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Avalon House in Dublin, Ireland

55 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, Dublin

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Reviews of Avalon House


Old people (60+); really young people (under 5) and NO alcohol or feeling of community. Location is marginal. Thank god it's clean. Skip this for ...

Joshua, USA, stayed on 5th Jul 09

The hostel was fun and the best way to get to know people was participating in some of the activities that they can help to arrange.

Dayna, USA, stayed on 4th Jul 09

About Avalon House


Free Internet and WiFi and Airport Transfer!! A proud member of 'Europe's Famous Hostels'. Clean, cheap, secure and in the heart of the city centre - 5 minutes from Temple Bar, the heart of Dublin nightlife. Free breakfast, walking tours and cinema.


A proud member of Europe's Famous Hostels. Free internet, wifi, breakfast and Free Bus Transfer from Dublin Airport. Clean, cheap, secure and in the heart of the city centre. 5 minutes from Temple Bar

Features include:
* FREE AIRPORT TRANSFER *(see below)
* FREE INTERNET AND WiFi !!
* FREE Breakfast
* FREE city map, event guide and discount book
* FREE walking tour departs reception at 10.40am daily
* FREE movie nights in our newly installed cinema
* Laundry service
* Hot showers
* Postal service
* Groups of all sizes welcome
* Pool, Table football, playstation

*Take the 16A bus from the airport to Avalon House, present your ticket at reception on check in and we will refund the E2.20 bus fare. This offer is only valid for the 16A bus and for bookings made online.*

The property was originally Victorian medical school built in 1879 and is a listed building.

Avalon is one of the only hostels in Ireland that uses wind and solar energy to power the hostel and has full recycling facilities.

Avalon won the Ben and Jerry's Ecobiz Award in 2007.

'Hums with the energy of trans-continental travellers'
Lets Go 2009.

'Before there was tourism, Avalon House catered to the thin trickle of adventurers who landed in Dublin. They flood in these days, but Avalon hasn't missed a beat in its hosting duties.'
Lonely Planet 2009

'It's clean, spacious, safe, warm and, for the money, one of the best hostels in town.'
Time Out 2009

Overall Rating: 82%From a total of 984 Reviews

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Facilities

  • Internet Access
  • Free of Charge
  • Web Access in Lobby
  • Web Access in Room
  • WiFi in Room
  • WiFi in Lobby
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Fax Service
  • Postal Service
  • Card Phones
  • Cable TV
  • DVD`s
  • Common Room
  • Games Room
  • Pool Table
  • Fussball
  • Library
  • Linen Included
  • Key Card Access
  • Breakfast
  • Included
  • Continental
  • Washing Machine/Dryer
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Jobs Board
  • Towels Hire
  • Hairdryer for Hire
  • Airport Transfers
  • Free of Charge
  • Parking
  • Bicycle Parking
  • On Street Parking
  • Café
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Tours Desk
  • Luggage Storage
  • Elevator
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Currency Exchange
  • Tax included