ALMARA B&B, Dublin

Almara B&B is located on Collins Avenue, a main road about 4-8 km north of Dublin city centre. Bus stop 'Beaumont Road' is just a 5-minute walk away, serving routes 14 and 16 which run every 10-15 minutes on weekdays and every 30-40 minutes on weekends. The ride into the city centre takes around 10-15 minutes outside peak times, extending to over 30 minutes during rush hour. A taxi to the city centre costs approximately €12-€15 (about €20 from the airport). A supermarket and a pub (without food service) are within a few blocks, but other dining options are limited and require a bus trip or car.

Rooms at Almara B&B are small but well-kept, with comfortable beds, fresh towels daily, and en-suite bathrooms that have been recently updated in many cases. Rooms facing the road can be affected by traffic noise, so garden-side rooms are recommended for lighter sleepers. Storage space is limited, so the maximum of three people per room may feel tight. Blackout curtains are not fitted in all rooms; a streetlight may shine in, and early morning light can disturb sleep. Rooms are heated individually, and some have reported the heating being turned off overnight from 22:00. No tea or coffee facilities are provided in the rooms, but both are available in the lounge.

Breakfast is served in the dining room between 07:30 and 09:15, with a choice from a printed menu. Options include a full Irish breakfast (without tomatoes or beans unless requested), pancakes with fresh fruit, porridge, scrambled eggs with bacon, and a continental option with croissants, yogurt, and fresh fruit. The presentation is notable, with linen napkins and homemade raspberry jam. For early departures, a packed breakfast can be provided. Tea, coffee, and filtered water are available free of charge from the lounge throughout the day. Nearby dining options are limited to a pub (without food) and a small supermarket within walking distance; for a wider selection, a bus trip to the city centre is needed.

Almara B&B provides several free leisure amenities for use on the premises: table tennis, darts, and water sport facilities are all available at no extra cost. Bowling and canoeing are offered off-site for a fee. The property's garden offers a quiet space to relax, and the dining room has a view of the garden.

Wi-Fi is available free of charge but is strongest in the lounge and may not reach all bedrooms reliably. Free on-street parking is available directly outside and is not reservable. Daily housekeeping is provided at no additional cost. Luggage storage is not available, so departing travellers need to make alternative arrangements if staying out until their flight. Taxis can be arranged by the hosts; a standard fare to the airport is about €14, and to the city centre about €12-15.