Copyright (2002) The Townhouse, Dublin, Ireland

The Townhouse. Exterior.

Childhood home of Lafcadio Hearn as it exists in 2004

Established in 1978 The Townhouse has a long standing commitment to the comfort of our guests. The Townhouse offers you a unique range of bed and breakfast accomodation in a relaxing, comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

The original Townhouses were the elegant family homes of two famous playwrights - Dion Boucicault (1829 - 1890) and Lafcadio Hearn (1850 - 1904).

Their memories have been honoured by displays in the lobby of memorabilia, photographs and original playbills.

Both men had colorful and singular lives - their histories are re-counted in full in the lobby.

Each bedroom is named after one of their works.

1997 saw the addition of The Townhouse Mews - a new wing in a beautiful minimalist style - oak wooden floors, designer furniture, elegant simplicity. It is alternative and complimentary to the Georgian buildings of The Townhouse.

The Townhouse is located in the heart of historic Dublin, a short walk from the leafy Trinity College (the second oldest university in Europe), the fashionable shopping streets, the Temple Barleft bank, the International Financial Services Centre, the Point Depot, museums, art galleries and a myriad of pubs and restaurants.

It is just 100m from the Central Bus and Airport Coach Station and 200m from mainline rail and dart stations.

The Townhouse, 47- 48 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 8788808 Fax:+ 353 1 8788787 email: info@townhouseofdublin.com