Europe's Famous Hostels - Dublin
EFH Hot Spot ‐ Avalon House in Dublin
At Avalon, one of Dublin’s oldest and largest hostels, you’re sure to be shown a good time. With 280 beds, 72 rooms and experienced well travelled staff ‐ who will help you make the most of your stay in Dublin.
A warm welcome awaits you so why not come and enjoy the great atmosphere and the many facilities the hostel offers ‐ such as our very own cinema, free internet and WiFi in all rooms, free luggage storage, free breakfast and free bus transfer.
Avalon is an eco friendly hostel and one of the only hostels in Ireland that uses wind energy for power. It has full recycling facilities and solar powered water heaters too, making it the winner of the Ecobiz 2007 award.
The hostel is home to The Bald Barista Café , operated by Buzz Fendall, a man with a mission to: “bring amazing coffee to Dublin.” He’s doing just that because the café has won The Best Espresso in Dublin 2008 and 2009 awards.
Our hostel is located in the heart of Dublin city centre making us the most ideally located hostel in Dublin. Really, if it’s not raining torrentially and you can walk, you should!
Dublin is very pedestrian friendly so simply grab a free map at reception, some comfy shoes and a poncho! It’s really quite compact and Dubliners are happy to give directions too.
We are within walking distance of all the main tourist attractions in Dublin. You can shop all day on Dublin’s main retail strip (Grafton Street), enjoy the scenery in one of Europe’s most beautiful parks (St Stephen’s Green), relax in the vast selection of restaurants and end the night with a few pints in Dublin’s Temple Bar. All this is on your doorstep ‐ just minutes away from Avalon House.
Why not try the free walking tour that picks up at Avalon House every morning at 10.45am and remember to show your St Christopher’s Inns ‐ Beds & Bars Card at check in to get 10% off the first night of your stay.
So now that you’ve decided a well deserved trip to Dublin is on the cards, look out for these exciting ‐ upcoming events.
Temple Bar Circus Festival 2009 ‐ July 9 to July 12, 2009 at Temple Bar ‐ Dublin's Cultural Quarter, 12 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta ‐ July 9 to July 12, 2009, Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire
Oxegen ‐ July 10 to July 12, 2009, Punchestown Racecourse, Dublin Region
U2 360º Tour ‐ July 24 to July 27, 2009, Croke Park Stadium, Croke Park Stadium, Dublin 3
Fá ilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2009 ‐ August 5 to August 9, 2009, RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
For further information about what’s on in Dublin and to get the best online deals, please visit www.avalon‐house.ie
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