Acara House

Property class: 3
Suburban B&B within easy reach of Trinity College

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Acara House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Croke Park and O'Connell Street. Freebies like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and snorkeling. This Victorian bed & breakfast is also within a short drive of Trinity College and Guinness Storehouse.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
  • Childcare

Room options

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Map
5 Upper Saint Columbas Road - Drumcondra, Dublin, Dublin, Dublin 9

What's nearby

  • Tolka Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Croke Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Botanic Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Parnell Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • O'Connell Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 20 min drive
  • Dublin Broombridge Station - 5 min drive
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 6 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 29 min walk
  • Cabra Tram Stop - 20 min walk
  • Phibsborough Tram Stop - 21 min walk
  • Parnell Tram Stop - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fagan's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Boss Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kennedys - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Acara House

  • Acara House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Croke Park and O'Connell Street. Freebies like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and snorkeling. This Victorian bed & breakfast is also within a short drive of Trinity College and Guinness Storehouse.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
8:30am
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 8:30 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite extended parking (EUR 10 per week)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Acara House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was clean and comfortable and Liz was exceptionally friendly and helpful. It was in a good location with shops, restaurants and pubs nearby, and around a 25 minute walk into the centre, although buses are very easily accessible. We would recommend Acara House to others and would definitely stay here again :)
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8/10 Very good

Fine and fit for purpose. Bit expensive, but maybe that was the weekend we hit Dublin, too much demand.
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8/10 Very good

Camera un po' piccola per due persone ma confortevole. Bagno in camera molto piccolo, ma c'è tutto il necessario per soggiornare pochi giorni. Cambio asciugamani e pulizia camera quotidiani. Colazione è prevista solo come extra. Pozione buona, a 30 min di cammino dal centro: il cammino è gradevole, comunque la zona è servita molto bene dagli autobus.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice visit. The proprietor couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, the room was large (by Euro B&B standards) and clean, the bed was comfy, and the location--while not right in the thick of things--was reasonably convenient.
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8/10 Very good

Great Value

Very helpful and friendly staff, would stay again
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4/10 Fair

Magertjes

Zeer kleine douche/wc. Ontbijt kost extra 15 euro p.p. En was vettig!
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8/10 Very good

Cute Neighbourhood Accommodation

I stayed at Acara House for 3 nights. The hostess Elizabeth and her mum Helen were very accommodating. The room was small but with a comfortable bed and TV. It was a really good choice for a cheap stay. The breakfast facilities were adequate for those with non dietary requirements. Overall pleasant place to stay, only down side was the room wasn't as clean as I would have liked.
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6/10 Good

un nido

B&B molto accogliente e intimo, Liz la padrona di casa molto gentile e disponibile. il letto matrimoniale enorme e comodissimo l 'unico neo il bagno troppo stretto,ma x il resto lo consiglio
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Dublin!

Wonderful stay, location, and value! Liz was very hospitable and helpful.
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6/10 Good

Zeer simpele B&B...

Niet zo propere B&B, primitieve, kleine kamers, sanitaire voorzieningen proper maar zeer gedateerd. Men vraagt vooraf betaling, integenstelling met wat website vermeldt, geen afrekening gekregen.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing time

Our friends stayed in temple and didn't sleep well because of the noise. Acara house is 20 mins walk and in such a quiet area! The landlady is lovely and gave us a room as soon as we arrived.
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6/10 Good

Well positioned

A budget B and B with reasonable but basic facilities. We found the area very handy and Elizabeth most accommodating. The room was small and the ensuite requires dexterity.
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8/10 Very good

Très gentille dame mais un peu cher pour la prestation
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8/10 Very good

Piccola casetta

Stanza e bagno piccoli, adatto per una coppia che deve solo dormire e poi sta tutto il giorno fuori! 20 min. a piedi dal centro zona tranquilla,
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8/10 Very good

