Traveling with a family of five, I chose Avalon House purely for financial reasons and hoped for the best, having never stayed in a hostel previously. It's located in the heart of the city and quite an easy walk to just about anywhere you might want to go. The facilities were clean, the staff friendly and very helpful. Free breakfast... More

I spent 2 nights at this hostel and was unimpressed. My room was very dirty when I arrived, with tons of trash lying all over. I stayed in room 111, which is a 12 bed dorm. There was trash under my bed as well, including a condom. Some guys had essentially moved in to the room, they'd been there for... More

I recently stayed at Avalon with 3 friends on a weekend break in Dublin. We arrived about 9pm Friday night and were greeted by two very chirpy guys on reception who were helpful and friendly. They told us all the essential information, followed by where was good to go for a great night out! Breakfast in the morning was served... More

On my recent trip to Ireland with a friend, we planned on staying in Dublin for 2 nights, then touring around Ireland for 10 days and returning for 2 more nights before heading home. We spent the first 2 nights at Avalon House but on our return to Dublin stayed at a different hostel (the Generator). Avalon House is not... More

Stayed at the Avalon House in 2007. When looking for a hostel I always look for one that is part of the Famous Hostels network, and usually are pretty satisfied. However with the Avalon it wasn't a top experience. Please note I stayed there in 2007 and things might have changed now. Back then the building was in need of... More

ok, its a hostel so don't expect frills but the basics are great - clean, quietish (i've stayed on weekends, so expect a little excitement!), great staff, easy walking to town, safe at night. You even get breakfast thrown in, most hotels don't offer that. I've stayed three times, once in anen-suite single, twice in a single with shared facilities,... More

This is good hostel, but as a hotel for adults I would not recommend it. It seemed noisy, toilet and shower on the floor, although initially reported that they are in the room. The building is old. Breakfast consists of bread with jam. Young people probably do not notice it. By the way, adapters for electricity can be purchased at... More

stayed here for 4 night altogether... 2 night in a 4 bed dorm which was pretty awful- small room with 1 window that you can only access from 1 of the beds- worst night I had in any hostel because one of the roommates had his towel up to dry with the window closed and we couldn't breathe because the... More

I booked a single room. The room I was given (106) was actually a rather odd four bed dorm. It had a bunk bed and a mezzanine. The itty bitty wet room was fine for me and very clean - but so cramped (you would need to shower on the loo - that I wouldn't want to be sharing it... More