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Aberdeen LodgevsAvalon House
Aberdeen Lodge and Avalon House are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Aberdeen Lodge scores marginally better than Avalon House. Aberdeen Lodge has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 5 publications like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Aberdeen Lodge
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Frommer's
53 - 55 Park Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin Dublin 4
From $106/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "One impressive hotel. Comfy lounge, warm homely atmosphere and well-equipped bedrooms."
OysterMid-Range
"The Aberdeen Lodge is a charming mid-range hotel with bay windows and climbing ivy, surrounded by brick walls." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Part of the Halpin brand, this boutique property is located in the wealthy neighborhood of Ballsbridge." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Not only is this absolutely one of Dublin's best guesthouses, but it's a carefully guarded secret, known only to those who dare stay a short train ride from the city centre." Full review
Fodor's "A properly lovely B&B, ticking all the B&B boxes you'd want: a friendly family feel, a tasty breakfast, and cosy rooms, all in a beautiful ivy-clad house in the lovely seaside area of Sandymount." Full review
Frommer's "Inside, the decor is rather endearingly old-fashioned; neat-as-a-pin public spaces have heavy, antique-style furnishings and embroidered pillows scattered...guest rooms are comfortable and quiet" Full review
Avalon House Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out Oyster
EuroCheapo Lonely Planet
55 Aungier St, Dublin 2
From $13/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "This warm and friendly hostel in a beautiful old redbrick building is a not-so-well-kept secret among those who travel to Dublin on a budget." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the longest established hostels in the city, the centrally located Avalon House provides cheap and cheerful accommodations in a restored redbrick Victorian building."
Time Out "A firm favourite among Dublin's budget travellers, this pleasantly warm and cheery guesthouse occupies a lovely old red-brick building." Full review
OysterBudget
"The 72-room Avalon House, one of the oldest hostels in Dublin, is a lively budget property that's within walking distance of many tourist attractions." Full review
EuroCheapo "Far enough from the Dublin pub action to be a decent choice for the quieter hostel lover." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"One of the city's most popular hostels... a good spot of meet-the-backpacker lounging." Full review
