Looking for the best place to stay in Dublin?
Follow the guide, we have tested, listed and detailed for you the best areas to stay in Dublin as well as the best accommodation in this city that we love visiting so much.
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Here are our 4 favourite accommodations listed by price category:
🚨 These hotels are among the most popular, so don’t delay in booking. Plus, they offer free cancellation, so don’t worry if you change your mind.
(€) ❤️ The Devlin Dublin. Cheap hotel in Dublin 2 km from the city centre. Spacious, comfortable rooms with city views, a rooftop bar-restaurant and cinema. Delicious breakfast! Book here.
(€€) Zanzibar Locke. Stylishly designed hotel located 100 metres from Temple Bar and 10 minutes from the main points of interest offering a restaurant, bar and 24-hour reception. Book here.
(€€) Staycity Aparthotels. Superb contemporary aparthotels located in the traveller’s favourite area within walking distance of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College and Temple Bar. Book here.
(€€ ) Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Centre. Less than 500 metres from Dublin city centre, this aparthotel offers family-friendly accommodation with large, bright rooms and fully equipped kitchenettes. Book here
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The best area to stay in Dublin: the city centre
The best place to stay when visiting Dublin is in the city centre. This is where you’ll find the majority of the city’s sights.
By staying in such a central location, transport will not be a problem.
The centre is easily accessible from the airport, by bus or taxi, and all the attractions and entertainment are within walking distance – depending on your choice of destination, of course!
Temple Bar is a very popular area right in the heart of the city, so if you’re planning to spend some time exploring this cultural area with its lively nightlife, the city centre is the ideal place to stay in Dublin.
Here are our favourite hotels in the best area to stay in Dublin
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these are some of the most booked hotels in Dublin.
(€) ❤️ The Devlin Dublin. Dublin budget hotel 2km from city centre. Spacious, comfortable rooms with city views, rooftop bar and restaurant and cinema. Delicious breakfast! Book here.
(€€) Zanzibar Locke. Stylishly designed hotel located 100 metres from Temple Bar and 10 minutes from the main points of interest offering a restaurant, bar and 24-hour reception. Book here.
(€€) Staycity Aparthotels. Superb contemporary aparthotels located in the traveller’s favourite area within walking distance of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College and Temple Bar. Book here.
(€€ ) Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Centre. Less than 500 metres from Dublin city centre, this aparthotel offers family-friendly accommodation with large, bright rooms and fully equipped kitchenettes. Book here
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Other areas to stay in Dublin
Ballsbridge: for couples in Dublin
Located in the south of the city, Ballsbridge is one of Dublin’s trendiest and most affluent areas, and is definitely worth a visit for your Dublin accommodation.
It is the ideal place for art lovers, traditionally frequented by novelists, poets and songwriters past and present.
The bridge that gives the district its name, spanning the River Dodder, forms the heart of the district. It is a truly idyllic spot.
Here are our favourite hotels in the area to stay in Dublin as a couple
Note don’t delay in booking as these are some of the most booked hotels in Dublin.
(€) ❤️ The Devlin Dublin. Dublin budget hotel 2km from city centre. Spacious, comfortable rooms with city views, rooftop bar and restaurant and cinema. Delicious breakfast! Book here.
(€€) Zanzibar Locke. Stylishly designed hotel located 100 metres from Temple Bar and 10 minutes from the main points of interest offering a restaurant, bar and 24-hour reception. Book here.
(€€) Staycity Aparthotels. Superb contemporary aparthotels located in the traveller’s favourite area within walking distance of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College and Temple Bar. Book here.
(€€ ) Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Centre. Less than 500 metres from Dublin city centre, this aparthotel offers family-friendly accommodation with large, bright rooms and fully equipped kitchenettes. Book here
St Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street: the family district
The area around St Stephen’s Green, one of Dublin’s finest parks, is a popular holiday destination.
Staying in the area gives you the chance to explore this public garden and enjoy the lush greenery of Ireland’s capital, while still being close to the city centre.
The park has its own distinctive architecture, from Fusilier’s Arch to monumental fountains, memorials and statues. The garden is also home to pleasant footpaths and magnificent lakes, which you’re sure to enjoy admiring.
This area is particularly well-suited to families with children, as well as to those seeking a haven of tranquillity and a breath of fresh air in the heart of the city.
Perhaps the greatest attraction of this area of Dublin is Grafton Street, one of the city’s most important shopping streets, which runs alongside St Stephen’s Green.
This thriving thoroughfare is always bustling with activity and is a must for all shopaholics!
Here are our favourite hotels in the area to stay in Dublin with children
Note don’t delay in booking as these are some of the most booked hotels in Dublin.
(€) ❤️ The Devlin Dublin. Dublin budget hotel 2km from city centre. Spacious, comfortable rooms with city views, rooftop bar and restaurant and cinema. Delicious breakfast! Book here.
(€€) Zanzibar Locke. Stylishly designed hotel located 100 metres from Temple Bar and 10 minutes from the main points of interest offering a restaurant, bar and 24-hour reception. Book here.
(€€) Staycity Aparthotels. Superb contemporary aparthotels located in the traveller’s favourite area within walking distance of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College and Temple Bar. Book here.
(€€ ) Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Centre. Less than 500 metres from Dublin city centre, this aparthotel offers family-friendly accommodation with large, bright rooms and fully equipped kitchenettes. Book here
The cheapest place to stay in Dublin: the Liberties
The Liberties area is fairly close to Dublin city centre, so you’ll find all the benefits of living in a central area, but for a cheaper price.
Even though the area is slightly out of the centre, it still offers a rich sample of the city’s history and politics: it is one of Dublin’s most historic and picturesque areas.
The streets are lined with traditional houses, giving the area a distinctly local feel. If you want to take a real cultural plunge into the Irish capital, this is the place to be!
Here are our favourite hotels in this cheap area to stay in Dublin
Note don’t delay in booking as these hotels are among the most booked in Dublin.
(€) ❤️ The Devlin Dublin. Dublin budget hotel 2km from city centre. Spacious, comfortable rooms with city views, rooftop bar and restaurant and cinema. Delicious breakfast! Book here.
(€€) Zanzibar Locke. Stylishly designed hotel located 100 metres from Temple Bar and 10 minutes from the main points of interest offering a restaurant, bar and 24-hour reception. Book here.
(€€) Staycity Aparthotels. Superb contemporary aparthotels located in the traveller’s favourite area within walking distance of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College and Temple Bar. Book here.
(€€) Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Centre. Less than 500 metres from Dublin city centre, this aparthotel offers family-friendly accommodation with large, bright rooms and fully equipped kitchenettes. Book here
And let us know in the comments if you have any other hotels to recommend. In the meantime, bon voyage!
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