Quiet and Safe Hostels and Bed and Breakfasts in Dublin, Ireland | Budget Your Trip (2024)

FAQs

How much does a bed and breakfast cost in Ireland? ›

The average price per person is €32-38 (£27.25-32.36) per person sharing, but it depends on the season. Check in time is normally between 3pm - 6pm, unless otherwise agreed with the B&B owner.

So it's important to take the same precautions that you would in any other large city. Keep your valuables secure, don't walk in dimly lit areas alone at night, be alert and make sure to have your phone on-hand at all times.

Average daily spend by real travellers in Dublin: €99 (£80.50) This reflects what everyday travellers tend to spend in Dublin. Think mid-range - most of the major attractions, a few cab rides, maybe a big night out, and a bit of shopping on the side.

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You are not expected to tip excessively in Irish hotels and no tips are needed if the hotel is small and staffed directly by the owners, such as a small bed and breakfast or guest house. Porters who help carry your bag to your room might expect a tip of €1-2 per bag.

Cold brew coffees are the most expensive type of coffee in Ireland, with an average price of €4.35, followed by mochas at €4.10, while espressos were typically the cheapest at around €2.90.

In general, yes – Ireland is a fairly expensive place to visit as a tourist. Between the sky-high costs of accommodations and rental cars in the summer and the high overall prices in western Europe, a trip to Ireland can end up being rather expensive.

Average Food and Drink Prices in Ireland

Pint of beer: €5-€7. Glass of wine: €6-€9. Coffee: €2-€4. Pub meal: €10-€20.

Hostels feature dorm-like spaces for sleeping, often with bunk beds. Each visitor is provided a bed and a space to store their personal items. The rest of the space is shared, including the bathrooms, showers, kitchen area, and common area for mingling with others.

Can anyone stay at a hostel? ›

This depends on your destination and on the hostel. Some hostels put an age limit of 18-35 on travelers. But at others, anyone is welcome, which is part of what makes staying in hostels so interesting! Hostels are a popular budget option though, so the crowd at hostels does tend to skew young.

How many days should I spend in Dublin? We recommend spending three to four days in Dublin to explore all that the city has to offer while leaving some time to take a day trip outside the city.

The cost of a night out in the capital is now €81 on average - with more than half of that going on alcohol. A further 23pc is spent on food, with other significant expenses including taxis (13pc) and babysitters (7pc) as well as the cost for nightclub entry.

The average price of a hotel bed across Ireland has increased to €143, with prices jumping to €150 per night on average in the capital.

The traditional breakfast most associated with Britain and Ireland remains, however, the full breakfast of eggs (fried, scrambled, or poached) with bacon and sausages, usually with mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans, fried bread, black pudding or white pudding, and toast.

How much do meals cost in Ireland? There are very few budget-friendly restaurants in Ireland, so you should expect to pay at least $16 (€15) for meals in most pubs and mid range eateries. There are a few more budget-friendly spots in Ireland like my local favorite, Cafe Gusto, in Cork.