Having recently shown you around Dublin, let's now move on to one of the practical aspects of a stay in the Irish capital: accommodation. Indeed, in this article we will address the question of "Where to sleep in Dublin?" ". First we will determine in which district to stay in Dublin. Even though Dublin is not a very big city, with around 550 inhabitants, the city is still divided into different boroughs, which are themselves divided into different neighborhoods.
Where to sleep in Dublin?- Where to stay in Dublin?
- The best places to stay in Dublin
- Luxury hotels where to sleep in Dublin
- Cheap hotels to stay in Dublin
- Sleep in an apartment, aparthotel or bed and breakfast in Dublin
- Hostels where to sleep in Dublin
Where to stay in Dublin?
Let's start this article on housing in Dublin with the question of the neighborhood. This will certainly be the first question to ask yourself before even looking for accommodation. Let's review the main areas of Dublin to identify the best areas to stay in Dublin.
The Boroughs of Dublin:
Before tackling the question of housing in Dublin, a brief update on the boroughs and neighborhoods of the city.
Like our big cities, Dublin is divided into 24 boroughs. Dublin city center can be considered to be made up of the first 9 boroughs and Hyper-Central Dublin to be made up of boroughs 1 and 2. The higher the borough number, the further away you are from the center of Dublin .
The River Liffey cuts the city of Dublin in two. The districts north of the Liffey have odd numbers; the arrondissements to the south, the even numbers.
Historically the districts located south of the Liffey want to be more popular, the districts to the north want to be more popular, but this is not a rule and things are changing as neighborhoods and homes are renovated.
Where to stay in Dublin?
- Temple Bar
- Old City: historic district of Dublin
- O'Connell Street
- Trinity College
- Docklands district
- St Stephen's Green : Quartier George
- The Liberties
- Portobello
- Stoney Batter
Map of areas where to sleep in Dublin
Temple Bar
Let's start our tour of the areas where to sleep in Dublin with the most famous of all: Temple Bar.
Temple Bar is the soul of Dublin, the most central and touristic area of the whole city. It is here that the greatest concentration of bars and restaurants is found.
Temple Bar is also one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. You walk through it by taking its narrow cobbled streets that will make you experience the Dublin of the Middle Ages.
Much of Temple Bar is car-free, although Aston Quai, which runs along it, allows this area to be particularly well served by the city's transport network as well as transport companies offering shuttles between the airport and the center -town.
A very lively district, especially on weekends when the streets fill with strollers and tourists. In the evening, the terraces of bars and restaurants, weather permitting, fill up. Young and old gather around a pint of Guinness to celebrate the weekend.
Some very nice hotels can be found in this area which, given its geographical location and its liveliness, is a good choice for accommodation in Dublin.
Temple Bar, the ideal area to stay in Dublin?
Most: Central area, close to restaurants and bars. Ideal if you want to stay in a lively area.
Cons: A neighborhood that can be noisy on weekends. Be careful to choose quiet accommodation. Prices a bit high.
- The Clarence : An emblematic 4-star hotel built in 1852 then bought in 1992 by members of the U2 group. Completely renovated, this establishment is one of the best hotels to stay in the Temple Bar district.
- The Merchant House : Located in the heart of Temple Bar, on Eustace Street, this guest house is in a building dating back to 1720 and restored in 2005. It is one of the most luxurious accommodations in central Dublin.
- Temple Bar Essex Street Apartments : If you are looking for an apartment instead, then Temple Bar Essex St Apartments may be a good choice. Modern, newly refurbished apartments in the heart of the Temple Bar district.
Old City: historic district of Dublin
Leaving Temple Bar, heading west, you come across Old City, the historic district of Dublin. As much to tell you right away, as in many European cities, this historic district will be, in any case, an ideal district to stay in Dublin.
This district is therefore the oldest in the city, there are some of Dublin's must-see places such as Christchurch, one of the city's cathedrals or Dublinia, a museum dedicated to the history of the city from its foundation to 'in the middle Ages.
Also in this area is Dublin Castle and the Chester Beatty Library. Just like Temple Bar you will find, in the historic district of Dublin, some good places to eat and where to have a drink.
This district is one of the districts of Dublin where it can be interesting to stay.
Old City, the neighborhood where to sleep in Dublin?
