Where you sleep decides how the whole trip feels. These 9 hotels in Dublin are picked for the walk home, not the lobby photo, and they run from budget to worth-the-splurge. Every one is somewhere I'd book myself.
Check AvailabilityBuswells HotelFrom ~€170/nightA characterful Georgian townhouse hotel by the National Museum and Grafton Street, a stone's throw from the Dáil. Directions
Check AvailabilityGenerator Dublin€60–120/nightA design-led hostel-hotel in Smithfield right by the Jameson Distillery: private rooms, a buzzy bar and walkable to everything. Directions
Check AvailabilityJurys Inn Christchurch€100–160/nightA no-frills chain hotel directly opposite Christ Church Cathedral, putting you in the medieval heart of the city for a fair price. Directions
Check AvailabilityMaldron Hotel Parnell Square€90–150/nightA reliable, modern mid-budget hotel on the Luas tram line, a few minutes from O'Connell Street and the river. Directions
Check AvailabilityThe Merrion Hotel€450+/nightFive-star Georgian elegance opposite government buildings, with a serious art collection, a two-Michelin-star restaurant and a gorgeous spa. Directions
Check AvailabilityThe Mont HotelFrom ~€175/nightA smart modern hotel near Merrion Square and Grafton Street, with a rooftop bar locals actually drink in. Directions
Check AvailabilityThe Morgan HotelFrom ~€180/nightA sleek boutique hotel right in Temple Bar: contemporary rooms, a lovely cocktail terrace and the nightlife on your doorstep (light sleepers, ask for a quiet room). Directions
Check AvailabilityThe Shelbourne€350+/nightDublin's grande dame since 1824, overlooking St Stephen's Green: the Irish constitution was drafted upstairs, and afternoon tea in the Lord Mayor's Lounge is an institution. Directions
Check AvailabilityThe Westbury€380+/nightA polished five-star tucked just off Grafton Street, all marble and afternoon tea, perfectly placed for shopping and the south-side sights. Directions
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