Globetrotters is a giant step up from many Dublin hostels, with a pleasant outdoor courtyard; clean, locking dorm rooms with en suite showers; a turf fire; comfortable bunk beds (with lamps for late-night reading); and a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast. Plus, you're within walking distance of the city center, one block from the bus station, and two blocks from the train station. The owners also run Town House, a cute B&B in the same building, with double rooms and all the basic amenities. Pros: a step above most hostels; all-you-can-eat-breakfast; attached to a B&B if you need more comfort. Cons: located in slightly run-down part of city; attracts young, boisterous crowd; dorm living not for everyone.
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