Most: Central area, close to the city's points of interest, restaurants and bars. A rather quiet area depending on the location of your accommodation.
Cons: Very few choices of accommodation.
- Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Castle : An Apart'hotel which offers modern and spacious rooms with a modern and refined decoration.
- Radisson BLU Royal Hotel : The chain of high-end hotels, Radisson, has also settled in Dublin and offers high-end accommodation.
O'Connell Street
Now let's move on to the other side of the Liffey, on the North bank, just opposite the Temple Bar district. At first glance, when you enter this district, you are out of the center of Dublin, but don't be mistaken, this district has many surprises in store.
The district is divided by the most important of the city's avenues, O'Connell Street. Impossible to miss this wide avenue on which stops an incredible number of buses that take you to the 4 corners of the city. There are also major fast food and ready-to-wear brands, as well as one of the most recognizable monuments in the whole city: Speyer. A huge 121m high column built in 2003 during the end of the restoration of this district. This district is partly pedestrian.
You will also find many restaurants and bars there, such as "The Church", one of the most famous bars in Dublin since it took place inside an old church.
If I'm telling you about this district, it's not for its fast food chains or its shopping centers but rather because it is home to what is perhaps the best place to sleep in Dublin.
Indeed, I told you above, this area is just opposite Temple Bar, which means that depending on your location in this area, you will only have to cross a bridge to find yourself at the beautiful middle of Dublin's liveliest area yet in a much quieter area. Go to the "Good addresses in O'Connell Street" box, just a little further down.
Depending on where your accommodation is located in this area, O'Connell St could be the ideal area to stay in Dublin
O'Connell St, the neighborhood where to sleep in Dublin?
Most: A large choice of accommodation. Immediate proximity to Temple Bar and Old City. Particularly well served by public transport. Lively neighborhood but quieter than Temple Bar. Partially pedestrian area.
Cons: Favor accommodation near the Liffey.
- Zanzibar Locke : Certainly one of the best places to stay in Dublin. Zanzibar Locke enjoys a prime location along the Liffey, opposite the Temple Bar area. An establishment that offers small studios as well as shared spaces to work or have a drink. All in an original, trendy and particularly warm decoration.
- The Morrison Dublin : In a slightly more modern and cold style, The Morrison Dublin, also located along the Liffey, is one of the top-of-the-range addresses to stay in Dublin.
Trinity College
Small district located east of Temple Bar, this district is essentially made up of the university of the same name. An ideally located district bordered by shopping streets. Dublin's iconic bars, restaurants, shops, parks and landmarks, you'll enjoy a great location. Few accommodations in this area, you will still find the Trinity City Hotel a rather upscale hotel.
Trinity College? Why not. A pleasant district close to the places of interest of the city which will particularly hold our attention within the framework of the districts to be visited, less with regard to housing.
Trinity College, the neighborhood where to sleep in Dublin?
Most: Ideal location.
Cons: Few choices of accommodation.
St Stephen's Green : Quartier George
Adjacent to Trinity College, Old City and Temple Bar, St Stephen's Green is Dublin's upscale neighborhood. There are wide avenues bordered by impressive XNUMXth century Georgian-style mansions with colorful doors as well as some of the most beautiful parks in the city. Saint Stephen's Green park is the main one.
To the west of this district begin the small shopping streets, pedestrians which will lead you to the districts of Trinity College, Old City or Temple Bar.
In the St Stephen's Green district, there are many museums such as the National Gallery, the Archeology Museum and the Irish Literature Museum.
A lively district where some of the most beautiful hotels in the city have settled. For some, it will be necessary to spend 400 or 500€ per night to have the privilege of staying there.
One of the most beautiful areas of Dublin, close to the lively neighborhoods of Trinity College and Temple Bar. There are the most beautiful hotels in the city.
St Stephen's Green, the neighborhood where to sleep in Dublin?
Most: Ideal location. Wide choice of (luxury) hotels, quiet area not far from shops, bars and restaurants. Many parks nearby.
Cons: Accommodation prices.
- The Merrion Hotel : One of the best rated establishments in town. A 5-star hotel offering sumptuous rooms, a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool as well as a spa and steam bath.
- The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection : Located in a sumptuous period building, this 5-star establishment is one of the most luxurious in the city. It offers magnificent rooms, some with a balcony, decorated with finesse and taste.
