Dublin

Three Ways to Pick Your Perfect Dublin Hotel

Ireland by Locals

06 Aug 2025 — 4 min read

Planning where to stay in Dublin? Start here.

I'm a walking tour guide and I'm in hotels in Dublin all the time meeting guests.

I hear the struggles that folks have in picking a hotel and I also notice the things guests care about: noise levels, quality, appearance, amenities, location, walkability, staff attitude, the feel of the place.

Based on that, here's three ways for you to pick your perfect Dublin hotel without any stress.

My advice is honestly not to overthink it. If I recommend the hotel, you can book instantly without any worry. It's one of our best hotels. May sound a little immodest, but I know Dublin hotels!

Fair Warning! Dublin is a capital city with a hotel shortage so Dublin hotels are expensive & busy. Book well ahead of your trip to get the best hotels & prices.

1.Start With Areas

Best if: You don't know Dublin well and want to pick the right neighborhood first.

This is the best way to pick your hotel. Focus on picking the right area first based on the location and atmosphere you want. You've instantly eliminated 99% of the other hotels and you can pick from the 1% instead.

I'm so confident you'll figure out where to stay after reading this, that if you're still not sure, I'll give you a free personal recommendation.

2. Hotels By Trip Type

Do This: If you already know what kind o experience you want & need specific hotel recommendations.

Ready to pick a hotel? I've sorted Dublin's best hotels by the kind of trip you're on: luxury, affordable, boutique, coastal, near stadiums, loyalty programs. With snippets from actual guest reviews.

3.Read Reviews

Best if: You're considering specific hotels and want the full story from someone who knows them well.

Want the complete picture? I've written detailed reviews of Dublin's standout hotels. What makes The Merrion so special? Why do I love the Leinster so much I wrote a full review? Get the insider details here.