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Hostels:
Ashfield Hostel – 20 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2
Ashfield Hostel is Dublin's most centrally located hostel. It is just a one minute's walk to Temple Bar and O'Connell Street as well as bus stops to the airport, ferry terminal, Guinness Storehouse and Heuston Station, and a 14 minute walk from the Royal College of Surgeons. All rooms are ensuite, from private rooms to multi-bedded rooms. Free guided walking tours of Dublin city every day, plus free Wi-Fi (lobby and rooms), and free city maps and guides. There's also safety deposit boxes , vending machines and a fully-equipped kitchen.
Beds start from 63 euro.
Abbey Court Hostel – 29 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1
Overlooking the Liffey River, Abbey Court is next to O'Connell St and across the river from Temple Bar, meaning you can get to most Dublin sites on foot. The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland is a 16 minute walk from this Hostel. Guests regularly praise the 'spotless' cleanliness of the hostel, as well as the wide range of facilities on offer, from the cinema room and hammock room to the jobs board, large kitchen and games room with pool tables and a Wii. Guests also rate this hostel as 'great value for money', with a combination of low rates, location and amenities.
Beds start from 60 euro.
Abigails Hostel – Aston Quay, Temple Bar.
Reception is open 24/7 and our friendly and the knowledgeable staff are on hand to assist you in making the most of your time in Dublin. A fully-equipped self-catering kitchen and comfortable dining room is available to all guests. This hostel is a 13 minute walk from the Royal College of Surgeons.
Beds start from 56 euro.
Generator Dublin – Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.
The recently-opened Generator Hostel Dublin is a 'very stylish hostel' which guests frequently compare favourably to a hotel, with one guest saying it's 'like a fine hotel for a college travellers', while another says it feels like 'a nice hotel for the price of a hostel'. This spacious and modern boutique-style hostel is 'comfortable, clean and beautiful' according to guests. There's an on-site bar and café as well as 'excellent' keycard security. This hostel is a 24 minute walk from the Royal College of Surgeons.
Beds start from 69 euro.
Kinlay House Dublin – 2-12 Lord Edward Street, Temple Bar.
The centrally located Kinlay House Dublin is just a few metres from Dublin Castle and Christchurch Cathedral, offering travellers 'a GREAT bargain', according to guests. The downstairs pub is said to be a highlight of their stay here, with guests saying they 'would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone, especially students, as it is awesome and in close proximity to Temple Bar and other hopping places in Dublin'. This hostel is a 15 minute walk from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.
Beds start from 70 euro.
Hotels:
easyHotel Dublin – 31 Benburb Street, Dublin.
Located in the centre of Dublin, 300 m from National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, easyHotel Dublin provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is set 1.5 km from Dublin Castle, 1.6 km from Chester Beatty Library and 1.5 km from St Patrick's Cathedral. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 m from St. Michan's Church.
Distance to RCSI: 24 minute walk
Clayton Hotel – Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2.
Next to the river, this 4-star hotel overlooks the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Guests can enjoy its spacious rooms, 22 m swimming pool, and health club, just 10 minutes’ walk from the 3 Arena. Modern and colourful, each room at Clayton Hotel, Cardiff Lane includes an interactive TV and a private bathroom with a power shower and hairdryer. Free WiFi is available, along with a spacious work desk and tea/coffee facilities. Club Vitae Health and Fitness Club has a 22 m swimming pool, a Jacuzzi®, sauna, steam room and gym.
Distance to RCSI: 28 minute walk
Ideally set in Dublin, Moxy Dublin City features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 800 m from Connolly Train Station. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near Moxy Dublin City include EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Trinity College and Irish Whiskey Museum. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.
Distance to RCSI: 18 minute walk
Maldron Hotel – Kevin Street Upper.
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road offers 4-star accommodation in Dublin and features a bar. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Maldron Hotel Merrion Road have a sea view. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at Maldron Hotel Kevin Street.
Distance to RCSI: 10 minute walk
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