Dublin Hotel Tips by Henrik_rrb

We went to Dublin in July, meaning that most hostels and hotels were quite full. Luckily also Abbey Court Hostel, who instead gave us the offer to take one of their appartments who were not "even around the corner"-way from the hostel. Just 20 meters away.
Me and my friend of course took the offer, and got a nice appartment for ourselves. Four beds, with one of them being a double, kitchen, balcony and your own bathroom.

And all this for 88 euro/night. No matter if you're one or five person in the appartment.

So to say the least we were very pleased.

The appartment isn't very luxury though, and the bathroom wouldn't feel bad about some restauration. But with the location of this appartment there can't be much better places.

Both the appartment and the hostel is situated on the Bachelors Walk, next to the big O'Connel Street. 200 meters away, max, is the Temple Bar-area, with all the party going on. If you need party even quicker there are two crazy pubs just to your right when you step out of the appartment-building.

You're close to bus stops, that takes you to both the big bus/train station and the airport.

For a gang going to Dublin to have some fun and party for a while this place is splendid. Just can't be any better.

If you want a 5* hotel, or even just a 3*, you should probably look somewhere else. For those of you who doesn't want your own appartment, the hostel also have rooms for 2, 4, 6 or up to ten persons.

We stayed in an appartment in the third/fourth floor, with no elevator. Took my breath away just going up for the stairs, but it was worth it... :)

UPDATE MARCH 2007: Returned to Abbey Hostel again. Turned down the offer to get an appartment for 100 euro/night, and instead chose to take a double room for 88 euro. That was a mistake...
I have never seen a more crappy or smaller room, even my bathroom back home is bigger... DEFINITELY not worth 88 euro/night... The location is still fantastic, but it would be more convienent to sleep on the O'Connel bridge then...

Unique Qualities: The location. Say it again - the location is fantastic.
Silent, never heard a sound from any of the neighbours. Might be worse during the rest of the year though, since I guess this is a student house, where the hostel just have 2-3 appartments. The other appartments are for students, on holiday while we were there.

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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: +351 1 8780700
Address: O'Connell Bridge, 29 Bachelors Walk, Dublin, Count
Directions: Follow O'Connel Street until you reach the river. Just before you pass the bridge, turn right and you're Bachelors Walk, where you'll find the hostel. Ask for an appartment, think we had number 20.
Website: www.abbey-court.com
Other Contact: e-mail: info@abbey-court.com