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Academy Plaza Hotel vs The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Dublin — score, location, comfort and price.
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Academy Plaza Hotel and The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN in Dublin: a real contest, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Moderate confidence
The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN edges this one out (classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value). But Academy Plaza Hotel has its own appeal if priorities shift.
If you only remember one thing
The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN edges ahead at 77.99/100 versus 71.08/100 — a 6.91-point gap. Enough to notice, not enough to dismiss Academy Plaza Hotel.
Choose Academy Plaza Hotel
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Choose The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Score comparison
| Dimension | Academy Plaza Hotel | The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 89.50 | 79.70 |
| Value | 51.53 | 93.85 |
| Location | 92.84 | 76.87 |
| Comfort | 65.00 | 78.20 |
| Services | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 71.08 | 77.99 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Academy Plaza Hotel takes Reputation by 9.8 points — noticeably ahead.
Value: The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN takes Value by 42.32 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Academy Plaza Hotel takes Location by 15.97 points — clearly ahead.
Comfort: The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN takes Comfort by 13.2 points — noticeably ahead.
Services: Dead heat on Services — less than a point apart.
Price
Academy Plaza Hotel
EUR 165
Small Double Room
The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN
EUR 22
Bed in 20 Bed Mixed Dorm
Facilities
Both hotels
Non-smoking rooms
Only Academy Plaza Hotel
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFree WifiParkingRestaurantRoom serviceWifi in all areas
Only The Dawson Hostel - DUBLIN
24-hour front deskCCTV in common areasDaily housekeepingFire extinguishersHeatingLaundryVending machine (drinks)