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Kinlay House

1.0 of 5
2-12 Lord Edward Street | Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland (South City Centre)
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I've been staying in hotels (the posher the better) for the past 15 years and had forgotten along the way what a great experience hostels can offer. This one in particular was great with very friendly staff, a big kitchen, links to loads of Dublin activities, perfect location, lots of communal space and generally very clean. My only gripe was... More

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ronanbrady, Manager at Kinlay House, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Thank you for your review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Apologies for the broken bunk, we have now fixed this problem. If you are returning to Dublin and would like to stay with us again please contact me and I will send you a discount voucher. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

I booked 3 nights at Kinlay House and was pretty disappointed with the experience. For starters, the male staff I encountered were snarky, rude, and had a bad attitude. Every answer to questions I asked was responded with a sarcastic, cynical tone, and that was not appreciated. The rooms need updating-they were rundown and our toilet in our dorm ran... More

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ronanbrady, Manager at Kinlay House, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Thank you for your review. I am sorry that your stay with us was disappointing. Can you let me know the dates you stayed with us and the name booking was in? I would to know what staff member you dealt with as this service is not acceptable. Thanks in advance for your help with this. Best Regards Mary manager@kinlaydublin.ie More

Vernon, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

Wish this place was everywhere. Kitchen facilities. Breakfast. Tours. Laundry facilities. Very helpful staff. Quick walk to temple bar area and hop on hop off. Age range from kids to 70's while we were there. We were traveling with a wide age range and were very comfortable.

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ronanbrady, Manager at Kinlay House, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Thank you for your review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. If you are returning to Dublin please contact me and I will send you a discount voucher for your next stay. Best Regards Mary manager@kinlaydublin.ie More

Fife
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Me and my partner spent the holiday weekend in Dublin again and decided to go for another hostel. We stayed in the Generator last year, absolutely fab, clean and value for money, but not central. The location is excellent at Kinlay House and the staff are friendly and helpful. Now for the negatives! I booked direct through their website as... More

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ronanbrady, Manager at Kinlay House, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

I am sorry that your stay at Kinlay House was not up to standard. Can you please contact me with the details of your stay - dates, name of the booking - so I can check what went wrong. Best Regards Mary manager@kinlaydublin.ie More

Gaggio Montano, Italy
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Well, I stayed there for three nights and it all was very good for me: they have a guitar to lend you, a nice space in the back with chairs and barrels that work as tables which brings you to a very nice pub, Guinness, music and Belgian beers as well. Clean rooms, very friendly people at the reception, clean... More

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ronanbrady, Manager at Kinlay House, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Thank you for your review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please contact me if you are returning to Dublin and I will send you a discount voucher for your next stay. Best regards Mary manager@kinlaydublin.ie More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013 via mobile

My fiancé and I stayed at Kinlay House hostel as part of a package with Shamrocker Adventures for St.Patrick's Day weekend. The hostel itself was very clean except the kitchen. We stayed in a private room with our own bathroom. The rooms are small but its a hostel, what do you expect. The wifi isn't the greatest, it stops working... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

It was a pleasant experience, except for intense cold! Bed linens are clean; the toilets are OK, and the evening atmosphere is great. Friday night is very noisy in all rooms but I think it's the same in all hostels in the world. The staff is very nice, except a skinny guy, very frustrated, full of tattoos on his hands,... More

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paso robles
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

We stayed for a week in January and cannot say enough what a wonderful experience it was. We rented in the 4 bed dorms and had a shared bathroom in our room. I personally did not feel uncomfortable sharing a room with male guests or sharing a bathroom. Our roommates were friendly and respectful. There are lockers for rent downstairs... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

I stayed here for a couple nights when I visited. Overall It was an ok experience. I would probably try something else if I had the choice though. The kitchen was great, fully stocked, free breakfast and wifi nice! Location was great! The beds seemed a little dirty and I didnt love the bathrooms being mixed. Overall the location was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

My husband and son recently toured Ireland. The last leg of their trip was spent at Kinlay House. They wanted to be close to temple bar area but no desire to be in the heart of it. Kinlay staff were consistent in verifying we were actually guests. We also appreciated the swipe card entry. We were a little concerned with... More

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Also Known As:
Kinlay House Hotel
Kinlay House Hotel Dublin
Address: 2-12 Lord Edward Street | Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Dublin > Dublin > South City Centre
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #21 of 83 Specialty lodging in Dublin
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:1 star (1*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Dublin’s most lively hostel, in the vibrant Temple Bar District – friendly, safe and clean! Free WIFI & Internet access and free light breakfast. In the famous Temple Bar district, Kinlay House is surrounded by the best selection of Dublin’s bars, cafes and restaurants and within easy walking distance to all of Dublin’s top attractions, including Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, and Trinity College. We have a great team that go out of their way to make sure you enjoy the ‘Irish craic’ and we have all of the facilities you would expect from a leading hostel. ... more   less 
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