A mid-range chain hotel built in 2007, the Maldron Hotel Smithfield is located in Smithfield Square, one of the oldest market squares in Ireland. Guests are about a five-minute walk to the Smithfield Luas tram stop and a 15-minute walk to the Ilac Shopping Center. Some of the 92 contemporary-style rooms have balconies that overlook Dublin, and all bathrooms are well-lit, spacious, and pristine with shower/tub combos. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and the on-site Stir Cafe and Bar is frequented by guests and locals alike. For a mid-range property with a bit more history, travelers could try Cassidys Hotel, housed in three Georgian buildings.
A mid-range chain hotel built in 2007, the Maldron Hotel Smithfield is located in Smithfield Square, one of the oldest market squares in Ireland. Guests are about a five-minute walk to the Smithfield Luas tram stop and a 15-minute walk to the Ilac Shopping Center. Some of the 92 contemporary-style rooms have balconies that overlook Dublin, and all bathrooms are well-lit, spacious, and pristine with shower/tub combos. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and the on-site Stir Cafe and Bar is frequented by guests and locals alike. For a mid-range property with a bit more history, travelers could try Cassidys Hotel, housed in three Georgian buildings.
Leeson Bridge House is a three-pearl Georgian guest house located on the banks of the Grand Canal, in a lovely residential area of the city that's within walking distance of St. Stephen’s Green. Its 20 rooms are traditionally styled and perhaps a bit old-fashioned, but some have private saunas and separate hot tubs. Studio Apartments with full kitchens (some have gas marble fireplaces and balconies) are also available. All rooms come with wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and jetted tubs. A full Irish or continental breakfast is included in the room rate, and is served daily. Travelers could also compare rates and amenities with the three-pearl Camden Court Hotel, which includes a heated lap pool.
Leeson Bridge House is a three-pearl Georgian guest house located on the banks of the Grand Canal, in a lovely residential area of the city that's within walking distance of St. Stephen’s Green. Its 20 rooms are traditionally styled and perhaps a bit old-fashioned, but some have private saunas and separate hot tubs. Studio Apartments with full kitchens (some have gas marble fireplaces and balconies) are also available. All rooms come with wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and jetted tubs. A full Irish or continental breakfast is included in the room rate, and is served daily. Travelers could also compare rates and amenities with the three-pearl Camden Court Hotel, which includes a heated lap pool.
Kingfisher Townhouse is a mid-range, family-run guesthouse in the middle of a bustling commercial area north of the Liffey. Shopping on O'Connell Street is one block away, and the Liffey takes 10 minutes to reach on foot. The 14 rooms have a plain, somewhat mismatched look and include flat-screen TVs and electric kettles, but amenities are otherwise few. Bathrooms are kept in good shape and feature anti-fog mirrors, but the small stall showers can be a tight squeeze. Features are limited to three parking spots (for a fee), and free (but reportedly slow) Wi-Fi, plus a cafe and a restaurant. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities at the nearby O'Neills Victorian Pub & Townhouse, which is also a guesthouse but has a bit more atmosphere.
Kingfisher Townhouse is a mid-range, family-run guesthouse in the middle of a bustling commercial area north of the Liffey. Shopping on O'Connell Street is one block away, and the Liffey takes 10 minutes to reach on foot. The 14 rooms have a plain, somewhat mismatched look and include flat-screen TVs and electric kettles, but amenities are otherwise few. Bathrooms are kept in good shape and feature anti-fog mirrors, but the small stall showers can be a tight squeeze. Features are limited to three parking spots (for a fee), and free (but reportedly slow) Wi-Fi, plus a cafe and a restaurant. Travelers may want to compare rates and amenities at the nearby O'Neills Victorian Pub & Townhouse, which is also a guesthouse but has a bit more atmosphere.
