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Guesthouses in Dublin
Ashling House B&B is a red brick house, recently renovated to a very high standard maintaining many original features.....
Avondale Bed & Breakfast is situated in the heart of Dublin City, ideally situated for that short or long break.
Welcome to Abberley House, a family run Victorian townhouse B&B near the centre of Dublin...
The Alpine House is situated between the city center and Dublin Airport and is only a short 10 minutes bus journey to both.
Glen Guesthouse is a three Star B&B, located in Dublin city centre, only a half hour drive from Dublin Airport, 10 minutes walk to Temple Bar, Trinity College, Croke Park..etc
Huband House is a highly rated family run Bed and Breakfast ideally situated in the heart of the South City of Dublin over looking the Grand Canal.
Botanic View B&B is located just 15 minutes by taxi from Dublin Airport and only 25 minutes walk from O' Connell Street.
Amberley House Bed & Breakfast Accommodation is situated within a 3 min walk of Dublin City centre. it is a tastefully decorated Georgian townhouse offering good value accommodation and a warm welcome.
A warm welcome awaits you at ABC House. It provides comfortable, quality accommodation for visitors to Dublin city centre...
Centrally located in the heart of elegant Georgian Dublin, just minutes walk from St. Stephen's Green, The National Concert Hall, and Galleries, this is an ideal location for either business or pleasure....
Sycamore House is a family run Bed and Breakfast offering comfort, quality and easy access to Dublin's City Centre...
Located just ten minutes from the city centre and Temple Bar, we are also close to many pubs and restaurants
Quality refurbished 2 star guesthouse with all rooms en-suite, tea/coffee making facilities and colour TV
The Leeson Inn Downtown is a prominent Georgian building built in 1810 which was refurbished in 1998/99...
Situated in the heart of Dublin city centre, the Adelphi is an ideal base for your visit to Dublin...
Shantalla Lodge is a modern, newly refurbished B&B ideally located 3km from Dublin Airport and 5km from Dublin City .
San Juan Guesthouse is a luxurious, brick, country style residence on two acres with beautiful landscaped gardens in a peaceful and quiet setting.
A small, privately owned guest house in the centre of Dublin, Lyndon House, has a friendly atmosphere, clean and comfortable rooms.
Hazelbrook House was established in 1997, a fully refurbished, listed building, which boasts impressive Georgian architecture and interiors.
Ashfield Guesthouse is one of Dublin's friendliest family-run guesthouses providing comfort and service of a very high standard to the tourist and business sector.
Enjoy excellent B&B accommodation at Annagh House overlooking Dublin Bay in Clontarf, Dublin.
Located in the Embassy Belt of Dublin 4, our Bed & Breakfast is centrally located to University College Dublin, the RDS Showgrounds, Lansdowne Road Rugby and Dublin City Centre.
Charleville Lodge, 3 star GUESTHOUSE, is located in the Phibsborough area of Dublin City. It offers luxury accommodation for the Budget-Conscious Guest.
A Bord-Failte approved Guesthouse located in the City centre with 39 ensuite bedrooms. The standard Double, Twin, treble, and family rooms are all ensuite with tv, tea/coffee making facilities. Rate includes full Irish breakfast.
Celticlodge is a Guesthouse and Bar in the city centre of Dublin. Walking distance to bus, rail, and luas line, Temple Bar and all amenities, 20 minutes by bus or taxi from the airport.
Anchor Guesthouse is a 4-storey, Georgian Townhouse, located in the heart of Dublin City with easy access to Dublin Airport and Ferry Port.
Almanii boasts a central location yet is very close to Dublin airport...
Welcome to Baggot Court Accommodation Built in the 1800's this former Family Residence has been refurbished to high standards...
Sandyhills B&B is a 4 star AA situated in Rush, only about 15-20 minutes from Dublin Airport. From the house it is a 5 min walk to the beach in Rush and local golf course.
The Leeson Bridge Guest house is located on Leeson Street Bridge, an exclusive area of Dublin city close to St Stephen's Green and graciously over looks Dublin's Grand Canal on a street of Georgian Houses.
Come and sample a unique experience and stay at an old Victorian Dublin city centre pub...
O'Donoghue's is a well known traditional Irish pub which offers 9 well furnished rooms in the city centre...
Abbeyleigh House is an old Georgian house located in the most fashionable area of Dublin.
Kilronan House is a listed Georgian style townhouse (1834), comfortable and warm with its original cornicing, Waterford Crystal chandeliers and ceiling roses.
Glenogra is a family run guest house with twelve beautifully appointed bedrooms. Rated Four-Star accommodation by Bord Failte and Five Diamonds by RAC and AA.
Hotel Albany House Dublin is one of the finest examples of period accommodation available in the heart of Georgian Dublin...
A quiet oasis in Dublin. Located in Ballsbridge, the most exclusive area of Dublin, convenient to the city centre.
Ardagh House is an excellently located Guesthouse in the beautiful leafy suburb of Rathgar, only 2 miles south of Dublin City center.
Situated in the heart of Dublin, Trinity Lodge offers superbly appointed en-suite accommodation in a traditional Georgian Townhouse...
