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Looking for a hostel near Portobello? Find the best and cheapest hostels near Portobello in Dublin, sorted by distance. Because this is useful for you!

Hostels in Portobello, Dublin

22 hostels in Dublin. Prices start from €8 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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Garden Lane Backpackers

Christchurch
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 9 min walking time to Portobello (0.8 km / 0.5 miles)
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…You can walk there in less than 12 minutes! We have a great kitchen that connects to a rooftop terrace where you can see Dublin's skyline. It's perfect for cooking, hanging out with other guests

from €18.28
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Approx. 10 min walking time to Portobello (0.8 km / 0.5 miles)
Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Stephen’s Green. Whether you're here for the culture, the nightlife, or just to explore the city, you're in the perfect spot. We’ve got a range of en-suite room options including private rooms

from €13.30
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Kinlay House

Christchurch
Free Breakfast
Approx. 10 min walking time to Portobello (0.8 km / 0.5 miles)
Solo Traveller

"…First of all, the hostel is not cheap. Breakfast is included but is just the typical, poor, toast-jam-coffee and nothing more. It makes you want to go to the nearby pub for a real breakfast.

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The Apache Hostel

Temple Bar
Free Breakfast
Approx. 11 min walking time to Portobello (0.9 km / 0.6 miles)

"…As the hostel is located in the Temple Bar area of Dublin, there is some obvious street noise at weekends. It also provides close access to many bars and shops. There are bus stops to the airport

from €14.79
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Gogartys Temple Bar Hostel

Temple Bar
Free Breakfast
Approx. 14 min walking time to Portobello (1.2 km / 0.7 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…so if you're out sightseeing, don't plan on cooking late. The down side of being so close to all the action is that if you plan on trying to sleep before closing time at the pubs, it's best to

from €19.25
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Astra Hostel

Privacy Curtains
Approx. 14 min walking time to Portobello (1.2 km / 0.7 miles)
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"…Check in from 15.00 Check out before 11.00 Payment upon arrival by credit and debit card Taxes included" …"The nearest airport to The Pod is Dublin Airport, located about 10 km away." …7 Arran

from €25.99
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Abigail's Hostel

Dublin 2
Free Breakfast
Approx. 15 min walking time to Portobello (1.2 km / 0.8 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerGroups (10+ people)Solo Traveller

"…However, the comforters on the beds, though comfortable, are of varying levels of cleanliness. Some are spotless and seem freshly cleaned or even brand new, while others are more worn and sometimes

from €15.85
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#1 Top Rated
Short Stay Dublin - Trinity College
Approx. 15 min walking time to Portobello (1.3 km / 0.8 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

"…They offer a free dinner one night a week, which is pretty cool. It's obvious the staff make up for the lack of built-in physical bells and whistles with activities. The hostel is right near Trinity

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Clink I Lár

Privacy Curtains
Approx. 16 min walking time to Portobello (1.3 km / 0.8 miles)
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Maximum stay: 14 days (no extensions or re-bookings) Breakfast available from €10.90. Non-refundable bookings: prepaid, no changes/cancellations Flexible bookings: cancel up to 24h before

from €12.56
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Ashfield Guesthouse

Dublin 2
Free Breakfast
Approx. 16 min walking time to Portobello (1.3 km / 0.8 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…If you get the chance to talk to conor, he is AMAZING and definitely deserves a raise for putting up with me all the time. Also breakfast is included which was super convenient and the hostel is

from €15.16
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Approx. 16 min walking time to Portobello (1.4 km / 0.8 miles)
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39 Arran Quay

from €16.64
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Abbey Court Guesthouse

O'Connell Bridge
Free Breakfast
Approx. 16 min walking time to Portobello (1.4 km / 0.8 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…- Abbey Court is in an unbeatable location on the River Liffey and almost on the corner with O'Connell Street, the main road in Dublin. Temple Bar with its bars, restaurants and nightlife is a short

from €14.95
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Approx. 18 min walking time to Portobello (1.5 km / 0.9 miles)
CouplesFemale Solo TravellerParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…It will be hard for any hostel around the world to live up to the standard set by this one. The Location It’s a short walk (ten minutes) or three tram stops on the Luas (Dublin’s lightrail)

from €13.65
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Marlborough Hostel

