Name: Avoca House
Address: 110 Hollybank Road Drumcondra, Dublin, D09 TP94, IE

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Michele

We loved our stay here and thought the lication was excellent.

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Benjamin

Lovely place. Well maintained, friendly staff. Quiet and safe location.

Two minor things to keep in mind. The location is a 10 minute walk to public transit, so if its raining or bad weather, you'll be out in it for a bit before you can hop on the bus.

The other thing is that the single bedroom is a converted loft. It's well-done and comfortable, but cramped, especially the bathroom. If I was a larger person (I'm 5'11\", 190lbs), the toilet would have been a real challenge to use. Keep that in mind if you're larger than me. I've knocked off a star because of the bathroom. That said, there's not much they can do without changing the roof line.

But otherwise the house was lovely, the back garden is wonderful, and the staff was great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Amanda

We loved our stay! It was an adorable place with a tasty breakfast and a great host.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Nigel

great room, very clean, great shower plus a great breakfast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Kevin

The room was spotless. Excellent quality bed and bedding. Great coffee machine and homemade brown bread and homemade marmalade. The offering of continental breakfast was second to none with fresh fruit yogurt’s cheese and pastries. Great location and very relaxing environment great nights sleep. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Jason

Can't recommend enough...

Fantastic guest house, in a peaceful location, spotlessly clean and decorated to a high standard. Great room, comfy bed so slept well. 5-10 mins stroll from the bus stop, 30 mins on bus from Temple bar area. Continental breakfast with a choice of breads, croissants, cheese, yoghurt etc. Nice freshly brewed coffee. Our host Jack is a very interesting man to talk with. Should we revisit Dublin I wouldn't think twice about staying here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

James

The house has been renovated beautifully. I really appreciated being able to park our rental car, no fuss. The self-serve coffee machine is fabulous. One thing that was lacking for me was a bit of protein for breakfast. I like a full breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Kevin

Jack and Audrey were wonderful hosts. We would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Ashley

The owners were awesome, so personable and helpful. For an American, our room and bathroom in the 3rd floor was a little tight on space but manageable. Breakfast invluded homemade strawberry jam and homemade molasses-sweetened bread!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

Elizabeth

Avoca House is tastefully done and well-managed. The host was extremely helpful when I arrived, giving me details about the house and the area. My room was nicely appointed, quiet and very comfortable. I highly recommend this property!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

kate

Avoca House was a great balance to the busy center of Dublin. Being near the Botanic Gardens made for a nice walk interval after arrival on the red-eye flight and nap time! The bed was wonderful. When we awoke, we were refreshed enough to get the bus (7 minute walk from Avoca) into the Temple Bar area for dinner and a stroll through the high-energy neighborhood. The taxi home was under 20 euros.

Breakfast was VERY satisfying with many coffee options.

The host, Jack Turner, was welcoming and informative.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Marty

Great Place! Nice and quiet. The host was great. Overall its everything your looking for. Definitely recommend this place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Terry

Highly recommended. Jack and Audrey are lovely, friendly people. Bonus was their dog Chilli. The house is beautiful and well maintained.

Our only niggle was a water pump that ran quite a bit. We could hear it in our room. We stayed in room 1. It didn’t bother my heavy sleeper husband but was a challenge for me the light sleeper. We mentioned it to Jack and he was going to take care of it.

Breakfast was serve yourself which was really convenient.

Heads up. No hair conditioner is provided. Bring your own if needed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Laura

Lovely stay!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Markku

The property was nicely located between Drumcondra and Glasnevin area with access to busstops at both, easy buss access to the airport, and also a Budget Avis car rental at a walking distance. Self serve breakfast with options, willingness to make accommodations for allergies and intolerances, and couple of decent pubs within walking distance for dinner options.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2023

John

Wonderful host! Rooms are a bit small, but relaxing and clean.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Patrice

Although a bit cumbersome with luggage on the bus, we chose this place due to accessibility to the airport and Dublin using the bus system. Hosts were very welcoming and attentive with good suggestions (we enjoyed eating at Fagans). Location convenient to a Tesco which we needed when luggage was delayed. Host provided a filling continental breakfast along with the best gluten free bread I've ever had. Beautiful flowers in garden space.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2023

Rachel

Fantastic B&B. Friendly hosts & room was extremely comfortable & very clean. Location great for Dublin City centre.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2023

Verified traveler

2 night stay for a couple. Would recommend.

We had a great stay, the B&B is clean and well presented, a modern room with all the necessities you need and a comfortable bed, down a quiet residential street in a nice area with some good bars and restaurants near by. Easy walk into the centre and good transportation links to airport and the city centre. We were looked after well and felt very welcome during our stay. Thank you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2023

Lauren

Weekend in Dublin

Lovely stay at the Avoca house at the start of our trip! The hosts were incredibly welcoming, and the area was very peaceful. A nice walk into Dublin center (about 30 minutes), perfect to feel close to the city but in a quiet oasis just outside!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2022

Karen

Hosts Jack and Audrey were so nice, friendly and helpful. Room and bathroom so clean and fresh, modern decor, bed so comfortable, breakfast in the morning very good, we could help ourselves to anything in the fridge and what was laid out on the table. Lovely residential area, only 30 mins walk into Dublin centre.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2022

Erin

The hosts were accommodating and very pleasant. They we’re extremely warm and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2022

Julie

We enjoyed our two night stay at Avoca House. The room was comfortable and clean and the hosts were very nice and helpful people. The house is within walking distance of City Center, although it is a 30 min walk approx. The host will be more than happy to call you a taxi. It was approx. 10 euros one way to O'Connell street. Parking is on-street, ask the host for a parking pass. We would definitely stay here again should we get lucky enough for a second trip to Ireland! :)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2022

J

A very warm welcome

Lovely couple running this place, could not do enough for you. flawless decor and you had the feeling of a home away from home, especially with the self service continental breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2022

Janessa

The hosts were lovely, the room clean and cozy, and the location a convenient distance from downtown Dublin.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2021

Freya

Very friendly environment

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2021

kev

sept 21

nice people, helped with local attractions, 30 min walk into town. toast cereals cheese eggs and meat for breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2020

Mark

Quiet. Peaceful, clean, good amenities.
Nice area to walk.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2019

Anthony

This property was amazing all the way around! The owner and staff were very nice and accommodating. The property was beautiful, full of character, clean and well kept. It was super close to local transit that took everywhere you needed to go. There were also lots of food options in the area. If I am ever in Dublin again I will stay here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2019

Les

Fabulous

Fabulous property, very clean, cosy and 5min walk to bus stop then 10min trip into Dublin. local shops / pubs 5min walk away (great location).
The host (Jack) was very welcoming and informative as was Jenny (cook) who made a fabulous breakfast and was also a great help in giving ideas of tourist spots etc.
I would highly recommend this property and will defiantly return here when I return to Dublin

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2019

Keri

Wonderful

My stay was wonderful. It was very welcoming and the breakfast was delicious. Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2019

Brandon

Would Stay Again

Everything was great. Very welcoming and very helpful. Jack took us back to the airport the day we came in once they had an automatic available for us saving us the cost and time of paying and waiting on a taxi. He offered it when we were sitting down in the living room, we never even mentioned the idea or speak it into existence. Very kind couple running this Bed and Breakfast. Nice location and in good distance to everything in the area. If we end up coming back to Ireland, or anyone that we know is going, we will refer them and stay ourselves.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2018

Lawrence

Very nice people and place.

Great service and people. Room was great. A little off the path. Hard to find since we had no gps. Street labels in Ireland may as well not exist.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2018

Laurel

Lovely hosts. Very helpful with suggestions for getting around and seeing the sights. Arranged cabs when needed. Location is in a quiet residential area away from busy touristy areas but getting to those areas was easy. One thing to beware of...low sloped ceilings in the upper rooms. My fault, not theirs since I didn't learn the first few times. My roommates had a good laugh at my expense.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2018

Jamie

What a wonderful experience! Jack and his wife were amazing. Enjoyed some very interesting conversation. It was fun having Peanut and Chili around. Jenny was great. Our room room was perfect and the bed was amazingly comfortable. Breakfast was perfect. Great place to stay and would highly recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2018

Elena

Spotless, comfortable, excelent breakfast with fresh ingridients. Fine bone china cups and high qualities bed linens. Very acomodating host.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2018

Janice

Breakfast

Quality of room very good but we had paid for breakfast and received none. We had to be up early for ferry and had asked what could be left out for us. We were told there would be bread and milk in the fridge. However, neither was provided so we could have no cereal or toast and there was no coffee either. We had to travel on empty tummies. Not great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2018

Jacques

Fabulous start to our Irish holiday

We stayed 2 days and Jack the owner was very friendly and welcoming. He organised somewhere for us to park our car as parking is difficult in the area. Jenny cooked a great breakfast and gave us many tips of where to go and what to see. We could walk from Avoca to the city very easily. The local pub Fagans provided great food and atmosphere. We would highly recommend Avoca.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2018

Steph

Went after a recommendation from my cousin.
Jack and crew went above and beyond to make sure we were well looked after, facilities were great and breakfast was delicious. Found navigating around the area very easy.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2018

Mark

Brilliant B&B

Fantastic place to stay for a weekend birthday get-away. Avoca House is a brilliant little b&b, the breakfast is brilliant!! The rooms are really modern, comfortable and clean. Set in a great neighbourhood too, 2 great pubs and a cash machine at the end of the road, plus it’s on busy bus route so perfect for transport in and out of the centre of Dublin too (10 mins on a bus). Can’t fault the place!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2018

