Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland and one of the friendliest capital cities in the world. It showcases an abundance of charm, sights, museums, galleries, theaters, shops, rooftop bars, food markets, restaurants and there is also a wealth of character, in its history and people.
It is relatively small enough and safe enough to get around on foot. Check out this list of best boutique hotels in Dublin and see for yourself what the city can embed into your memory while staying in a unique hotel in the friendliest city.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 05, 2024.
1. Harrington Hall (from USD 160)
Reasonable pricing for a central location in a Georgian building
Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and modern facilities with original historic features
Conveniently located minutes away from tram, close to St Stephen's Green and major tourist sites
Excellent breakfast at partner restaurant, wide range of food, and nearby dining options
Staying at Harrington Hall, which is located in the heart of Dublin, is guaranteed to be both comfortable and luxurious. It is only 0.3 km (0.1 mi) away from Saint Stephen’s Green. It won’t be difficult for you to get to any of the lively clubs or bars in the area, so if you simply want to have some fun and enjoy some refreshing beverages, you won’t have a problem doing either of those things here.
Your comfort and convenience are prioritized at this luxurious 4-star hotel, which offers rooms that are tastefully designed and come equipped with amenities, including air conditioning, a television, free WiFi access, and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Harrington Hall
Address: 69-70 Harcourt Street
919 meters (0.6 ft) from Dublin Castle
2. The Spencer Hotel (from USD 280)
Reasonable pricing for city center location, but breakfast not included.
Great facilities including pool, sauna, and gym. Proximity to convention center and transportation.
Perfect location near river, Luas stop, and within walking distance of attractions.
Delicious food options in the bar and restaurant, with gluten-free and kid-friendly choices.
The Spencer Hotel features a 24-hour desk, as well as the Spencer Health Club, where you can enjoy a fitness center, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. There is also the Viola Day Spa and the hotel has a private parking lot and free WiFi.
The rooms are fully equipped with all the necessities that every guest needss, like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a Nespresso coffee machine, tea making facilities and a private bathroom. There are rooms that have balconies and some have seating areas. There are also rooms that are kids and family friendly.
The Spencer Hotel
Address: International Financial Services Centre
1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Dublin Castle
3. The Marker Hotel (from USD 378)
Luxurious hotel with top-notch service and amenities. Spa, gym, and central location. Pricey but excellent value.
Beautiful spa, modern gym, rooftop bar, and well-equipped wellness center. Spacious, comfortable rooms with stylish decor.
Conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and attractions. Central for theater and conference center. Quiet area with lovely dock views.
Excellent breakfast with diverse options. Fantastic restaurant and bar food. Complimentary sweets and drinks. Some areas for improvement in menu variety and rooftop bar ambiance.
The Marker is a luxury and cool hotel in Dublin’s Grand Canal Square. It is considered a boutique hotel since the design of the building features geometric shapes that exist naturally in the Irish landscape, making it a unique and appealing place to stay. With 187 bedrooms over six floors, the hotel includes luxurious and well-appointed rooms, executive suites and the city’s most appealing presidential suite, with each room designed with contemporary furnishings, sourced from Irish designers.
The highlight of this hotel is its 23-meter (75.5 foot) infinity pool, hot tub, sauna and eucalyptus-infused steam room. They have a rooftop lounge, a restaurant called the Brasserie, which serves traditional Irish cooking, free WiFi, and a currency exchange, on site.
Anantara The Marker Dublin- A Leading Hotel of the World
Address: Grand Canal Square
1.91 km (1.2 mi) from Dublin Castle
4. The Fitzwilliam Hotel (from USD 322)
The Fitzwilliam Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel, located in the heart of Dublin. Its interior features design by Sir Terence Conran, and it has bold accents and sleek furnishings. The rooms have unique amenities, like baths and power showers, anti-mist mirrors, and Murdoch toiletries, plus LCD TV’s, iPod compatible music systems and, of course, free internet.
