Budget
The Times Hostel
(http://www.thetimeshostel.com/), 8 college street, dublin 2. new backpackers hostel in dublin. only a one-minute walk to temple bar.
The Bunkhouse Hostel
146 parnell street, dublin 1. 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, rooms/facilities for disabled, shared bathroom in hall, irish breakfast, free wi-fi/wireless lan. 16 bed dormitory: â¬22-â¬36. there is an eight bed dormitory with toilet and shower: â¬25-â¬39. a six bed dormitory with toilet and shower: ⬠25-â¬39. a triple dormitory with double and single bunks: â¬75-99. 11 rooms. check in 2pm-12am. check out 11am. credit cards: visa, euro/mastercard.
Maldron Hotel
Parnell square (http://www.maldronhotels....), parnell square west, dublin 1. +353 1 871 6800, email: mailto:[email protected]. good position around the corner from the writer's museum. typically around 59⬠for a double room.
Annandale Bed and Breakfast Dublin
84 grace park road, drumcondra, dublin 9, +353 1 8040822, e-mail: mailto:[email protected], (http://www.annandalebnb.com). a modern bed and breakfast accommodation. all our rooms are en suite and serviced each day with fresh towels. private carpark. free wifi. long established.
Kinlay House
Friendly, quiet place. Open 24h a day with keycard entry to the room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Almara Bed and Breakfast Dublin
226 collins avenue west, whitehall, dublin 9, +353 1 851 0512, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.almarabb.com). a four-star bed and breakfast accommodation with ensuite and standard rooms at budget rates, guest lounge, complimentary tea and coffee and private carpark. free wifi. established 1991. refurbished and extended recently to accommodate 40 guests.
Barnacles Temple Bar House
19 temple lane, temple bar, dublin 2 in the heart of the amazing temple bar, tel +353 1 6716277, fax +353 1 671 6591, e-mail: [email protected]. bright and spacious. clean and nicely laid out ensuite dorms and doubles with inroom storage. young and helpful staff.
Backpackers Citi Hostel
61/62 gardiner street, dublin 1, +353 1 855 0035, e-mail: mailto:[email protected], (http://www.backpackerscit...). on the main accommodation street in the very centre of dublin city. the hostel is based in a listed georgian building with many of its old features intact.
Abraham House Hostel
82-83 lower gardiner street, dublin 1, +353 1 855 0598, email: mailto:[email protected], (http://www.abraham-house.ie). this is a good budget hostel. a sister to ashfield house. it has questionable 'hot' water, and each room has one key that you share with the other occupants whether you know them or not.
Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast
(http://www.explorotel.com...), 26 gardiner street, dublin 1, an ideal budget hotel near the james joyce museum and the custom house. this b&b is around 35⬠by night.
Castle Hotel
Great denmark street, dublin 2, +353 1 874 6949, (http://www.thecastlehotel...). 130 bedrooms all ensuite , facilities include tea and coffee facilities and free wifi. live irish music every weekend.
George Frederic Handel Hotel
In the west end of Temple Bar.
Trinity College (May to mid-September only)
Summer accommodation at Trinity College is available in single, double or apartment-style accommodation some with ensuite. The continental breakfast is very generous. Campus security may be frustrating for guests who stay out late as there are limited access points into Trinity College after midnight, which can result in a long walk from the main gate to some of the residences.
Jacobs Inn Hostel
21-28 talbot street, dublin 1, +353 1 855 5660, email: mailto:[email protected], (http://www.isaacs.ie/jaco...). nice, clean budget hostel with keycard security. a sister to isaac hostel. near the bus station so easy when coming from the airport. good competitive prices as of sept. 2008. onsuite shower and bathroom as well as an additional washroom at the end of each hall.
OSheas Hotel
(http://www.osheashotel.com/), talbot street, dublin 1. family run hotel famous for it musical history. u2 and thin lizzy are just two of the many bands to have started at osheas hotel. only a few minute walk to o'connell street and temple bar.
Camden Place Hostel
8-9 camden place, dublin 2, +353 1 475 8588, friendly and clean backpackers hostel located in dublin's village quarter and within walking distance to temple bar. 24 hour reception, free wifi/internet, breakfast pancakes on the weekend, tea/coffee, big kitchen to cook in, international land line calls, lounge with tv, outside terrace, artist's gallery and more. twelve room types: dorms with ensuite bathrooms/shared bathrooms, private doubles/ twins with ensuite/shared bathrooms. â¬9 and up.
Maple Dublin Hotel
74/75 lower gardiner street, dublin 1 located four blocks east of o'connel street upper, +353 1 855 5442, email: mailto:[email protected], (http://www.maplehotel.com). cheap accommodation with an average price of roughly 30-40⬠pr night. a traditional irish breakfast is being served 8am-10am.
Midrange
Marine Hotel
Three-star hotel with its lawn rolling down to the shore of Dublin Bay. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, restaurants & bar. Close to the airport and Howth Village.
