Avalon HousevsTrinity Townhouse Hotel
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Trinity Lodge ranks marginally better than Avalon House. Trinity Lodge ranks #20 in Dublin with praise from 5 reviews including Time Out, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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
Trinity Townhouse Hotel
12 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2
From $97/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"In an enormous Georgian town house that feels miles away from the anonymous chain hotels in the city center, the Trinity is a sweet and historic place to stay, a few blocks off Grafton Street." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Martin Sheen's grin greets you upon entering this cosy, award-winning guesthouse, which he declared his favourite spot for an Irish stay." Full review
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Try to book room 2 of the original house, which has a lovely bay window.
Time Out
"Set in a nicely maintained Georgian property, Trinity Lodge has a chic, laid-back style, with some of its guest rooms featuring paintings by Irish artist Graham Knuttel." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Trinity Lodge is a mid-range guest house with 26 rooms occupying three red brick Georgian buildings." Full review
National Geographic
"Three 18th-century Georgian town houses hold 23 large guest rooms; warmly traditional, Irish country estate décor." Full review