The Hostelz.com Review
Location
Mount Eccles Court Hostel is situated in a nice Georgian street north of the Liffey. Do not confuse North Great Georges Street with South Great Georges Street -- the two are on opposite sides of the Liffey and do not even come close to aligning! From the O'Connell Monument (pictured), follow Lower O'Connell Street north to the Parnell Monument at Parnell Street. Turn right and head east for two blocks, then turn left on North Great Georges. The hostel is on the right.
Dublin is a compact city, and the hostel's location is close enough to the city center that it's safe to say that all of Dublin's attractions are within reach of the hostel, although it is true that the best of them lie south of the Liffey and Ha'penny Bridge (pictured).
Common Areas
Probably the best thing the hostel has going for it is a twenty-four-hour front desk. The Georgian exterior and the décor in the breakfast room also get good marks. The common room is ok. Unfortunately, several key factors at this hostel do not measure up. First, some of the dorm rooms are enormous, exponentially increasing the risk of bunking with a someone who snores. Many hallways are poorly lit or even unlit. The stench from the bathroom alerts the visitor that it is in dire need of cleaning. The final insult is that the rather charming breakfast room serves up a most lackluster breakfast of coffee, Wonder bread, jam, and butter.
The visitors here are a genial bunch, it's actually the kind of place you may find a young couple snuggled up reading together before bedtime, but in the end the sheer lack of amenities goes a long way toward creating the wrong kind of atmosphere here.
Summary
As a general rule, hostel accommodations are not the cheapest in Dublin. But by comparison the rates at the Mount Eccles Court, especially for larger dorm rooms, are competitive with other hostels in town. But it's still more than the first-time traveler might expect. Unfortunately, the bottom line on Mount Eccles Court is that you will probably feel better about your visit to Dublin by paying a little bit of extra money for quite a bit of extra comfort at one of the city's better-rated hostels.
Mount Eccles Court Hostel is situated in a nice Georgian street north of the Liffey. Do not confuse North Great Georges Street with South Great Georges Street -- the two are on opposite sides of the Liffey and do not even come close to aligning! From the O'Connell Monument (pictured), follow Lower O'Connell Street north to the Parnell Monument at Parnell Street. Turn right and head east for two blocks, then turn left on North Great Georges. The hostel is on the right.
Dublin is a compact city, and the hostel's location is close enough to the city center that it's safe to say that all of Dublin's attractions are within reach of the hostel, although it is true that the best of them lie south of the Liffey and Ha'penny Bridge (pictured).
Common Areas
Probably the best thing the hostel has going for it is a twenty-four-hour front desk. The Georgian exterior and the décor in the breakfast room also get good marks. The common room is ok. Unfortunately, several key factors at this hostel do not measure up. First, some of the dorm rooms are enormous, exponentially increasing the risk of bunking with a someone who snores. Many hallways are poorly lit or even unlit. The stench from the bathroom alerts the visitor that it is in dire need of cleaning. The final insult is that the rather charming breakfast room serves up a most lackluster breakfast of coffee, Wonder bread, jam, and butter.
The visitors here are a genial bunch, it's actually the kind of place you may find a young couple snuggled up reading together before bedtime, but in the end the sheer lack of amenities goes a long way toward creating the wrong kind of atmosphere here.
Summary
As a general rule, hostel accommodations are not the cheapest in Dublin. But by comparison the rates at the Mount Eccles Court, especially for larger dorm rooms, are competitive with other hostels in town. But it's still more than the first-time traveler might expect. Unfortunately, the bottom line on Mount Eccles Court is that you will probably feel better about your visit to Dublin by paying a little bit of extra money for quite a bit of extra comfort at one of the city's better-rated hostels.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
January 2009
Their Description
Cosy Friendly choice of hostel accommodation in our rennovated old georgian convent building in a great city centre location on one of Dublin's finest historical streetscapes. * Lots of space, big stairwells, Secure, clean and friendly. * Doubles/ twins and a selection of other rooms available ensuite and standard at unbeatable rates. * Light breakfast and linen included in rates. * Open 24 hours.
The history of this fine georgian building home to the Dublin elite in the late 1700's.
Later run as a convent school. Schoolrooms now converted to large bright lounges. * Our location is second to none less than five minutes walk from Dublin's main thoroughfare, O'connell street where major works are currently in progress to underline the City focal point. * Our breakfast room the original main kitchen is enclosed by cleaned stone and granite walls and arches. A sense of history creates a unique atmosphere.