The Cliff Townhouse is a quaint bed and breakfast with a prestigious address on St. Stephen's Green. This historic townhouse is better known for its upscale restaurant and bar than its 10 elegant, individually decorated rooms. The rooms are one of the best kept secrets in Dublin, with free Wi-Fi, soft furnishings, and lovely accents. An excellent breakfast is included in the nightly rate and many guests also take advantage of the fantastic in-house restaurant, complete with a fireplace. While there is no elevator that reaches all of the rooms and the lobby is very small, this historic boutique offers an incredible location and delicious dining.
The Cliff Townhouse is a quaint bed and breakfast with a prestigious address on St. Stephen's Green. This historic townhouse is better known for its upscale restaurant and bar than its 10 elegant, individually decorated rooms. The rooms are one of the best kept secrets in Dublin, with free Wi-Fi, soft furnishings, and lovely accents. An excellent breakfast is included in the nightly rate and many guests also take advantage of the fantastic in-house restaurant, complete with a fireplace. While there is no elevator that reaches all of the rooms and the lobby is very small, this historic boutique offers an incredible location and delicious dining.
The four-pearl Gibson Hotel is a modern, streamlined property that though far from Dublin’s city center, is right next to a music and events venue and close to a convention center. Its 252 guest rooms are spacious and feature a minimalist design, flat-screen TVs, kettles, and mini-fridges. Beyond the hotel’s hip, sleek design and quirky artistic touches, it offers a gym, expansive meeting facilities, a relaxation area with sauna and steam room, and a busy restaurant and bar (which can sometimes affect the service). For a similarly chic hotel that's closer to the city center, travelers could check out The Morgan hotel -- though it lacks an on-site fitness center and in-room Wi-Fi incurs a fee.
The four-pearl Gibson Hotel is a modern, streamlined property that though far from Dublin’s city center, is right next to a music and events venue and close to a convention center. Its 252 guest rooms are spacious and feature a minimalist design, flat-screen TVs, kettles, and mini-fridges. Beyond the hotel’s hip, sleek design and quirky artistic touches, it offers a gym, expansive meeting facilities, a relaxation area with sauna and steam room, and a busy restaurant and bar (which can sometimes affect the service). For a similarly chic hotel that's closer to the city center, travelers could check out The Morgan hotel -- though it lacks an on-site fitness center and in-room Wi-Fi incurs a fee.
Located in the lively Temple Bar area of central Dublin, the two-pearl Abigails Hostel offers a mix of dorm and private rooms, including women-only dorms, all with ensuite bathrooms. Bunks have built-in shelves, lights, and power sockets, and sheets are provided free. While it's not an all-out party hostel, there’s still a lively vibe, and the ground-floor lounge has a full kitchen with a dining space. Freebies include a continental breakfast, walking tours, luggage storage, and Wi-Fi, but the signal can be weak in rooms. Not all rooms are well-insulated against noise, and guests have complained about maintenance and housekeeping. Travelers might want to also check out the stylish Generator Hostel Dublin, which packs such amenities as a bar and cinema, for similar rates.
Located in the lively Temple Bar area of central Dublin, the two-pearl Abigails Hostel offers a mix of dorm and private rooms, including women-only dorms, all with ensuite bathrooms. Bunks have built-in shelves, lights, and power sockets, and sheets are provided free. While it's not an all-out party hostel, there’s still a lively vibe, and the ground-floor lounge has a full kitchen with a dining space. Freebies include a continental breakfast, walking tours, luggage storage, and Wi-Fi, but the signal can be weak in rooms. Not all rooms are well-insulated against noise, and guests have complained about maintenance and housekeeping. Travelers might want to also check out the stylish Generator Hostel Dublin, which packs such amenities as a bar and cinema, for similar rates.
The Mespil Hotel offers a fantastic location overlooking the Grand Canal in the upscale Ballsbridge neighborhood. Big, contemporary rooms have comfortable beds with crisp white linens, color accent walls, large windows, and updated amenities such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Hotel features include an all-day bistro, casual bar, free self-parking (though space is limited), and hearty breakfast. While there's no fitness center, there are many paths along the canal for a jog. Some rooms can feel a little dated, but this hotel offers great value and service in a safe, quiet neighborhood.
