87%Trinity College Dublin

Had a wonderful time. Only small problem was that there was building works going on outside our window which was really noisey. Plus we were close to a main road so traffic was noisey too till the early hours of the morning. Loved staying at the University though. Breakfast was fantastic...

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by deirdre2931 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

1

Accomodation block we were in was a 15 minute walk from the front of college in a nondescript and depressing building.There was other accomodation much more central than this!Recommend anything in Talbot street. Entry to building was by card reader and you had to do this several times with heavy... more Accomodation block we were in was a 15 minute walk from the front of college in a nondescript and depressing building.There was other accomodation much more central than this!Recommend anything in Talbot street. Entry to building was by card reader and you had to do this several times with heavy doors clanging behind you. Like entering a prison! Would warn rather than recommend!!!!!!!!!close

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by j-osulli – posted on Aug 21, 2008

3

Great place to dream!!!! clean and in the centre!! very sad breakfast, with only one glass of juice...

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by kingburlo7292 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

4

I was in the Goldsmith Hall, lacking character in comparison to rooms that are more centraly located on the campus.

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by timvanrie7330 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

1

THe experience souless- no pictures, posters, images etc in the rooms and halls- like prsion cells and long way from gates. this operation needs training on how to look after people a bit better when they come to check in. I suggest the management go to various hostels and see how it can be... more THe experience souless- no pictures, posters, images etc in the rooms and halls- like prsion cells and long way from gates. this operation needs training on how to look after people a bit better when they come to check in. I suggest the management go to various hostels and see how it can be done so much better. The cleaners, restaurant staff were very nice- would be very nice to get a warmer feeling at reception poor- however most of the staff were very nice.close

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by rupertrecord4934 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

2

very central in the old city and very clean rooms. But also expensive - 72 euro pr. person pr. night. We got an appartement with 3 rooms and a livingroom and kitchen, and we ordered 2 rooms for 4 people. Very nice indead. WE also had 1 single room for 1 night - old, dark and not nice at all.

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by krahat8893 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

1

My room was next to toilets and the wall is not well sound-proofed; not a happy experience.

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by emmacox-524017 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

2

Really shabby room - felt expensive for the quality. Best asset is the great location.

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by marque7542 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

2

I thought the facilities were extremely below par and cheap. A single towel and a bar of soap, no tea making facilities, and no full Irish breakfast included, only continental. The 10am checkout time is also too early and should be stated. I liked the "idea" of staying at Trinity,... more I thought the facilities were extremely below par and cheap. A single towel and a bar of soap, no tea making facilities, and no full Irish breakfast included, only continental. The 10am checkout time is also too early and should be stated. I liked the "idea" of staying at Trinity, but the experience was dreadful. Students ran up and down the stairs outside the paper-like walls till way past midnight. I did not expect it to be so bad.close

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by joe-plowman7285 – posted on Jul 6, 2008

1

The college campus is huge, and when returning at night almost impossible to navigate. The staff were al students who were either clueless or just assumed that you knew as much about the campus and dublin as they did.

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by donpe – posted on Jul 4, 2008

6

We went in here to see the Book of Kells. The grounds are fabulous. The sun was shining and we all really loved being in Trinity College.

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by Sassy – posted on May 11, 2007

66

As i was a single female traveling alone, I felt my room was very far away from main area and so I did not go out late as I did not think Id fidn my way back to my room.

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by obrienannm – posted on Sep 4, 2006

2

This was a great room. Very cozy. I would love to have this room for a semester of college!! The bathroom is ensuite, but is very tiny. Not a problem for most, but I was thinking that for a large person (my boyfriend, for instance) it might have been awkward. Fortunately, he was not with me, so... more This was a great room. Very cozy. I would love to have this room for a semester of college!! The bathroom is ensuite, but is very tiny. Not a problem for most, but I was thinking that for a large person (my boyfriend, for instance) it might have been awkward. Fortunately, he was not with me, so no worries! Obviously there's not much more convenient than Trinity College, so location is awesome. Free breakfast is cereal-juice-yogurt-bread-fruit, and a full is available for 4 Euro more if you want. A little note that dragging your wheelie bag over Trinity's cobblestone paths is a chore, but I think it's more than worth it. I'd definately stay here again.close

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by ened – posted on Sep 4, 2006

5

Two weeks trip around Ireland, 3 nights in Dublin. Trinity College is a wonderful location!

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by marco1873 – posted on Aug 25, 2006

1

really great location in a very pretty campus

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by davidjohnstonbell – posted on Aug 20, 2006

18

The room was clean, but resembled NOTHING like the one presented in the photo's. Was nice to have nearby kitchen facilities if needed. The luggage check would have also been a nice luxury upon CHECK OUT as well as upon check in. The room was expensive for the amentiies shared.

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by barbara3199 – posted on Nov 8, 2005

1

great place --- but they let me know that as student I could've had discount, which they couldn't give at that time. but location very convenient.

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by Jmefer – posted on Oct 2, 2005

1

Excellent place, would definitely stay again!