Marlborough Hostel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 22 min walking time to Portobello (1.8 km / 1 miles)

"…Security is GREAT. There is someone at the front desk 24 hours, and you have to ring the doorbell and have them let you in, where they will check your pass to make sure you're a guest. The hostel

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Abrahams Hostel

Dublin 1
Free Breakfast
Approx. 23 min walking time to Portobello (1.9 km / 1 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Kitchen has many supplies. Breakfast was just a bagel, coffee, and juice, but was free, so can't complain! Our room was on the fourth floor and there is no elevator, so it was quite the workout, but

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Latroupe Jacobs Inn

Dublin 1
Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
Approx. 24 min walking time to Portobello (2 km / 1 miles)
Boutique HostelCouplesFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerGroups (10+ people)

"…Breakfast wasn't anything special, just toast, cereal, musli, and coffee/tea. The downstairs common area has comfy couches and a flatscreen TV, but is the only place you can get wifi (which is also

from €12.20
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Mec Hostel

Dublin 1
Approx. 25 min walking time to Portobello (2.1 km / 1 miles)
Solo Traveller

"…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

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Leevin Hostel George

Privacy Curtains
Approx. 26 min walking time to Portobello (2.1 km / 1 miles)
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Some of our shared rooms even come with ensuite bathrooms! Located just a 5-minute walk from the Dublin Spire, you’ll be close to all the city’s top spots. Whether you’re here for the

from €17.14
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Approx. 26 min walking time to Portobello (2.2 km / 1 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Patrick's weekend. The parade started pretty much outside the door of the hostel. Centrally located, great breakfast, clean and overall brilliant trip. Recommend to anyone! My stay here was great.

from €18.11
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Approx. 27 min walking time to Portobello (2.3 km / 1 miles)
Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…That was not the case, the sleeping room, the kitchen, and the tea room (super cozy), were clean and comfortable - which you wouldn‘t think with a 16-people-sleeping room. I also loved the 24/7 hot

from €14.03
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Gardiner House Hostel

Drumcondra
Free Breakfast
Approx. 29 min walking time to Portobello (2.5 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerGroups (10+ people)Solo Traveller

"…👥 GROUPS RESERVATIONS: • Groups of +4 guests: a security deposit of €30 per person (in one card transaction only) is required upon arrival for incidentals/misconduct. This deposit is

from €15.89
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Emma's Cozy Stay
Approx. 42 min walking time to Portobello (3.5 km / 2 miles)

19 Woodfield Avenue

from €15.44

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Jackson Court Hotel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 4 min walking time to Portobello (0.4 km / 0.2 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…The Guinness Store House and Dublin Zoo are also just 5 minutes away on foot.The LUAS tram stops just outside the hotel’s door for easy access to the rest of Dublin. The Jackson Court Hotel is in

from €57.56
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Harrington Hall

Dublin 2
Free Breakfast
Approx. 5 min walking time to Portobello (0.4 km / 0.3 miles)

"…We have recently received some new awards - Irish Tourist Board 4 Star, AA 4 Star, RAC 5 Diamond and RAC Sparkling Diamond (for excellence in hygiene and housekeeping standards) All of the rooms in

from €53.74
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Approx. 6 min walking time to Portobello (0.5 km / 0.3 miles)
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"…Please note: Check-in from 15:00. Reception is open 24hrs. Check-out by 12:00. Cancellation policy is 1 day in advance. We accept payment by cash, debit & credit cards (with valid photo

from €101.50
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Approx. 8 min walking time to Portobello (0.6 km / 0.4 miles)
Party Hostel

"…Please note: Check-in from 15:00 -23:00 Check- out by 12:00 Cancellation policy is 2 days in advance We accept payment by cash, debit & credit card" …"The Drury Court Hotel is Located on

from €73.97
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Approx. 8 min walking time to Portobello (0.7 km / 0.4 miles)
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59 - 62 Drury Street

from €104.99
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Handel's Hotel

Temple Bar
Approx. 11 min walking time to Portobello (0.9 km / 0.6 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…00am) €15 for 24 hours Opening Times: The car park is open 24hrs" …"…Alight at Wood Quay / Civic Offices. You can also take a taxi for the price of approximately 25-35 Euro. Local buses 16A

from €51.79
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Dublin Citi Hotel of Temple Bar

