The Morgan is a boutique hotel located in Temple Bar, the "cultural quarter" and nightlife center in Dublin. The all-white rooms have comfortable beds and crisp linens, and are complete with modern bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and electric kettles. To some, the pops of color and animal prints will feel chic, while others may not find the style to their taste. The Penthouse Suite has a large balcony and is often rented out for events. There is no gym (though the hotel does provide free passes to facilities down the street) or spa and in-room Wi-Fi comes at an additional fee, but the hotel is home to a popular neighborhood bar serving a small tapas menu and cocktails. Families might want to look beyond this hip spot as some guests complain about noise on the weekends and bathroom doors are simply frosted glass, not providing much privacy.
The Morgan is a boutique hotel located in Temple Bar, the "cultural quarter" and nightlife center in Dublin. The all-white rooms have comfortable beds and crisp linens, and are complete with modern bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and electric kettles. To some, the pops of color and animal prints will feel chic, while others may not find the style to their taste. The Penthouse Suite has a large balcony and is often rented out for events. There is no gym (though the hotel does provide free passes to facilities down the street) or spa and in-room Wi-Fi comes at an additional fee, but the hotel is home to a popular neighborhood bar serving a small tapas menu and cocktails. Families might want to look beyond this hip spot as some guests complain about noise on the weekends and bathroom doors are simply frosted glass, not providing much privacy.
The Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre is a mid-range hotel located on the northern flank of the River Liffey. Rooms are clean and contemporary, and feature flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and small work desks. Some rooms have great views of the River Liffey. Hotel amenities include a casual restaurant -- serving a hearty breakfast -- and a coffee bar. The location is particularly convenient for the 02 Arena, the Grand Canal Theatre, and the Convention Center. However, there are pesky fees for Wi-Fi and parking.
The Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre is a mid-range hotel located on the northern flank of the River Liffey. Rooms are clean and contemporary, and feature flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and small work desks. Some rooms have great views of the River Liffey. Hotel amenities include a casual restaurant -- serving a hearty breakfast -- and a coffee bar. The location is particularly convenient for the 02 Arena, the Grand Canal Theatre, and the Convention Center. However, there are pesky fees for Wi-Fi and parking.
Trinity Lodge is a mid-range guest house with 26 rooms occupying three red brick Georgian buildings. Its location in central Dublin is convenient, and many tourist sights are within easy walking distance. Though it advertises itself as a “four-star boutique” property, the guest rooms are fairly basic, and some have tired decor and show signs of wear. Other downsides include a lack of elevators and limited amenities -- there's not much beyond free Wi-Fi and a free organic Irish breakfast. The high rates reflect its central location, but travelers looking for a better value might want to consider Harding Hotel, which has large guest rooms, and on-site bar, and a bistro -- though rooms may get noise from the street and the bar.
Trinity Lodge is a mid-range guest house with 26 rooms occupying three red brick Georgian buildings. Its location in central Dublin is convenient, and many tourist sights are within easy walking distance. Though it advertises itself as a “four-star boutique” property, the guest rooms are fairly basic, and some have tired decor and show signs of wear. Other downsides include a lack of elevators and limited amenities -- there's not much beyond free Wi-Fi and a free organic Irish breakfast. The high rates reflect its central location, but travelers looking for a better value might want to consider Harding Hotel, which has large guest rooms, and on-site bar, and a bistro -- though rooms may get noise from the street and the bar.
Eliza Lodge is a small, mid-range property that appeals to partygoers looking to be in the center of Temple Bar's lively (and oftentimes noisy) nightlife scene. The 18 guest rooms are homey, if dated, with simple pinewood furniture. Some have views of Liffey River and the Millennium Bridge. Past guests have complained of loose shower taps and uneven laminate flooring, and rooms could use an update. Features are limited to free Wi-Fi and an Italian restaurant and bar that gets busy with locals. Irish breakfast is available for a fee. Travelers looking for a quieter stay may be better off at the Roxford Lodge Hotel, set in a charming Victorian townhouse.
