. Charging EUR18 for shared rooms (no private rooms are available), Brewery Hostel rooms are varied, some having 4 rooms and some as much as 10 beds. There are even twin/double rooms available. Brewery Hostel’s rooms as all en suite types.
The historical hiding place of Lord Edward Fitzgerald in 1884, the hostel is very near to the centre of the city and the Temple Bar district. It is has no curfew, has internet access available for guests, and has car and bike parking spaces. Being children friendly, the hostel’s management does not allow guests to smoke inside its premises.