This hostel has its distinctive pros and cons. Think them over before you choose your stay. The staff are all very nice, the beds are new, the mattresses are comfortable, the breakfast even includes crepes and fruits, the sheets are clean, and the hostel in general is impeccably cleaned every day (more than once). However, the location is very far off, and Dublin buses are not something to be relied on heavily. Compared to all the other hostels that are very close to the centre, this is not something that can be overlooked. Also, if you've never stayed in a room with more than 16 people, keep in mind that there's a 100% chance at least some of them are going to either cough or snore throughout the night. Overall, it's a nice hostel, and I'd like to thank every staff at Gardiner for their hard work, but be aware: unless you plan to stay at the hostel instead of the city itself, the location is more important than you may think.