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1 Cathedral Cottages 14 & 16 London St 028/7126 9691 www.thesaddlershouse.com These two eighteenth-century houses in the centre of the old city make an ideal place for a self-catering, week-long stay, though you can stay for shorter periods (minimum two nights). No. 16 sleeps 4 and no. 14 5–6. Price: €90–150.
2 Derry City Independent Hostel 44 Great James St 028/7128 0542 www.derry-hostel.co.uk Welcoming IHH hostel offering a mix of private rooms and small dorms; prices include breakfast and free Internet access. Price: €11.
3 Dolce Vita Hostel 4 Asylum Rd 028/7128 7989 derryhostel@hotmail.com Geared more towards couples than individual travellers. Price: €11.
4 University of Ulster (Magee Campus) Northland Rd 028/7137 5255 www.accommodation.ulster.ac.uk/casuallet.html Accommodation in en-suite study bedrooms available from mid-June to early Sept. Price: €60
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