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Avalon HousevsThe Gibson Hotel
Both Avalon House and The Gibson Hotel are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Avalon House is preferred by most professionals compared to The Gibson Hotel. Avalon House has a TripExpert Score of 79 with endorsements from 6 reviews like Frommer's, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
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
"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
"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."
"A firm favourite among Dublin's budget travellers, this pleasantly warm and cheery guesthouse occupies a lovely old red-brick building." Full review
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
"Far enough from the Dublin pub action to be a decent choice for the quieter hostel lover." Full review
Top Choice
"One of the city's most popular hostels... a good spot of meet-the-backpacker lounging." Full review
The Gibson Hotel
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Point Village, Dublin
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"The terrace bar at the tastefully modern Gibson Hotel has to be the dream spot to view the impressive skyline and shimmering waterways. ... A calm oasis in the bustling city." Full review
"Built for business travellers and out-of-towners taking in a gig at the O2 next door, the Gibson is undoubtedly impressive: 250-odd ultra-modern rooms...and internet work stations." Full review
8.0
"The comfortable Gibson — perched close to the banks of the river Liffey with views across Dublin Bay — offers the wide skies and bracing air of a seaside hotel." Full review
Upscale
"The four-pearl Gibson Hotel is a modern, streamlined property that though far from Dublin’s city center, is right next to a music and events venue and close to a convention center." Full review
"The Gibson is impressive: 250-odd ultramodern rooms decked out in deluxe beds, flat-screen TVs and internet work stations. " Full review