|
We'll be straight to the point: The Citi Hostel is a bit south of the action. Situated on the outer edge of what we'd deem "Central Dublin," it's a 10-minute walk (at least) to reach most of the South-of-the-Liffey sites. There's a benefit to this: you get to walk "home" through areas populated by real, live Dubliners doing their shopping and drinking. Plus, the Harcourt Street tram stop is just a few blocks away.
Lovely Christian, who's also employed as a social worker, gave us the grand tour of the hostel, which is comprised of two connected buildings. There's the older East Wing and the newly renovated West Wing. Though each "wing" has its own kitchen and common areas, we recommend staying in the West Wing and the West Wing alone. It's cleaner, airier, and just plain nicer, from the tidy tiled toilets to the Ikea-esque furniture and stainless steel kitchen appliances.
Citi Hostels offers a variety of room options, from en suite twins and four-bed dorms to four- to 14-bed dormitories with shared bathrooms. All beds are bunk beds with fluffy duvets and sheets included. Though smoking is banned in all of Ireland's hostels, there is a sunny area between wings where smokers can get their fix. Note that the hostel offers weekly rates and thus attracts people looking for work in the city as well as the usual backpacker types.
|
