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Avalon House Reviews

55 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland

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80%Overall Rating

From 233 ratings
  • 79%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 82%Staff
  • 77%Atmosphere
  • 72%Cleanliness

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77%

- I booked a private room for 3 night but I stayed for 2 days in one room and the last day I had to change room; in particular after the 2nd night I had to do the checkout and wait for 4 hours for the new room (and so I had to pay the luggage room) - Many problems with wi-fi connection

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Only 5 minutes walk from Temple Bar & Grafton Street. The rooms are quite nice, the beds are comfy. The toilet and shower facilities are cleaned pretty often, so they're quite clean. Some of the staff weren't very friendly, especially the older manager, he was extremely unhelpful with helping us get to the airport, he was a bit arrogant and rude. That's a minor detail though. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Dear Guest. Please accept our sincere apologies for failing to excel in making your stay with us an unforgettable experience. At Avalon House we pride ourselves in providing an excellent customer service to all our guests and if there is anything we could do to make a change in a future visit to Dublin, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at receptionsupervisor@avalon-house.ie.

67%

shower water is too hot!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

The kitchen was absolutly dirty!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

.1. I arrived by bicycle, It would be good if you had somewhere for people like me to put their bikes securely overnight. I was told to put it outside in an ally way which i wasn't happy with, so in the end I put it under the stairs. Again not really the best solution. 2. The room I was in on the 2nd floor had clanking water pipes, which meant I couldn't sleep. When I went to reception they seemed to know of the problem and gave me another room. So why was I given that room to start with.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


87%

Maybe the wifi could be better, because inside room sometimes it didn't work.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


73%

The dorms were great, large floor to ceiling windows and a loft. It's attached to a cafe, which in convenient. The hallways are dark a feel like you're walking on a ship. Also, the bathrooms are creepy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


83%

The staff were very efficient and friendly. They sorted out a problem with the room immediately and even ordered me a take-away for dinner because it was late and I was tired. Amazing value - where else can you get a single room for €30 in a European capital city?!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


67%

We had a private room. The heat wasn't working and we were freezing. They did bring us extra comforters but it was still almost unbearable. Also the room was not the cleanest. Our stay at four courts was better for the money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

it was cold in our room but other than that a good experience

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Clean room, friendly staff toilets were clean too

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

no complaints,does exactly what it says on the tin

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


60%

Fix your wifi. It only worked in the lobby.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


57%

I really did not like the staff. If a person has a rude profile should work in a different environment, not in a hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


83%

A great set-up; comfortable room, good breakfast in the morning, and attentive staff. Would stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

I was woken on the hour by banging doors and noisy water systems...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Cathyshogan
  • Ireland
  • Female, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


100%

The people in my room were quite smelly unfortunately but the hostel itself is great! This is the only time I have ever given a 100% rating for any hostel. Saying that, breakfast although free is a little limited (toast/cereal/milk/tea/coffee)

  • Avid Traveller
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (13 reviews)


93%

Please take care of the mold in the bathroom of room 101. The radiator did not work in room 101. Room 204 had a hole on the right side of the entrance door facing inward. Otherwise everything was just aight ! Thanks :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Great place to stay, excellent staff and guests.


80%

For 30€ a night, one would expect warm water in the rooms. I read the sign saying that if it's cold, juste wait a bit, but it didn't really help... It's a shame since otherwise, the hostel is very nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)


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