How To Get Here
How To Get Here
Getting to Garden Lane Backpackers is easy, whether you’re arriving from Dublin Airport, Heuston Station, Connolly Station, Busáras, or Dublin City Centre. Located at 8 Garden Lane, Dublin 8, D08 VY00, our hostel is well connected to Dublin’s main transport hubs, making your arrival straightforward and stress-free.
This step-by-step guide outlines the easiest ways to reach Garden Lane Backpackers.
From Dublin Airport
The most convenient way to reach Garden Lane Backpackers from Dublin Airport is by Dublin Express.
By Dublin Express
Exit Terminal 2 and follow the signs to the coach bus departure area.
Take the Dublin Express 782 service towards Dublin City Centre.
Get off at Merchant’s Quay (Stop 1444).
Walk back along the same road and take the first right towards Cornmarket.
Continue straight and take the second left onto Garden Lane.
Garden Lane Backpackers is the only hostel located on this street.
The journey takes around 30–40 minutes and tickets can be purchased here.
From Busáras and Connolly Station
Garden Lane Backpackers is easily accessible from both Busáras and Connolly Station.
By Bus
Walk from Busáras to Connolly Station.
Take the 27 bus towards Jobstown.
Get off at Warrenmount, The Coombe.
Walk back in the direction the bus came from and turn left onto The Coombe.
Take the second street on the right, Ash Street.
Continue to Garden Lane, the third street on the right.
Garden Lane Backpackers is the only hostel located on this street.
From Heuston Railway Station
Heuston Station is one of Dublin’s main rail hubs and offers quick access to the hostel.
By Bus
Exit Heuston Station and walk to the main bus stops outside the station.
Take the S2 bus towards Irishtown.
Travel for approximately three stops and get off on Thomas Street.
Walk along Thomas Street until you reach Meath Street.
Turn right onto Meath Street and continue towards Garden Lane.
Garden Lane Backpackers is the only hostel located on this street.
From Dublin City Centre (O’Connell Street)
Option 1: By Bus
From O’Connell Street, take the 13 bus towards Grange Castle.
Get off on Thomas Street.
Walk along Thomas Street until you reach Meath Street.
Turn right onto Meath Street, continue to Garden Lane.
Garden Lane Backpackers is the only hostel located on this street.
Option 2: Walking
Garden Lane Backpackers is within walking distance of many of Dublin’s most popular attractions.
Walk west along Dame Street towards Christ Church Cathedral.
Continue straight as the road becomes Thomas Street.
Continue past the SPAR convenience store.
When you reach Vicar Street, turn left into the lane beside the venue.
Walk past the playground and apartment complex, continue onto Garden Lane.
Garden Lane Backpackers is the only hostel located on this street.
We are the only hostel located on this small, quiet street.
Public Transport Connections
Garden Lane Backpackers benefits from excellent transport links across Dublin and Ireland, including:
Dublin Airport via Dublin Express.
Smithfield LUAS Red Line stop, approximately a 15-minute walk away.
Heuston Station for national rail services.
Connolly Station for DART, commuter and regional rail services.
Busáras for nationwide coach connections.
Multiple Dublin Bus routes serving the city centre and surrounding areas.
Find Us on Google Maps
For the easiest navigation, enter the following address into Google Maps:
Garden Lane Backpackers, 8 Garden Lane, Dublin 8, D08 VY00
Google Maps will guide you directly to our front door and is a useful tool for exploring the city during your stay.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions about directions, public transport, airport transfers or planning your journey, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team will be happy to help ensure a smooth and stress-free arrival at Garden Lane Backpackers.
