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Hops is in the air at the Brewery Hostel. Seriously, we almost got a little buzz from inspecting the rooms. The Brewery is, after all, located next door to the world famous Guinness Storehouse, and about 10 minutes from the Temple Bar district. (You could skip the trip, however, and just go next door!)
The friendly Brewery is, in Dublin terms, a small hostel, with only 100 beds divided into rooms sleeping two, three, four, eight, and ten. Each room has its own private bathroom. Furnishings, like most hostels we visited, were simple, though some doubles struck us as particularly cramped and tired. Most ceilings are high, and the old windows to the street are large and double paned to cut down on the noise.
We were most impressed by the private facilities. Though a bit tight, they still weren't as tiny as most hostel bathrooms we've seen, and sported normally sized sinks with regular faucets (no push-button madness!), fresh tiles, and nice, new showers.
The Brewery has its share of history, too. Built in the 18th century as a residence, it once gave shelter to Irish rebel John Edward Fitzgerald. Later, in the late 19th century, the home was converted into a library that housed books and, depending on whom you believe, Fitzgerald's ghost.
Or maybe there's just too much hops in the air.
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