The Gate Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (3790 reviews)
80 - 81 Parnell Street , Dublin , ie

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Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Adult only
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 3790 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
J
Josefina • couple • us
4
Extremely loud concert bar right outside the room until 3:30 am.
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Siannon • couple • ie
1
Horrible
Pros:

Noting

Cons:

We were put on the first floor and our room vibrated it was that bad as we were over a nightclub so if you go and want to sleep I would avoid I asked if we could be moved to a higher room and was told no as the nightclub wasn’t there problem , we payed €210 for one night we couldn’t sleep , the place was so run down and filthy dirty I honestly dont know how they are open I would avoid at all costs

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
A
Akintunde Emmanuel • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Very simple place and good 👍

Cons:

The noise is too much in the night.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
R
Rachel • couple • gb
7
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
J
Jeremie • couple • ie
5
RAS
Pros:

L’eau chaude

Cons:

Brosse de toilette

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
A
Aloisa • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • ie
5
Cons:

Shower not cleaned properly hair on wall

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
F
Federico • couple • it
7
Buono
Pros:

Comoda e posizione ottimale

Cons:

Struttura datata, camere piccole ma ben organizzate. Non una strutturale di qualità eccelsa ma nel complesso camera dotata di tutto quello di cui necessitavamo per il soggiorno

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
T
Thi Thao • couple • ie
9
Good
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
D
DURAND • solo_traveller • fr
5
Pros:

L'emplacement

Cons:

Très bruyant, Night Club juste en dessous

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
R
Rasheed • couple • ie
10
I love it
Pros:

The location was nice and lovely

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
N
Nestor • couple • ie
1
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
B
Bagci • solo_traveller • gb
6
It was very good in terms of location but the room was in avarage for cleaning and comfort
Pros:

Location is perfect but too noisy, early morning, 5 am, I woke up because of noise

Cons:

Too noisy and bathroom floor was sticky, there was no slipper

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
A
Alan • solo_traveller • ie
3
Pros:

All

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
O
Olha • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Все було чудово, рекомендую. Дякую за смачну каву!

Cons:

Трохи чути було шум вулиці, але це цікаво для тих, хто хоче відчути ритм життя центру Дубліна, це ніби занурення в атмосферу міста і мені додало вражень.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
S
sahabooleea • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
K
Keogh • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Lovely place

Cons:

They had to charge 100€ for damage fee

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
I
igor • solo_traveller • gb
5
Good enough as a bed for the night
Pros:

This was in a good location and at a good price for a place used only as a bed for the nights

Cons:

The building and room are very tired

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
M
moses • solo_traveller • ie
1
Pros:

The staff were very rude and never check us in

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee