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Ranked by guest score, weighted for the number of reviews.
About staying in Dublin
Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland, sitting where the River Liffey meets Dublin Bay on the east coast, and County Dublin stretches from the city out to coastal towns and low hills to the south. Most places to stay cluster in the city itself, with smaller numbers in Swords near the airport, and in coastal Malahide and Dún Laoghaire, plus Lucan and Blackrock. A city centre base puts museums, cathedrals and the Liffey bridges within walking distance, while the coastal and suburban towns suit guests who prefer quieter surroundings with a rail or bus link into the centre. Stays divide between self catering accommodation, hotels, guesthouses and hostels.
The region's centre lies about 8.5 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport.
234 stays have guest reviews, averaging 4.2 out of 5.
Planning the trip? The Dublin City guide covers what to see and how to get around.
Dublin: questions
How many places to stay are listed in Dublin?
This guide lists 1,199 stays in Dublin: 455 hotels, 61 B&Bs and guesthouses, 585 self-catering stays, 28 hostels and 70 other places to stay.
Which stays in Dublin have the best guest scores?
Weighted for review volume, the highest rated are Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Quay (4.8 from 2,733 reviews), Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Centre (4.7 from 2,662 reviews) and The Merrion (4.7 from 1,830 reviews). The average across 234 rated stays in Dublin is 4.2 out of 5.
Which towns are the best bases for a stay in Dublin?
Dublin city itself is the natural base for sightseeing, with most accommodation concentrated there. Swords suits guests arriving at or leaving from the airport, while Malahide and Dún Laoghaire offer a coastal setting with rail links into the centre. Lucan and Blackrock are quieter suburban alternatives, useful for travellers with a car.
Should visitors to Dublin stay in the city or in the countryside?
The city centre keeps museums, cathedrals and the Liffey bridges close at hand, which suits short breaks and guests without a car. County Dublin is not deeply rural, but the coastal towns and suburbs around Dublin give a calmer base with public transport into the centre. Parking availability varies, so it is worth checking before booking.
How easy is it to reach the sights of Dublin from where the stays are?
Stays in the city centre put most central sights within walking distance. From Swords, Malahide, Dún Laoghaire and Blackrock, rail and bus services run towards the centre, though routes and timetables change and are worth checking before travelling. Guests based in Lucan generally rely on buses or a car for the same journey.
Which stay types in Dublin suit groups, families or short city breaks?
Self catering accommodation, which makes up a large share of the choices, suits families and groups wanting space and their own cooking facilities. Hotels and guesthouses work well for short city breaks, and hostels offer a simpler option for groups and solo travellers. Family rooms and parking are common but not universal, so confirm before booking.
Which towns in Dublin have the most places to stay?
Dublin (1,080), Swords (28), Lucan (14), Malahide (12) and Dún Laoghaire (7) have the most listings in this guide.
How many stays in Dublin have free parking?
366 stays in Dublin have free parking, 434 stays have family features such as family rooms or cots, and 84 allow pets. The facilities filter on this page narrows the list.