Goldsmith Street

Football fans will be happy to call the student accommodation at Goldsmith Street their home; it’s just a six-minute walk from Dalymount Park football stadium, which is the home ground of Bohemian F.C. If you’re not interested in sport you’ll find plenty of other distractions to keep you occupied. Drop into Woodstock Café for a slap-up breakfast or a slice of cake — the Woodstock Irish Breakfast will keep you going all day, and the eclairs are impossible to resist. Head to Grafton Street to browse the shops, and spend evenings dancing to live music at nearby pub Big Tree.

You won’t have to worry about early morning starts when you choose to live at Goldsmith Street. Walk to lectures at Trinity College Dublin in less than 30 minutes, or take the bus to Dublin City University in 23 minutes. When you want to head into the city centre, you can walk there in 30 minutes, or jump on a bus and be there in around 20 minutes. Closer to home you’ll find fast food restaurants, cafés and pubs. If you have your own car, there’s on street parking available.

When you get back home after a day of lectures, you’ll return to the five-bedroom house that you share with up to five friends. If it’s a priority to have your own room, there’s a single room available, as well as four double rooms. There are also two shared bathrooms, so you won’t have to wait in line for your morning shower.

Head to the living room to catch up with your housemates and chat about your day, or relax on the sofa and connect to the free Wi-Fi and check on your messages.

Take it in turns to cook dinner in the spacious kitchen that’s equipped with an oven, fridge freezer and kettle, then eat together around the dining table. When the weather’s warm, you can even take your plate outside into the backyard, or host a barbecue for your friends.

It’s easy to stay on top of your laundry as there’s a washing machine in the house, as well as an iron and ironing board to keep your clothes looking their best.