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Reviews of Yugo Explore - Ardcairn House

Arran Quay, 8A Grangegorman Lower, Dublin, Ireland

#146 of 166 hotels in Dublin

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Review score

Based on 395 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location for jemeson tour and luis

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    6.0
    Good quality student accommodation, but not a hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was very poor quality (serviceable, but not what you would call comfortable), the sink was blocked, and there was no shower mat. Room was quite small for two people, pictures on listing are obviously from a larger room/different apartment block.

    Location was excellent, and good price relative to other available properties the night we stayed. Quiet neighbourhood, despite student area - albeit not during term time. Clean and freshly decorated for the new term.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Good location, basic, and don’t expect much!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic facilities and the cost. Staff were also not the friendliest and were more preoccupied with having a conversation with each other than giving any customer service (checking in). Ok for one night, but don’t expect too much!

    Conveniently located to access Dublin City centre.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Good location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    6.0
    Too expensive for the experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed is so small, it's only 120x200, 2 people can barely fit. The mattress is also not comfortable. The elevator was broken during our stay and we were assigned a room on 4th floor.

    I like that Lidl and a small cafeteria is right next to the hotel. The garden of the complex is also nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn't especially comfortable and no option of extra pillows,

    Room was clean and sufficient for what we needed, easy to find, location great for what we came for

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    7.0
    Good value for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a delayed check-in (1,5h) which was frustrating after our travels, the beds are a bit springy, kitchen missed any accessories to clean up after use and - please - give instructions on how to lock the door to the room (ok, here it is: you need to hold the tag against the lock for a while longer than when you unlock).

    Good for short stays in Dublin when a bed and shower in convenient location is what you’re after.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    7.0
    Met expectations, but could be better
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were several filthy dishes left in the washing machine that had started to go off, and the living room section of the kitchen-living room area looked awful. It mostly could've been fixed with a new coat of paint on the walls, which made it especially surprising that they hadn't bothered to before summer guests arrived. Did have to buy cleaning supplies for the kitchen but that was expected, as it's halls. There was quite a lot of dust everywhere and no mattress protector was supplied for the bed, which was awkward as the mattress had lots of springs poking into my back.

    Bedroom was mostly clean and tidy, they supplied toiletries, and the kitchen was clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, good value for money, comfy bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The floor in the bedroom was pretty dirty and there were some splatters on the walls and floors that were reddish and a bit off-putting. Bathroom sink was fairly blocked but not the end of the world!

    Room was mostly clean, bed was comfortable. Desk was well positioned and plenty of sockets around the room to charge phone and laptop etc. The shower was lovely also. Having a window that could open was also ideal, due to the summery weather we had on our stay :)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    7.0
    We really enjoyed staying at the hotel, but the cleanliness is lame.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress, toilet and shower were not clean, the kitchen lacked a kettle and appliances for eating.

    The location, surrounding, stuff in reception.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    6.0
    This accommodation was in an excellent location . The staff were friendly however, I was disappointed that the floors di
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I noticed the floors were very dusty. They looked like they hadn’t been cleaned for our stay. I also noticed the shelves in the bathroom and above the bed were also dusty. We also stayed 2 nights and our room wasn’t cleaned on the second day which was disappointing.

    The property was in an excellent location. The staff were friendly and the rooms were a great size for two people.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Good deal to stay in Dublin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is relatively far from South side of Dublin (about 20 minutes walk).

    The hotel is economic and its price is very attractive for summer visit to Dublin. The area looks safe.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are very small. Didn’t realise it is student accom. 2 people is a struggle for one bed. For me personally the room was very hot and the bed wasn’t comfy. Paper thin walls also.

    Good location, not far away from the centre and a tram stop.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We miss some facilities in the room as kitchen staff.

    Location and modern building. Good space for 3/4 nights.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    Cheap for one night. Literally only suitable to sleep. Room is tiny. No kettle etc.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room hasn’t been cleaned on arrival. Had to report to receptionist. Not cleaned well.

    Near phoenix park

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t realise it was student accommodation that had students also living in at the same time. They were noisy and also had someone sleeping in our

    It was centralised, clean and the bathrooms were lovely

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a student dorm so can get loud. We didn't have issues but other guests complained about the noise. The rooms are accessed via inner courtyard so takes a bit of time to go in and out.

    Central location, friendly staff, good value for money. Many restaurants nearby, in same building with Lidl.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    6.0
    Good location but the rooms are excessively warm and quite worn out.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms are incredibly warm, even when the weather outside is not very warm at all. Courtyards are noisy. The room fittings are quite worn and broken for a building that is relatively new. The broken desk chair was somewhat unexpected.

    Location is very good for those looking to get to the Four Courts or to the Green/Red Lines of the LUAS tram. Accessible to Smithfield. Rooms as expected for student accommodation.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was very springy. Not ideal if you have back issues.

    Excellent location. Just off the Luas line. Bathrooms were immaculate.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room quiet small

    The bathroom

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double bed is very narrow for two people, so you have to be mindful of your own comfort range before booking.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    8.0
    It was nice to stay there for 1 night .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was difficult to find our room )

    Tidy room, small but comfortable, nearly centre of the city Dublin , good shower , mini cosmetic .

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    7.0
    Decent accomodations for the proce
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress is not great and bed is small for two people. The room was very warm. No extras provided like hair dryer or toiletries but you can request a hair dryer at the front desk.

    Clean and reasonably priced and a good location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    8.0
    Good location close to city centre with easy nearby underground parking which was clean and secure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This was a single person room and although it had a comfortable double bed, it was rather cramped for 2 people. The building was uncomfortably hot but a decent opening window allowed us to control the temperature of our room only.

    Clean and very quiet with well equipped kitchen/common room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress is almost a cot. My joke is that they sourced them from the attic of every uncle in Ireland.

    Awesome accomodations save for the bed. It's for college students, so an upscale dorm. Really friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

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