The hotel also has a restaurant which showcases elegant dishes and also a glamorous restaurant, serving Irish fare and an intimate bar. There is a currency exchange, on-site, for guests who need cash.
The Fitzwilliam Hotel
Address: Saint Stephen's Green
560 meters (0.4 ft) from Dublin Castle
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5. The Westbury Hotel (from 346 USD)
The Westbury Hotel is a luxurious 5-star hotel, located on Dublin’s Grafton Street. It has spacious and sumptuously furnished bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms. The bathrooms have Aromatherapy Associates products and the rooms have LCD TV’s and iPod compatible music systems.
This is a hotel that mixes old-world charm with vibrant creativity. They have wired internet in the rooms and WiFi throughout the hotel. They also have two unique and superb restaurants, offering contemporary dining and a cocktail menu at the Marble Bar.
The Westbury Hotel
Address: Grafton Street, D2 Dublin, Ireland (see map)
Price: from 346 USD
6. The Clarence (from USD 138)
The Clarence Hotel is a boutique hotel, located in the heart of the city, owned by Bono and the Edge, from the popular Irish band, U2. It’s a perfect place for a Dublin wedding since it showcases an elegant and timeless aura.
The rooms differ in their style and features but all include handcrafted furnishings. There is free WiFi in all the rooms, as well as a private bathroom. The hotel also has a therapy area, for massages and aromatherapy treatments.
The Clarence
Address: 6-8 Wellington Quay
282 meters (0.2 ft) from Dublin Castle
7. Temple Bar Hotel (from USD 174)
Reasonable pricing for central location, with discounted parking available.
Clean, spacious rooms with helpful staff and complimentary earplugs for noise reduction.
Central, lively location in the heart of Temple Bar, close to attractions and transportation.
Delicious buffet breakfast, great dining options, and thoughtful welcome treats in the room.
A trendy hotel in Dublin, the Temple Bar Hotel is located in the heart of Dublin, surrounded by fantastic bars, pubs, and restaurants. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a laptop safe, tea/coffee-making facilities, free WiFi and all bathrooms have power showers and hairdryers.
This hotel has two onsite restaurants, which offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was rated 9.4 by couples because of its location and the features of the hotel.
Temple Bar Hotel
Address: 13-17 Fleet Street
566 meters (0.4 ft) from Dublin Castle
8. The Morrison Dublin (from USD 309)
Varied pricing based on day of booking, includes breakfast options
Modern amenities, fitness center, complimentary Prosecco, chocolates at turndown
Central, near Temple Bar, shopping center, Luas stop, and river
Excellent breakfast with menu options, high-quality products, and vegan choices; superb dinner at Morrison Grill
Another boutique hotel near Dublin’s city center, the Morrison Dublin boasts a unique interior, a musical theme, a new bar and a restaurant. It offers a different approach to style, due to its high ceilings, original art and handcrafted Irish carpets that are featured throughout the hotel.
Their rooms have free WiFi, a 40-inch flat-screen Smart TV, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom. And it was rated 9.6 for the location.
The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton
Address: Ormond Quay Lower
390 meters (0.3 ft) from Dublin Castle
9. Adelaide Square (from 263 USD)
A modern hotel in Dublin, 60 Adelaide Square features an indoor pool and fitness center. It is fully equipped with amenities, including a living room, dining area and kitchen and a stunning bathroom. There is free WiFi, a communal sauna, a hammam, a garden and on-site private parking, free of charge.
Guests rate this place as almost perfect – and it’s rated a 10 by couples.
60 Adelaide Square
Address: 60 Adelaide Square, Whitefriar Street, Dublin 8, Dublin, Ireland (see map)
Price: from 263 USD
10. Westbury Hotel (from USD 406)
Located near Grafton Street, in Dublin’s city center, the Westbury Hotel is in a great area, with lots of shopping options and nightspots to keep you occupied at all times. The hotel is luxurious and exudes class, which is very evident with its private rooms and guest suites. Each accommodation here features a contemporary interior with a touch of classic design, making it perfect for all kinds of travelers, even the traditional ones. Also, the rooms have a neutral tone palette that makes the space bright and a little bigger than it really is.
