Must-see hotels in Dublin

  • Avalon House

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    Pared-back dorms with high ceilings and old-fashioned sinks, metal-framed bunks and shared bathrooms give this an old-school look at odds with newer…

  • Trinity City Hotel

    Dublin

    While the bedrooms have a slight corporate feel, the public spaces in Trinity City really shine, particularly the Brunswick Terrace and courtyard garden,…

  • Iveagh Garden Hotel

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    Instagrammers flock to this ever-so-stylish hotel on Harcourt St, with its art deco couches and geometric light fittings. Rooms vary from snug City Pods…

  • Hilton

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    Hilton is synonymous with modern, well-appointed rooms with all mod cons, and this canalside property delivers just that. Rooms are bright and comfortable…

  • Gogarty's Temple Bar Hostel

    Temple Bar

    Sleeping isn't really the activity of choice for anyone staying in this compact, decent hostel in the middle of Temple Bar, next to the pub of the same…

  • Dublin City University

    Dublin

    DCU's student accommodation is split across three locations in north Dublin – here at the main campus in Glasnevin, and at All Hallows in Drumcondra and…

  • Castle Hotel

    North of the Liffey

    In business since 1809, the Castle Hotel may be slightly rough around the edges but it's one of the most pleasant hotels this side of the Liffey. The…

  • Herbert Park Hotel

    Dublin

    This hotel features a bright, modernist foyer that opens onto two busy bars, and spacious comfortable rooms, designed with chichi New York in mind, with…

  • Abbey Court Hostel

    North of the Liffey

    Spread over two buildings, this large, well-run hostel has 33 clean dorm beds and good storage. Its excellent facilities include a dining hall, a…

  • Jury's Inn Parnell St

    North of the Liffey

    Jury's hotels are nothing if not reliable, and this edition of Ireland's most popular hotel chain is no exception. What do you care that the furnishings…

  • Davenport

    Dublin

    Recently renovated, The Davenport is housed within the old Merrion Hall, a striking building built in 1863 for the Plymouth Brethren. The new rooms are a…

  • Croke Park Hotel

    Dublin

    Just across the street from Croke Park, the cathedral of Gaelic sports, this hotel targets fans up for the match. The rooms are big, clean and…

  • Waterloo House

    Dublin

    Within walking distance of St Stephen's Green, this lovely guesthouse is spread over two ivy-clad Georgian houses off Baggot St. Rooms are tastefully…

  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

    Dublin

    A good midrange hotel with excellent amenities (two restaurants, a bar and a fitness centre), this hotel suffers only because of its location, on an…

  • Camden Court Hotel

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    Big and bland ain't such a bad thing this close to St Stephen's Green, especially if the mainstay of your clientele is the business crowd. They like the…

  • Staunton's on the Green

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    In a perfect location on St Stephen's Green (next door to the Department of Foreign Affairs), this handsome Georgian house has clean rooms that are just a…

  • Clarence Hotel

    Temple Bar

    Once owned by Bono and the Edge, this handsome hotel was the hottest bed in town, but now it's just another elegant Dublin four-star designed to reflect…

  • Pembroke Townhouse

    Dublin

    This elegant boutique hotel in a handsome Georgian townhouse underwent a much-needed makeover in 2019, making it once again one of the most stylish…

  • Spencer Hotel

    Dublin

    This swanky business hotel in the heart of the Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC) has beautiful rooms decorated with contemporary light oak…

  • Kinlay House

    Temple Bar

    This former boarding house for boys has massive, mixed dormitories (for up to 24), and smaller rooms, including doubles. It's on the edge of Temple Bar,…

  • Anchor House

    North of the Liffey

    While most B&Bs round these parts offer pretty much the same stuff – TV, half-decent shower, tea- and coffee-making facilities and wi-fi – the Anchor does…

  • Ashfield House

    Temple Bar

    A stone's throw from Temple Bar and O'Connell Bridge, this modern hostel in a converted church has a selection of tidy four- and six-bed rooms, one large…

  • Maldron Hotel Smithfield

    North of the Liffey

    With big bedrooms and plenty of earth tones to soften the contemporary edges, this functionally modern hotel is your best bet in this part of town. We…

  • Barnacles

    Temple Bar

    If you're here for a good time, not a long time, then this bustling Temple Bar hostel is the ideal spot to meet fellow revellers and tap up the helpful…

  • Dublin Citi Hotel

    Temple Bar

    An unusual turreted 19th-century building right next to the Central Bank is home to this midrange hotel. Rooms aren't huge, are simply furnished and have…

  • Clifden Guesthouse

    North of the Liffey

    The Clifden is a very nicely refurbished Georgian house with 14 tastefully decorated rooms. They all come with bathroom, and are immaculately clean and…

  • Premier Suites

    Dublin

    Deluxe serviced studios and suites, with all mod cons; akin to an elegant hotel room. It also has serviced apartments in the elegant suburb of Ballsbridge…

  • Riu Plaza Gresham Hotel

    North of the Liffey

    The landmark Gresham has been hosting guests since 1817, and the fabulous open-plan foyer is one of the city's most impressive hotel lobbies. Its 323…

  • Academy Plaza Hotel

    North of the Liffey

    Only a few steps from O'Connell St, this solidly three-star hotel offers a comfortable, if unmemorable, night's sleep. The deluxe suites come with free wi…

  • Tinode House

    Dublin

    This comfortable Edwardian townhouse has four elegant bedrooms, all with bathrooms. A friendly welcome and excellent breakfast are part of the package.

  • Latchfords

    Dublin

    Studios and two-bedroom flats in a Georgian townhouse.