Dublin Guest Houses

Welcome to our blog post on why you should consider staying at a guest house when travelling to Dublin! As Ireland's vibrant capital, Dublin has a plethora of accommodation options to choose from. While hotels and hostels are popular choices, guest houses offer a unique and charming experience that is often overlooked. In this post, we will explore the benefits of opting for a guest house, from the personalized service to the cozy atmosphere, and everything in between. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a family, discover why a guest house could be the perfect choice for your Dublin adventure.

One of the key reasons to choose a guest house over traditional accommodations is the personalized service you'll receive. Unlike larger hotels, guest houses are typically family-run and offer a more personalized experience. From the moment you walk through the door, you'll be greeted with warm hospitality and attention to detail. Guest house owners often take pride in providing a home away from home atmosphere, going above and beyond to make your stay memorable. Whether you need recommendations for places to visit or simply want to chat with a friendly local, the hosts at guest houses are always there to assist you.

Another major advantage of staying in a guest house when visiting Dublin is the cozy and intimate ambiance they offer. Guest houses are typically converted residential properties, giving them a homely feel that hotels often lack. You can expect comfortable, individually decorated rooms with a personal touch that adds to the overall charm of the accommodation. The smaller number of guests also creates a more relaxed and tranquil environment, allowing you to unwind after a busy day exploring Dublin's busy streets.

Furthermore, guest houses often provide excellent value for money compared to hotels in the city. With lower overhead costs, they are able to offer competitive rates without compromising on quality. Many guest houses include breakfast in their rates, giving you a delicious start to your day without any additional cost. Some guest houses also offer additional perks such as off-street parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, or discounted tour packages, enhancing the overall value of your stay.

Lastly, choosing to stay in a guest house offers a chance to immerse yourself in the local culture. Guest houses are frequently located in residential neighborhoods, allowing you to experience the authentic Dublin lifestyle. Venture out of the tourist areas and explore the nearby pubs, restaurants, and shops that are frequented by locals. You'll have an opportunity to engage with the community, learn about Irish traditions, and create lasting memories unique to your Dublin experience.

In conclusion, when planning your trip to Dublin, consider the benefits that guest houses have to offer. From personalized service and cozy ambiance to excellent value for money and an authentic local experience, staying in a guest house can truly enhance your visit to this charming city. So, why not choose a guest house and make the most of your time in Dublin?

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Imi Residence Sandyford Hazelbrook Lodge Morehampton Townhouse Anchor Guesthouse Dublin Guest Houses Cheap Waterloo Lodge O'Donoghue'S Hotel Ariel House Hotel Guest Houses in Dublin With Parking Cliff Townhouse Hotel Tom Dick And Harriet'S Accommodation Aberdeen Lodge

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Imi Residence Sandyford

📍 Sandyford Road

Located 1.1 km from Water habitat, the 3-star Imi Residence Sandyford Dublin offers 50 rooms along with a bureau de change and a lift onsite. Airfield Estate Farm is placed nearly an 18-minute walk away, and Explorium Ireland Science Museum is 10 minutes' drive from this Dublin guest house.

The centre of Dublin can be reached within a 25-minute walk, and natural attractions like the 86 hectares suburban Marlay Public Park are approximately 2.6 km away. You can find Rathfarnham Castle, which is a great place to explore the area, 10 minutes by car from the Imi Residence Sandyford Dublin. The budget accommodation is 15 minutes' drive from the large Aviva Stadium. Imi Residence Sandyford is a few metres away from Sandyford Road bus stop.

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Hazelbrook Lodge

📍 86 Lower Gardiner Street

Set only 1 km from Croke Park Stadium, the 3-star Hazelbrook Lodge Dublin features WiFi throughout the property as well as private car parking on site. Located at a moderate distance from a convenient place to shop such as the national Dublin Convention Center, this Dublin guest house provides 19 rooms.

The Municipal Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane is not very far away, while Dublin Connolly train station is 10 minutes' walk from the property. The Hazelbrook Lodge Dublin is sited within close distance of the 47-acre university "Trinity College Dublin". The accommodation is situated about a 5-minute drive from the city centre park "St Stephens Green", and Busaras bus station lies a mere 300 metres away.

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Morehampton Townhouse

📍 78 Morehampton Road, Donnybrook

Featuring 16 rooms with comfortable interiors, Morehampton Townhouse Dublin is set 150 metres from Donnybrook Fair. This 3-star guest house entices guests with complimentary private parking, available on site.

The accommodation is located in the heart of Dublin 15 minutes' walk from Ranelagh and nearly 20 minutes on foot from National Museum of Natural History. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like the city centre public park "St Stephens Green" (2 km) and Herbert Park (1.2 km). The property also provides access to such sports attractions as the large Aviva Stadium, which is a 5-minute ride away. Morehampton Townhouse is not very far from Hampton Hotel bus station.

