Leevin Hostel Mountjoy

Lovely spot situated in an interesting building. Excellent, friendly and helpful staff.

Emails received are a little confusing as no deposit was needed other than that amazing place with good staff.

Checking in I was surprised that one receptionist talked about a 100€ cash deposit, while the next morning someone else said it was 50€. The fire alarm went off for 5 minutes without any statement or announcement from the receptionist personnel, although it clearly states that you shouldn't ignore the alarm. I extended my booking but through unforeseen circumstances, had to leave a week earlier, no partial refund, no customer service whatsoever. The hostel lacks the basics of good accommodation. There is one chair for each person to sit on in each room, besides the bunk bed. The showers have rust inside them, the kitchen supplies are beyond outdated. You need to bring your own salt, pepper, oil etc. I'm surprised they don't expect you to bring your own kettle. At below 10 degrees celcius during the night, there was no heating in the rooms or bathrooms. You wanna stay warm? Wear a sweater or take a shower, what's the issue? Having stayed in hostels and hotels around the globe, I can say that this by far one of most overpriced places for the "quality" it provides. During nighttime, people who drink and smoke sit outside of private houses until police tells them to move. There was one night, where a guy was screaming his lungs out and it didn't seem to bother anyone from the management team to take care of that issue. So, all in all, a thrilling experience.

I used to stay here when visiting Dublin, even before it was managed by Leevin Hostel, but I take my money elsewhere now. Complaints are seriously mismanaged with no sign of improvement. Video chatting in showers and toilets is common, personal belongings left on radiators are confiscated with no guarantee of return, and long-term residents drink in the backyard. This hostel is no longer safe, respectful, or reliable.