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If being in the middle of the Temple Bar tourist action is your bag, then the Oliver St. John Gogarty hostel has your beds—137 of them to be exact. Named after Dublin's most famous poet, pilot, politician, and Guinness fan, this Fleet Street hostel, which used to be a bank, is now cashing in on the backpacker and budget traveler vibe.
We must admit: despite its boisterous location—Anglesea Street is about 10 feet away—the Oliver St. John is surprisingly quiet. Sturdy pine floors and thick stone walls keep the lobby calm, and the rooms, some of which were formerly vaults, offer an unexpected respite from the action outdoors. And nothing sounds better than a quiet room after a few pints in the beer garden.
Dorm rooms, which have clean beds, sleep three to 10 guests. There are cages to secure your goodies, but you'll need to provide your own lock. For those wanting a little more privacy, twin rooms are available both with en suite or shared bathrooms. If you require even more space or if you hate eating out at every meal, the Oliver St. John also rents one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on the top floor. These come with a living room and kitchen.
Hostellers are served a continental breakfast (included in the price) at the Oliver St. John's restaurant next door. The venue, which shares a name with the hostel, has live Irish music seven nights a week.
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