The 64-room Paramount Hotel is located in the popular Temple Bar area, the "cultural quarter" of Dublin known for its nightlife. This mid-range hotel has 64 spacious rooms with dark wood accents, sepia-toned framed photographs, and flat-screen TVs. The decor is influenced by 1930s style and includes nice touches such as plush headboards. Some rooms have balconies and all rooms have electric kettles, a safe, and free Wi-Fi. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and a nightclub open until 3 am. Guests on lower floors often complain about street noise.

For guests who want Dublin's bustling city center at their doorstep, The Townhouse B&B offers good value on a lovely doorstep. Housed in an early 19th-century Georgian town house, it retains many of its period features. The rooms, though, while homey, are pretty simple and some show signs of wear. Front-facing rooms also get some traffic noise, though the Japanese-style garden in the back provides a peaceful haven. The Townhouse can feel a bit like a youth hostel, but for the price and location, it's a pretty good deal.