The Dawson Hostel

The Dawson Hostel Review: Everything You Need to Know

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The Dawson Hostel is located in the heart of Dublin, just a short stroll from St. Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street, where visitors can explore the city’s primary shopping area.

Temple Bar is a mere 10-minute walk from The Dawson Hostel, while Trinity College is only 5 minutes away on foot. Both Dublin Castle and the Olympia Theatre can be reached within a 15-minute walk.

Couples have a strong preference for the location — it received a rating of 9.4 for trips designed for two.

Facilities of The Dawson Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Lift

  • Heating

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Lockers

  • Luggage storage

  • Tour desk

  • Express check-in/check-out

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV outside property

  • CCTV in common areas

  • Smoke alarms

  • Key card access

  • Key access

  • Safety deposit box

General
  • Designated smoking area

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Heating

  • Lift

  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Dawson Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out
From 04:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Essential information for visitors at this property

To confirm your reservation, a valid credit or debit card is required. This card must have sufficient funds to cover the total cost of your stay; failure to meet this will result in cancellation of your reservation.

Cancellations must be made 3 full days before your scheduled arrival. A late cancellation will incur a fee equal to the total price of your stay for flexible bookings, while non-refundable bookings are not eligible for cancellation or change.

For no-show reservations, the charge incurred will be the same as that of late cancellations, which encompasses the full price of your stay.

Group bookings, defined as any reservation for more than 8 individuals, adhere to a cancellation policy of one month prior to arrival, with full payment required at that time. If you make your reservation via a travel agency like Booking.com, these terms still apply.

All reservations will be charged 2 days before arrival as outlined in the cancellation policy, and cash payments are not accepted.

Management reserves the right to deny entry.

Children under 18 are prohibited from staying in shared dorms and may only book private rooms when accompanied by an adult. (Booking a shared dorm will incur the cancellation fee)

Photo identification must be presented upon check-in – acceptable forms include a passport or driver’s license.

The House Rules can be found at the reception desk, and all guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these rules to prevent any inconveniences.

This hostel is a non-smoking facility; a smoking fee of €150 will be enforced. Additionally, tampering with any fire equipment will result in immediate expulsion from the hostel and a charge for repairs, typically amounting to €150.

No on-site parking is available at this location.

Wifi access is complimentary for all guests.

Towels are available for a fee of €3 each.

Lockers and laptop safes can be rented at the reception desk.

CCTV is actively monitored throughout the hostel.

Reception services are available 24 hours a day.

Guests must present photo identification and a credit card during check-in. Please be aware that all Special Requests are subject to availability and may incur additional costs.

This property is situated in a lively area, and guests may encounter noise.

Guests under 18 years of age must check in with a parent or legal guardian.

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