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Best Central Hotels in Dublin

Booking a room in one of Dublin's central hotels, means you are guaranteed convenience (for visiting all the major sights) alongside comfort. This vibrant city offers a range of accommodations that cater to various tastes and preferences, from quirky boutique stays to elegant luxury hotels. Whether you prefer the sleek, modern interiors of a city-centre apartment or the classic elegance of a historic hotel, Dublin's central hotels provide an excellent base for exploring the city's rich culture, lively nightlife and historic landmarks.

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Kelly's Hotel Dublin

Dublin (Dublin Castle)

This quirky boutique hotel is located in the heart of Dublin's city centre. Individually styled rooms boast hand-selected design pieces and comfy beds; the best retain the building's Victorian-era charm with exposed wooden beams. Take the novel hotel bridge over to No Name Bar. A lively city stay.

  • Short break - This hotel is perfectly situated for a short fly weekend away; throw a few things into a bag and book your flight
  • City Style - You can't get a more central location than this hotel's; use this as a base for exploring Dublin's city sights
  • Romantic Break - With its unique design and cosy rooms, this hotel is great for couple's looking for a lively romantic break
  • Sights nearby - Visit Christ Church Cathedral, one of Dublin's most historic city sights
from $104 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Number 31

Dublin (St Kevin's)

A unique combination of imposing townhouse and ultra-chic modernist mews, No 31 is perfect for the design conscious visitor. Boasting generous bedrooms, a sunken ‘conversation pit’ and an honesty bar for evening tipples it’s a true find in every sense of the word. A truly luxury B&B.

  • City Style - Wonderfully located in picturesque Georgian Dublin, with bold interiors, contemporary art and charming central garden.
  • Great walks - A ten minute walk brings you to St Stephens Green, where you can stretch your legs and feed the ducks.
  • Local markets - Mespil Road street food market, held every Thursday from 11am – 2pm
  • Minimum Stay - Two nights at the weekend
from $116 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Buswells Hotel

Dublin (Trinity)

This centrally located hotel, in a collection of four townhouses, is comfortably traditional with high-ceilinged rooms, a welcoming lounge and attractive restaurant. Stepping distance from sights and shops, and good value, too.

  • Local exploring - Well placed in the heart of the city just minutes from Trinity College, the National Museum and the National Library
  • City Style - Offering traditional elegance and exemplary service, this is a smart city stay
  • Restaurant - Trumans restaurant offers Carvery lunch Monday to Friday from 12noon to 2pm only
  • Sights nearby - Stroll down to Trinity College and wander through the historic university
from $158 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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O'Neills

Dublin (Trinity)

A traditional inn at the heart of Dublin's bustling city centre. Traditional décor nods to the building's Victorian-era heritage, with original fireplaces and antique furnishings. Book in for a whiskey tasting at the pub's own whiskey bar or sample a local beer. A charming, family-run guesthouse.

  • Families - With family rooms available, and children's meals on offer in the restaurant, this is a good option for families
  • Local exploring - Located in the heart of Dublin, this is a great base for exploring the city's historic sights
  • Romantic Break - With cosy rooms in a pretty, heritage building, this is perfect for a quiet couples' getaway
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Guiness Storehouse; it involves a self-guided tour over 6 floors with everything you ever wanted to know about Guiness
from $175 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Iveagh Garden Hotel

Dublin (St Kevin's)

A beautifully chic and eco-friendly hotel, just a stone's throw from Grafton Street. Elle's Bar and Bistro is great for casual dining serving a range of bar snacks whilst The Library is the perfect formal dining venue. All rooms are stylishly furnished and come with rainfall showers.

  • Eco break - An eco-hotel in the heart of the city, Iveagh Garden Hotel is powered by an underground water reserve
  • Business meetings - Choose from a range of beautifully designed suites for your next corporate event
  • City Style - An ideal base to explore what Dublin has to offer
  • Sights nearby - The hotel overlooks the beautiful Iveagh Gardens and is a ten minute walk from Dublin Castle
from $178 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Brooks Hotel

Dublin (Dublin Castle)

On Dublin's trendy Drury Street, Brooks Hotel is an excellent, family-run hotel. Its style is modern with smart, comfortable rooms and an inviting, low-key bar. Central Dublin is on the doorstep, so return after a day's exploring for a delicious meal at in-house Francesca's. A stylish city hotel.