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Anchor Guesthouse

📍 49 Lower Gardiner Street

Set around 25 minutes' walk from Guinness Storehouse, the 3-star Anchor Guesthouse Dublin is located nearly a 5-minute walk from The Abbey Theatre.

The low-budget guest house is placed about 15 km from Dublin airport and within a minutes' drive of such cultural venues as National Natural History Museum of Ireland. Sports fans can also visit Aviva Sports Stadium, 25 minutes' walk from the property, and take their families to the 28-hectare Dublin Zoo, which is around 3.4 km away. National Gallery of Ireland is about a 19-minute walk away, while Dublin Connolly is situated at walking distance to the hotel. The accommodation stands close to the shaped Spire Monument, approximately 5 minutes' walk from Talbot Street bus stop.

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Waterloo Lodge

📍 23 Waterloo Road - Ballsbridge

Nearly a 20-minute walk from the city centre public park "St Stephens Green", the 3-star Waterloo Lodge Dublin includes 25 rooms.

The hotel in Ballsbridge, which is a lively, affluent South Central village where embassies and offices sit alongside upscale boutiques and bistros is 2.3 km from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and nearly a 25-minute walk from such shopping venues as the bricked indoor market "George's Street Arcade". Jameson Distillery Bow St is at a 2.9 km distance from the Waterloo Lodge Dublin, which is also set within easy reach of Ducks. The property stands nearly a 25-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. The accommodation is located 20 km from Dublin airport and not very far from Burlington Road bus stop.

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Hotels in Dublin

Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Imi Residence Sandyford
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Hazelbrook Lodge
Hotel with a view 🔍 Morehampton Townhouse

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O'Donoghue'S Hotel

📍 15 Merrion Row

O'Donoghue'S Hotel Dublin is a great place to stay in the Saint Stephen's Green district, a mere 1.5 km from the christ Church St Patrick's Cathedral.

The European Chester Beatty Museum is within minutes from this guest house, while The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience is only 450 metres away. The accommodation is located merely 6 minutes on foot from National Natural History Museum of Ireland and Origin Contemporary Art Gallery. The 3-star hotel also provides access to such sports attractions as Aviva Sports Stadium, which is approximately a 25-minute walk away. Merrion Row bus stop is about 5 minutes on foot from this property and just a pleasant stroll away from is enough to get to Dublin Pearse train station.

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Ariel House Hotel

📍 50 - 54 Lansdowne Road

The 4-star Ariel House Hotel enjoys a comfortable location in the heart of Dublin and 2.5 km from the Liffey Ha'penny Bridge, which will bring a degree of happiness into your life. This Dublin guest house has views of the city and features WiFi in public areas.

The comfortable property is placed in Ballsbridge, which is a lively, affluent South Central village where embassies and offices sit alongside upscale boutiques and bistros, only an 8-minute walk from Embassy of the United States of America and around a 25-minute walk from Trinity Constituent College Dublin. The Ariel House Dublin provides history lovers with proximity to The Famine Sculptures (2 km) and Dublin Castle (2.6 km). The accommodation is placed just a short drive from Herbert Park. Also, Ariel House Hotel is just next door to Irish Whiskey Museum, while Lansdowne Road train station is placed approximately 5 minutes' walk away. The comfortable property is located 15 km from Dublin airport and 400 metres from Ballsbridge Hotel bus stop.

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Cliff Townhouse Hotel

📍 22 St Stephens Green

Set 10 minutes' walk from House Dublin, the 4-star Cliff Townhouse Hotel Dublin features WiFi throughout the property as well as public parking nearby. Located only a few minutes from National Natural History Museum of Ireland, the luxury guest house has 9 rooms near a tube station.

The modern property is situated in the heart of Dublin a mere 5 minutes' stroll from the city centre public park "St Stephens Green". Sports fans can also visit Aviva Sports Stadium, a 10-minute drive from the designer Cliff Townhouse Dublin, and take their families to the 28-hectare Dublin Zoo, which is nearly 10 minutes away by car. Staying at the romantic accommodation, guests get perfect access to Trinity Constituent College Dublin - an educational site set a mere 13 minutes' stroll away. Irish Citylink bus station is nearly a 10-minute stroll from Cliff Townhouse Hotel, while Live folk music is a 10-minute ride away.

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Tom Dick And Harriet'S Accommodation

📍 97 98 Upper Dorset Street

The 3-star Tom Dick And Harriet'S Accommodation Dublin is set within a 6-minute stroll of Olivier Cornet Gallery and a 5-minute ride from Dublin Castle. Boasting a location within minutes of the private Dublin Writers Literary Museum, the guest house offers 21 rooms together with a snack bar onsite.

