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A hostel with style? Yes folks, it's possible. The woman who owns the pleasant, 10-room Globetrotters Tourist Hotel also owns The Townhouse, an elegant bed-and-breakfast next door. Not only does her wonderful sense of style seep down to the surprisingly well-lit and cheerful basement dorm rooms, but the hostellers get to share many of the services and facilities with the B&B as well. For instance, hostel guests get a full Irish breakfast instead of the usual dry toast with jam affair.
The hostel is currently undergoing a soft renovation. Newly renovated rooms have marigold or garnet-colored walls, stylish decorative mirrors, shiny stainless steel bathrooms, and cool, made-to-order brushed metal bunk beds. Older rooms are every bit as clean and comfortable. Style is the only real difference, and these rooms are soon to be redone. All include lockers and clean sheets.
Grainne, the lovely manager, gave us the grand tour. She informed us that Globetrotters replaces the mattresses, duvets, and pillows every year. Awesome. Oh, and the location—at the south end of the Lower Gardiner accommodation strip—is a skip away from fun shops and the Butt Bridge leading into Temple Bar. | 
