Like its sister hostel Abigails, Ashfield is a really, really, really good backpackers. Staff here are great. Excellent door security and for a hostel so big, it was super clean. New kitchen facilities.

Rooms are crammed with bunks, as all big city hostels are. But everything else makes up for it. Check in security crosses the line with civil liberties. Maybe chill out with taking photos without asking, you already took a scan of my passport and a copy of my bank card. Pretty sure it’s all in breach of GDPR and possibly illegal. I’ve noted Dublin hostels are full with IPA guests, but if you don’t want IPA people staying, just tell them the truth that you’re a tourist/backpackers hostel for tourists/backpackers/weekenders. Simple.

Excellent location, friendly staff

The cleaner was rude AF multiple times came in to the room at very inconvenient times and again barged in to the room on my checkout day at 9am - I was in my room getting changed and note this was 1.5 hours BEFORE checkout time. She didn't knock and then when she came back she mumbled something to me about still being in the room. I told her to her face she was unnecessarily rude. The management needs to consider retraining if you look at other reviews I've just noticed similar complaints. She really let down the hostel as it affected my feeling of security and privacy.

Comfy bed, quiet, friendly staff and guests, excellent location and an outstandingly good kitchen - the best I've ever seen in a hostel! I've stayed in other hostels recently, including in Dublin, with newly updated kitchens but this one really stands out - there's plenty of cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils and positive notices reminding guests to clear up and they do!

1, The only drawback is that the toilet is in the ensuite bathroom in the dormitory so you're stuck first thing in the morning if you need the loo and somebody is in there having a shower/doing their make-up or whatever because there's no toilets on the corridor even if you run up or down a floor! Pity! 2. Only glass is recycled. What about paper & card, plastic, etc or doesn't Dublin do much recycling - I've noticed the same in other Dublin hostels?

Amazing central location. Lovely staff. Fully equipped shared kitchen facility and dining space. The room was the perfect base for a traveller.

I was slightly confused about how to initially get into the building. I assumed that you had to wait to be let in after pressing the “ bell “ , as there were no signs to say that you needed to push the door yourself after pressing the bell. I also wish that I was informed that my roommate was going to be arriving on her check in date after midnight, as I was in the room on my own when she arrived. As a solo female traveller and being alone in the room at the time she arrived, it can be quite scary when you are awoken after midnight to someone entering your room when you’re not expecting it.

The location is perfect. I could walk to almost everywhere by foot. The neighborhood had a vivid nightlife as well, which I liked and I still felt safe. Dublin express stops also 2 minutes walk from the hostel.

All was good. It is not modern, but for a couple of nights stay it is perfect. I just slept in my room, took a shower and the rest of the time I spent in the city. I didn’t use the kitchen, so I can not say anything about that. You need a lock to be able to safe your belongings safely under the bed. They can be also bought in the reception area. Lockers are available for a great price.

We appreciate the security measures, having to ring a bell to enter at all times and have to show you room card to reception each time, although the staff was polite and sharp to remember faces and names and spare you the show-card-check. Yet we wouldn't bother even if we had to show it each time. Hostel was clean, organized with a clean and easy to use kitchen (stove, fridges, microwave - water boiler) with bunch of cutlery and complimentary coffee - tea - hot chocolate. Bedsheets and covers looked and smell clean. Beds and pillows were comfortable, good size of room for 8 and sufficient bathroom. Personal light and charger plugs on each bed Regarding noise, hostel is fairly enforcing some quite hours, yet keep in mind hostel is at center and windows are open at all times for proper ventilation, thus, some earplugs are recommended.

In all honesty there wasn't something we didn't like, yet if we could offer a suggestion since we were in many hostels around, having some additional comfort items such as earplugs, small hand towel, some shower gel, drinkable water would make the stay more pleasant. But that's more of suggestions that anything else

Great location right in the heart of the city, with friendly and helpful staff. It has a well-equipped kitchen a spacious dining room, and a lounge as well. The dorm room had its own little bathroom which was cleaned very well each day. The beds were comfortable, and they had a lamp and a phone charging outlet (USB-C and one other) so I didn't have to buy a converter, which was amazing!

The lockers below the bed weren't easy to use, but they did the job. Also, the bed didn't have curtains. The showerhead was fixed on the wall, but that's just a minor inconvenience.

Nice Staff. I could leave my backpack to visit the city without IT And check in. Quite in the room regarding the noice from the outside. At least in the room for 6 people, which had a windows from the back off the building.

Its very expansive. I never spend 75euro for a night in a multiperson room. Ok it was sat/sun day. But i had booker it much earlier. I had a 2stars hotel to person's room for a night before for 50€The separate tap for cold And hot water in the bathroom is a nonsence. I know that most od the hostel have that. But expansive once like this should afford to change it. Ot you have hot water that you cannot touch the stream od water or cold that the teeth tremble. The water in the shower didnt go well to the basin's sink.

The staff were great. I was able to check in really late during the night after my flight was delayed. The common area near reception was comfy and there were plenty of plugs. Love the vending machine and the kitchen facilities. Bed was clean and comfortable. The room had enough storage and plugs and reading light by each bed. Loved the bench in the room for changing shoes etc.

There were no recycling facilities. The security lockers only took coins. The shower had black mould around the edges of the cubicle. There was no bodywash/shampoo available, free or otherwise.

- Localisation: Extremely central; everything is within walking distance. For example, you'll reach the whiskey museum, Trinity College, and Temple Bar in less than a 5-minute walk. - Staff members: The staff is exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and always ready to assist with efficient responses to your queries. - Kitchen: Well-organized and tidy with a plethora of equipment available. - Cleanliness: Common areas are consistently well-maintained. Rooms and bathrooms are regularly cleaned.

- Shower space: Showers are somewhat cramped and it’s challenging to close the doors. - Lack of intimacy: Adding a curtain to the bed could enhance privacy and comfort.