Avalon HousevsParamount Hotel Temple Bar
Both Paramount Hotel Temple Bar and Avalon House are praised by writers. Overall, Paramount Hotel Temple Bar is preferred by most writers compared to Avalon House. Paramount Hotel Temple Bar ranks #22 in Dublin with approval from 6 reviewers such as EuroCheapo, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Avalon House
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
Oyster
Budget
"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
Paramount Hotel Temple Bar
Essex Gate, Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Classic 1930s American movies seem to have been the inspiration for the interior of this medium-size hotel in the heart of Temple Bar." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Behind the Victorian facade, the lobby is a faithful re-creation of a 1930s hotel, complete with dark-wood floors, deep-red leather Chesterfield couches and heavy velvet drapes." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 64-room Paramount Hotel is located in the popular Temple Bar area, the "cultural quarter" of Dublin known for its nightlife." Full review
Time Out
"You'd never guess it from sitting in the Turk's Head bar on a Saturday night, but this hotel is something of a hidden gem." Full review
Star Service
"With a discreet entrance tucked onto the side street, this voguish art-deco hotel occupies a rehabilitated historic building a block north of Dublin Castle and the city hall." Full review
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As all rooms are graded standard, guests requesting corner rooms and larger front-facing rooms get the best proportions.
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Stylish rooms, a slew of amenities and a great location just south of the Liffey." Full review