The Mespil Hotel offers a fantastic location overlooking the Grand Canal in the upscale Ballsbridge neighborhood. Big, contemporary rooms have comfortable beds with crisp white linens, color accent walls, large windows, and updated amenities such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Hotel features include an all-day bistro, casual bar, free self-parking (though space is limited), and hearty breakfast. While there's no fitness center, there are many paths along the canal for a jog. Some rooms can feel a little dated, but this hotel offers great value and service in a safe, quiet neighborhood.
The Radisson Blu Royal is a 150-room, contemporary luxury property on the south side of the River Liffey in easy walking distance to major sights, shopping, and nightlife. Rooms are spacious and contemporary with up-to-date amenities and modern bathrooms featuring separate rainfall showers and soaking tubs. Suites add luxe extras like balconies or Italian marble bathrooms with TVs. Hotel amenities include a pub with food and drinks, a classy restaurant, 24-hour room service, and a host of private event spaces. The main downside is a lack of wellness facilities, though guests get free access to a well-equipped fitness club a short walk away. By comparison, the nearby Westbury Hotel has a more romantic vibe and is situated right off Grafton Street, though it can be noisier and pricier.
The Radisson Blu Royal is a 150-room, contemporary luxury property on the south side of the River Liffey in easy walking distance to major sights, shopping, and nightlife. Rooms are spacious and contemporary with up-to-date amenities and modern bathrooms featuring separate rainfall showers and soaking tubs. Suites add luxe extras like balconies or Italian marble bathrooms with TVs. Hotel amenities include a pub with food and drinks, a classy restaurant, 24-hour room service, and a host of private event spaces. The main downside is a lack of wellness facilities, though guests get free access to a well-equipped fitness club a short walk away. By comparison, the nearby Westbury Hotel has a more romantic vibe and is situated right off Grafton Street, though it can be noisier and pricier.
The 72-room Avalon House, one of the oldest hostels in Dublin, is a lively budget property that's within walking distance of many tourist attractions. The property offers both private rooms with en-suite bathrooms as well as shared dorms -- all of which are small and basic. Rooms lack storage lockers as well as bedside electrical outlets and reading lamps. A free continental breakfast is offered, and there is a large, well-equipped communal kitchen as well as a cafe. The hostel also has a laundry room and game rooms with table tennis, a pool table, and a big-screen TV that's host to movie nights. Generator Hostel Dublin is another budget option and has more stylish interiors, but breakfast is not included.
The 72-room Avalon House, one of the oldest hostels in Dublin, is a lively budget property that's within walking distance of many tourist attractions. The property offers both private rooms with en-suite bathrooms as well as shared dorms -- all of which are small and basic. Rooms lack storage lockers as well as bedside electrical outlets and reading lamps. A free continental breakfast is offered, and there is a large, well-equipped communal kitchen as well as a cafe. The hostel also has a laundry room and game rooms with table tennis, a pool table, and a big-screen TV that's host to movie nights. Generator Hostel Dublin is another budget option and has more stylish interiors, but breakfast is not included.
Jurys Inn Christchurch is an 182-room hotel that is part of a local no-frills chain. Rooms are bland and slightly worn, but clean and spacious with flat-screen TVs, couches, and electric kettles. Bathrooms are tiny but clean, and some rooms have views overlooking the famous Dublin landmark, Christ Church Cathedral. The hotel does offer an on-site bar and restaurant, but there are many great dining options a quick walk away in nearby Temple Bar. While the location is within easy walking distance of shopping, dining, pubs, and popular tourist sights, some guests complain about fees for Internet and noisy church bells.
Jurys Inn Christchurch is an 182-room hotel that is part of a local no-frills chain. Rooms are bland and slightly worn, but clean and spacious with flat-screen TVs, couches, and electric kettles. Bathrooms are tiny but clean, and some rooms have views overlooking the famous Dublin landmark, Christ Church Cathedral. The hotel does offer an on-site bar and restaurant, but there are many great dining options a quick walk away in nearby Temple Bar. While the location is within easy walking distance of shopping, dining, pubs, and popular tourist sights, some guests complain about fees for Internet and noisy church bells.