The Times Hostel - College Street

Located in the heart of Dublin's historic city centre, The Times Hostel - College Street is the perfect base for all tourists and backpackers looking for a modern, stylish, clean, safe and friendly hostel in the centre of Dublin. Whether you are in Dublin for a day or a week, The Times Hostel - College Street will make you feel right at home with its super friendly staff, cosy bedrooms, fresh linen, fully-equipped kitchen, common/chill-out area, hearty breakfast... and even home-made meals/pancakes on selected days!

You can find us right in the heart of Dublin City overlooking Trinity College, Dublin's oldest university. Grafton Street, O'Connell Street, Christchurch Cathedral, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Dublin's cultural quarter, Temple Bar, are all just a short walk away. So there is no need for taxis when staying here!

At the Times Hostel - College Street, we offer you everything you could want from a hostel and more:

• 24-hour reception
• Super friendly staff
• CLEANEST hostel in Dublin
• Free continental breakfast every morning
• Free pancakes on Sundays!
• Free Ice Cream on Mondays!
• Free Wine & Cheese night on Tuesdays!
• Free Dinner on Wednesdays!
• Pubcrawl every night! AND Special Pub Crawl every Thursday with free beer in the hostel!
• Free coffee, tea & hot chocolate all day
• Free phone calls to 40 countries
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
• Free city maps and travel guides
• Free luggage storage
• Free bed linen - we make your bed for you :)
• Free book swap
• Free Daily walking tour of Dublin
• Large modern kitchen
• Common area
• Board Games
• Recycling facilities

All of our rooms are ensuite and showers are completely new. Our spacious and bright common and kitchen area is perfect for meeting other backpackers, watching a few movies, having a few pints or just chilling out. If you like cooking, you will love our kitchen that has all the cookware you need to make a wonderful meal.

Whether you are travelling on your own or organising a trip away for a group of friends, we can cater for you. Our common area has a plasma screen with cable TV, free DVDs, board games and a great sound system to get you in a party mood!

Our friendly staff at reception are always there to help you with travel advice and recommendations for places to see. They can book a tour for you, make a restaurant reservation and organise your early-morning airport shuttle.

So if you want more than just a bed for the night, The Times Hostel - College Street is for you!

Directions

From Dublin Airport

By Public Bus: The cheapest way to The Times Hostel - College Street from the airport is the 16A bus. Get off on D'Olier Street (the stop after O'Connell Street), which is around the corner from the hostel. The hostel is on the opposite side of the road just past the pedestrian lights on the right hand side. The hostel is located on the corner of College Street and D'Olier Street, next to Doyle's Pub. The bus trip takes approximately 40 minutes, but longer in rush hour traffic. The fare is €2.30 and you will need coins (notes are NOT accepted)

By Airlink Direct Bus: The Airlink Bus No. 747 and 748 is a quick way to travel between Dublin Airport and City Centre. This bus will only stop at dedicated Airlink bus stops. The nearest stop to the hostel is on O'Connell Street. You can buy the tickets from the bus driver. The fares are: Adult Single - €6.00; Adult Return - €10.00; Child Single - €3.00; Child Return - €5.00.

By Express AirCoach Bus: Also available is the express Aircoach bus, which offers service at all times during the day between Dublin Airport and the city. You can buy an Aircoach bus ticket from either the Aircoach representative or from the Aircoach bus driver. The Aircoach stops at Trinity College, which is very close to the hostel. Follow College Street for one hundred metres and you will see The Times Hostel - College Street on the left. The cost of this journey will be between €7 one way & €14 return.

By Taxi: Taxis from the airport take about 25 minutes and cost about €20-€30. During rush hour a taxi from the airport can take up to 50 minutes.

From Heuston Station

By Tram (LUAS): Get on the Luas (tram) at Heuston Station and go to Abbey Street Luas Stop. Walk back to find O'Connell Street, turn left and walk towards O'Connell Bridge. Straight ahead of you will be D'Olier Street. The Times Hostel - College Street is located on the corner of D'Olier Street and College Street on the right side.

Our Address:
8 College Street
Dublin 2
Ireland

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Linen Included, Credit Cards Accepted, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Swimming Pool, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, 24 Hour Check In