🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
Leevin Hostel
📍 42, North Great George's Street, Dublin
A sua permanência — Leevin Hostel
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A propriedade — Leevin Hostel
Leevin Hostel is a budget-friendly option on Gardiner Street, just north of the River Liffey. The lobby is basic but functional, with a small reception desk and a common area that feels more utilitarian than social. It suits backpackers and solo travellers who need a clean, no-frills base within walking distance of Temple Bar and O'Connell Street.
Crónicas de Dublin
Dublin began as a Viking settlement in the 9th century, later becoming the Anglo-Norman centre of the Pale. Georgian architecture dominates the cityscape, with wide streets and red-brick townhouses built in the 18th century. The 1916 Easter Rising and subsequent independence shaped its modern identity as a proud, literary capital. Today, Dublin blends a booming tech scene with traditional pubs and a lively music culture, still deeply attached to its writers, from Joyce to Heaney.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Dublin →Melhores meses
May, June, and September offer relatively warm temperatures (15-20°C) with longer daylight hours and lower rainfall than midsummer. City crowds are manageable outside festival peaks.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak tourist season, with school holidays and the St Patrick's Festival (March) also driving crowds. Hotel prices rise by 30-50% during these periods. The Dublin Horse Show in August also brings additional visitors.
Orçamento da temporada
April and October are good shoulder months: cooler but still pleasant, with fewer tourists and hotels often 20-30% cheaper than peak summer. Early June before schools break offers similar value.
Tempo e embalagem
Dublin's weather is famously changeable: you can get four seasons in one day, even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket and layers regardless of the forecast.
Livro City Briefing — Dublin
- Luas Cross City tram line now runs from St Stephen's Green to Broombridge, making transport across the city easier. The green line gets crowded at rush hour.
- Temple Bar's summer festival runs July 1-4, with live music and street performances, which will increase noise and foot traffic around the area.
- Several new food markets have opened near the Docklands on weekends, offering a budget-friendly alternative to tourist-traps.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Leevin Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level din, and the rear aspect cuts the constant traffic rumble from North Great George's Street.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor at the front. The street is a busy residential road with delivery vans and late-night foot traffic, and you'll hear every door slam and conversation. Also avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception/communal areas—noise from guests coming and going.
Best views
Front-facing rooms look onto North Great George's Street, a handsome Georgian street with red-brick terraces and street lamps. The view is decent—typical Dublin cityscape—but the trade-off is noise. Rear rooms offer a courtyard view: no drama, but quieter.
Quietest floors
2nd to 4th floor, rear-facing. The building likely has a lift, but upper floors above 4th might have more echo from corridors; stick to mid-levels for the calmest sleep.
🔊 Noise notes
North Great George's Street is a main thoroughfare connecting the city centre to the northside suburbs. Expect traffic noise from early morning until late evening. The hostel is also close to the Rotunda Hospital and Parnell Square, so occasional sirens. No bar noise—this is a quiet residential street past 10pm.
Insider tips
1. The hostel doesn't have on-site parking. Use the ParkRite car park on Parnell Street (5 min walk) or street parking on Dorset Street (free after 7pm, paid till then). 2. Check-in is usually straightforward, but if you arrive before 3pm, ask about luggage storage—they have lockers in the common room. 3. Request a room with a desk if you need to work; the front-facing rooms often have them, but they're noisier—so pick your trade-off.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalações do hotel — Leevin Hostel
Free WiFi throughout; speed adequate for browsing and video calls (approx 20 Mbps down); no login required
Lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Free daily digital news via PressReader log-in at reception; building is a restored Georgian townhouse with original fanlight windows and staircase
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 07:00 (free); check-out by 10:30; late check-out until 14:00 for €10 (subject to availability)
Free locked luggage room for day-of-arrival and day-of-departure
No step-free entry (two shallow steps at front door); lift to all floors but no accessible bathroom; wheelchair access limited
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Park Rite at Jervis Street, €12 for 24 hours; no EV charging
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 refundable card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Lord of the Harvest Church (144 m · ~2 min walk)
- Hindu temple: ISKCON Dublin (158 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Immanuel Church Dublin (190 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Dublin Zen Centre (394 m · ~5 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Jervis Shopping Centre — 283 m · ~4 min walk
Wolfe Tone Square — 377 m · ~5 min walk
GPO Museum — 270 m · ~3 min walk
The Academy — 49 m · ~1 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 136 m · ~2 min walk
Boots — 207 m · ~3 min walk
Dealz — 95 m · ~1 min walk
Tara Street — 715 m · ~9 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist spots charging high fees.
