53 Sarsfield Road, Dolphinʼs Barn, Ireland
#2 of 2 hotels in Dolphinʼs Barn
Guests' ChoiceBased on 84 hostel reviews
5.8Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.2
Location
6.6
Facilities
6.1
Staff
6.7
Value for money
6.6
Free Wifi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 24, 2025
Sarah
IrelandA 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: August 23, 2025
Carlos
Costa RicaThe 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: August 18, 2025
Muhammad
Switzerlandtoo 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: July 28, 2025
Maynard
IrelandBasic, clean bathroom, good value
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Edward
IrelandIt being impossible to find
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Ahmad
IrelandRoom clean
Nice
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 21, 2025
Matthew
IrelandBroken 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: June 21, 2025
Carmel
AustraliaKitchen was small and unclean
Prompt replies to messages Beds were ok
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Igor
BrazilYou 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: May 14, 2025
Philomina
ItalyShared a room with mostly males specifically 3 males
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Boot
United KingdomCould 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: January 5, 2025
Jacki
IrelandNowhere to chill
Warm welcome, warm room
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 9, 2024
Wolfgang
GermanyLoud 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: September 2, 2025
Issa
GermanyVery dirty
The took my money from my account 2times and refuse to pay one payment back
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Zeljko
IrelandNo smoking 😫
Neat, close to the city center, affordable price.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Sarah
United KingdomI 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: August 16, 2025
David
IrelandNothing to dislike
The staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Stephen
United StatesNo 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: June 30, 2025
Samara
United KingdomWe 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: June 26, 2025
Salah
IrelandCleanliness, 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: June 22, 2025
Tissira
FranceGood
Good
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 21, 2025
Abazid
LithuaniaEverything
Bad experience, I don't recommend it to others
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Tissira
IrelandGood
Good
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Natasa
FranceThe 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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