Oliver St. John Gogarty’s Hostel

This friendly, no-frills hostel is located in the heart of Temple Bar, under a 5-minute walk to all the gay venues in the area and to several major Dublin sights like Dublin Castle and Trinity College. It offers private rooms for two, four, or six people, as well as shared dorm accommodation. The hostel is attached to a traditional Irish bar and restaurant, with live music on every day. There is a shared kitchen if you want to make your own meals, and rates usually include a continental breakfast.