go to content go to search box go to global site navigation

Africa Antarctica Asia Caribbean Central America Europe Middle East North America Pacific South America

Themes Shop Thorn Tree Forum

Hotels Flights Adventure tours Sightseeing tours

Search

Dublin Hotels , Ireland

Overview Things To Do Hotels Tips & Articles Images & Video

All Dublin Accommodation 179

Collections

Best places to stay in Dublin

Property Type

5 Star Hotel
4 Star Hotel
3 Star Hotel
2 Star Hotel
Budget Hotel
Hostel
Guesthouse / B&B
Apartment

Price Range

Budget
Midrange
Top end

Recommendations

Lonely Planet reviewed only

Facilities Type

Free Breakfast
Free Parking
Free Transfer
Wi-Fi/internet
Swimming pool
Café/Restaurant
Bar
Air Conditioning
Child friendly

Neighbourhoods

North of the Liffey 68 Grafton Street & Around 41 Docklands & the Grand Canal 38 Temple Bar 22 Merrion Square & Around 16 Kilmainham & the Liberties 8

Dublin Hotels, Hostels & Accommodation

If you're looking for concrete evidence of what happens when a buoyant economy gets the beating of a lifetime, book a hotel room in Dublin. For more than a decade Dublin's room rates have hovered near the top end of the scale, making this one of Europe's most expensive capitals to sleep in and rarely (if ever) offering value for money.

No more. The city's hoteliers have been forced to scramble in the face of the economic crisis and the resultant dip in tourist numbers, and their primary response (in 2010 at least) was cheaper beds – as much as 40% cheaper in the middle and upper brackets – as they desperately sought to guarantee their hotels' futures, so many that were built or renovated during the boom at huge costs. Although it is difficult to predict what will happen, it is clear that not every hotel will survive the lean years.

Which isn't bad news for you, as everyone competes for your dime and is willing to try virtually anything to make sure that you dribble on their pillows: there are so many deals on offer that room rates can vary wildly from day to day, never mind season to season. Always check online and query the rack rate: discounts are more available now than ever before.

The pillows in question are pretty snazzy, too: Dublin has hotels that can stand up to any of the European greats, while a host of others has cottoned on to the fact that the contemporary traveller doesn't think worn sheets are part of the charm and that grapefruit isn't some kind of exotic fruit that has no place at the breakfast buffet.

So where to stay? If you're only in Dublin for the weekend, you'll want to be in the city centre or a short stroll away. The prices are higher, but pay the money. Believe us, it's worth it. Besides the obvious advantage of being central, you will avoid the potential nightmare of transport to and from the suburbs. The construction of the Luas tram line has made some suburbs far more accessible, but public transport more or less disappears shortly after midnight, with the exception of hourly night buses packed full of drunken youngsters (an experience that can often be a cutting-edge anthropological experiment). Get a taxi, you'll think, and we say good luck: there's you and thousands of others all queuing up in the wee hours for the same thing. Still, some of our favourite properties – the ones with all the charm and character – are just outside the city centre in the outlying suburbs south of the Grand Canal, so you may have to rely on some kind of motorised transport if you can't handle the 20- to 30-minute walk.

So, what exactly is available in this fair city?

Find available accommodation

Check in date

Check out date

Guests

2 Adults

Currency

USD

Showing available accommodation

Check in

Check out

Guests 2 guests

Currency USD

Hotels

Hostels

Hostels and Budget Hotels

Apartments

Guest_houses

from $155 per night

Schoolhouse Hotel

Docklands & the Grand Canal

A Victorian schoolhouse dating from 1861, this beautiful buildin...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $262 per night

The Morrison, A Double Tree By Hilton Hotel

North of the Liffey

Muted and minimalist, this ubertrendy hotel has been a favourite...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $210 per night

The Clarence

Temple Bar

If you were hoping to find TV sets cascading from windows, group...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $422 per night

Conrad Dublin

Merrion Square & Around

Kudos to the Conrad: Dublin's first truly international business...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $145 per night

