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.
Trinity Student Accommodation Guide 2026Frequently 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.