The history of this fine georgian building home to the Dublin elite in the late 1700's.
Later run as a convent school. Schoolrooms now converted to large bright lounges. * Our location is second to none less than five minutes walk from Dublin's main thoroughfare, O'connell street where major works are currently in progress to underline the City focal point. * Our breakfast room the original main kitchen is enclosed by cleaned stone and granite walls and arches. A sense of history creates a unique atmosphere.
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staff were knowledgeable about the city, helped us book things
good for the price
— Customer review (2012-01-03)
Hostelbookers
liked the cleaniness of the bathroom. old building but very nice. perfect hostel for young people who wanna save money and get a clean place to sleep with a good location. even toast and tea/coffe for breakfast is included in the price. would totally recommend to stay there if you are on a sightseeing and partying trip.
— Claudia Schutz (2012-01-01)
Hostelbookers
A staff in reception was really kind.
Inside is so big.
— Customer review (2011-12-24)
Hostelbookers
The host when we first got there was extremely helpful in planning out our day. He talked us into the free walking tour instead of the bus tour that cost 14 euro, and it was the best tour I have ever had. It was fun, interesting, and showed us the city from historical point of view.
— Customer review (2011-09-11)
Hostelbookers
Really nice atmosphere, and lots of activities create opportunities to meet other people staying
— Stuart Paton (2011-08-29)
Hostelbookers
it was close to the main shopping area and temple bar
— Customer review (2011-05-18)
Hostelbookers
The lady on the front desk was very helpful and told me everything that i asked. Some regular stayers here due to work & were all very nice & friendly.
— bryon webster (2011-03-25)
Hostelbookers
The bunks were cute
— Customer review (2010-10-19)
Hostelbookers
Very close to the city center and shops... the staff was kind ans helpful
— Customer review (2010-10-02)
Hostelbookers
I stayed at this hostel for two nights in a large mixed dorm. It wasn't beautiful or anything but I wasn't expecting that. It was very cheap and in a good location so I can't complain. HOWEVER, I booked this through hostlebookers.com and the reservation didn't go through, luckily they could accommodate us anyway, but the point is do not book this through this website! Book directly with Mount Eccles.
— Customer review (2009-07-13)
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
The staff were excellent, and we got great value for our money! We had two groups of six, so two dormitory rooms of that size, and all of us really enjoyed it. The free internet in the lounge was a big plus over some of the other places we'd stayed, as was the fully equipped kitchen. We also walked everywhere in the city that we went, which was great. The hostel staff were really helpful, pointing out tours and allowing us to use the kitchen on our last night in the city, for which we hadn't booked rooms. Everything seemed clean and open, and it was great getting a key card each. The fact that the hostel had breakfast was nice, but two pieces of toast shouldn't really qualify. — Anonymous , Canada (2010-12-20) The beds. They squeeked when you even breathed--and that times 16 beds. AHHHH. Also found mixed reviews of the hostel etched into the bathroom stall doors. — CStar (2006-04-30) This place was terrible. I've stayed at loads of hostels all over Europe and this one has by far the squeakiest beds. It was bad enough that everytime myself or my neighbor above me rolled over we both woke up. The guy at the desk asked if everything was ok during our stay, and when I informed him that the beds were worthless for sleeping, he said "well they are metal, what do you expect?" -- that made me feel like a really valued customer. On top of that, there are no lockers, just lots of creepy drunk guys. — Anonymous (2006-04-26) It's really ok. Nothing special. But the staff is nice, the rooms are clean, the showers too. But the breakfast is small, and it's annoying that you have to change the keycard every morning! — me (2006-04-16) Great place! I wanted to stay longer, but I had to leave because it was full. — Anonymous (2005-03-23) I hate hostels where you need a card to open the door. We were 6 girls in one room with only one card... the bathrooms are okay, but they are not in every room. There are very many stairs in this hostel. The rooms are not very nice, I didn't know where to put my clothes. The breakfast was bad, 2 toasts, very little marmalade, and a small room. I'm glad to be at home again! — A Visitor (2004-04-03) Great location, big clean room (I stayed in a large shared room), clean bathroom, friendly staff. I would definitely stay here if I am ever in Dublin again. — Tamara (2004-02-29) Nice staff, clean, spacious rooms, good location. — Anonymous (2004-01-20)