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A hostel with style? Yes folks, it's possible. The owner of the pleasant, 94-room Globetrotters Tourist Hotel also owns The Townhouse, an elegant bed-and-breakfast next door. Not only are the basement dorm rooms surprisingly well-lit and cheerful, but the hostellers get to share many of the services and facilities with the B&B as well. For instance, hostel guests get a full Irish breakfast instead of the usual dry toast with jam affair.
Renovated rooms have bright walls, decorative mirrors, stainless steel bathrooms, and cool, brushed metal bunk beds. The older rooms are every bit as clean and comfortable. Style is the only real difference, and these rooms are soon to be redone. All include lockers and clean sheets. Globetrotters also replaces the mattresses, duvets, and pillows every year. Awesome.
And the location—in a safe area at the south end of the Lower Gardiner accommodation strip—is a skip away from fun shops and the Butt Bridge leading into Temple Bar.
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