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The Central Hotel vs Avalon House
Both The Central Hotel and Avalon House are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Avalon House scores slightly higher than The Central Hotel. Avalon House has a TripExpert Score of 79 with accolades from 6 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
The Central Hotel
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Time Out
Oyster
Lonely Planet
1-5 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2
From $87 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
Insight Guides
"Has more character than some of Dublin’s bigger, pricier places, with the first-floor Library Bar a popular spot with literary types. Situated close to Grafton Street. ."
Fodor's
"Every city center needs its little oasis, and the Central's book-and-armchair-filled Library Bar—warmed by a Victorian fireplace—nicely fits the bill."
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Time Out
"This comfortable, 187-year-old hotel is unique in that it's a prime piece of real estate (right off Dame Street near Temple Bar) that the designers haven't yet got their hands on."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"Dating back to the 19th century, the mid-range Central Hotel has become a local landmark."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The rooms are a modern – if miniaturised – version of Edwardian luxury."
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Avalon House
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Oyster
EuroCheapo
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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."
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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."
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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."
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EuroCheapo
"Far enough from the Dublin pub action to be a decent choice for the quieter hostel lover."
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