Portobello
Located in the south of the city, Portobello is an alternative, “hypster” district, one of Dublin's “trendy” districts. There are many cafes and bars where you can have a drink, many shops, bookstores, antique dealers, etc. While strolling in this district you will not be able to miss the innumerable street art which contribute to the reputation of the district.
Not much accommodation except around Camden Street which offers some good places to sleep in Dublin. This street is in direct proximity to the St Stephen's Green district and its emblematic eponymous park.
Portobello is the hipster and bohemian district of Dublin.
Portobello, the neighborhood where to sleep in Dublin?
Most: Trendy district of Dublin, many bars and cafes. Not far from St Stephen's Green or Old City.
Cons: Few accommodations, a little out of the way.
The Liberties
A district located in the west of the city which is home to many places of interest. To the east of this district, on the border with Old City, is Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the city's second cathedral. This district, more popular and more industrial, is also home to the unmissable Guinness Storehouse, the museum of the (very) popular Guinness beer. There is also the Teeling distillery, the Irish Museum of Modern Arts, the Dublin Hospital or, further west, the famous Kilmainham prison.
An interesting neighborhood from a visit point of view, less so with regard to housing. There are mainly apartments for rent or youth hostels.
A more industrial district, interesting to visit less to stay there.
The Liberties, the neighborhood where to sleep in Dublin?
Most: Possibility of finding inexpensive accommodation, not far from Old City.
Cons: Quieter and less lively in terms of bars, cafes, restaurants or shops.
Docklands district
Let's go again to the other side of the Liffey, east of O'Connell St in the Docklands district. This district, completely rehabilitated and still under construction for the easternmost part, is the old Docks district. It is now converted into a business district. There are modern towers all made of glass as well as upscale hotels. This district also extends on both sides of the Liffey, linked by the famous Samuel Beckett bridge, with a design reminiscent of a harp.
A quiet area, slightly out of the way of Dublin, but which may still be suitable for visitors passing through Dublin.
There are also some places of interest such as the EPIC museum dedicated to Irish emigration as well as "The Jeanie Johnston", a life-size replica of a ship formerly used by people wishing to leave the country and join the States. -United.
Business district where you will find some hotels like the Hilton Garden.
Docklands district, the district where to sleep in Dublin?
Most: Some nice hotels. Calm neighborhood.
Cons: Little alive and slightly eccentric.
Stoney Batter – Smithfield
Last districts that we will detail here, the districts of StoneyBatter and Smithfield. These districts are located on the north bank of the Liffey, west of the O'Connell district. Some places of interest are present there such as the Jameson distillery, the national Leprechaun museum or the national museum of decorative arts.
To the west of this district is the largest park in the city, the Phoenix Park in which is located the Dublin Zoo, the first zoo in Europe.
Apart from the area around the Liffey on the Smithfield side, I don't necessarily recommend this area for accommodation.
Stoney Batter district – Smithfield, the district where to sleep in Dublin?
Most: Smithfield offers many apartments for rent. Interesting rates.
Cons: Little alive and slightly eccentric.
The best places to stay in Dublin
Here are some of the best places to stay in Dublin. I offer a particularly well-located Apart'Hotel in a mid-range budget, an upscale hotel for the most comfortable budgets and a youth hostel for the tightest budgets.
Zanzibar Locke
One of the best places to stay in Dublin. This establishment located just opposite Temple Bar is a perfect compromise between proximity to lively Dublin and a quieter area. The establishment offers you small, perfectly furnished studios. Most ? Spaces to relax and work in a bright setting with trendy decoration. Apart'Hotel See rates
The Shelbourne
The luxury hotel par excellence. Prime location in the district of St Stephen Green a few minutes walk from the hyper-centre of Dublin, swimming pool, spa and spacious rooms are on the program of a stay in this prestigious establishment. Luxury hotel Check rates
Jacob's Inn
One of the best hostels in town. Located in the O'Connell district, the location of this hostel allows you to explore Dublin on foot. The hostel offers a wide choice of accommodation, from rooms with bathrooms to dormitories with 4 to 12 beds. Youth hostel See rates
Luxury hotels where to sleep in Dublin
Dublin, like all major cities in Europe, is home to some sumptuous hotels that will delight more comfortable budgets.
