Abigail’s Hostel Dublin
Abigail’s Hostel is Dublin's newest and most centrally located hostel - formerly the Aston Hotel. Abigail's Hostel offers groups 27 rooms to choose from with great facilities - from multi bedded rooms for the budget conscious (8 and 6 bedded) to quad and triple rooms. Singles and twin rooms are available for leaders. All rooms are en-suite - toilet and shower in rooms.
Abigail's Hostel boasts one of the best locations in Dublin City Centre for groups to base themselves - situated on Aston Quay overlooking the River Liffey with Temple Bar just few seconds walk from its doorstep! Temple Bar is Dublin's vibrant Cultural Quarter - jam packed with trendy restaurants, bars and shops.
Book your group in now - great 2010 offers available.
Facilities
| > 24 hour reception |
> Safety deposit boxes |
| > FREE breakfast |
> FREE luggage storage facilities |
| > Free bed linen |
> Group meeting area |
| > Free WIFI |
> Lift to all floors |
| > TV & video lounge |
> Self catering kitchen |
| > Internet access |
> Laptop safes |
| > Vending machines |
> Group meal booking service |
Useful Info
- Check in time: 14:00 pm
- Check out time : 10:00 am
- Breakfast Time: 08:00 – 10:00 am
- Breakfast consists of: Toast, tea / coffee and juice
- Total beds: 160
- Room Types: All rooms are en-suite (showers and toilet located in the rooms) Rooming types available range from multi bedded (8 -10 bedded) to six, quad and triple bedded rooms for students. Single and twin rooms are available for leaders & coach drivers.
Groups types ideal for
- University & School tours
- Holidays with friends
- Stag & Hens groups
- Sporting & Cultural groups
- Special events etc
- Abigail’s Hostel welcomes ALL groups
Abigail's Hostel Dublin/53.346401,-6.261005
Location (walking distance)
- Temple Bar – you're there!!
- Trinity College – 2 min walk
- The Spire – 2 min walk
- Grafton Street – 5 min walk
- Train & Dart Station – 10 min walk
- Central Bus Station – 10 min walk
- Guinness Storehouse – 20 min walk
- Croke Park – 25 min walk
- The 02 Arena - 20 min walk
Directions
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From Dublin Airport
From Ferry Terminals
By Train
From Dublin Airport
Coming from the airport you can catch the express bus, the local public bus or take a taxi to the city centre.
Airlink Express Bus (Dublin Bus Routes 747 & 748)
When you arrive at Dublin airport arrivals hall various buses are located outside the main arrival hall doors.
The stop you are looking for is O'Connell Street - ask the driver to let you know when the bus has arrived here. When you reach O'Connell Street cross to the south side of O'Connell Bridge, turn right and you will find Aston Quay. Abigails hostel is located 50 yards up on the left hand side
747 - Mon-Sat: 5.45 - 22.50, Sun: 7.15- 23.30
748 - Mon-Sat: 6.50 - 21.30, Sun: 7.00 - 22.05
Services depart the airport from 05.45 am - 23.30 pm at 10/20 minute intervals
€6.00 for a single ticket, €3.00 for an under 16s ticket
Aircoach
When you arrive at Dublin airport you can take the Aircoach bus from outside of the terminal building
The stop you are looking for is O'Connell Street; ask the driver to indicate when you have arrived.
Route 16A
When you arrive at Dublin airport - take the bus located outside of the main arriving hall on your left side (the last stop).
Get off at Upper O'Connell Street and follow the same directions as above.
Mon - Sat: 6.50 - 23.10, Sun: 7.40 - 22.20
Buses run approximately every 20 minutes
Normal Dublin fares apply (€2.20 adult). Exact fare is needed for the bus, as change is not given back.
Route 41, 41A, 41B, 41C
Take the bus directly from outside terminal building. Get off at Eden Quay - walk towards O'Connell Bridge and follow directions as above.
Mon-Sat: 6.25 - 23.30, Sun: 7.30- 23.15
Dublin bus fares approx. (€2.20 adult). Exact fare is needed for the bus, as change is not given back.
By Taxi
Taxis are available from the forecourt outside the main entrance of the arrivals level. The approximate cost of a taxi to Abigail's Hostel is €40 (however this depends on traffic and the time of the day).
From Ferry Terminals
From Dublin Ferry Port (Northwall)
By Bus: Take the public bus outside of the main building. Buses 7, 7A and 46A run to the city centre.
By Taxi: A taxi from here will cost approximately €20 depending on traffic. It can be quite difficult to get a taxi from the ferry port when a large number of passengers travel.
From Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port
By Bus: Take the 746
Mon- Sat: 8.00- 20:30, every hour
Sun: 10.30- 17:30, every hour
Normal Dublin fares apply (€2.20 adult). Exact fare is needed for the bus, as change is not given back.
By Train (Dart): If you are traveling by Dart, you should alight at Tara Street Station. Walk along the river via Burgh Quay-until you come to O'Connell Bridge House (Heineken Building). Keep walking and find Aston Quay.
By Taxi: Taxi could cost you approximately €30 depending on traffic and the amount of passengers.
By Train
From Connolly Station
If you are traveling from Connolly Station, you can walk to our hostel or take a bus
On foot: It takes only 10 minutes to walk from Connelly Station to Abigals hostel. Cross the road at the traffic lights and continue along Talbot Street. Walk until you reach the Spire on O'Connell Street. At the Spire, turn left and walk towards O'Connell Bridge. We are located on the south-right side of the bridge.
By Bus: Take the 151 or 128
Bus no. 128: Mon-Fr: 6.00- 23.10 approximately every 10/15 minutes, Sat: 6.30- 23.10 approximately every 15/20 minutes, Sun: 9.00- 23:30 approximately every 20 minutes
Bus no. 151: Mon-Fr: 6:25- 22:50 approximately every 10 minutes until 19:00 after less frequently, Sat: 6:45- 23:10 every 15 minutes until 19:00, Sun: 6:45- 23:10 approximately every 20 minutes until 20:00 after every 30 minutes
By Taxi: Traveling by taxi could cost you approximately €7 depending on traffic.
From Heuston Station
By Tram (LUAS): This is the easiest way. Take the tram at Heuston Station and get off at Abbey St Luas Stop. Then walk back a minute to find O'Connell Street and turn left and walk towards O'Connell Bridge. We are located on the south-right side of the bridge.
By Bus: Take the no. 78 (€1.50)
By Taxi: There is a taxi rank located outside the train station. Taking Taxi from Heuston Station will cost approximately €15.00 depending on traffic and amount of passengers.