The accommodation is located in the very heart of Dublin, a mere 5 minutes on foot from Parnell Central Square. The Tom Dick And Harriet'S Accommodation Dublin is sited 1.9 km from the sole constituent Trinity College Dublin. Cultural experience in the area feature EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, situated within 5 minutes' drive of this Dublin property. There is Disused bus stop within easy reach of Tom Dick And Harriet'S Accommodation.

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Aberdeen Lodge

📍 53-55 Park Avenue

Featuring bicycle rentals, as well as WiFi in public areas, Aberdeen Lodge is set in Dublin, around a 10-minute drive from Blackrock Park. The quiet location, not very far from Grand Canal makes the guest house suitable for a wide range of activities, including hiking, horse riding and bowling.

This charming property puts you in the very heart of Dublin, around a 10-minute drive from Trinity Constituent College Dublin. The Aberdeen Lodge Dublin is located in Ballsbridge, which is a lively, affluent South Central village where embassies and offices sit alongside upscale boutiques and bistros, just 1.5 km from Sandymount Strand. The 4-star accommodation also provides access to such sports attractions as the large Aviva Stadium, which is a 25-minute walk away. Aberdeen Lodge is set close to a bus stop.

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Number 31 Hotel

📍 31 Leeson Close

If you are in love with sports, the 4-star Number 31 Hotel Dublin has a great location as it is set around a 5-minute drive from Aviva Sports Stadium; also National Natural History Museum of Ireland is just 1.1 km away. To ensure safety, this Dublin hotel is fitted with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.

The property lies in the Saint Stephen's Green district of Dublin, within close distance of the city centre public park "St Stephens Green". Located 200 metres of House Dublin, the Number 31 is a mere 0.9 km from the public park "Iveagh Gardens". The nearby educational landmarks include the 47-acre university "Trinity College Dublin", which is just a pleasant stroll away from the accommodation. Well-connected to many sights, Number 31 Hotel is in a short walking distance to Fitzwilliam Place bus stop.

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Clifden House By Nina Hotel

📍 32 Gardiner Place

The 3-star Clifden House By Nina Hotel enjoys an ideal location in the very heart of Dublin and 25 minutes on foot from Guinness Storehouse, which will bring a degree of happiness into your life. A private parking garage is available for EUR 10 per day on site for all guests of this smoke-free guest house.

Nearby places of interest include Dublin Castle, set within 2 km of the property, and Trinity Constituent College Dublin, situated about a 5-minute ride away. The 28-hectare Dublin Zoo, approximately 3 km away, is definitely a must-see for family tourists in Dublin. Only a few minutes from the hotel you'll find the private Dublin Writers Literary Museum. Dublin Connolly train station is nearly 10 minutes on foot from Clifden House By Nina Hotel, while the national St Patrick's Cathedral is placed a 10-minute drive away.

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O'Neills Victorian Pub & Townhouse Hotel

📍 37 Pearse Street

The 3-star O'Neills Victorian Pub & Townhouse Hotel Dublin is set within 11 minutes' walk of Grafton Street and approximately 11 minutes on foot from O'Connell Street Road. Boasting a location a minute away from Trinity Constituent College Dublin, the guest house features 8 rooms as well as a restaurant and a storage for belongings.

National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square is located a 5-minute stroll from this Dublin property, and such natural sites as the city centre public park "St Stephens Green" are around 1.3 km away. The nearby cultural sights are National Library of Ireland (850 metres) and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (0.7 km). The 28-hectare Dublin Zoo is only minutes away from the hotel, while Tara Street is situated about a 5-minute walk away. Eden Quay bus station can be found 5 minutes' walk from O'Neills Victorian Pub & Townhouse Hotel.

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Butlers Townhouse Hotel

📍 44 Lansdowne Road

Offering a lobby area and a restaurant, the elegant Butlers Townhouse Hotel Dublin lies in Ballsbridge, which is a lively, affluent South Central village where embassies and offices sit alongside upscale boutiques and bistros, a 5-minute drive from Trinity Constituent College Dublin and a 5-minute ride from the city centre park "St Stephens Green". The 4-star guest house features WiFi throughout the property and public parking on site.

The exclusive Butlers Townhouse is placed in the very heart of Dublin, within easy reach from Aviva Sports Stadium. The property is also within 0.8 km of such natural sights as Herbert Park. The area offers shopping experience such as the modern Grand Canal Square only a short drive from the accommodation. Butlers Townhouse Hotel is settled merely 250 metres from Lansdowne Road train station, while Merrion Row is 5 minutes away by car.

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Fitzwilliam Townhouse Hotel

📍 Upper Fitzwillaim Street 41

Overlooking the city, Fitzwilliam Townhouse Hotel Dublin is located within 18 minutes' walk of Bank of Ireland. Boasting a location on the doorstep of Merrion Square South, this guest house features 16 rooms as well as luggage storage and a restaurant.

