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The Morgan HotelvsAvalon House
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Morgan is the choice of most writers compared to Avalon House. The Morgan scores 80 with approval from 7 sources like Time Out, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
The Morgan Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
10 Fleet Street, Dublin 2
From $219/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "For a hotel so central to Temple Bar, the double-glazing does a good job of dampening the noise, but as a package, the Morgan is mixed."
Fodor's "A sparkling gem among a lot of very drab hotels in Temple Bar, the Morgan boasts about its chic design and decor." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"It was built to attract to the Spice Girls, now it just caters to girls (and guys) on a spicy weekend in Dublin." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Morgan is a boutique hotel located in Temple Bar, the "cultural quarter" and nightlife center in Dublin." Full review
Time Out "The Morgan is, first and foremost, a trendy hotel... but it is also a very comfortable and attractive spot in which to lay your head for a few nights." Full review
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On which note, be warned: rooms looking out on to Fleet Street can be noisy in the small hours; ask for a room at the back of the hotel or on one of the upper floors.
Star Service "The historic four-story building blends right into bohemian Temple Bar, but the interior fosters an avant-garde mood without the usual high prices and tiresome pretensions. " Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Morgan is slotted into the very heart of the Temple Bar entertainment quarter – and thus into the heart of the Irish capital." 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
