Despite a multitude of offers, finding a place to stay in Dublin can be long process. Before you start your search, there are several points you should consider:
See that rent for a house or flat in Ireland is payable monthly but the price can be shown weekly (i.e., by calculating rent x 52 weeks / 12 month, you should be able to find the price monthly). Most of the time, modern convenience is available such as dryer or Internet, but other charges may not be included in the price. For example, you should add electricity, gas and TV licence fees when estimating your budget.
Most rooms, flats, apartments, or houses are advertised on accommodation websites. You can search for a particular type of accommodation and set up alerts for your specific requirements.
Other sources include the accommodation sections of newspapers; advertisements in shops; college notice boards etc. Most student unions keep accommodation lists as well. You may also find available accommodation through word of mouth or 'To Let' signs on properties.
Accommodation agencies or letting agencies are commercial organisations that help you find private rented accommodation. They may charge you a fee.
Flatsharing is most popular among students who are not able to afford a flat by themselves. A good reference is the Daft, the most popular Irish website for buying and rental accommodation.
However, flatshares are usually the result of networking in the circle of friends and acquaintances or through social networks groups.
If for any reason you don't want to share a flat, for example if you would prefer not to pay a two month deposit for a flat or if you are in Ireland for just few weeks, a good solution is a youth hostel. There's thousand of them in Dublin, and most of the hostel purpose some night, weekly or monthly price. The main advantage is that you will meet people from all around the world.
Update 14/10/2017
Whether you are a student, an expat, or a business traveller, finding a suitable apartment in Dublin isn't always easy. HOMELIKE provides furnished apartments across Europe.
Furnished accommodations are apartments which are fully equipped with everything you need to live in Ireland: kitchen, wi-fi, workspace, washing machines or laundry service... etc. They can be rented over an extended period of time and fully equipped with all necessity.
HOMELIKE customers only need to bring their suitcases when moving to Dublin. All apartments include bed linen, towels and daily necessities (soap, shampoo, spices, etc.). In addition they provide workspace, high-speed internet, washing machine or laundry service and final cleaning service, all included in the rental price.
13/06/2008