Globetrotters/The Townhouse

46/48 Lr Gardiner Street, Dublin
Distance to city center: 0.84km (0.52 mi)

About Globetrotters/The Townhouse

Full Irish breakfast included.
Let's Go " A dose of luxury for the weary traveler ".

Ideally situated just a 2 minute walk from the main street in Dublin (O'Connell Street) the hostel building itself is very famous. It is 200 years old and was once the home of famous poets and playwrights Mr. Dion Boucicault and Lafcadio Hearne (Koizumi Yakumo). We have gone to great lengths to restore the buildings and the hostel still maintains the character of years gone by.

There is a marvellous friendly atmosphere here with guests and staff and the house is open 24 hours a day all year round.

The Townhouse Rooms;
We have single, twin,double and triple rooms available all rooms have cable tv, telephones and tea/coffee makers.
Please note all triple rooms are with a double bed and a single bed.

Globetrotter Rooms;
It consists of specially designed dormitories which can accommodate 6, 8, 10 or 12 people. All dormitories have en-suite showers and toilets - the showers are FREE!.

The rooms have pine bunk beds which are custom designed for Globetrotters. All beds have a reading light and are really comfortable. The bed linen is professionally laundered daily. Continental quilts are also included which have been said to be cosy in Winter and refreshingly cool in Summertime.

Cancellation Policy;
Please note we do have a 48 hour cancellation policy, all cancellations or changes to bookings must be recieved by us by 2pm 48 hours prior to your arrival date.

Luggage:
There is a left-luggage facility (FREE) and safety deposit boxes are also available at a small charge.

Breakfast Room:
The Breakfast Room overlooks a wonderful Japanese Garden in which you are also able to enjoy an outdoor picnic should you desire.

Other Reasons To Book Us For Your Stay:
Most tourist attractions are within walking distance - Trinity College, the National Art Gallery, Museums, etc. You will also find a Bicycle Hire Shop just cross the road and the Central Bus Station and Train Station are around the corner from the hostel. And, as if all of this wasn't enough, the Airport Bus stops right outside our door!

Children under 16 must be booked into private family rooms not permitted in shared accomodation.

Please note we do not cater for Long Term guests, Maximum Stay of 7 nights only.

Facilities

  • » Breakfast Included
  • » Car Parking Available
  • » Internet Access
  • » Linen Included
  • » Credit Cards Accepted
  • » Towels
  • » Luggage Storage
  • » Guest Kitchen
  • » Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • » 24 hour reception
  • » Common Room
  • » No Curfew
  • » No Lockout
  • » Lift / Elevator
  • » Bike Parking
  • » Non Smoking
  • » Taxes Included in Price
  • » Free Internet Access
  • » 24 Hour Check In
  • » WiFi in lobby
  • » Web access in lobby

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Directions

From the airport:
The cheapest and best way to get here is on the 16A bus from the airport. It will drop you right beside the hostel on Aungier Street and costs ?1.90. Make sure you have exact change as none is given on the bus. The journey lasts about 40/60 minutes and it operates from 7.45am during the week and 8.30am on Sundays. The last bus is 10.40pm except Saturday when it is 10.20pm. Buses go roughly every 20 minutes but check the timetable at the bus stop for exact times. You can also check the Dublin bus website at www.dublinbus.ie

There is an express Aircoach that operates every 15 minutes from 4.30am to midnight and then half hourly until 4.30am and costs ?7.00. This will drop you off at Trinity College a ten minute walk from the hostel. From Trinity walk down Dame Street and take a left on South Great Georges Street. Aungier Street, where we are located, is the continuation of this street. We are on the right hand side of the road just after the Carmelite church. Street signs are on the sides of buildings in Ireland so watch out for them!

Taxis from the airport cost around ?25-?30 and take about 20 minutes depending on the time of day. During rush hour it can take up to 45 minutes.

From Bus Station (Busarus):

Follow the tramline west toward O'Connell Street ? a five minute walk. From there you can take a 16, 16A, 19 or 22 bus southbound on O'Connell Street. Get off the bus on Aungier Street at 'The Staircase' coffee house opposite the large grey Carmelite Church. You can see the hostel on the other side of the road ? a large red bricked Victorian building. Alternatively, it is only a 20 minute walk from the station. If you print out the map on this site you can find us easily. If you get lost just give us a call on the freephone 1800-AVALON and we'll send you in the right direction.

From the Ferry Terminal North Wall:
Catch the city express to the Bus Station (Busarus) and follow directions above

From Dun Laoghaire Ferry Terminal:
A 46A bus will bring you to St. Stephen's Green West from where you are only a 2-minute walk. You can also get the DART to Pearse Street or Tara Street, a 20 minute walk from the hostel.

From Heuston Station
Take the number 92 bus to Kildare Street. If you have come by train you do not need to pay for the bus ? just insert your ticket in the machine when you get on. Walk to the top of Kildare Street until you get to Stephens Green. Turn right and continue until you reach Grafton street. Follow the Green around to your left and take a right onto York Street. The hostel is at the bottom of this street.

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