Temple Bar
Free Breakfast
Approx. 12 min walking time to Portobello (1 km / 0.6 miles)
Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…Stephen's Green, Dublin Castle and Grafton Street, this charming 19th century building nestles on the southern edge of the renowned Temple Bar area, beside the Central Bank. Dublin City Hotel is the

from €68.68
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Temple Bar Inn

Temple Bar
Approx. 14 min walking time to Portobello (1.2 km / 0.7 miles)
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"…Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 15:00 to 23:00 . Check out before 12:00 .

from €52.27
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Approx. 21 min walking time to Portobello (1.7 km / 1 miles)
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"…This area is distinctive in it’s wealth of tree-lined streets and architecture, and combines all that is best and most convenient in city life: great shopping, all forms of recreational centres and

from €69.99
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Approx. 23 min walking time to Portobello (1.9 km / 1 miles)
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"The Lansdowne hotel is a boutique hotel set in the heart of Georgian Dublin. We are just a short stroll from Dublin city�s main shopping and business district. The RDS and Lansdowne road stadium,

from €58.15
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Tipperary House

Smithfield
Free Breakfast
Approx. 23 min walking time to Portobello (1.9 km / 1 miles)
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelOlder travelers (+50)Quiet RestSolo Traveller

"The Tipperary House is perfect for the weary traveller, a locally owned and family run business for over 40 years we offer guests cosy homely but quality budget accommodation.Many of Dublins tourist

from €52.65
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Dergvale Hotel

Free Breakfast
Approx. 27 min walking time to Portobello (2.3 km / 1 miles)
Solo Traveller

"…An iron and ironing board and tea/coffee are available through reception. Whether your stay in Dublin is for business or pleasure the Dergvale Hotel has an ideal location for Dublin accommodation

from €61.40
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Approx. 86 min walking time to Portobello (7.2 km / 4 miles)
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"…We offer free Wi-Fi Park and Fly is available for €4 per day. Our cooked breakfast is available for just €11.00 per person." …"…Exit at M50 southbound; continue southbound until you reach the

from €72.10

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Approx. 22 min walking time to Portobello (1.8 km / 1 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…Mid week specials from 70 euro for two in a private ensuite room including Full irish Breakfast, open 24 hours with Music 7 nights free. Dublin City itself, is filled with culture and learning,

from €74.40
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Approx. 27 min walking time to Portobello (2.3 km / 1 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"Clifden House is a 200 year old 'listed' non smoking Georgian home with 15 ensuite rooms right in the heart of Dublin city centre, with free secure car parking for guests even after check-out. Our

from €39.31
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Parkway Guesthouse

Free Breakfast
Approx. 28 min walking time to Portobello (2.3 km / 1 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

"Great Dublin B&B - Very nice owners, clean, comfortable, free irish breakfast. All at a great price." …"…m to 10.00 am every morning for a fee. Cancellation policy. Bookings cancelled within 3 days

from €59.18
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Harveys Guest House

Free Breakfast
Approx. 29 min walking time to Portobello (2.4 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…A Little respect goes along W A y Cancellations must be received at least 2weeks in advance. Credit cards are accepted (excluding American Express), subject to a 2% charge." …"…WHEN ON THE BUS

from €73.05
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DCU Rooms

Free Breakfast
Approx. 66 min walking time to Portobello (5.5 km / 3 miles)
Party Hostel

"…General: 24 hour Reception. No curfew. Non smoking. Age Restriction: 18+ years only. The maximum period of stay is of 14 days." …"…If you are parking, follow the road right around and you will

from €50.08
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Approx. 166 min walking time to Portobello (13.9 km / 9 miles)
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…Just a 5-minute drive from Dublin Airport, Forty Four Main Street offers elegant guest rooms in the village of Swords, which dates back over 1,400 years. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, and play golf

from €67.60

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Approx. 11 min walking time to Portobello (0.9 km / 0.6 miles)

"…No curfew No pets allowed. Children allowed: 2 to 17 years old. Non smoking." …"…GHR is a short drive from Heuston.​ Rome2Rio: discover how to get anywhere MapQuest By Car: Drive via the

from €128.41
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Approx. 31 min walking time to Portobello (2.6 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

