Avalon HousevsThe Trinity City Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Avalon House is the choice of most professionals compared to Trinity City Hotel. Avalon House has a TripExpert Score of 79 with approval from 6 reviewers such as Time Out, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
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
The Trinity City Hotel
Pearse Street, Dublin
From $171/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"While the location near Trinity College is excellent, the one main complaint about this hotel is close proximity to a noisy fire station." Full review
Time Out
"Tucked in beside Dublin's fire station, the Capital attracts business and leisure travellers in equal numbers." Full review
Star Service
"As its name suggests, this city-center hotel is close to Trinity College as well as popular Grafton Street shopping." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Location is all - and the Trinity City is as central as they come, within a few minutes’ walk of key shopping, tourism and business areas, and public transport." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Just around the corner from the main entrance to Trinity College, this popular three-star option is a favourite with those looking for comfort and convenience rather than class and style." Full review