AVOCA HOUSE B&B, Dublin

Avoca House B&B - A family-run guest house with garden views in historic Drumcondra

Located in the leafy Iona area of Drumcondra, this 3-star Dublin hotel has been operated by the Turner family for over 25 years. Recently refurbished rooms at Avoca House B&B feature wooden floors, pine furniture, flat-screen TVs with streaming services, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Each room includes tea and coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi, and garden or city views. A full Irish and continental breakfast is served daily, featuring fresh fruit, cereals, cheeses, and juices. The property offers an outdoor communal area for guests and an outdoor tennis court. The National Botanic Gardens is a 5-minute stroll away, while Glasnevin Cemetery Museum lies within 1 mile. Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum are all 1.5 miles from the property.

Pros

Family atmosphere enhanced by friendly resident dogs Peanut and Chilli

Quiet residential location between Glasnevin and Drumcondra

Historic Fagan's Pub, frequented by Bill Clinton, is a short walk away

Free entry to nearby National Botanic Gardens

Cons

30-minute bus ride from the airport

10-minute drive to Dublin City Centre