The accommodation is set in the Saint Stephen's Green district, approximately 11 minutes on foot from National Library of Ireland. Historical sights here include Dublin Castle, which stands nearly a 20-minute walk from the 3-star hotel. Banks are near this property, and Christ Church Cathedral is 5 minutes away by car. Cultural experience in the area feature Book of Kells, situated at a medium distance from Fitzwilliam Townhouse Hotel. Due to a location near a bus stop, the accommodation gives quick access to other parts of Dublin.

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Leeson Bridge Guesthouse

📍 1 Upper Leeson Street

Located in the very heart of Dublin, the stylish Leeson Bridge Guesthouse offers fast access to Nassau Street, nearly a 15-minute stroll away. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi throughout the property in the 3-star smoke-free guest house.

Situated in Ballsbridge, which is a lively, affluent South Central village where embassies and offices sit alongside upscale boutiques and bistros, this family-managed accommodation is set around a 20-minute walk from the educational places like the 47-acre university "Trinity College Dublin". The city centre public park "St Stephens Green" is not far from the pleasant Leeson Bridge Guesthouse, while House and House Dublin are both nearby. The property lies at a 1.2 km distance from National Natural History Museum of Ireland. Junction Leeson Park bus stop is located around 5 minutes' walk away.

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Kilronan House Hotel

📍 70 Adelaide Road

Due to a quiet location in the very heart of the city, the guests of the 3-star Kilronan House Hotel Dublin will find House just a 6-minute walk away. Additionally, you'll find Wi Fi throughout the property in the guest house.

Aviva Sports Stadium is located 25 minutes' walk from this Dublin property while Jameson Distillery Bow St is approximately a 25-minute walk away. Set near an underground station, the hotel is within walking distance to the public park "Iveagh Gardens". The Liffey Ha'penny Bridge is 25 minutes' walk from the family run accommodation. Dublin airport lies 20 km away from Kilronan House Hotel and it takes about 22 minutes by car to get there.

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Pembroke Townhouse Hotel

📍 90 Pembroke Road

Due to a good location in the centre of the city, the guests of the 4-star Pembroke Townhouse Hotel Dublin will find the christ Church St Patrick's Cathedral, especially popular by pilgrims, about 25 minutes' walk away. Featuring 24 rooms with views of the city, this Dublin hotel is set at a 5 km distance from the prison Kilmainham Gaol Museum.

The comfortable property is based around 25 minutes' walk from The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition and at a 3.5 km distance from Guinness Storehouse. The Pembroke Townhouse Dublin is also on the doorstep of St. Bartholomew's Parish 1900, and near a train station. In addition, the accommodation is adjacent to embassies. To enrich your historical consciousness, visit Dublin Castle, which stands nearly 25 minutes' walk from Pembroke Townhouse Hotel.

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Abbott Lodge

📍 87/88 Lower Gardiner Street

Comprising 32 rooms, Abbott Lodge Dublin is set near a shopping district, within 5 minutes' drive of Trinity Constituent College Dublin. Guests at this 2-star guest house can enjoy WiFi throughout the property.

The property is just 1.3 km from the James Joyce Samuel Beckett Bridge and relatively close to O'Connell Street Road. Sports fans can also visit the large Aviva Stadium, a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and take their families to the 28-hectare Dublin Zoo, which is 3.4 km away. Not so far from the accommodation you'll find EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. In addition, an underground station is near Abbott Lodge.

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Celtic Lodge Guesthouse - Restaurant & Bar

📍 81 - 82 Talbot Street

Offering modern rooms and Wi-Fi throughout the property, Celtic Lodge Guesthouse - Restaurant & Bar Dublin is around 18 minutes' walk from Irish Whiskey Museum and about 25 minutes' walk from Guinness Storehouse. Guests travelling by car can also use private car parking nearby.

The guest house boasts a central location a short stroll from a train station and within easy reach from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. The Celtic Lodge Guesthouse - Restaurant & Bar is within 5 minutes' walk of the private Dublin Writers Literary Museum and 15 km from Dublin airport. The accommodation is placed within an easy walking distance to National Gallery of Ireland, while Busaras bus station is approximately a 5-minute walk away.

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Parkway Guesthouse

📍 5 Gardiner Place

Set a 25-minute walk from the award-winning Little Museum of Dublin, the 3-star Parkway Guesthouse Dublin is located a mere 7 minutes' walk from the art museum "Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane".

The guest house is placed about 15 km from Dublin airport and a minute's walk from such cultural venues as Olivier Cornet Gallery. History lovers will enjoy visiting The Famine Sculptures (1.6 km) and Dublin Castle (2.1 km). This Dublin hotel is situated at a 2.4 km distance from the open - air Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, while Busaras bus station lies a 10-minute walk away. Dublin Connolly train station can be found quite close to the property.

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