About Avalon House
On lively Aungier Street edging Portobello, Avalon House delivers budget-friendly hostel-hotel hybrid vibes for backpackers and groups in Dublin's creative quarter. Part of the Kinlay group, this revamped Victorian building mixes dorms, privates, and apartments with a social buzz. Popular in Portobello accommodation searches, it's near Grafton Street shops, Portobello cafes, and the canal for scenic jogs. Privates boast pods with privacy curtains, lockers, and power sockets; ensuites have powerful showers. The basement club hosts DJ nights, while the cafe slings pizzas, Irish stew, and breakfast burritos till late. Self-catering kitchen and laundry keep costs low, and 24-hour reception sorts tours to Cliffs of Moher.
What to Expect
Clean, functional spaces with en-suite options; family rooms available. Continental breakfast included. Bar, events, Wi-Fi free. Budget pricing rules.
Insider Tips
Book private ensuites for quiet. Hit nearby Portobello for faceless pints at Against the Grain. Free walking tours start close; summer rooftop BBQs rock.