Notre Dame Dorms Ranked

"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."

"Pros: * Smaller dorm made it a tighter community feel * Dorm Volleyball court, nearby basketball court, and lake with circular path to do jogging * Close to the Rockne for workouts Cons: * Furthest away dorm from most main University facilities and classes, which is especially bad during the winter * Building is older. No elevator and lounge/common areas are mostly on the first floor only * Really bad gym and basement game area"

"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!"

"Ryan is great, even if the location isn't perfect. But being right by South and close to Debart is pretty good overall. Nowhere near the library, but you can still study in the book store nearby. Overall this is one of the better dorms at ND. "

"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."

"Best dorm on campus. Super grateful to be placed here - if you did, you won the lottery. The location is nice too, its on the edge of campus. This makes the location seem like you're actually going back to a home, instead of just another building on campus."

"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."