Joivy Affordable Dublin Parkgate - Adults Only

Great base for exploring Dublin This is great for an affordable few nights in Dublin. The accommodation is a block of student flats which are rented out when students aren't there; as such it's very well kept and secure. It's impossible to get into any part of the complex without a keycard, which is a really nice reassuring touch. The bedrooms and communal areas are all clean and well maintained, and everyone was friendly. Location wise you are a little out of the city centre here, but the area is quiet and it's very easy to get around by bus, tram or train - the nearest bus & tram stop is a 5-10 minute walk and the train station is only a few minutes further. There are local pubs, cafes and restaurants a street or two away and everything else is easily accessible via public transport. It's important to know that this will be a no-frills experience - the rooms are small with no TV or kettle; there's no option for breakfast; and rather than staff, the people on the reception desk are largely students. They were all lovely but obviously inexperienced. There are no 'extras' - we asked for extra pillows and towels on day one and didn't get any by the time we left. Also information is hard to come by - we were given no guidance on check-out time or any procedures at any point.When we stayed the property had recently been taken over by a new management company, which could explain a little of the disjointedness. I would definitely stay here again, overall it was positive - and now I know what to expect!

Rooms were big and clean. Staff was helpful and property was safe. Good amities but no television in room.

Do not stay here, this host blatantly lied about the size of the accommodation. My wife and I took at trip to Dublin and it was only the two of us. We found a place that seemed nice and slept two. When we got there we were shocked that the place only had 1 single bed. We contacted the host to help and they said the dimensions of the bed were big enough to be a 2 person bed but that was not realistic. We had to leave the unit and find a hotel to stay at instead. In my opinion, this host lied about the size of the bed in order to get more couples to book their rental, then they refuse to refund when they get caught lying. Leaving travelers like us stuck in a city with no where to stay. This host is untrustworthy, and will protect themselves in the fine print. Do not stay with them and save your money, otherwise they will fine ways to ruin your travel experience like they did for us.