The Westbury Hotel
Address: 2 Balfe Street,Dublin 2, Dublin
435 meters (0.3 ft) from Dublin Castle
11. Dylan (from USD 261)
Located in a building with a classic design, built in the Victorian era, this boutique hotel is one of the most sought-after accommodations in Dublin, because of its strategic location and style. Dylan is a luxury hotel with a beautiful lobby that has a minimalist design and features Italian marble, unique tiled flooring, and custom-made pieces of furniture. As for the room, it has an elegant layout with vintage-style furnishing and beautiful chandeliers. It also boasts luxury items like Nespresso coffee machines, bath products from Handmade Soap Co., and Frette linens by Seventh Heaven. Other facilities you’ll find here include an on-site restaurant, Eddison, and the Ruby Room cocktail bar.
Dylan
Address: Eastmoreland Place, Dublin
1.97 km (1.3 mi) from Dublin Castle
12. Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin (from USD 425)
Featuring an on-site Michelin-starred restaurant, a posh secondary eatery, Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin is a five-star boutique hotel that is located in the city center, near many nightspots, cute cafes, and shopping options. Also, from your terrace, you’ll have a magnificent park view. The property has an Irish hotel design and is composed of 100 odd rooms, each equally stylish and luxurious. Here, you can choose between a minimalist-style room and a chic penthouse with a massive hot tub and a grand piano. Their usual guests include celebrities and businessmen.
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin
Address: St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
560 meters (0.4 ft) from Dublin Castle
13. Dean (from USD 425)
Nestled among Georgian houses, the Dean is one of the most stylish boutique hotels in Dublin that will make your stay more memorable. It features rustic-industrial-like common spaces like their on-site restaurant and bar as well as the game room area with a foosball table. Each room here has vibrant decors and youthful interiors, with a standard feature of turntables with a collection of vintage vinyl. Also, you can choose between different kinds of rooms and suites that range from minimalist modern, with punk design, most ostentatious, and many more.
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin
Address: St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
560 meters (0.4 ft) from Dublin Castle
14. The Dean Hotel Dublin (from USD 270)
This is another boutique hotel with vibrant colors. The Dean Hotel Dublin offers rooms with TV’s, air conditioning, and a minibar, as well as an electric kettle and coffee maker. The hotel is located in Dublin City center and it has a 24-hour front desk. It also has a terrace, meeting facilities, ticketing service, a tour desk and free WiFi access.
It is walking distance to all tourist destinations within the city and surrounded on all sides by bars and clubs. So, guests should consider this before booking.
The Dean Dublin
Address: 33 Harcourt Street
895 meters (0.6 ft) from Dublin Castle
15. Kellys Hotel (from USD 203)
This small boutique hotel is located in the center of Dublin’s cultural quarter, on one of the trendiest streets, packed with bars, restaurants, and shops. The Kellys Hotel is located above the famous Hogans Bar and Secret Bar. It has rooms considered adults-only since it is above a famous bar that plays loud music, until the early morning hours of around 2:30 am, daily.
Rooms have a flat-screen LCD TV with DVD player and a custom-made mattress, as well as an en-suite bathroom. Each room has WiFi access but there is no lift. L'Gueuleton is an award-winning restaurant located below the hotel, where guests can enjoy a continental breakfast, daily. This hotel is rated as best for its location and couples rated it a 9.4.
Kellys Hotel
Address: 36 South Great Georges Street
210 meters (0.2 ft) from Dublin Castle
Dublin: The friendliest city
If you haven’t visited Dublin, now is the time. Witness the vibe of the city and enjoy its boutique accommodation and many attractions, as you find the city getting under your skin. For your guide where to stay here, don’t forget to browse our list of the best boutique hotels in Dublin.
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