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by kmars7090 – posted on Sep 27, 2005

2

No hot water in the showers: Very bad.

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by tony836 – posted on Sep 20, 2005

4

The decor and general standard of the room I stayed in at Trinity College were very poor - wallpaper was hanging off the wall! I also didn't feel very secure in the grounds of the college after dark and certainly will not be staying at the College again.

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by martynle – posted on Sep 13, 2005

1

a very special experience

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by Allanjones – posted on Sep 10, 2005

2

The location is ideal for anyone wanting to get around Dublin quickly. The staff could have been friendly but overall I had a great stay. The housekeeping was excellent they took good care of me. Much cleaner than the hostels in London!

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by futureprof – posted on Sep 2, 2005

1

Location is fabulous - very close to Temple Bar area. Room (and bathroom and shower rooms) very clean, although quite spartan. Didn't seem to be too many others around, felt kind of isolated, but seemed quite secure. Staff was efficient, but no friendliness in evidence. I don't think anyone I... more Location is fabulous - very close to Temple Bar area. Room (and bathroom and shower rooms) very clean, although quite spartan. Didn't seem to be too many others around, felt kind of isolated, but seemed quite secure. Staff was efficient, but no friendliness in evidence. I don't think anyone I spoke with smiled once. The location was definitely the best thing about it, but I'm not sure if I'd stay here again.close

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by Jamnorth – posted on Aug 30, 2005

1

Excellent!!

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by rmfuen – posted on Aug 28, 2005

8

The accommodation was very convenient, located so centrally as it is. The college campus is really splendid. The staff need to develop a little more polish and better social skills - in other words be a little more welcoming and friendly; by staff I mean the accommodation office people, the... more The accommodation was very convenient, located so centrally as it is. The college campus is really splendid. The staff need to develop a little more polish and better social skills - in other words be a little more welcoming and friendly; by staff I mean the accommodation office people, the secutity staff at the gates and particularly the people runnning the breakfast restaurant.close

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by johnb9661 – posted on Aug 28, 2005

1

My stay At the College was very enjoyable and safe ....plus idealy situated with easy access to all enterment and sight seeing tours of Dublin.

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by ange2 – posted on Aug 15, 2005

3

Really, this place was great! Quiet, clean, great location!! I will definitely stay here again!

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by brandon3864 – posted on Aug 12, 2005

1

Fantastic location, clean rooms and friendly staff. Thank you!

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by tbear3673 – posted on Aug 3, 2005

1

We made a trip through Ireland and saw different types of accomotation. Trinity College was the most expensive an the less comfortable.

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by jleisen – posted on Jul 27, 2005

1

Absolutely worth the price. Fantastic location and it is a gorgeous campus. There is a campus bar as well as numerous pubs right off of the campus. Very secure and the rooms are a decent size with a sink in the sinlge room I had. Very clean. The hop on and off tour bus stops right out front...

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by mcgarrig – posted on Jul 18, 2005

3

I had a wonderful weekend in a beautiful environment. The staff was very friendly. The only problem that I had was to find the accommodation office as I entered the campus area from the east side. You could help the future guests by adding a map or two to other entrances.

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by panuka – posted on Jul 14, 2005

1

Brilliant place to stay!

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by Rmnel5279 – posted on Nov 17, 2004

3

The Trinity College is a very nice place to stay in dublin. Right in the centre of the city every important place can easily be reached by walking. The staff was very kind. One tip: Don't miss breakfast it's realy good and for 3€ extra you get an real irish breakfast!

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by crgutz – posted on Sep 27, 2004

1

we were pleased with the helpfulness of the staff, especially the minibus ride to our accomodation block, the clean towels each day and the generous continental breakfast.

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by david9570 – posted on Sep 25, 2004

1

I didn't realize that electric plugs in Ireland has 3 pooles. Your reception had no adapter, but gave me a hairdryer. This was very friendly, but nevertheless I had to invest in a adapter. My digital camera needed electricity.

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by gerda8024 – posted on Sep 21, 2004

1

Good Hostel, centrally located in Trinity University. Book of Kells on the campus. Maybe long walk from accomodation office to room (large campus).

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by rolmas – posted on Sep 20, 2004

15

Arriving late in the evening is risky : finding your way between the zoology and the anatomy departments in the complete dark is a real adventure ; the plan you are given is apalling !

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by francklemaitre – posted on Sep 20, 2004

2

This is a great place to stay if you are looking for accomodation in central Dublin but aren't looking for the normal hostel crowd. Though the rooms are quite apparently dorm rooms, our towels and soap were changed daily as they would be in a hotel, and the continental breakfast was more than...

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by Helensch – posted on Sep 15, 2004

1

Fantastic breaksfast! The location of Trinity College is good but the rooms are nearly outside the college.

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by claireme – posted on Sep 9, 2004

2

My room was actually in a building across the street from the far end of the campus, so the location, security, etc were not as good as if I had stayed in the campus. However the rooms were clean, the staff was friendly and breakfast was good.

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by Jhack7596 – posted on Sep 7, 2004

1