Grafton House
26-27 south great georges street, dublin 2, one block from dame street phone="+353 1 679 2041 fax +353 1 6779715, email: [email protected], . in a 112-year-old victorian gothic style building but with pretty generic modern interiors, â¬65-â¬200.
Stillorgan Park Hotel
A four-star, AA-accredited hotel with facilities such as spa, restaurant, bar, free wifi throughout the hotel, and free carpark.
Abbey Hotel
(http://www.abbey-hotel.ie), 52 middle abbey st, dublin 1 between o'connell street and temple bar. +353 1 872 8188. in the heart of dublin city centre, offers excellent hotel rooms and a nice modern bar.
Bewley's Hotel Ballsbridge
Merrion road, ballsbridge, dublin 4, +353 1 668 1999, (http://www.bewleyshotels....). beside the rds. room rates from â¬59.
Belvedere Hotel
Great denmark street, dublin 2, +353 1 873 7700, (http://www.belvederehotel.ie). 92 bedrooms each featuring free broadband. 2 meeting rooms. free wifi in lounge areas. from â¬50 per room.
Castle Hotel
Great denmark street, dublin 1, +353 1 874 6949, (http://www.thecastlehotel...). georgian hotel in the heart of city centre, 2 minutes from o'connell st. 130 bedrooms all ensuite, free wifi, tv, tea & coffee facilities and hairdryer. hotel facilities include restaurant & bar with live irish music every weekend.
Nua Haven
41 priory road, dublin 6w, +353 87 686 7062, (http://www.nua.cc). a 4-star quality gay bed and breakfast, with private baths, cable tv, wifi, in a nice setting in harold's cross. â¬110 per room.
Fleet Street Hotel
Three-star hotel accommodation in Temple Bar. Check out Sunday to Thursday special rates from â¬25 per person sharing.
Sandymount Hotel (formerly Mount Herbert Hotel)
a three-star hotel located in the Sandymount and Ballsbridge area next to AVIVA Stadium. Nice classic building and good size rooms equipped with large bathrooms makes it good value. The bar is great and there is a nice patio area overlooking the hotel's garden. Free WiFi, conference facilities, and the staff is friendly and approachable.
Express Holiday Inn Dublin Airport
Modern hotel renovated 2006 on the road to the airport, adjacent to the Crowne Plaza. Free airport shuttle every 30-60 min, wired internet, good continental buffet breakfast. No gym, and while buses 16A/33/41 pass nearby, it's at least 30 min to the city centre.
Top end
Hilton Dublin
in the St. Stephen's Green area. Pleasant, modern hotel. Quiet rooms. Excellent housekeeping, very clean. Very accommodating to requests such as bringing a small refrigerator at no extra cost. Luas Charlemont light rail station right across the street. Laundry, with self-serve and wash and fold around the corner. Breakfast may be provided with the room. It's not great. Don't eat there if you have to pay money. There are many other options nearby.
Four Seasons Hotel Dublin
Simmonscourt road, dublin 4, +353 1 665 4000. (http://www.fourseasons.co...)
The Ritz Carlton
Powerscourt estate and gardens, enniskerry, county wicklow. phone: +353 1 274 8888. fax: +353 1 274 9999. five-star world-class luxury hotel located in the little village of enniskerry only 30 min from dublin.
Morrison Hotel
Ormond quay, dublin 1, +353 1 887 2400, (http://www.morrisonhotel.ie/). located on the liffey across the river from the clarence and near the ha'penny bridge.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
Golden lane, dublin 8, +353 1 898 2900, (http://www.radissonblu.ie...). a five-star hotel very centrally located. double rooms about â¬145.
The Morgan
10 fleet st, temple bar, dublin 2 off westmoreland street, (http://www.themorgan.com). dublin's premier boutique hotel offers stylish accommodations. choose from standard rooms, suites or penthouse apartments. all characterised by clean, modern design.
Airport hotels
Hilton Dublin Airport
Northern cross, malahide road, county fingal, +353 1 866 1800.
Carlton Hotel
Is a 4-star hotel that offers free bus transfer to the airport. stand-by rates per room are €99 and rates of €85 per person sharing can be available also. it has a bar-food menu and a restaurant located on the top floor.
Days Hotel Dublin Airport
Great value airport hotel with restaurant, bar and parking. Only seven minutes drive from terminals on the private shuttle bus.
Bewley's Hotel
Baskin lane, cloghran, county fingal, +353 1 871 1000, fax: +353 1 871 1001, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.bewleyshotels....). an excellent three-star hotel with room rates from €59. operates a free and frequent shuttle bus service to and from dublin airport.
There are a number of hotels located around the airport, for ease of flight transfer.
Camping
Dublin is not well-served for visitors who wish to camp in designated sites. The nearest to the city centre is located to the southwest of the city.
Camac Valley Caravan and Camping Park
(http://www.camacvalley.com/), naas road, clondalkin, dublin 22, +353 1 464 0644, e-mail: [email protected].