• Check-in: from 15:00 (3:00 PM)
• Check-out: by 11:00 AM

Early check-in is subject to availability. If your room is ready before 15:00, we will be happy to accommodate you; however, this cannot be guaranteed in advance.

If your room is not ready:

• Luggage storage may be available (subject to capacity).
• Guests are welcome to relax in UCD Village seating areas or nearby cafés and restaurants.

Check-out must be completed by 11:00 AM.
Late check-out requests must be requested in advance and approved by UCD Accommodation ((opens in a new window)stay@ucd.ie). A minimum fee of €50 may apply if a guest remains in the room after 11:00 AM.

Yes. Our reception desk operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so late arrivals on the day of arrival are not an issue.

Early-morning check-in is very unlikely, as rooms are generally not available before 15:00.
If early access is essential, we recommend booking the night prior to your arrival.

• Dublin City Centre:
  6.7 km – approx. 20 minutes by car or 35 minutes by bus
• Dublin Airport:
  18.3 km – approx. 33 minutes by car or 54 minutes by bus

• Aircoach (Route 700): Stops outside the UCD campus - (opens in a new window)Stop UCD, Montrose Student Residence 
  More information:(opens in a new window) https://www.aircoach.ie/timetables/700
• Taxi: Approx. €29–€45, depending on traffic and time of day

Several Dublin Bus routes serve the campus.
For up-to-date information, visit:
https://www.ucd.ie/estates/ourservices/commuting/publictransportbusandrail/

Yes, bed linen and towels are provided for all guests. 

• Light cleaning on Day 3 (for stays longer than 3 nights)
• Full cleaning with bed linen change on Day 7 (for stays longer than 1 week)

Yes, apartments include a kitchen.
However, for general summer guests, the kitchen has limited inventory and is not suitable for full meal preparation.

Standard inventory per person:

• 1 large plate
• 1 side plate
• 1 cup
• 1 glass
• 1 cutlery set (knife, fork, spoon & teaspoon)

Guests staying as part of a UCD programme, conference, or group booking may have a different kitchen inventory. Please refer to your organiser for details.

No. General summer accommodation is for guests aged 18 and over only.

Minors may stay only if they are part of:

• UCD-approved Language Schools groups
• Official UCD programmes that include supervised accommodation

Yes, there are several dining options available during the summer:

• UCD Village Foodhall – international food options, pizza, burgers, and more
  Includes Centra convenience store
  (opens in a new window)https://thefoodhallatucdvillage.ie/
• Pi Restaurant (Science Centre) – sandwiches, salads, hot meals (dine-in or takeaway)
• Bluebird Café (Newman Building) – coffee, tea, baked goods
• Confucius Restaurant – authentic Chinese cuisine (Sichuan & Hakka influences)

Summer 2026 opening hours: To be confirmed

You can check availability and book online at:
(opens in a new window)www.ucdsummer.ie

Yes! Please contact (opens in a new window)stay@ucd.ie to get the discount code. 

Yes, for the period 22 May – 23 August 2026.

• Priority is given to current UCD students in-house (first refusal).
• Any remaining availability may be offered to visiting students and interns.
• Availability for non-UCD students is not guaranteed.

If accommodation becomes available, it will be offered after St Patrick’s Day (March).

To join the expression-of-interest list, please email:
stay@ucd.ie

Yes! Please contact (opens in a new window)stay@ucd.ie to get the discount code. 

If you received a promo code from an event organiser, please follow this booking guide:
(opens in a new window)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSDVlNt-b78

If you experience any issues, contact us at stay@ucd.ie.

Cancellation policies depend on the rate selected at booking:

• Non-refundable rate: Lower price, no cancellation, no amendments 
• Flexible rate: Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival

Full details are shown during the booking process.

No. All bookings must be paid in advance, at the time of booking or prior to arrival.

No. Breakfast or meal plans are not included.

For group bookings, catering may be arranged through UCD catering partners.
Please contact stay@ucd.ie for assistance.

Yes. Parking is:

• Free of charge
• Subject to availability
• Offered on a first-come, first-served basis

Yes. On-site laundry facilities are available for guest use (fees apply).

Yes:

• Light cleaning on Day 3 (for stays longer than 3 nights)
• Full cleaning with bed linen change on Day 7 (for stays longer than 1 week)

• Minimum stay: 2 nights
• Maximum stay: No maximum during the summer period, subject to availability

Summer bookings are available between 22 May and 23 August 2026.

Yes. Approximate distances from UCD:

• Fitzwilliam Square – 4.7 km
• Merrion Square – 5 km
• Little Museum of Dublin – 5 km
• National Museum of Ireland (Archaeology) – 5 km
• Book of Kells – 5 km
• Irish Whiskey Museum – 5 km
• Chester Beatty Library – 6 km
• EPIC Emigration Museum – 6 km
• Dublin Castle – 6 km
• Jameson Distillery – 7 km

Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the accommodation.

Some rooms are accessible. Guests with accessibility requirements should contact stay@ucd.ie before booking to confirm availability.

No, pets are not permitted, with the exception of registered assistance dogs - please find the Animals on Campus Policy for full information https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=GD-DOCLAND&ID=171

No. All UCD accommodation buildings are strictly non-smoking.