Must-see hotels in Dublin

  • Conrad Dublin hotel entrance.

    Conrad Dublin

    Dublin

    A €13 million refit has transformed this standard business hotel into an exceptional five-star property. The style is contemporary chic – marble bathrooms…

  • Irish Landmark Trust

    Temple Bar

    This 18th-century heritage house has been gloriously restored to the highest standard by the Irish Landmark Trust. Furnished with tasteful antiques and…

  • Merrion

    Dublin

    This resplendent five-star hotel, in a terrace of beautifully restored Georgian townhouses, opened in 1988 but looks like it's been around a lot longer…

  • Number 31

    Dublin

    The city's most distinctive property is the former home of modernist architect Sam Stephenson, who successfully fused 1960s style with 18th-century grace…

  • Aloft Dublin City

    Dublin

    'This must be the place' is emblazoned in bright neon across the wall of the 7th-floor breakfast room, and you'd be hard pushed to disagree. Modern rooms…

  • Shelbourne

    Dublin

    Dublin's most famous hotel was founded in 1824 and has been the preferred halting post of the powerful and wealthy ever since. Several owners and refurbs…

  • Devlin

    Dublin

    Following the lead of its hip sister hotel the Dean, this Ranelagh outpost is an artsy spot in one of Dublin's fanciest boroughs. Though definitely on the…

  • Marker

    Dublin

    Behind the eye-catching chequerboard facade created by Manuel Aires Mateus are 187 swanky rooms and suites decked out in a wintry palette (washed-out…

  • Ariel House

    Dublin

    Our favourite lodging in Ballsbridge is this wonderful Victorian-era property that is somewhere between a boutique hotel and a luxury B&B. Its 28 rooms…

  • Morgan Hotel

    Temple Bar

    Fresh out of a €15 million redesign in 2018, the Morgan is one of the sleekest hotels in town. The rooms are contemporary and calming, with a pale grey…

  • Merrion Mews

    Dublin

    This carefully restored Georgian mews dating from 1792 is managed by the Irish Landmark Trust. There are three beautifully appointed double bedrooms that…

  • Schoolhouse Hotel

    Dublin

    A Victorian schoolhouse dating from 1861, this beautiful building has been successfully converted into an exquisite boutique hotel that is (ahem) ahead of…

  • Gibson Hotel

    Dublin

    Built for business travellers and out-of-towners taking in a gig at the 3 Arena next door, the Gibson is impressive: 250-odd ultramodern rooms decked out…

  • Alex

    Dublin

    The first of the O’Callaghan Collection to get a rebrand in 2018, the Alex is a beautifully sleek hotel where gorgeous design meets decadent comfort…

  • Maldron Kevin Street

    Dublin

    Handy for all the sights you'll find within the Liberties – St Patrick's Cathedral, the Teeling Distillery and, of course, the Guinness Storehouse – the…

  • Dylan

    Dublin

    The Dylan's baroque-meets-Scandinavian-sleek designer look makes for a wonderfully quirky hotel, and a €10 million renovation in 2017 saw the addition of…

  • Wilder Townhouse

    Dublin

    Set in a striking red-brick building, the Wilder has a delightfully quirky vibe, with cute little ornaments and tailor's mannequins in the rooms, which…

  • Intercontinental Dublin

    Dublin

    Formerly the Four Seasons, this seriously plush hotel makes for a decadent getaway. But it's got a fair amount of character, too — as well as a killer spa…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.