  • Local exploring - Perfectly positioned near Grafton Street with the city's main attractions and the best shops and restaurants just a stroll away
  • Business meetings - With excellent conference facilities and a central location, it's great for business meetings
  • Sights nearby - Five minutes walk from Dublin Castle and the Chester Beatty Library
  • Restaurant
from $184 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Alex , Dublin

Dublin (Trinity)

Just off the busy city centre, but still well-placed, this chic hotel has a youthful relaxed feel and low-key designer touches. Rooms are generous with super-comfortable beds, plenty of smart technology and swish bathrooms. A quieter city retreat.

  • Business meetings - Located in the centre of Dublin and able to accommodate up to 400 delegates, The Alex is an ideal location for a corporate event
  • Local exploring - Merrion Square is the historic and cultural pulse of Dublin and the perfect place to explore Ireland's rich heritage
  • Short break - With Dublin airport being only 10km, this is the perfect place for a short city break
  • Sights nearby - Explore Dublin's famous sights including Trinity College and the Oscar Wilde House
from $189 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Stauntons on the Green

Dublin (St Kevin's)

This striking Georgian townhouse hotel overlooks Dublin's pretty St. Stephen's Green. Inside, the elegant guestrooms feature heritage-style furniture in a charming pastel palette and photographs of historic Dublin. Relax by the cosy sitting room fireplace after a day of sightseeing; a stylish hotel.

  • Local exploring - With a prime location in the heart of the capital, all of the city's main attractions are within easy reach of this hotel
  • City Style - Set in a beautifully appointed Georgian property in the city centre, this hotel has lots of local Dublin style
  • Families - Family rooms at this hotel are designed to accommodate parents travelling with children
  • Great walks - Start off a walk through the city from the hotel's own back garden, which leads onto to the pretty Iveagh Gardens park
from $199 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Wilder

Dublin (St Kevin's)

This stylish, Victorian-era townhouse is located in the heart of Dublin. Individually designed rooms boast original fireplaces and rich soft furnishings in regal colours. Enjoy a cocktail with bespoke craft gin in the Gin and Tea Rooms and all day light bites. A smart city break.

  • Romantic Break - The plush beds and romantic heritage building make this a great hotel for couples
  • City Style - Located in the heart of Dublin, this makes a great base for a stylish city break
  • Foodies - Foodies will love the award-winning bistro in the hotel
  • Sights nearby - Visit the main sights of Dublin easily from this hotel, including the Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral
from $209 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Dean

Dublin (St Kevin's)

Stylish, vibrant hotel in Dublin's city centre. Offering a selection of chic rooms and three bars, the Dean aims to reinvigorate it's Georgian setting with a modern twist. A stone's throw from a host of clubs and bars, it's the perfect launching pad for a lively weekend in Dublin.

  • City Style - A cool contemporary hotel in the heart of the city
  • Sights nearby - Fifteen minutes walk from the world famous Guinness Storehouse.
  • Lively area
  • Lively
from $210 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Morgan

Dublin (Temple Bar)

Neatly located in the heart of Temple Bar, Dublin's quirky cobble stoned neighbourhood, The Morgan Hotel is an elegant spot with stylish rooms, complete with Nespresso machines. Dine at 10 Fleet Street Restaurant and Bar, a chic restaurant with a menu of Irish favourites. Superb!

  • Short break - The cobbled streets and laneways lined with boutique shops, galleries and restaurants make this ideal for weekend breaks
  • Local exploring - Situated in the heart of Dublin, a short stroll from Grafton Street and Dublin Castle
  • Sights nearby - Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, and many more sights are just a stone's throw away
  • Restaurant - 10 Fleet Street Restaurant and Bar has been awarded an AA Rosette for its delicious seafood.
from $218 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Conrad Dublin

Dublin (St Kevin's)

The Conrad is always a favourite when looking for five-star luxury and this property doesn't disappoint. Rooms are traditionally dressed with those extra touches such as Nespresso machines, marble-clad bathrooms and sink-into beds. A superb restaurant and atmospheric bar are a draw in themselves.