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The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
Certainly one of the finest addresses in Dublin. The Shelbourne is a historic address in the city. This 5-star hotel, ideally located in the St Stephen Green district, offers services worthy of a palace: Spa with 7 treatments, heated indoor swimming pool and even a hairdresser. St Stephen Green Check Rates 
The Merrion Hotel
Also boasting an ideal location in St Stephen's Green, The Merrion is one of the most prestigious 5-star hotels. It too has a magnificent infinity pool and rooms with all the comforts expected of a top-of-the-range establishment. His particuliarity ? Its restaurant with two Michelin stars. St Stephen Green Check Rates
Hôtel The Westbury Hotel
Without doubt one of the best locations in town. Located in the Temple Bar district near the heart of Dublin, this 5-star hotel offers sumptuous, carefully decorated rooms. The hotel has two restaurants, each with their own speciality. The Temple Bar Show prices
Cheap hotels to stay in Dublin
Here are three accommodation addresses that will allow you to stay in Dublin at a lower cost around 80€ per night. We will present, in this section, only hotels, if you are looking for accommodation at lower rates, go to the section Accommodation in a youth hostel in Dublin.
Cheap hotels to stay in Dublin:- Holiday Inn Express : An establishment which will offer you to sleep in modern rooms, although a bit impersonal, you will have all the necessary comforts including particularly pleasant common areas. Rooms from €89, the establishment is located on O'Connelle Street.
- Belvedere Hotel Parnell Square : This address will also allow you to stay for less than 90€ per night in the O'Connelle district.
- My Place Dublin Hotel : Located to the east of the O'Connelle street district, not far from Connolly station, you will reach the city center in a few minutes on foot. Attractive rates at less than €70 per night for rooms, which are certainly simple, but which will suffice for a short stay at a lower cost in Dublin.
Sleep in an apartment, aparthotel or bed and breakfast in Dublin
Choosing to sleep in an apartment, aparthotel or bed and breakfast can be wise, especially in the event of a longer stay. Here are three addresses where to stay in apartments and bed and breakfasts in Dublin.
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Zanzibar Locke
We talked about it above, Zanzibar Locke is really one of the best places to stay in Dublin. Perfectly located opposite Temple Bar, along the Liffey, you will have a beautiful, modern and perfectly equipped studio but also common areas for working, having a drink as well as a restaurant and a gym. Aparthotel See rates 
The Merchant House
Located in the Temple Bar district, this rather upmarket bed and breakfast is housed in a period building dating from 1720. Entirely renovated in 2005, The Merchant House offers spacious rooms equipped with beautiful bathrooms. . A very nice address to stay in Dublin if you have a comfortable budget. Guest house Check rates
Gardiner Lodge
More affordable than The Merchant House, Gardiner Lodge offers rooms equipped with bathroom in a magnificent residence decorated with care. Located in the O'Connelle Street area, Dublin city center can be reached in a few minutes on foot. A good address particularly appreciated by visitors passing through Dublin. Bed and Breakfast See rates
Hostels where to sleep in Dublin
Last category of accommodation, youth hostels. Increasingly popular, hostels are numerous in Dublin and offer a variety of prices and services, for all tastes. Whether you prefer a dorm or a private room with bathroom, these hostels offer a wide choice of accommodation.
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Jacob's Inn
One of Dublin's most popular hostels. Located not far from O'Connell station, you can reach Temple Bar in a few minutes by public transport. Located in a recent building, the hostel offers a modern decoration and is equipped with a bar and a roof top! Location, Decoration, price See prices 
Abbey Court
Located at the bottom of O'Connell Street, on the banks of the Liffey and a short walk from the Temple Bar district, Abbey Court enjoys a prime location. You will find everything you need in just a few minutes walk. The hostel offers private rooms as well as dormitories for 4 to 10 people. Location, Reception See rates
Gardiner House
Gardiner House is a hostel located in the O'Oconnell area. A hostel that took place in a period building. Gardiner House offers double or dormitory rooms as well as plenty of common areas for reading, working or having fun. Location, Decoration, Price See prices
This article dedicated to accommodation in Dublin ends here. Do not hesitate to share with us, in the comments, your good places to stay in Dublin.