"…Bed linen and towels are provided and are changed weekly/daily (extra charge for daily service). Our suites are spaciously designed to accommodate up to 6 people per unit. On-street paid parking

from €98.36
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Approx. 48 min walking time to Portobello (4 km / 2 miles)
Family-Friendly Hostel

"…This property may pre-authorise your card before arrival. Taxes included. Breakfast not included. General: No curfew. Child friendly. Non smoking." …"From Dublin airport: Take the

from €103.55
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Get to know Portobello

Why Stay in Portobello, Dublin

Portobello, a vibrant district along Dublin’s Grand Canal, is a hidden gem for backpackers looking for a hostel in Portobello Dublin. Known for its charm, multicultural vibes, and local hangouts, this area provides an authentic Dublin experience without the heavy tourist crowds. Staying in Portobello means being close to the city center yet surrounded by greenery and cozy cafés. With the canal as your backdrop, this district offers a unique blend of tranquility and community spirit.

Exploring Portobello

One of the best aspects of Portobello is its mix of history, art, and peaceful scenery, ideal for travelers who enjoy walking around and discovering local hotspots. Here are some landmarks and spots that make Portobello special:

  • Grand Canal: Perfect for a morning jog or an evening stroll, the Grand Canal’s scenic paths are lined with greenery and locals walking their dogs. Grab a coffee from a nearby café and enjoy the relaxed ambiance along the water.
  • Harold’s Cross Bridge: This historical bridge marks the gateway to Portobello and offers views of the canal. It’s a great place to take in Dublin’s unique mix of old-world charm and urban beauty.
  • Irish Jewish Museum: For those interested in history, the museum provides insights into Ireland’s Jewish community. Housed in a former synagogue, it’s a quiet and fascinating stop away from the bustling tourist trail.

Getting Around Portobello

Portobello is well-connected to the city center and other parts of Dublin, making it easy to explore without spending much on transport.

  • Dublin Bus: Multiple bus routes pass through Portobello, linking it to the city center and areas like Temple Bar and Trinity College. The routes are reliable and budget-friendly, making it a convenient option for travelers.
  • Luas Green Line: The Luas tram stop at Charlemont is only a few minutes’ walk from Portobello. This line connects you to St. Stephen’s Green and beyond, making city access fast and simple.
  • Biking: Dublin’s bike-share scheme, with stations scattered around Portobello, offers a green and affordable way to explore the neighborhood and the canal paths at your own pace.

Local Tips and Culture

Portobello holds a unique charm that combines Dublin’s urban energy with a neighborhood feel. Here are a few cultural highlights and tips to get the most out of your stay:

  • Enjoy Canal-Side Picnics: Pick up fresh pastries from one of the local bakeries and head to the canal for a relaxed, budget-friendly meal. On sunny days, this area feels like a mini oasis.
  • Explore Street Art: Portobello has an artistic side, with street murals and local galleries popping up along its streets. Keep an eye out for the murals that reflect Dublin’s cultural diversity.
  • Pub Culture: The district has several local pubs where you can experience Dublin’s pub culture without the large tourist crowds. Check out The Barge on the canal or MVP for a lively yet authentic vibe.

Budget-Friendly Amenities in Portobello

Traveling on a budget in Portobello is easy, as the district provides several amenities perfect for backpackers:

  • Affordable Eats: Portobello offers a range of casual eateries, including Middle Eastern cafés, vegan spots, and traditional Irish pubs. It’s easy to find delicious options that won’t break the bank.
  • Hostel Options: Choosing a hostel in Portobello Dublin places you close to local hotspots and within reach of the city center. Many hostels here provide communal spaces, allowing you to meet fellow travelers.
  • Grocery Stores: For those who prefer self-catering, local stores and supermarkets nearby make it convenient to grab ingredients for a meal back at the hostel.

Summary

Opting for a hostel in Portobello Dublin offers budget travelers the perfect blend of city access and local atmosphere. From canal-side views and hidden gems to convenient transport links, Portobello presents a refreshing alternative to Dublin’s busier tourist areas. It’s a neighborhood where you can experience Dublin like a local, relax by the canal, and enjoy a taste of authentic Irish community life.

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