Perfect for those who don't mind walking

My friend and I stayed here for 4 nights. We loved the coziness and comfort. We don't mind walking or getting to other parts of Dublin using the bus/rail system, so we were set. However, if you'd rather be closer to the downtown area and/or hate to walk or use PT - I suggest you stay closer to Connolly or Tara Street rail stations. Elizabeth was a wonderful hostess and didn't mind helping us out when we needed to. She also gave us our freedom of going out and coming back when we wanted to. Breakfast is 6 Euros (but definitely worth it to have a home-cooked meal). Overall - a pretty solid spot :-)
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8/10 Very good

Lovely Little Cottage

Lovely little place and Liz was incredibly helpful and kind. Clean room and On-Suite bathroom (tiny but cute). Slept well in the Queen-sized bed. Couple of blocks to walk from the transit point, but never difficult.
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6/10 Good

Solala

Frühstück für 6 Euro: Lieber nicht
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved It!

This was a great stay! The room was really comfortable and Eliza couldn't have been nicer. It's about two blocks off a main bus line that runs from downtown to the airport, which was perfect for me. The bed was really comfy and I really enjoyed my stay.
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8/10 Very good

Excellent Hospitality

Comfortable B&B with excellent hospitality by Elizabeth. Made our stay special.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great deal and very welcoming hostess

Just feel like home! Nice breakfast and really friendly and helpful hostess. Good value for money! Can walk to O'conell street in 10-15 mins
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Our stay was excellent. The bathroom is a bit tight and small, but the bed was comfortable and the room was entirely to our liking. This is best for those seeking a simple stay, not for those looking for luxury. I would describe it in the whole as comfortable and relaxing.
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10/10 Exceptional

OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME IN IRELAND

Our stay at the Acara House was absolutely wonderful! From the minute my daughter and I got there until we left, Elizabeth was both warm and friendly and always willing and anxious to make us feel comfortable. The room was was very neat, clean and cozy and was tidy upon all of our returns. Elizabeth was always available to help or give advice and even went out our her to way to help us with our parking. I recommend this B&B to anyone who wants a wonderful stay in a convenient location and a very gracious host. She serves up a wonderful breakfast on request or has plenty of fresh fruit, cereals, bread, juice, coffee and jams or jelllies. Thank you Elizabeth for making our stay a memorable one!
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8/10 Very good

We enjoyed the area and athe fact that we were close to the airport. A quiet location
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6/10 Good

Besser vorher anschauen

Das Zimmer war sehr klein, dass "Badezimmer" wenn man es so nennen mag noch kleiner. Das Mobilar war schon sehr abgewohnt und die Sauberkeit lies etwas zu wünschen übrig. Das Frühstück war o.K. Die Dame des Hauses war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Lage zu den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln ist gut.
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6/10 Good

Devo dire che mi aspettavo di meglio

Io e il mio compagno abbiamo soggiornato per 4 notti in questo b&b. Lo abbiamo trovato facilmente e la posizione è ottima, zona tranquilla con diversi locali anche per cenare o godersi una birra prima del rientro. A una mezz'ora dall'aeroporto con fermata del bus vicina. A buon passo in una mezz'ora a piedi si raggiunge il centro (zona Grafton St., per intenderci). L'accoglienza da parte di Elizabeth è stata ottima, ci ha salutati come se non stesse aspettando altri che noi. Inizialmente voleva darci una stanza al primo piano ma ha poi cambiato idea per non farci aspettare, dato che al quella doveva essere finita di sistemare. Ci ha dunque indirizzati verso la stanza al piano terra, accanto a quella per la colazione; molto carina, con un bel letto matrimoniale e lo spazio sufficiente per sistemarci. Il bagno piccolo ma tutto sommato gradevole. La proprietaria ci ha subito portato delle salviette pulite, essendosi accorta che mancavano e si è resa disponibile per qualsiasi evenienza. Dopodiché è scomparsa chiudendosi dietro una "private" door. (…continua)