Unlike the welcome the building is well worn. On the plus side It has a great location, friendly and informative staff, free internet and breakfast. On the down side it has small rooms that look like they could do with a good make over (the carpet was being replaced during my stay which was nice to see, but the smell... More

I actually have stayed here with friends in April 2010 (I had to choose a date and the latest tripadvisor allows is April 2011) and I will never go back. The room had a damp/musty smell besides other bad smells we couldn't identify, the carpet was dirty and the bathroom besides tiny (hardly one person fits there), it was falling... More

Head line : location in heart of Dublin, anywhere walking distance, we didn´t use bus and save our money. Price : low, simply breakfest and wi-fi included, AvH saving money again :-) Friendly staff, lively atmosphere, I returned to my student years, it was very refreshing :-))) But walls are thin in this building (many small rooms for visitors) and... More

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