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Harrington House Hostel

21 Harrington Street City End, South Circular Road, Dublin 8 Ireland
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#37 of 52 hostels in Dublin
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We are central and it is just a short walk to the Temple Bar(about 20 min), Grafton Street(7 min), City Centre, St. Patrick's Cathedral and St. Stephens Green. Alternatively you could catch one of the buses that run directly past our front door including the 16A bus that runs to and from Dublin Airport (TICKET 2.30 pp.). From O'Connell Street you can take buses 16, 16A, 19, 19A, 122 to our house.Also we are just 5 minutes walk away from Luas stop on Harcourt Street.
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Free internet
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Free breakfast
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Non-smoking hotel
Shared kitchen
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21 Harrington Street City End, South Circular Road, Dublin 8 Ireland
Harrington House Hostel
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Gabi Z wrote a review Nov 2019
Vienna, Austria59 contributions63 helpful votes
( + ) In a good location - in a walking distance to most of tourist attractions, direct bus to the airport. Couple of shops around. All amenities you may need in the hostel available and included in the price. ( - ) Very thin walls - you may hear everything people in other rooms are doing, including even plugging something to the socket... Very simple breakfast. Quite old furniture, not the cleanest room. For that price I could've expected a bit more.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Dan D wrote a review Aug 2019
Leeds, United Kingdom22 contributions22 helpful votes
The advert promised a TV, but no TV was provided !!! When prompted, the hotel staff came up with some rubbish excuse. The hotel staff was reasonable friendly, but still they refused to amend the advert. What use is friendlyness to me, if someone outright lies to attract customers.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Natalie R wrote a review May 2019
8 contributions2 helpful votes
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Absolutely disgusted with this hostel. Having stayed previously at Isaac hostel which was fab but booked up this time had to book Harrington. Our room was full of mould no curtains but blinds furry!!!! Bathroom was also full of mould. Shower was fine if your a size 8! Pillows 2 inch deep! Tv didn't work! Free WiFi but our room was in an outhouse in th back garden!, breakfast was toast with a broken toaster so could only do 1 slice at a time. Spoke to the manager about out concerns but he got aggressive and said we was on drugs and he was calling the police. Told him to do so but he never did. Was threatened when managers friend come out too. Other residents had no problems with us and said they will be making a complaint themselves. Will never be staying in this place again and will be claiming on my insurance.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Charlotte L wrote a review May 2019
Nottingham, United Kingdom27 contributions22 helpful votes
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I start with the freaky hostel sign outside. Looks like a bad horror film. On entering it smells like a marajuana farm. 1. More mould in the room than actual room. 2. The excellent up to date tv works exceptionally (not) 3. The fire alarm is pointless (it does not work) (we tested it) 4. There is no WiFi In the area they put us in (equivalent to your grandads shed) 5. If you raise any of the above they will allege you are on crack and call the police rather than address it reasonably 6. If this place has six months left in it. Good luck ! 7. If you stay take your own bleach. 8. Don’t except your blinds to close. 9. Expect stains on your bed sheets 10. Expect frozen butter and expect to help yourself to that 11. It’s a job not even Kim and Aggie could manage.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Bob C wrote a review Oct 2018
Steamboat Springs, Colorado66 contributions43 helpful votes
We stayed at Harrington House the for three days and found the room and the staff were excellent. However the hotel is across the street from a very popular night club Diceys. The action at the club begins to ramp up around 10 PM and there are throngs of noisy partiers lining up to get in. The line literally goes down the block and the action goes on until at least 4 AM and we got very little sleep.
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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vijith s wrote a review Oct 2018
Helsinki, Finland70 contributions31 helpful votes
We stayed for 2 nights, location is nice walkable from major tourist attractions. There seemed to be some kind of renovation going on, the rooms were not very well maintained and bathroom had short of essential supplies. Not much to expect from the breakfast it was very basic.
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Date of stay: April 2018
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from HubandHouse, Owner at Harrington House Hostel
Responded 30 Jan 2019
Thank you for your review and we are delighted to let future guests know that Harrington House has been renovated and upgraded. We are now under new management and are looking forward to a new exiting year.
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imanzo453498 wrote a review Aug 2018
Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom2 contributions
We were never welcomed by the manager or any person..just a woman who didnt speak english... we stayed 5 nights and were not able to get a lamp for our night table..!! there wasnt anyone around at any time to help the guests.. I wouldnt recommend this place..we were not satisfied...
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Ignacio M wrote a review Aug 2018
General Cabrera, Argentina8 contributions3 helpful votes
the manager was absolutely unfriendly...but not only so..he never welcomed us or any guest. he only appeared to tell us off for taking breakfast at 7 .instead of 8 (which i consider extremely late for tourists who want to take tours) . he only talked to us the day we had to check out just to charge us ...in 5 days we could never get a lamp for our night table!. i wouldnt recommend this place to anyone..very disappointing experience!
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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H M wrote a review Aug 2018
Utrecht Province, The Netherlands8 contributions5 helpful votes
Booked through booking.com (no longer possible at time of review, and probably for a reason!). Tiny room with 2 bunkbeds/private shower/toilet. No windows/ventilation (unless you want to leave the door open). Very hot, heating was on and could not be controlled. Shower either too cold or too hot. Issues with check-in. Breakfast very basic (toast+jam and hot water/tea). Disappointing and run down (change of management??). Reasonably clean for low budget. Only good thing was the location.
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Date of stay: July 2018
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Roman G wrote a review Apr 2018
Riga, Latvia40 contributions16 helpful votes
DO NOT under ANY circumstances stay here (Unless you want your trip RUINED) The staff are horrendous, the place is dirty, filthy and disgusting, there is ZERO customer service or empathy towards you, they treat you like dirt and trash. AVOID
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Date of stay: April 2018
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Response from HubandHouse, Owner at Harrington House Hostel
Responded 30 Jan 2019
Thank you for your review and we understand your complaints. We have made some renovations and a new policy of cleanliness under our new manager. We look forward to a new and exciting year.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrington House Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Harrington House Hostel?
Nearby attractions include Iveagh Gardens (0.5 km), Irish Jewish Museum (0.2 km), and Sunday Funny Sunday (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Harrington House Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, free internet access, and baggage storage.
What food & drink options are available at Harrington House Hostel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Harrington House Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mister S, 31 Lennox, and Richmond Restaurant.
Are there any historical sites close to Harrington House Hostel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Kilmainham Gaol Museum (3.0 km), 14 Henrietta Street (2.2 km), and Guinness Storehouse (1.6 km).