Trinity Capital Hotel

Grafton Street & Around

Just around the corner from the main entrance to Trinity College...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $156 per night

Maldron Hotel Smithfield

North of the Liffey

This functionally modern hotel with big bedrooms and plenty of e...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $212 per night

La Stampa Hotel & Spa

Grafton Street & Around

La Stampa is an atmospheric boutique hotel on trendy Dawson St w...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $176 per night

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin

Grafton Street & Around

This stunning modern hotel is an excellent example of how sleek ...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $138 per night

The Camden Court Hotel

Grafton Street & Around

Big and bland ain't such a bad thing this close to St Stephen's ...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $120 per night

Stephen's Green Travelodge

Grafton Street & Around

Not a stone's throw from Grafton St, a fairly plain frontage hid...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $90 per night

Grafton Capital Hotel

Grafton Street & Around

It's hardly recognisable as such today, but this centrally locat...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $223 per night

Jurys Inn Christchurch

Kilmainham & the Liberties

A chain hotel that’s so generic you may wake up not knowing if y...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $434 per night

The Westbury Hotel

Grafton Street & Around

Visiting celebs looking for some quiet time have long favoured t...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $218 per night

Brooks Hotel

Grafton Street & Around

About 120m west of Grafton St, this small, plush place has an em...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $144 per night

Maldron Hotel & Leisure Club Cardiff Lane

Docklands & the Grand Canal

Located on the south side of the Liffey a short walk away from t...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $275 per night

Dylan Hotel

Docklands & the Grand Canal

A genuine contender for favourite celebrity stopover, the Dylan'...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $176 per night

The Croke Park Hotel

Ireland's most Irish hotel chain has come home, bringing its comfortable and functional brand of hotel r...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $265 per night

The Fitzwilliam Hotel

Grafton Street & Around

You couldn't pick a more prestigious spot on the Dublin Monopoly...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $124 per night

Castle Hotel

North of the Liffey

In business since 1809, the Castle Hotel may be slightly rough a...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $124 per night

Hilton Dublin

Grafton Street & Around

What is it about hotels that assume that just because you're her...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $151 per night

Paramount Hotel

Temple Bar

Behind the Victorian facade, the lobby is a faithful re-creation...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $209 per night

Clarion Hotel Dublin City (Ifsc)

Docklands & the Grand Canal

This swanky business hotel in the heart of the Irish Financial S...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $137 per night

The Gresham Hotel

North of the Liffey

This landmark hotel shed its traditional granny's parlour look w...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $238 per night

The Westin Dublin

Grafton Street & Around

Formerly a grand branch of the Allied Irish Bank, this fine old ...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $623 per night

The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Grafton Street & Around

Dublin's most iconic hotel has been the best address in town sin...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $142 per night

The Gibson Hotel

Docklands & the Grand Canal

A sleek, brand-new hotel, with 250-odd rooms all decked out in s...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $181 per night

Waterloo House

Docklands & the Grand Canal

A short walk from St Stephen's Green, this lovely guesthouse is ...

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

from $126 per night

Latchfords Self Catering Apartments

Merrion Square & Around

Studios and two-bedroom flats in a Georgian townhouse.

Lonely Planet Reviewed Book now

‹ Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Next ›

Home Europe Ireland Dublin Dublin Hotels

Destinations Africa Antarctica Asia Caribbean Islands Central America Europe Middle East North America Pacific South America

Shop Destination Guides eBooks Pictorial & Gifts Phrasebooks Activity Guides Special Offers

Thorn Tree Forum Departure Lounge Check in with Lonely Planet The Lobby

Themes Adventure travel Beaches Best in Travel Family travel Honeymoons Photography Road Trips Value Travel Wildlife World food

Travel Booking Hotels Flights Insurance

Newsletter sign up

Subscribe now and receive a 20% discount on your next guidebook purchase

Email

Select country

About us Work for us Contact us Press centre, trade & advertising Terms & conditions

Follow us

Twitter Facebook Google-plus Flickr Rss Youtube Pinterest

© 2013 Lonely Planet. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission.

International

English