The Gate Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (3868 reviews)
80 - 81 Parnell Street , Dublin , ie
+353 1 874 5253

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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

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 3868 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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Ket yung • couple • ie
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • ie
5
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Cormic • solo_traveller • ie
4
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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teresa • solo_traveller • ie
4
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Karen catherine • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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osaghae • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Non smoking rooms

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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w sevin • solo_traveller • fr
4
Impossible de dormir
Pros:

Proche du centre ville et de la ligne de bus pour l'aéroport

Cons:

Tellement de bruit à cause du bar de nuit situé juste en dessous de l'hôtel qu'il est impossible de dormir avant 2h du matin

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
2
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Aine • couple • gb
1
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Jones • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Jay • family_with_children • gb
4
Pros:

The only thing that was good was the location, it’s close to the city centre. The bed wasn’t bad to sleep in but then again I could sleep on the floor and it wouldn’t bother me.

Cons:

We had to rooms and neither looked like they did online in the pictures, The deluxe room that we paid more for was ok but still didn’t look like it did online and was located on the first floor and was right next to a bar so the noise coming from it was terrible until early hours of the morning, it wasn’t stated in the description online that the deluxe was right next to a bar otherwise wouldn’t have booked it, the other double room we had booked wasn’t very nice either walked in and there was filters for a cigarette sat the on the chair, the fan was falling apart which didn’t help as it was hot, the carpet was not joint properly near the walls so all the wooden gripper was hanging out with the nails on them, and the signal on the tv never worked either. The building itself from the outside look like it’s a run down pub rather than a hotel so overall not a great place.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Cristian • couple • ie
5
Pros:

Location and easy access from the centre.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Kildare Bus Hire • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • ie
3
OK
Pros:

Cheap

Cons:

Very noisy above a pub until after 1am and it was too hot to close the window

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • family_with_children • es
8
Superó espectativas
Pros:

Muy buena ubicacion, la habitacion estaba limpia y cómoda

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • ie
5
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Dee • couple • ie
6
It was pleasant but needs a lot of attention
Pros:

Location was great and room was small but comfortable

Cons:

It was very outdated we were on the top level and the stairs were very crooked and wouldn’t be suitable for elderly people overall it’s need a good refurbishing but was pleasant

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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mcgrath • couple • ie
1
I would like a refund as the property was nothing like it was described on booking.com, absolutely horrendous, couldn’t
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • ie
3
Other than the recetion guy being nice I don’t have any real positives . I wouldn’t stay here again .
Pros:

The guy at reception was extremely friendly

Cons:

Guy was blocking the door to enter the hotel with 3 others . As I went to enter he got up in my face and was shouting nonsense. Clearly intoxicated and was looking for a row. The area is a bit rough at night . The hotel room was not the cleanest and the shower was filthy . I checked in at midnight and left at around 5am . Didn’t feel comfortable there.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Daragh • couple • ie
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee