Location. The Anchor Guest House is located in Dublin, Ireland, 200 metres from the Abbey Theatre, and within two miles of Dublin Castle and the James Joyce Centre. The central bus station is 250 metres away and Connolly train station is 500 metres from the hotel. Hotel Features. Housed in an 18th-century Georgian townhouse, this hotel features a library, and lobby with television and complimentary newspapers. Internet access is offered throughout the guesthouse. Drivers will find parking nearby.

Complimentary full English or continental breakfast is available daily at the Anchor Guest House.

Golfing, fishing, boating, and windsurfing are available nearby.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms have coffee/tea- making facilities, satellite television, and direct-dial phones. Decor is contemporary with light, pastel tones and dark brown wooden furnishings.

Expert Tip. The Abbey Theatre is the National Theatre of Ireland and was the first state- subsidised theatre in the English-speaking world.

Room Types:

Standard Double:   One double bed. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, and tea and coffee facilities.

Driving Directions: From Dublin Airport (DUB): Distance to Anchor Guest House is 10 miles, approximately 35 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Number 747 and 748 Airlink buses connect the airport to Dublin city centre, and depart every 15 minutes. Tickets can be bought from the driver and the single fare is about 5 EUR. Alight at the central bus station, located 250 metres from the Anchor Guest House. Taxis cost about 20 EUR to the Anchor Guest House. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Dublin city centre and Temple Bar's cobbled streets can easily be explored on foot. Dublin's extensive double-decker bus system and tram network operate throughout the city and the suburbs. Taxis are available at ranks, and can also be hailed on the street. Parking in the city centre is limited and expensive, but a car is recommended for exploring further afield.

Driving directions. Depart Dublin Airport. Drive towards the city centre. Take the M1 motorway. Continue along the motorway towards the city centre. Turn left onto Upper Gardiner Street. Continue onto Lower Gardiner Street. Turn right onto Beresford Lane to reach the Anchor Guest House.