Due to COVID-19 Requirements and to allow for contact tracing DBS strongly recommend that you book accommodation through the College.

Online Accommodation Databases

Below is a list of online databases where student accommodation is listed.  

• www.daft.ie
•  www.hostingpower.ie
• www.myhome.ie
• www.collegecribs.ie
• www.collegeliving.ie
• www.homes.usi.ie

Please read the guide available at this link about how to securely search online databases: http://www.daft.ie/safety-online

Fraud Alert

Please be cautious when renting accommodation from private landlords, and do not hand over a deposit/ rent without viewing the property in person. In particular, do not use Facebook, instead use the sites recommended on this page.

Please follow the following advice when sourcing your accommodation:

• Do not pay anything without viewing
• View all accommodations with a friend
• Do not make any online payments
• Use a credit card for payments if possible
• Be sure that all banks/online companies are legitimate
• Do not make any payments if the bank account given is not an Irish Bank Account.
• Do not pay a deposit until you have personally viewed the property
• Contact a member of our Student Services to help advise you if an accommodation source looks suspicious
• Alert the local authorities of your suspicion - (Gardaì - 01 666 9063).

Short Term Options

Hostels

• Barnacles Temple Bar http://barnacles.ie/
• Kinlay House http://www.kinlaydublin.ie/
• Abbey Court htttp://www.abbey-court.com
• Four Courts Hostel http://www.fourcourtshostel.com