where to stay in Dublin

I prefer south of the river and have stayed there during my visits to Dublin but one when I was there for one night and stayed closer to the train station.

I liked the Hotel Davenport. Didn't like Buswell's and found Jury's Christchurch too crowded and too big but well placed.

I've also stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn north of the River. The hotel was nice but not really walking distance to many sights.

You are going in August, If you want air conditioning, don't assume all hotels have it. Many don't.

We were there in August last year. I selected the chancery hotel for air conditioning and location. It is a new property. We enjoyed our stay. https://www.thechanceryhotel.ie/

Thank you for your reply's!
Have a great Sunday.
Joan

A few weeks ago, my friend and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre, located north of the river on O'Connell Street. We thought it was in a good location, easily walkable to many of the sites in Dublin. The staff was amazing. I wouldn't hesitate staying there again.

Thank you Sherry!

Definitely stay south of the river.

I was at Staunton’s on the green last week and loved it. Great location right across from the park. I took a taxi from the airport. Purchased my leap card at the airport and have been using that for day trips from the Pearce dart station.

I’m at buswells now and it’s nicer than I was expecting. There’s new owners since frank stayed here pre COVID. They have a weird key policy though where you can’t leave with the key. So you have to drop off and pick up at reception. A minor inconvenience but an inconvenience all the same. This location is also great for walking everywhere.

What are your plans? I always pick hotels based on convenience. Yesterday I walked to the departure point for my day tour to Northern Ireland. Tomorrow I’ll walk 2 minutes to the pick up point for my 3 day rabbies tour to dingle.

I booked my hotels about 10 months ago and they are both pretty pricy. Booking now for August you may find limited availability and even higher prices.

Good luck!!

Thanks Carrie!