The Gate Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (3839 reviews)
80 - 81 Parnell Street , Dublin , ie

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 3839 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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James solo_traveller us
5
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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margaret solo_traveller ie
7
Great value for money
Pros:

Ideal location for dublin city centre room spotless both the bedroom nd bathroom bed really comfy girl s on reception really nice great value for money

Cons:

Underfloor heating 2 warm but they were fans In bedroom that helped

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
B
Barnes couple ca
7
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
S
Shavi solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The people at the front desk and the house keeping people was nice

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
S
Siobhan solo_traveller ie
6
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Dex solo_traveller gb
1
Avoid unless you have no cheaper option
Pros:

The location wasnt terrible

Cons:

The hotel itself feels unsafe walking up the stairs as they list to one side, the room had mould in the bathroom and cracked floors, and despite booking a four person room we were issued a single yale key as the previously installed key card system didnt work. Access into the hotel at any time of day relied on ringing a buzzer and awaiting being noticed by the reception team - this meant on multiple occasions over the weekend us standing in the street for 5-10 minutes ringing repeatedly.

The hotel staff also refused to hold the key at the front desk so it could be passed between the four of us staying and at one point despite preregistration of all guests on their portal refused to allow two of our number up to the room.until we physically came down at 3am.

The hotel also rang the rooms at half 4 in the morning to demand that we change the id on file, as the person who paid the room and gave their id was not the named main guest (in a 4 person room with the other guests details provided) and their manager would be upset by this the next day, and summoned us down to resolve their issue.

Despite being on the third floor the noise levels were ridiculous and it was extremely difficult to sleep - the property should consider investing in double glazing or sound insulation

Overall an uncomfortable and unpleasant stay, and I wouldnt recommend it to anyone

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
D
Danielle solo_traveller ie
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Natasha solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The loud music from outside. My room had a big window located next to beer garden . I dont think the room should even be available. Shower was weak and took long time to warm up.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
A
Ali couple ie
6
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
C
Ciara extended_group ie
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
A
Amy Abdullah extended_group ie
5
Fair , clean room & good location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

The entrance to door could be more noticeable.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Nick solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Rachael solo_traveller ie
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
M
Mark extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Location was great and the staff were very welcoming and friendly

Cons:

Hotel wasn't exactly as the website, but for what we needed the beds were comfortable and location was very good.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Shane couple ie
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
N
NAGDA couple ie
9
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
P
Portia couple ie
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
B
Bartosz solo_traveller pl
10
Really value for money I prefer such hotels much more then all these big brands
Pros:

Location and the room was really clean and comfortable bed. Very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

All good

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
U
Uerii couple ie
3
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee