Dublin

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Avalon House in Dublin, Ireland

What’s the story with Dublin?

Why do people seem to be coming here in droves? It could be because it’s one of the few cities in the world that has more pubs than churches. Or perhaps because there are so many things to do in the city and all of them are within walking distance of each other.

Dublin is a city where you can experience the complete history of Ireland - from the Book of Kells, to the gold hordes found and kept in the country. You can visit castles, churches and beaches that have all been around for hundreds of years. It’s a city where you can see 800-year-old bodies that you are actually allowed to touch! You can stroll through Temple Bar to sample several different ales at several different drinking establishments all within stumbling distance. Dublin is alive with the bustle of tourists and workers all mingling together happily at all hours of the day and night. It is a city that never sleeps.

Avalon House is a listed Victorian building, providing a range of accommodation from singles to large dorms. We are only 5 minutes walk from Temple Bar, Dublin's cultural quarter, and from Grafton Street, Dublin's main shopping street. All Dublin's main attractions are within walking distance. There are plenty of pubs around the hostel - too many to mention. Our reception has all the information you need about tours, sights, and nightlife - anything you need to know we can find for you.

Here are some of the facilities we offer at the hostel:

24 hour reception
Internet Access
Luggage room, lockers and safety deposit boxes
Bureau de Change
Bicycle Storage
Games room
Mobile phone charging
Ticket sales for all major tours and for bus services
24 hour security
Free hostel booking service
Hairdryers, towels, alarms, adaptors, guitar
Green hostel (recycling facilities)
Fully equipped self catering kitchen
Free continental breakfast