60%Port Road Accommodation

I stayed here for a week in late June '08. For the price, this place was amazing. It does have certain downsides, however, that potential guests should be aware of. The good: Incredibly clean and spacious rooms laid out in three bedroom styled flats with living room, kitchen, and two baths. The... more I stayed here for a week in late June '08. For the price, this place was amazing. It does have certain downsides, however, that potential guests should be aware of. The good: Incredibly clean and spacious rooms laid out in three bedroom styled flats with living room, kitchen, and two baths. The apartment was fully furnished (TV, DVD, Kitchen Utensils, Free Washer and Dryer), and most of it appeared to be new (and from IKEA). There is free wireless and the building is extremely quiet. The bad: The hallways looked pretty rough (holes in the wall, etc), even though the apartment was in great condition. It's also located near an industrial park on the outskirts of town. While it's only a short walk to city centre, I could see how some would prefer not to wander the dark streets at night (Enterprise rental car is next to the hostel). The building also had very few guests, presumably because it was so new, and looks almost abandoned at night. All in all I felt perfectly safe in the locked apartment, though I would recommend a bit more lighting/security around the building (especially since there is not a resident employee). I felt more like I was staying in an apartment than an actual hostel, which was very nice, and it seemed better suited for students and/or for those staying long enough to justify a rental car (i.e. not just wanting to party downtown for the weekend).close

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by f82123 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

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Lows: Def a student accom.Walls damaged,and broken bottles everywhere outside.The walk there is dark-my gorgeous companion said she wouldnt walk it on her own at nite!Also,we had to wait outside for almost an hour to check in Highs: €25 per night was excellent for the apartment.Got a... more Lows: Def a student accom.Walls damaged,and broken bottles everywhere outside.The walk there is dark-my gorgeous companion said she wouldnt walk it on her own at nite!Also,we had to wait outside for almost an hour to check in Highs: €25 per night was excellent for the apartment.Got a full equipped kitchen with tv/dvd, if you dont mind the missing remotes.The 2 of us had our own bathroom - no having to put the loo-seat down!.The supervisor was cool and mega friendly, albeit late arriving. 6/10close

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by johnacarr11245 – posted on Jun 12, 2008

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