When you stay at Astra Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Dublin Castle and Guinness Storehouse. Also, Trinity College and St. Stephen's Green are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Smithfield Station is 3 minutes and Four Courts Station is 4 minutes.
When you stay at Astra Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Dublin Castle and Guinness Storehouse. Also, Trinity College and St. Stephen's Green are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Smithfield Station is 3 minutes and Four Courts Station is 4 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
What are the check-in and check-out times at Astra Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Astra Hostel like?
Astra Hostel is in City Centre Dublin, a short 3-minute walk from Smithfield Station and 17 minutes' walk from Trinity College.
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Reviews
Astra Hostel Reviews
6.6
Good
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7.0
Cleanliness
5.6
Amenities
6.6
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 15, 2025
The bed was very comfortable however, the airflow was terrible and extremely hot and the bathroom was disgusting. this is the most amount of money i have ever spent on a hostel and it was the worst i’ve ever stayed at
Meaghan
Meaghan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Cheap, easy and central enough to make it worth it low key
Louis
Louis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Staff was very quick with responses when we arrived and needed the code for the door, pod was very cosy and clean, we had a great night. Would definitely stay again :)
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Great for the price
Best price for being in the city center. Nice and quiet, not really a hostel, no staff really present, but good if you're not looking for the party scene and want to be close to the best parts of Dublin. The pods give great privacy and are actually cozy.
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 23, 2024
Lovely stay, fun little space pods. But no games / towels provided so bring your own! Over all very comfortable and easy stay. They let us go in earlier than check in as we had an early flight, that was v good.
Elianq
Elianq, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 2, 2025
USB ports didn't work. Only one towel provided despite us being a group of two. Friendly staff.
Erin
Erin, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 19, 2025
The bed itself was reasonable and the capsule provided a level of privacy you don't get in an normal dorm, however the USB charge points did not work, the towel provided had a stain (hopefully a mark that didn't come out in the wash but this still didn't look pleasant), old food was left in the lockers, the "kitchen"/reception area had bags of rubbish piled in the corridors, and the shower had mould on the ceilings.
Whilst I was not expecting premium quality and service, considering how much I paid for the stay I most certainly cannot recommend this place.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 17, 2024
Nice stay
Cozy stay in a “space capsule”. No towels even though it said in the description when booking. Nice central to everything
Nadia
Nadia, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2025
2 nights in a Pod!
We had a great 2 day stay, was meet on arrival. Obviously this is a place to sleep only so we paid a deposit for lockers to keep our kit safe. Problem, no receptionist on a Sunday and cleaner could only refund for one locker. Contacted hostel on the Monday through WA and problem solved, bank transfer. Thankyou for that!!
Pods were clean, bathroom clean!
Only negative was the USB points in the Pods didn't work and they were extremely warm, door had to remain open. Overall a positive experience!
MARK
MARK, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jun 14, 2025
The staff at Astra Hostel were kind and helpful. The location of the hostel is ideal/close to the city center. It was very convenient to be able to leave our stuff before check-in.
The staff arrived only at 10am for checking out - not a problem for us, but for anyone with an early flight, be sure to mention this to the staff.
The pods did not lock, nor was there anywhere in the pods to lock personal belongings. Moreover, the bathrooms are wet on the ground and were only cleaned once during our 3 day stay.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 17, 2025
Good Hostel, Didn't cost that money.
Booked a double bed for £75 per night, unfortunately it didn't cost that money.
Just a Hostel without any supervisor. The most disappointing thing is that doors in the capsules are impossible to lock, and there's no charging socket inside it, so I had to charge my phone from the socket in the corridor.
Overall its definitely 3/5, clean, not over settled, good placement, but with some issues.
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2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 18, 2024
Not very welcoming, just a place to sleep.
The pods are OK, and the location near Smithfield not that bad, but altogether the place was rather desolate, I only met the manager? by chance (and few other residents, well, winter, and a weekend...).
Only three bathrooms/toilets, can be a real problem in high season, especially if they are situated three flights of stairs down... Above all, the whole place was absolutely FRIGID in december, and light in the staircase missing.
colette
colette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
good hotel for a few nights stay
We were looking for a hotel to stay for one night and walk around the city. We just needed a place to sleep. This is a great place for that. It's like a hostel but you have a separate capsule in room. It fits two people. You can sleep closed well inside and no one bothers you. They just opened business. Everything is new and clean. They new in business and have some issues with service but have good communication, trying help, and they are trying to make the service better. This good for one or couple who travel with limited budget. I Recommend.
Oleg
Oleg, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 15, 2025
As a hostel, you get what you pay for. The sleeping pods are a unique experience and quite comfortable, but they can be noisy when you move. The property should consider adding lockers for guests to store their belongings, even if there's a small fee, as it's better than leaving luggage in unsecured pods or on the floor. The communal room would benefit from a sink for washing dirty dishes instead of having to go to the toilets. We had to do this twice because dirty cups were left out by other guests. Our main issue was the noise from other guests coming back at night, which woke us up at 1:30 AM due to loud talking and banging.
Keiran
Keiran, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 15, 2024
Overnight Stay.
Accommodation was clean & well maintained. Pod was spacious & comfortable. No chairs/stools were provided in the room. Nothing provided on which to hang your clothes or wet towels. The toilets are two flights of stairs down which is far from ideal. Two toilets/showers combined are available with another under construction. A shower being used rules out the availability of toilet, again not ideal. Overall more thought needs to be put in to make a stay more user friendly.
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 28, 2024
Better communication needed
The place didn’t have towels as listed. The check-in message had two contact numbers listed in addition to the app, which was confusing. When I asked the hosts through all three contact methods if I could leave luggage at the hostel while exploring the city, I didn’t receive a response. Most hostels offer a secure place to store luggage, and it would’ve been nice to see this option. That being said, the place was easy to find, the pod was clean (and a cool way to get privacy in a hostel), and we were thankful for a last-minute booking at such a reasonable price. I understand they just recently opened, so hopefully all kinks will be worked out soon.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jun 10, 2025
This hostel has as many toilets as my 3 bed house. Much of the construction is poor - front door hits a metal box loudly as you go in, bathroom layouts mean if you're slightly above average height or weight you might struggle to actually use the toilet. Charging in our pod worked for the first night but not for the second, which messed us up for the day after. Safety deposits do not work, key for lockers were not offered/I could find no instructions to access them, so you cannot put your clothes anywhere but your pod. Having to sleep in the pod with our wet clothes on the bed from the rain was a pain. If you are 6ft+ you will probably struggle to extend fully in the pod. The advantages were location wise it was good, cheaper than most others in the area. It's only about a 10-15 minute walk to the temple bar area/O'Connell street etc. But you will have to walk past a fair few crackheads on the way, they were harmless during our visit but I can imagine they could cause trouble.
The owners should take a couple of pods out from each room and put a bathroom there for each floor, it would be much improved, I very much doubt they would do that though
Dafydd
Dafydd, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2026
Great location. Cool space pod experience
Marlon
Marlon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2025
Was all good
Oleksii
Oleksii, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2025
We enjoyed our stay!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 4, 2025
Not a lot of privacy but ok for a hostel
Cher
Cher, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 28, 2025
Cheap, bed was okay, bathrooms need attention, other guests were off-putting
Elston
Elston, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2025
Decent, clean, liked the self contained pod capsules
Gar
Gar, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2025
We had a great time, we were attending a concert at Croke Park so it was perfect for putting our head down without paying a fortune. Amenities were all as described. I definitely would return.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Great located, clean and silent, excellent price and place