Cards widely accepted, including contactless and mobile pay; carry some cash for small shops or markets.
Not expected; 10% for good service in restaurants (if no service charge), round up taxi fares, tip hotel porters a couple of euros.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Standard takeaway coffee from a café or chain; around €3.50.
Soup and sandwich or a hot lunch special from a café or pub; about €12–15.
A main course in a casual pub or bistro; around €16–22.
Few permanent stalls; look for weekend markets or food trucks near the city centre.
Tesco, Lidl, and Dunnes Stores are common and affordable.
High-street chains on Henry Street and O'Connell Street; budget-friendly like Penneys.
A Leap Card (pay-as-you-go) gives reduced fares on buses/Luas/Dart; airport bus (Dublin Express or Aircoach) costs about €8–10 one-way.
Buy groceries at budget supermarkets and eat pub lunch specials; use Leap Card for transport to avoid cash fares; visit free attractions like the National Gallery or St Stephen's Green.
É bom saber — Dublin
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Dublin999 and 112 both work for any emergency in Ireland. 112 is the EU-wide number. For non-urgent police matters in Dublin, call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dublin, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Leevin Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 136 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 207 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
City Center (after airport transfer) → Throughout Dublin neighborhoods
💡 Get a Leap Card (€5, reloadable) for seamless tram/bus travel. Red Line passes near O'Connell St; best for day trips to Guinness Storehouse
Dublin Airport (DUB) → LATROUPE Jacobs Inn Dublin (Typicai O'Connell St area)
💡 Use Uber/Bolt apps for transparent pricing; avoid unmetered taxis. Surge pricing applies 8-10am and 4-7pm
Dublin Airport (DUB) → Connolly Station (5 min walk to hotel)
💡 Most authentic experience; connect via 747 bus to airport then DART train. Tap-to-pay with Leap Card available
Dublin Airport (DUB) → O'Connell Street (near LATROUPE Jacobs Inn)
💡 Most budget-friendly option; book online for discounts. Luggage space is generous
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Leevin Hostel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level din, and the rear aspect cuts the constant traffic rumble from North Great George's Street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Leevin Hostel?
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor at the front. The street is a busy residential road with delivery vans and late-night foot traffic, and you'll hear every door slam and conversation. Also avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception/communal areas—noise from guests coming and going.
Is Leevin Hostel noisy?
North Great George's Street is a main thoroughfare connecting the city centre to the northside suburbs. Expect traffic noise from early morning until late evening. The hostel is also close to the Rotunda Hospital and Parnell Square, so occasional sirens. No bar noise—this is a quiet residential street past 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Leevin Hostel?
Front-facing rooms look onto North Great George's Street, a handsome Georgian street with red-brick terraces and street lamps. The view is decent—typical Dublin cityscape—but the trade-off is noise. Rear rooms offer a courtyard view: no drama, but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Leevin Hostel?
1. The hostel doesn't have on-site parking. Use the ParkRite car park on Parnell Street (5 min walk) or street parking on Dorset Street (free after 7pm, paid till then). 2. Check-in is usually straightforward, but if you arrive before 3pm, ask about luggage storage—they have lockers in the common room. 3. Request a room with a desk if you need to work; the front-facing rooms often have them, but they're noisier—so pick your trade-off.
What time is check-in at Leevin Hostel?
Check-in at Leevin Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Leevin Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed adequate for browsing and video calls (approx 20 Mbps down); no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Leevin Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Leevin Hostel?
Soup and sandwich or a hot lunch special from a café or pub; about €12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Leevin Hostel?
A Leap Card (pay-as-you-go) gives reduced fares on buses/Luas/Dart; airport bus (Dublin Express or Aircoach) costs about €8–10 one-way.
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
May, June, and September offer relatively warm temperatures (15-20°C) with longer daylight hours and lower rainfall than midsummer. City crowds are manageable outside festival peaks.
Principais atrações em Dublin
💡 Enter from the Fusiliers' Arch side and walk clockwise – the quieter eastern end has fewer tourists and more shade.
💡 Skip the guided tour – the free areas cover the best bits. The library's roof terrace has good city views and is often overlooked.
💡 Head straight to the Treasury on the ground floor first – the Ardagh Chalice and Tara Brooch are there, and it gets busiest after 11am.
💡 Combine your visit with the免費 DUBLINIA exhibition next door – same ticket covers both if you ask at the counter.
💡 Book online at least two days ahead – same-day tickets sell out by 10am. Go on the first tour of the day to avoid crowds.