Litton Lane Hostel

The Litton Lane hostel is located on the banks of the River Liffey about halfway between the Ha'Penny Bridge and the O'Connell Street Bridge. It has an excellent location for walking to all parts of the city center. Don't be fooled by its alley entryway, once you get inside it's bright and cheery.

The walls have been painted with Andy Warhol-like paintings of Bono, The Edge, Sinead O'Connor, and other artists that apparently used to have a recording studio in the same building. The reception area always has music on. The tv lounge is large with big, well-worn couches with lots of seating. There are usually people hanging out watching tv, reading, or browsing some of the many tourist brochures. The kitchen is also large and breakfast is offered in the morning which consists of cereal, toast, and coffee or tea. But you do still have to do your own dishes!

They also offer luggage storage at no charge and you can store valuables behind the front desk. There is a payphone for your use as well. No alcohol or smoking is permitted in the hostel.

The hostels rooms are all up stairs and there isn't an elevator. The rooms are clean and comfortable with plenty of space and natural light. The bathrooms are also clean. The showers, however, barely trickle and the toilets don't always flush due to extremely low water pressure. Also, the toilet stalls are extremely small -- a claustrophobic or a larger person would be very uncomfortable using the facilities.

As the building is rather old, it does have some very squeaky floor boards that can wake you up in the evening. And the metal beds squeal every time you move your big toe. Also, the hostel is located right next door to a traditional Irish pub with a very good sound system. So if you are looking for a fun, clean hostel and plan to be out in the pubs until they close then this is the place for you.

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