Eliza Lodge is a small, mid-range property that appeals to partygoers looking to be in the center of Temple Bar's lively (and oftentimes noisy) nightlife scene. The 18 guest rooms are homey, if dated, with simple pinewood furniture. Some have views of Liffey River and the Millennium Bridge. Past guests have complained of loose shower taps and uneven laminate flooring, and rooms could use an update. Features are limited to free Wi-Fi and an Italian restaurant and bar that gets busy with locals. Irish breakfast is available for a fee. Travelers looking for a quieter stay may be better off at the Roxford Lodge Hotel, set in a charming Victorian townhouse.
The Clarence is an upscale 50-room boutique hotel set on the banks of the River Liffey in the center of Dublin. It's owned by U2's Bono and The Edge, and the vibe is mostly understated with simply styled, straightforward rooms -- though they're prone to the noise of passing revelry at night. Cleaver East, overseen by executive chef Oliver Dunne, offers a six-course tasting menu, and the snug basement bar is super-atmospheric and occasionally graced by the odd celeb. Travelers seeking sexier rooms should check out the Morgan just along the river, though rates are usually more reasonable here.
The Clarence is an upscale 50-room boutique hotel set on the banks of the River Liffey in the center of Dublin. It's owned by U2's Bono and The Edge, and the vibe is mostly understated with simply styled, straightforward rooms -- though they're prone to the noise of passing revelry at night. Cleaver East, overseen by executive chef Oliver Dunne, offers a six-course tasting menu, and the snug basement bar is super-atmospheric and occasionally graced by the odd celeb. Travelers seeking sexier rooms should check out the Morgan just along the river, though rates are usually more reasonable here.
Jacobs Inn Hostel is a friendly 71-room budget property with clean rooms and boldly colored 2016-renovated interiors. The location north of the River Liffey can feel a little dodgy at times, and it's a 15- to 20-minute walk from the center. However, the hostel is just a couple minutes' walk from Connolly Station and a Luas stop. Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and dorms with en-suite or shared bathrooms are available. All beds have privacy curtains, sockets, and lights, as well as under-bed lockers. The hostel has a large, modern communal kitchen, coffee bar, and serves free continental breakfast daily. A games room, spacious lobby, and rooftop terrace offer plenty of space for hanging out and there's free Wi-Fi throughout. Nearby Issacs Hostel is clean and trendy and has lower rates, but rooms are more bare-bones.
Jacobs Inn Hostel is a friendly 71-room budget property with clean rooms and boldly colored 2016-renovated interiors. The location north of the River Liffey can feel a little dodgy at times, and it's a 15- to 20-minute walk from the center. However, the hostel is just a couple minutes' walk from Connolly Station and a Luas stop. Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and dorms with en-suite or shared bathrooms are available. All beds have privacy curtains, sockets, and lights, as well as under-bed lockers. The hostel has a large, modern communal kitchen, coffee bar, and serves free continental breakfast daily. A games room, spacious lobby, and rooftop terrace offer plenty of space for hanging out and there's free Wi-Fi throughout. Nearby Issacs Hostel is clean and trendy and has lower rates, but rooms are more bare-bones.
The Merrion is Dublin's most exclusive luxury hotel, and has a convenient location across from the Government buildings in four 18th-century townhouses. It has fewer rooms than the nearby Shelbourne and feels more intimate and private, though its list of features is still extensive: The hotel has a full-service spa, lovely Roman-style indoor pool, and well-equipped fitness center. The impressive restaurant offering includes Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, the only restaurant in Ireland to receive two Michelin stars, as well as the casual and atmospheric Cellar Bar, housed in the original 18th century wine vaults. It's true that some rooms have unremarkable views of other buildings, the gym is a bit small, and not all rooms have iPod docks, but most will find little fault with this five-pearl gem.
The Merrion is Dublin's most exclusive luxury hotel, and has a convenient location across from the Government buildings in four 18th-century townhouses. It has fewer rooms than the nearby Shelbourne and feels more intimate and private, though its list of features is still extensive: The hotel has a full-service spa, lovely Roman-style indoor pool, and well-equipped fitness center. The impressive restaurant offering includes Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, the only restaurant in Ireland to receive two Michelin stars, as well as the casual and atmospheric Cellar Bar, housed in the original 18th century wine vaults. It's true that some rooms have unremarkable views of other buildings, the gym is a bit small, and not all rooms have iPod docks, but most will find little fault with this five-pearl gem.
