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Avalon House vs Academy Plaza Hotel

Both Avalon House and Academy Plaza Hotel are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Avalon House ranks marginally higher than Academy Plaza Hotel. Avalon House is ranked #27 in Dublin with praise from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.

Avalon House
Avalon House
7 / 10
55 Aungier St, Dublin 2
From $13 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundy Room
  • Multilingual
  • Breakfast included
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Frommer's 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 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 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 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 EuroCheapo
"Far enough from the Dublin pub action to be a decent choice for the quieter hostel lover." Full review
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Academy Plaza Hotel
Academy Plaza Hotel
7 / 10
10 - 14 Findlater Place, Off Upper O'Connell St, Dublin
From $64 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Star Service Star Service
"For those on a budget, this clean, friendly hotel is a good bet in Dublin." Full review
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This modern, architecturally uninspired Best Western Plus hotel is centrally located just off O'Connell Street and offers lots of comfort at an affordable, slightly unfashionable-neighborhood price." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Owned by the Best Western chain, this large, modern, low-frills option is popular with business travelers and well located for travelers exploring central Dublin" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Only a few steps from O'Connell St, this solidly three-star hotel is part of the Best Western group and as such offers the kind of comfortable, if unmemorable, night's sleep associated with the brand." Full review