  • City Style - A five star classic The Conrad knows how to provide a luxurious escape
  • Great walks - Take a stroll through the tranquil Iveagh Gardens
  • Romantic
  • Traditional
from $282 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Clarendon Suites

Dublin (Dublin Castle)

Smart self-catering apartment suites in the heart of Dublin city centre with a quality seafood restaurant and bar below. Expect hip modern fittings, stylish Smeg fridges and luxurious faux-fur bedspreads. Some rooms have huge windows with great city views. A really great city launch-pad.

  • City Style - Located in the heart of the city close to major shopping areas and the main sights
  • Sights nearby - Walk to nearby Trinity College, Dublin Castle and Stephen's Green, an iconic Georgian square and park
  • Minimum Stay - Three-night minimum stay
  • Romantic
from $263 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Clarence

Dublin (Temple Bar)

Famously owned by Bono and The Edge of U2, The Clarence has been transformed into one of Dublin's hippest hotels. Situated on the banks of the Liffey it is perfectly placed for making the most of Dublin's many sights and legendary nightlife. A stylish, good value spot for a city break.

  • City Style
  • Restaurant - Cleaver East is overseen by two Michelin starred chefs and offers taster plate style cuisine for sharing
  • Sights nearby - The hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin's cultural quarter with all major attractions near by
  • Designer
from $272 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Fitzwilliam Hotel

Dublin (St Stephen's Green)

This five-star luxury hotel is nestled in the heart of Dublin's city centre. The best of the spacious rooms are decorated in bold colours and boast plush four-poster beds. Enjoy excellent views over the city sights from the suite's balcony. Drink at the Inn on the Green for an authentic Irish break.

  • City Style - Sitting in the centre of the bustling capital, this hotel is a chic stay for a city break
  • Families - The spacious rooms and on-site facilities are great for those travelling with children
  • Honeymoons - Book a luxury honeymoon package and make it a 5-star holiday
  • Great walks - Take a walk through Dublin and discover its history with the hotel's tailormade podcasts, available to hotel guests
from $325 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Westbury Hotel

Dublin (Dublin Castle)

An elegant hotel in the heart of the city offering an appealing mix of classic and contemporary design. Lofty rooms feature wooden floors, large sash windows and roll-top baths. Take high-tea in The Gallery, sip on a gin cocktail in the 1930s-style Sidebar before dining in the superb brasserie.

  • Local exploring - Offering a central location just off Grafton Street, find many of the city's attractions within walking distance
  • City Style - A stylish boutique spot mixing contemporary and traditional design perfectly
  • Four poster beds
  • Sights nearby
from $340 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Shelbourne

Dublin (St Stephen's Green)

Without a doubt, Dublin’s most famous hotel, The Shelbourne is a landmark property, also known as ‘The Grand Dame’ of the city. Since opening its doors in 1824, The Shelbourne has been synonymous with Dublin history and society. Book a suite for a distinguished stay; a stately hotel.

  • Local exploring - The hotel's prime city centre location makes it a great base for local exploring, with all the main attractions close by
  • City Style - Set in a beautifully appointed period property in the heart of the capital, this hotel has reams of local Dublin style
  • Romantic Break - Couples love the romantic atmosphere at this luxury hotel; book an in-suite couples' massage for a special occasion
  • Sights nearby - Visit Dublin Castle, one of the top attractions in Dublin; for 700 years the castle was the seat of British power in Ireland
from $347 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Merrion Hotel

Dublin (Merrion Square Park)

Effortlessly gracious grande dame that just happens to be only ten years old. Timelessly classic decoration that oozes understated elegance and grace - marble floors, colonnades, fireplaces, artworks, bedrooms in neutral tones. Beautiful garden, Michelin restaurant, and small spa.

  • City Style - This Georgian masterpiece is the epitome of subtle style and effortless elegance.
  • Sights nearby - Nearby Number One Merrion Square is the former home of one of Dublin's most famous sons, the writer and dramatist Oscar Wilde.
  • Great walks - After a hearty meal take a stroll around the charming garden, or head down the road to the picturesque Merrion Square Park.
  • Restaurant - Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is Irelands only two starred Michelin.
from $373 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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