Acara House is a family run Period bed and breakfast, with a very warm welcome for everyone and we will endeavour to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible
Victorian house just minutes walk from City Centre. Adare house is a fully approved Irish Tourist Board home...
A warm welcome awaits you at our recently renovated Edwardian Town House. We are located 10 minutes by bus or taxi from Dublin City Centre
The Airport Lodge is a family run guesthouse situated half way between Dublin Airport and city centre. Well serviced by public transport and convenient to the M1 and M50 motorways...
Annandale House a family run bed & breakfast situated in a residential part of the city.
Located in a period house built in 1917, Azalea lodge has been renovated to a very high standard.
Botanic Villa is situated less than 10 minutes by bus or car from Dublin City Center and Airport. We have a choice of double rooms, twin rooms, family and single rooms all with en suite facilities...
Why not relax in one Dublin's most prime locations offering you a home away from home. Ideally situated within minutes of the city centre.
Egan's house is an elegant terrace of Edwardian houses situated in a quiet, residential area...
Each guest can expect a warm and friendly atmosphere in comfortable surroundings with a beautiful decor...
regional info
Though the River Liffey is in many ways the artery of the city, pumping with the tides, the riversides are not really exciting. But don’t miss the Four Courts on the north bank of the Liffey designed by the great architect James Gandon, and the Custom House about a mile downstream on the same side of the river.
There is a historical North-South divide in the city, with the River Liffey marking the divide. The North part of the city has been traditionally working-class while the South has been more affluent. The distinction has mellowed conisderably in recent years, mostly due to the favourable economic conditions of recent times often referred to as the Celtic Tiger.
On the southside of the river, you'll find some of the most important sights (museums, churches, castles and public buildings) concentrated in a relatively small area. At College Green there's the Bank of Ireland and Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university. A little further there's Grafton Street, the centre of a luxurious shopping area. There are craft and food markets in Meeting House Square and Cow Lane at weekends. Other shopping locations include Henry Street in the city centre on the north side of the river. Temple Bar, also south of the Liffey, is home to the biggest concentration of pubs, restaurants, and clubs. A few very exciting bars are Bobs, Buskers, Farringtons, and Fitzsimon's Bar. Farringtons is the most visited by tourists. Temple Bar is not the only place to go to to find pubs considering they are as frequent in Ireland as Waffle Houses are in the Southeast United States. There are multiple locations on almost every street. Some of the area's clubs include the upbeat Club M and Viperoom. Tourists also enjoy Temple Bar's restaurants. Chameleon, Charlie's 2, and Cafe Topolis represent few of the many cuisines that are offered in Dublin. Some would consider Temple Bar to be the most exciting part of the city.
If you want to have a taste of eating out , you can try one of the pubs. They don't serve anything fancy but simple pub food and often is quite tasty. Here you can also have an Irish beer such as Guinness and sing along with traditional folk music. It's one of the fastest ways to get to know the Irish culture.
The Guinness Storehouse is the most visited attraction in Dublin. The history of Guinness beer is over 250 years old. Every level of the building explains different parts of its history. At the top, there is a bar and a 360 degree view of the entire city. You can see more of Dublin here than anywhere else in the city. You can see the whole city and look out over the Irish waters. After going through the museum, everyone gets a free Guinness beer or a soft drink. Before the bartenders give the beer to the customer, they make a shamrock in its foam. Guinness beer will probably have a very strong taste for someone who does not usually drink it. Visiting the Guinness Storehouse can really give the tourist a "taste" of Irish culture.
Pub culture is alive and well in Dublin. Expect to find a pub on almost every corner. In the evenings, and especially the weekends, many pubs can be packed. The pubs in the Temple Bar area are particularly tight on the weekends and you may have trouble squeezing in and getting to the bar to order drinks. Pubs just off the tourist track can be more rewarding, like Cobblestone in Smithfield or M. Hughes on Chancery Street.
O'Connell Street, in the center of Dublin, holds most of the artistic history. One hive of activity is the General Post Office (GPO) which was the main site of the 1916 rebellion, or Easter Rising. The freedom fighters, led by Padraig Pearse, read "Poblacht na hÉireann" a proclamation of the New Republic to a disbeliving public, and made the GPO the headquarters of the rebellion. The rising was crushed a few days later and Pearse, along with some of his fellow fighters were executed by the British. The pillars of the GPO, as well as some of the statuary on O'Connell St., still have bullet holes as a reminder of that time. The Dublin Writer's Museum consists of literary pieces that are over three hundred years old. Some of the authors of these pieces include Swift, Sheridan, Yeats, Shaw, Wilde, Joyce, and Beckett. There is even a special room devoted to helping children understand the heritage these people left behind. James Joyce has his own museum, the James Joyce Center. For a more thorough acquaintance visit the National Museum and see the portraits of famous Irishmen in the National Art Gallery (free admission). Dublin keeps her dead poets and writers very much alive.
Be careful in Dublin! Although the Irish are very friendly, Dublin is a city like any other. Keep an eye on your wallet and bags. If you leave something down and turn your back for more than a second it'll be gone. Don't go wandering down dark streets late at night, just be as cautious as you would in any other unknown city in the world.
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