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Reviews of Sarsfields Communities

53 Sarsfield Road, Dolphinʼs Barn, Ireland

#2 of 2 hotels in Dolphinʼs Barn

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Review score

Based on 87 hostel reviews

5.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.4

  • Comfort

    6.2

  • Location

    6.6

  • Facilities

    6.1

  • Staff

    6.7

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    6.0
    Only there for one night, found it expensive for what it was
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A proper check in should be arranged. Someone official should be there, if any problems, Security good,but needs to be more personal No luggage / storage provided,

    I liked the electronic key pad,( on Room doir) Very secure Should have them in all hostels,

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The toilet in my room didn't work (didn't flush). There are no power sockets per bed. Just a couple in some random positions in the room. If you are on a top bed then you can't charge your stuff.

    Price was good. Kitchen was Ok and it had everything you'd need.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Good for a short stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    too strict check in/ check out time.. A guy came to evacuate the room shortly before 10:00 am. doors make noise (squeaks), toilets could be cleaner.. a bit far from the city center, so you need a 25 minutes bus drive.

    low price, only 4 beds in the room, clear regulations, private bathroom attached to the room. Big window in the room! For a group of 3-4 people, an excellent option!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic, clean bathroom, good value

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    5.0
    Couldn't find it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It being impossible to find

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    7.0
    Everything good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room clean

    Nice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken glass outside front door, quite dirty. Unfortunately, a client’s missing bag from the kitchen was the cause of a 30 minute back and forth screaming marathon with security on the premises in the morning. Despite the security’s best efforts to subdue the situation and claim the bag was not their responsibility for the client, the client was not having any of it and continued to scream which echoed around the halls loudly. It’s was a rather disappointing end to an otherwise positive experience particularly regarding value for money.

    Affordable, quite pleased with it. Toilet paper and hand wash in bathroom.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen was small and unclean

    Prompt replies to messages Beds were ok

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    You might get annoyed by the noise of the bed and even get a little scared when the person upstairs moves, because he or she will shake, and besides, I was unlucky, the roommates smelled bad and that was uncomfortable...

    The price its amazing, I left my backpack on the bed and no one touched it (very safe)... Besides, it was super easy to get to the room, I received all the passwords and information clearly...

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared a room with mostly males specifically 3 males

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could be cleaner.

    Good cheaper alternative although pretty basic. Does the job if you're just looking for a place to sleep. Gave clear check-in instructions.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nowhere to chill

    Warm welcome, warm room

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    7.0
    Good value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud noises from bingo draw from the pub below

    Only two bus stops from Heuston Station, low season 13 € per night

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    A pleasant weekend in Dublin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No smoking 😫

    Neat, close to the city center, affordable price.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Турист
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    cool hostel, lots of free space in the room, well-kept. The kitchen has a lot of equipment that can be used for cooking and eating food. There is a bus stop and shopping outlets near the hostel. I recommend it 🤞🙂

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    3.0
    It’s cheap but really didn’t feel safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got given the wrong room details and so 5 of us were in a 4 room and there was no contact number. They were responsive and had just given me the wrong details (meaning I had other peoples room details not very secure). Some random man walked in and out of the room literally all night many many times it was really odd (meaning he also had room security details that weren’t his- who was this random man??), didn’t have a bed just walked in loudly talking until I gave up trying to sleep at about 9 when he just plonked himself on a chair. Really uncomfortable and felt vulnerable. Staff also kept coming in through out the night which was very odd. And every time a random came in the very noisy door security lock went off. I’m also pretty sure I booked a female only room and ended up with men, being the only female.

    The room and bathroom was quite clean. It was close to the gig venue. Instructions for getting in were clear.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    The staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Decent
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towels provided to shower, rooms on the small side, no lockers for the dorms

    Decent location, instructions to get in were thorough

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    1.0
    Nightmare
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked an accommodation on the website Booking.com. When we arrived at the place, the conditions were completely different than we expected and different from the photos published on the page. We decided to stay for one night only, because it was late in the evening. The day after, we immediately booked another hotel, and requested an early check out and reported by email for Customer Service and the property. We had some problems with the conditions of the place (poor clean, shower not working, no towels and bins that we could use, etc). Outside the property the window glass was broken. There a puddle of water on the main entrance. Some intimate pads with blood on the floor. I have pictures. I would like to solve the situation as better as possible : I agree to pay for one night, and request a partial refund for the other nights. But the property refused and charged us for all the inconvenience. Booking customer service just offered a compensation voucher. This isn't right and not solved the main problem. Thank you.

    We received attention from the guy on the property. But all the experience was a nightmare. We moved for another hotel.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness, no hand wash soap in the toilet. If you forget anything in the property you will never get it back and you have to consider it lost!

    Maybe the price but it's not always the same price

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Good

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Bad experience, I don't recommend it to others

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    8.0
    Good property in a well situated and safe area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only way to charge our phones was on the ground and I had the top bunk bed, so it was not possible to sleep alongside my phone and I had to leave it on the ground.

    The staff was friendly and helpful, the guests were wonderful and the property was very clean and well situated.

    Stayed in April 2025

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