At a glance
On-campus & university-owned residences
| Residence | Who it's for | Room types | From | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Hall (Dartry, D6) | First-year undergraduates | En-suite single/twin; 3–6 bed shared apartments | €178/week | 12 Sep 2025 – 6 May 2026 (236 nights) |
| Main campus rooms | Final-year UG + postgraduates (not 1st years) | Apartment single / en-suite single | €185/week (2026/27) | 9 Sep 2026 – 7 May 2027 (240 nights) |
- Included: WiFi, secure grounds, bike parking. Billed monthly (RTB rule). No application fee or deposit for Trinity Hall.
- Allocation is random selection (not first-come). CAO/deferred applications are invited from 1 July 2026; first offers issue 2–3 days after CAO Round 1 (26 August 2026).
- First-years choose either Trinity Hall or a Trinity-partnered PBSA — not both, and not main campus.
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) nearby
| Block | Provider | To campus | Price | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kavanagh Court (D1) | Yugo — TCD exclusive partner | 15-min walk | €325/week | 38 weeks |
| Here! Cork Street (D8) | TCD partner | ~20-min walk | €303–€349.50/week | 41 & 51 weeks |
| Binary Hub (Bonham St, D8) | aparto | ~17-min bus | from ~€272/week* | Academic year |
*Verify Binary Hub on the provider site. TCDSU also lists aparto (Beckett House, Dorset Point), Broadstone Hall, Griffith Halls and others. PBSA rents include all utilities/WiFi.
Digs & rent-a-room near Trinity
Digs (a room in a family home, often Mon–Fri) are typically €120–€150/week and are often the cheapest option. Find them through the TCDSU Accommodation Advisory Service. Digs are a licence, not a tenancy — they carry fewer rights, so vet carefully.
TCDSU Accommodation Advisory Service
See our guides to student grants & costs and how to apply.
Private rentals & house shares
Upper-year students cluster in Rathmines, Ranelagh, Drumcondra, Phibsborough and Stoneybatter. Search the main portals and never pay a deposit before viewing.
Never pay a deposit before viewing — read how to avoid rental scams.
How to get to Trinity
The campus is in the city centre: the Trinity Luas stop (Green Line) is beside it, Pearse and Tara Street DART stations are a short walk, and many bus routes serve College Green. Commuter rail makes Bray, Greystones, Maynooth and Drogheda viable. A TFI Student Leap Card gives 50% off, with a Dublin fare cap of €3/day, €12/week.
Application timeline for 2026 entry
- 13 Feb – 2 Mar 2026 — Continuing students apply.
- 23 Feb 2026 — Postgraduate & partnered-PBSA applications open.
- 3From 1 July 2026 — CAO & deferred first-years apply for Trinity Hall.
- 421 Aug 2026 — Leaving Cert results.
- 526 Aug 2026 — CAO Round 1 offers; Trinity Hall offers follow 2–3 days later.
Tips & pitfalls
- Trinity Hall is a lottery — applying early doesn't raise your odds, but you must apply in-window.
- Trinity Hall is ~4 km from campus in Dartry — factor the commute despite the "halls" label.
- Kavanagh Court is run by Yugo, not Trinity — its cancellation terms are the provider's.
- Postgraduates should assume they'll need private accommodation.
- Never pay a deposit before viewing — Dublin has frequent rental scams.
Read our latest 2026 guide
Finding a room at Trinity is less about luck than timing. Here's exactly when to act and what your options cost.
How to Find Accommodation at Trinity College Dublin (2026)Frequently asked questions
How do I get student accommodation at Trinity College Dublin?
First-years apply for Trinity Hall or a Trinity-partnered block. Applications open 1 July 2026 and rooms are allocated by random lottery, with offers 2–3 days after CAO Round 1 (26 August 2026). Apply in-window and keep a digs or private-rental backup.
How much does Trinity Hall cost?
From about €178/week for 2025/26 (≈236 nights), billed monthly. Partnered Kavanagh Court is about €325/week on a 38-week contract.
Can first-years live on the main Trinity campus?
No — main-campus rooms are reserved for final-year and postgraduate students. First-years are housed in Trinity Hall or partnered purpose-built accommodation.
Is Trinity accommodation guaranteed?
No. Trinity Hall houses about 850 first-years and is always oversubscribed, so accommodation is not guaranteed — always line up a backup.
What are the cheapest options near Trinity?
Digs (~€120–€150/week) and commuting via DART/rail are usually cheapest; Trinity Hall is the cheapest on-campus option.
When should I apply for Trinity accommodation?
Apply the moment your window opens — 1 July 2026 for CAO/deferred first-years. Don't wait for your CAO offer; you can usually cancel.
Official links & support
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Last updated: June 2026 · Researched against official Trinity, SUSI, Revenue and RTB sources. Prices and dates change each cycle — always confirm on the college's own page before paying. Back to all university accommodation guides.