Jaybird

Cozy home atmosphere

This was a great place to stay not too far from the airport. This B&B is tucked into a quiet neighborhood and boasts easy access to the bus routes and the Botanical Gardens.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2017

Jayne

Really lovely hotel ..good choice ...not central but the buses were frequent so not a problem

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2017

karen

Helpful and friendly hosts

If you are looking for a quiet, safe stay in Dublin with helpful proprietors, this is the place. It was a great place for a woman traveling alone, as I was. Avoca House is in a residential neighborhood about a 10 minute walk from the National Botanic Gardens, a must see if you like plants and gardens. It's less than a 10 minute walk from several main bus lines, and about a 12 minute walk to the Dart station.

Jack and Audrey, the hosts, were tremendously helpful to me on my first visit to Ireland. I'm afraid that I pestered them with transportation questions--what's the best way to get to Howth, how do I catch the Dart, etc.

After a travel snafu, I arrived unexpectedly early and without my luggage. Even though it was too early to check in, and they were finished serving breakfast, Jack insisted that they fix a hot breakfast for me. Then he directed me to local shopping so that I could buy a few things until my luggage caught up with me the next day. Rather than have me wait around for it, they signed for my luggage when it finally arrived. Finally, after staying for two nights while I was sight seeing, I left for a different hotel across town to attend a conference, leaving my treasured Yeti mug sitting in their hallway. Jack insisted on driving 25 minutes in heavy traffic across town to leave it at the conference hotel for me. Really--these are kind, generous, and thoughtful people.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2017

Leanne

Would recommend staying, 10/10

Very friendly host, gorgeous house! Clean room. Great breakfast (as well as a friendly lady serving us) and it was a great location (10 mins walk from croke park) 3 minute walk from bus into the city! Would recommend and would stay again. Good job guys!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2017

Melody

Avoca - Stay once and you'll return

Our visit at Avoca house was a very pleasant one – the home is in the quieter neighborhood of Drumcondra, and if you like to walk (as we do), very walkable to the Temple Bar district and downtown Dublin (about 20 -25 minutes). You also have the option of buying the Hop-on/ Hop-off bus pass at the house which will allow you to do the inner city loop to all of the key tourist sites.

Rooms are very clean and fresh. There is a central hallway sink for filtered water if preferred. We encountered our host Jack frequently and enjoyed hearing how he purchased and renovated the property. He made several good suggestions for our time.

The family dogs, Chili and Peanut are sweet Pomeranians. Peanut is a bit shy but Chili will greet you and escort you to the back stairs.

Breakfast (included in the rate) was very good and cooked to order. There was also cereal and fruit available continental style. Fagan’s pub is 2 blocks away and a popular eating spot – food is quite good. There are also parks in the neighborhood – Griffith Park and the National Botanical Garden are easily accessed on foot. There is parking on the street near Avoca – it is fee parking, but let Jack know in advance that you will be driving.

All in all Avoca House is a delightful B & B overall, with a solid base of return guests. – we hope to be back in Dublin again and this will definitely be our first choice of accommodations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2017

kathy

Great stay!!

Just outside the city center - bus stop right down the street on the corner. Comfy accommodations, great breakfast and very friendly and inviting.. will stay again and recommend to my friends.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2017

Sandra

Great B&B close to transport to city

Very friendly staff made us very welcome. Were helpful in giving us directions to transport into city and provided info on local and city attractions. Also informed us where to get evening meals. The house is just a short walk to beautiful botanical gardens.
The room we stayed in was comfortable and clean with modern bathroom. Breakfast was very enjoyable. They facilitated parking with permits.

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2017

Prindle

Convenient location, Friendly Host, Good Breakfast

A very convenient spot to visit in the center of Dublin as well as convenience to the airport. Our host explained that he will be updating the room I had, which will make it nicer. The armoire was quite wobbly, so it's ready to go! My hosts also rearranged the bed to make twin beds for my daughter and me. Best of all, was the proximity to Fagans Pub , a wonderful traditional and colorful establishment dating back many years!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2017

Sarah

Highly Recommended B&B in Drumcondra

Loved our 3-day stay at the Avoca House. Both Audrey and Jack were so welcoming and very helpful in making recommendations and giving us directions to where we wanted to go. The Avoca House is an easy walk to buses to get into Dublin center or to the international airport. It's also nearby the Botanic Garden, a lovely and peaceful and very old botanic garden as well as the Glasnevin Cemetery which has a highly recommended tour. Also not far from Gravediggers Pub. Breakfasts were great -- full Irish or modified to your taste. We'll be back for sure if we're ever in Dublin again!

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