The Times Hostel - College Street

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Trinity College
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Business centre
Front of property
Double Room, Ensuite
Reception
Breakfast area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
8, College Street, Dublin, Dublin, 2
  • Trinity College
    2 min walk
  • Bowes Lounge
    1 min walk
  • Westmoreland Tram Stop
    2 min walk
  • Dublin (DUB)
    22 min drive

Room options

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Washer/dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Washer/dryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

1bed in 6-bed mixed dormitory ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Washer/dryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Washer/dryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1bed in 4 bed mixed dormitory ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Washer/dryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

1bed in 10 bed mixed dormitory ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Washer/dryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

1bed in 8-bed mixed dormitory ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Washer/dryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

1bed in 6-bed female dormitory ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Washer/dryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Washer/dryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Dublin

The Times Hostel - College Street places you in the centre of Dublin, steps from Trinity College and within a short 5-minute stroll of O'Connell Street. Highlights at this hostel include in-room washers/dryers and free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a short walk of this City Centre Dublin hostel include Grafton Street and within a 15-minute walk you'll find Dublin Castle.

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 2 min walk
  • O'Connell Street - 3 min walk
  • Grafton Street - 4 min walk
  • Dublin Castle - 10 min walk
  • St. Stephen's Green - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Westmoreland Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Palace Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cassidy's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪J. R. Mahon's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fitzgerald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪River Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Times Hostel - College Street

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Trinity College
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at The Times Hostel - College Street.

This Dublin hostel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Times Hostel - College Street offers 29 accommodations with washers/dryers. This Dublin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted unaccompanied at this property. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be placed in shared dorms.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification for all guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

College Street Hostel
Hostel College
Times College Street
Times College Street Dublin
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Times Hostel
Times Hostel College
Times Hostel College Street
Times Hostel College Street Dublin
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Times Hostel - College Street?

The Times Hostel - College Street offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Times Hostel - College Street?

The closest beach to The Times Hostel - College Street is Portmarnock Beach (12.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Times Hostel - College Street?

No, The Times Hostel - College Street does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Times Hostel - College Street?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Times Hostel - College Street?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Times Hostel - College Street Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 530 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 530 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 530 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 530 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 530 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big kitchen and sitting room facilities with free Netflix, etc. Wi-Fi not strong in some rooms. Building is generally old, but rooms are clean. Cery nice staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

DAVID K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent Accommodations
Great location, decent accommodations, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and friendly and the breakfast was nice but the light didnt work in our room so we were in darkness and the window was broken which made the room really cold
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Free activities in evening, including free dinner one night and free dessert and beer on other nights. Excellent location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

TYSON, Austin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolute dump...No nice way to say it! The entire facility smelled like vomit and mold (In fact, there was vomit in the hallway when we woke up). We left after 1 night. The staff did make an effort to keep it clean, but the disrepair was just too extensive. I've seen homeless shelters in better condition than this facility. I can not stress enough how poor the condition of this facility was. It goes without saying that it was extremely overpriced for the condition of the property. I would definitely not recommend this place to my worst enemy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location right on top of stellar venue. My room was a bit dull: I came back only at like midnight and everyone was in bed with the lights out, and no one else was up yet when I woke up at 8am. The hostel did sponsor an event for the guests every night so if you want to be social I think you can definitely get that here though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property could use better lighting, updating, and cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place and location I’ll be back if I’m in the area again It can get loud during weekends though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great price, great activities in the hostel. Will come back when back in Dublin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Hei Laam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location nice staff and a good price
The staff here are welcoming and friendly. There was a problem with my bookig here, but they tried very hard to help me sort out the booking, which I really appreciate. The room is spacious and everything is clean. Breakfast is included, you can enjoy some toast, cereal and fruits.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is pretty dated and dirty but it’s because they are so busy all the time. The staff is super nice! My first night there I arrived pretty late and my bed did not have a pillow...I incorrectly thought maybe we needed to bring our own and I ended up having a miserable night of sleep. The next day I noticed all the other beds had pillows so I asked for one and they brought it later. None of the other beds had two pillows so mine was def just not ready. Breakfast is sufficient. You’re close to everything. Even though I booked late and it was for a mixed room, they put me with others of the same gender so I appreciated that.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good basic place to stay
Good location, room was clean with nice hot shower. Building dated but breakfast is included.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location! Hostel is a nice place to lay your head, but its a little basic compared to many hostels. It was quite crowded in the kitchen and common area in the mornings. But the staff was great, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a hostel, so do not expect much. The location is the best part about this place. But it is also a downfall since there's no A/C and the window has to be cracked open in summer, resulting in constant street noise way into the evening, partying until 4:30 am, and construction noise starting up at 5:30 am. The stair railings were sticky, like paint that could never dry because of high humidity. The room floor slants toward the street. The bed is hard as a board and the linens thin and scratchy. The towels we were given at the front-desk were frayed and did not smell clean. We were told breakfast was included in our rate and that it started at 7:00 am, but when we made our way down to the lobby from our room and back up a different set of stairs to the kitchen, we found that if you didn't buy your own ingredients the night before to cook for breakfast, then you were going hungry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rose, New York

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great spot. Not right in a loud party area but just next to
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best location,poor rooms
Location was very good, few steps away from trinity college, few steps away from the stop where the airport coach leaves you and takes you . The staff was very nice. The price was lower than many other hostels Apart from those, I did not feel comfortable. The bed was very bad. The rooms size of 4 was very small with ensuite bathroom. The ventilation of the room was not adequate, l did not like anything about the room. There was not any privacy certains etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good central location
Centrally located hostel, really close to all the central sights especially Temple Bar and Trinity. We had a private bathroom which was clean with a good shower. Breakfast was basic but sufficient. Also provide evening gatherings, with different themes each night such as board games and cheese and wine.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 9 nights in May 2019