Dublin city breask - where to stay

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Hotels in Temple Bar put you at the centre of Dublin nightlife
Top Dublin hotels include the Shelbourne and Gresham, both Dublin institutions
Hotels in Dublin are pricey - shop around for offers
The Jurys Inn group has a choice of Dublin hotels

Dublin hotels

Dublin city break visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation. Hotels range from budget to extravagant luxury.

Most visitors want somewhere central and in easy walking distance of the Dublin tourist sights. The central Temple Bar area was once a down-and-out part of Dublin where the highlight was the bus depot.

Now it is a thriving commercial centre, a bustling cultural quarter and a hunting ground for stag-parties. There is a vast choice of central Dublin hotels in the area but expect to pay a premium. Dublin is not a cheap city, but you should find hotels, hostels and B&Bs at budget rates if you shop around.

The Grafton Street area and surrounding districts of St. Stephen's Green and Merrion Square have elegant architecture and prices reflect the affluence of this part of Dublin.

North of the Liffey remains rather downmarket but new hotels and the Millennium Bridge link to Temple Bar have made it much more attractive. The Smithfield area has also had a major facelift and is worth investigating.

Dublin city centre hotels

Merrion Hotel is well located between St Stephen's Gree and Merrion Square. It's in four restored Georgian townhouses. Rack rates are hefty but look out for special offers.
Blooms Hotel is in Temple Bar and has reasonable prices, a busy bar and a popular nightclub on the premises.
The Fleet Street has 3 star accommodation in Temple Bar, affordable and comfortable.
The Conrad Dublin Hotel is right in the city centre near St Stephen's Green and the Grafton Street shops and often has good deals

Dublin budget hotels

Temple Bar Hotel - in the centre of the action, often with good value mid-week rooms-only offers for those on a budget.

Trinity College campus also offers great value budget self-catering rooms over the summer.

Dublin value hotels

Jurys Inns has hotels at Christchurch, the Custom House and Parnell Street with very competitive prices.
The Clarence is near to the Guinness Storehouse. Owned by Irish rock super-group U2, the hotel was refurbished in 1996 and has the renowned Tea Room restaurant and stylish Octagon bar.
Harcourt Hotel has some excellent offers, often with a free bottle of bubbly thrown in.
Alternatively, Buswells Hotel is worth checking out

Dublin luxury hotels

Shelbourne Hotel on St Stephen's Green is Dublin's most famous. Packed with antique furniture, a wonderful bar and excellent restaurant.
Gresham Hotel is on O'Connell Street and is a Dublin institution. Its 288 rooms and suites are well equipped and the hotel oozes character.

Accommodation outside Dublin

Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel - A lovely place outside the city, Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel overlooks Dublin Bay and often has Third Night free offers in this impressive 18th Century castle.
Maldron Hotel is a stylish place at the foot of the mountains in Tallaght. They have special deals including Shopping Specials

Dublin hostel accommodation

Barnacles Hostel in Cecilia Street has no-frills accommodation that is popular with backpackers.
Gogarty's Budget Hostel is a great hostel in Temple Bar - Gogarty's Budget Hostel has offers for only £10 for B&B and you can spend what you save in Gogarty's award-winning traditional Irish restaurant.
Avalon House is near the city centre in Aungier Street and is one of Dublin's most popular hostels with doubles from €27.