Notre Dame Freshman Dorms Ranked

Number 5

"Lyons Hall builds character honestly, in a good way I think. Plus it’s the only dorm featured in Rudy! The community is great and the rector is absolutely lovely (love you K-Lion 🫶). It is on the far side of south quad which makes the trek to classes a little longer, but it’s right by the beautiful St. Mary’s lake and it has a beautiful arch. The chapel is absolutely gorgeous and unlike no other. It’s also a short 2-min walk from the better dh, south dining hall. It’s right by the Rock (a gym), though the dorm does have its own little gym that was just renovated, and it has a beach volleyball court right nearby. The only complaints I have are that there’s no AC, no elevator, and it’s on the older side so the rooms are smaller and very clearly old. It’s live-able but compared to other dorms, you’d be questioning why you pay the same amount for room and board. Even with its flaws, I can’t help but stay for at least the required three years! Go lyons!" See all 1 review

Number 4

"Lewis has great community, but the dorm itself is mid and in a relatively poor location (right by the lake where people die... but at least it's close to North). Hopefully the University updates it soon." See all 2 reviews

Number 3

"Dunne Hall is the best hall on campus, bar none. One of the newest dorms (built in 2016) but old enough that is has an established culture and great traditions. Community of guys that feels like a family and always looks out for one another. Also hosts the largest on campus party of the year. Rooms are big, modern, and clean; gym and other amenities are new and fixed/replaced often. Location is close to the library, NDH (North Dining Hall), and the football stadium. Overall, a great dorm." See all 1 review

Number 2

"A beautiful building. Compatible to a hotel with wide carpeted hallways and symmetrical sectioning. The ceilings on the first floor are tall giving all first floor rooms a much more spacious feel. Anyone 6' or under can stand on their lofted bed comfortably on the first floor. The location may not be prime when considering tis proximity to academic buildings but having the wide spacious Baumer bay right outside, bookstore basketball courts, and sectioned off location give it a nice homey feel of its own separate from the mental headspace of campus without being too far of a physical distance away." See all 2 reviews

Number 1

"Easily the best men's hall on campus with the best guys on campus. Being one of the newest dorms, Duncan boasts large rooms with air conditioning throughout. It's positioned right behind South Dining Hall for some quick eats, but is quite far from most academic buildings. On the surface, this may look like Duncan's only downfall, but it is actually a blessing in disguise. Long walks with the boys only strengthen dorm community.
10/10 dorm." See all 4 reviews