The Gate Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (3896 reviews)
80 - 81 Parnell Street , Dublin , IE

Paid

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Uncomfortable beds
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
5.23
Reviews indicated that rooms were old and dirty, carpets were stained, and the bathrooms needed cleaning.
Service
7.7
Staff were generally described as friendly, though communication issues were mentioned.
Location
8.74
Guests highlighted the great location, close to restaurants and pubs.
Room Quality
5.19
Rooms were described as very basic, uncomfortable beds, and issues with noise and cleanliness.
Amenities
6.22
Limited mention of amenities, but issues with noise levels from bars were noted.
Value for Money
5.68
Guests felt the hotel did not provide good value for the price charged.
Food and Beverage
6.23
Breakfast was not provided, and no specifics on food quality were mentioned.
Overall Experience
6.2
Overall disappointment noted, with comparisons to backpacker hostels.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:12

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in central Dublin, the family-run Gate Hotel is a stone's throw away from O’Connell Street and the bustling shopping hub of Henry Street.

Comfortable Accommodation
Enjoy a cozy stay in rooms at the Gate Hotel, each equipped with en suite bathrooms, cable TV, telephone, and a hairdryer for your convenience.

Vibrant Surroundings
Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere with the hotel's late-night bar, close proximity to Connolly Street Station, Temple Bar district, Dublin Castle, Trinity College, and Croke Park.

For an unforgettable stay in Dublin, book your room at the Gate Hotel now!

Important information:

The credit card used to secure the reservation must be presented at check in. Please note that The Gate Hotel cannot accept top-up debit cards.

If the card used for the booking is unavailable at check-in, the property will accept payment on an alternate credit card with the same name on the reservation.

Please note that the airport bus costs EUR 7 per trip.

Please note that the accommodations is not wheelchair accessible, and there is no elevator at the property. Therefore, it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairments.

Please note that when booking 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that due to the differing nature of our accommodations, images displayed are meant as a representative sample only.

This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 3896 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.23
Service: 7.7
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 5.19
Amenities: 6.22
Value for Money: 5.68
Food and Beverage: 6.23
Overall Experience: 6.2
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Claudia • couple • ie
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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AoifeK5 • couple • ie
6
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • gb
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • extended_group • ie
10
Pros:

Have to say, I chose this hotel purely for the price and location (right beside o connell street, luas station). Being above Fibbers didnt phase us as we were going out anyway. We were blown away by the size of the room and how nice it is. The room was 310€ (booked day before) and the 3 of us had double beds. The bedding and decor was beautiful, we had plenty of toilet roll, clean towels, kettle, a good iron and hairdryer. We couldnt get over the size of the room and how nice it was for price. Staff were friendly too.
One thing I also appreciated - I arrived back to the hotel 5mins after my two friends after 1am. The staff on reception insisted one of my friends come back down to meet me. Some people might see it as an incovenience but I thought it was a proactive measure to ensure safety and security of residents as some hotels dont question people. I would definitely stay again!

Cons:

Not saying I didnt like as it didnt affect me or my stay but just be noted there is no lift so the hotel may not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues. There is also a €100 damage deposit - but it was back in my bank account one hour after we checked out.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Oleh • couple • ie
1
An old, abandoned, filthy building—don’t ever offer me a shitho
Cons:

What the hell are they charging money for?

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Ibrahim • couple • ie
1
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • us
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • ie
4
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • couple • ie
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • solo_traveller • ie
1
Avoid, and Sleep on the street ,
Pros:

It was absolutely disgusting, no WiFi, no parking as promised, I have never witnessed anything like the mattress, I actually had to take painkillers the next day because of the springs sticking into my body ,

Cons:

Everything!!!!!

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Luis Gayosso • solo_traveller • mx
2
Colchón nuevo definitivamente.
Pros:

La ubicación es buena.

Cons:

El colchón fue probablemente el peor en el que he tratado de conciliar el sueño.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ie
4
Ok I suppose and probably fair for the money it cost in Dublin
Pros:

The receptionist made a massive deal about providing the original card that had already paid for the room and wanted a form of ID.

Cons:

Rooms were dirty and the pictures on the website are obviously AI generated because they look nothing like it.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • solo_traveller • ie
5
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • ie
1
Pros:

Horrible place

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nikolina • solo_traveller • hr
6
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Alena • couple • ie
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Benny • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Zero

Cons:

Total disgrace .... booked for the katie taylor fight and hotel cancelled at 3pm that day. Thought ok I sort something else out and that I did. Thing is on the 11th September they applied to my bank account for £240 !!!! They cancelled not me so why do you think it's fair to be requesting money outta my account a week later ??????? Stealing money from ppl. Try again and my solicitor will be in contact !!! AVOID AVOID AVOID !!!! JUST CAUSE A BIG EVENT ON YOUS BELIVE YOUS CAN HOLD THE PUBLIC TO RANSOM !!!! .No wonder no one wants to stay at the prices yous charge......

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Merin • couple • ie
8
It was nice experience .Maintained good cleanliness
Pros:

Bed space

Cons:

One air cooler was not working

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Abi • couple • gb
5
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee