Avalon HousevsClontarf Castle Hotel
Avalon House and Clontarf Castle Hotel are both praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Avalon House ranks marginally higher than Clontarf Castle Hotel. Avalon House ranks #27 in Dublin with recommendations from 6 publications like Oyster, Time Out and EuroCheapo.
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
 
 "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
 "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." 
 "A firm favourite among Dublin's budget travellers, this pleasantly warm and cheery guesthouse occupies a lovely old red-brick building." Full review
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
 "Far enough from the Dublin pub action to be a decent choice for the quieter hostel lover." Full review
 Top Choice
 "One of the city's most popular hostels... a good spot of meet-the-backpacker lounging." Full review
Clontarf Castle Hotel
 Michelin Guide
 Frommer's
 Time Out
 Oyster
 The Telegraph
 Condé Nast Traveler
Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin D3
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Modern rooms and characterful luxury suites with cutting edge facilities. Grand restaurant reminiscent of a knights' banqueting hall." 
 "If you want to be within striking distance of Dublin airport (8km/5 miles away), this hotel in Clontarf is a good option about 10 minutes' drive away." Full review
 "Looking every inch the swanky modern hotel (except, of course, for the elements of the 12th-century structure that have been artfully integrated into the design)." Full review
Upscale
 "Clontarf Castle Hotel is a striking, historic property in a north Dublin suburb that expertly mixes old and new." Full review
8.0
 "Romantic and baronial meets modern at the four-star Clontarf Castle." Full review
 "For a trip to Dublin, Clontarf Castle Hotel has it all. Close to the city center—the coastal suburb is a 10-minute drive away—check. On site dining worth imbibing—a Michelin-starred chef,..." Full review