The Butlers Townhouse is a four-pearl, traditionally decorated, 20-room guest house that's within a three-minute walk of Lansdowne Road Dart Station, and within a 15-minute walk of several Grand Canal Quay waterfront restaurants. Guest rooms, with two-fold Egyptian cotton sheets and handmade pillows, are lush and immaculate, and their posh upholstered armchairs and decorative fireplaces, capture the ambience of the Victorian era. Bathrooms, which have French doors, are pristine with modern fixtures, but run a bit small. Wi-Fi, a shoe-shine service, and 24-hour tea-and-coffee service are available free to all guests. A gourmet Irish breakfast is included in the "Bed & Breakfast" rate. The Drawing Room offers free scones, muffins, and juice in the afternoon. Light sleepers should request rooms at the back of the hotel to avoid the noise of pedestrian traffic, which can get loud during events at Aviva Stadium.
The Butlers Townhouse is a four-pearl, traditionally decorated, 20-room guest house that's within a three-minute walk of Lansdowne Road Dart Station, and within a 15-minute walk of several Grand Canal Quay waterfront restaurants. Guest rooms, with two-fold Egyptian cotton sheets and handmade pillows, are lush and immaculate, and their posh upholstered armchairs and decorative fireplaces, capture the ambience of the Victorian era. Bathrooms, which have French doors, are pristine with modern fixtures, but run a bit small. Wi-Fi, a shoe-shine service, and 24-hour tea-and-coffee service are available free to all guests. A gourmet Irish breakfast is included in the "Bed & Breakfast" rate. The Drawing Room offers free scones, muffins, and juice in the afternoon. Light sleepers should request rooms at the back of the hotel to avoid the noise of pedestrian traffic, which can get loud during events at Aviva Stadium.
The budget Barnacles Hostel Temple Bar is a modern hostel in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar nightlife district. Its 32 rooms include simple but functional dorms with individual lights, power sockets, and under-bed lockers, plus private rooms that offer surprising levels of comfort. All have basic en-suite bathrooms and small balconies, and rates include a light breakfast. However, dorms are small and can be noisy, and some guests complain that bathrooms have cleanliness issues. The spacious kitchen is well equipped, and the pleasant common room has TV and games console facilities; there’s also free Wi-Fi, though the connection can be patchy, especially in rooms. Nearby Abigails Hostel has a similar vibe and slightly lower rates.
The budget Barnacles Hostel Temple Bar is a modern hostel in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar nightlife district. Its 32 rooms include simple but functional dorms with individual lights, power sockets, and under-bed lockers, plus private rooms that offer surprising levels of comfort. All have basic en-suite bathrooms and small balconies, and rates include a light breakfast. However, dorms are small and can be noisy, and some guests complain that bathrooms have cleanliness issues. The spacious kitchen is well equipped, and the pleasant common room has TV and games console facilities; there’s also free Wi-Fi, though the connection can be patchy, especially in rooms. Nearby Abigails Hostel has a similar vibe and slightly lower rates.
Jurys Inn Parnell Street is a basic, budget option in a somewhat central location. The 253 rooms are spacious, but room decor is dated and amenities are lacking. Rooms have electric kettles and duvets, but show their age with old tube TVs. Bathrooms are clean but basic as well with shower/tub combos. Hotel amenities include a bar, casual restaurant, and coffee bar. A reasonably priced breakfast is served daily. The location is convenient for shopping on Henry Street or attending a show at the Gate Theatre, but the area can be somewhat dodgy at night.
Jurys Inn Parnell Street is a basic, budget option in a somewhat central location. The 253 rooms are spacious, but room decor is dated and amenities are lacking. Rooms have electric kettles and duvets, but show their age with old tube TVs. Bathrooms are clean but basic as well with shower/tub combos. Hotel amenities include a bar, casual restaurant, and coffee bar. A reasonably priced breakfast is served daily. The location is convenient for shopping on Henry Street or attending a show at the Gate Theatre, but the area can be somewhat dodgy at night.