The 10 Best Hotels in Dublin

The room

First choose Main House or Garden Wing

Our caveat

This is intentionally old-world rather than sleek or replicable. Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is a separate reservation, and menus, tea availability and seasonal programming should be confirmed for your dates.

Four restored Georgian townhouses overlooking Government Buildings, stitched together around secret gardens. A quiet address on Upper Merrion Street with a private Irish art collection hung through the drawing rooms. Patrick Guilbaud, a two-Michelin-star restaurant, operates from the hotel, and the Cellar Bar, with its vaulted stone ceiling, is where the legal and political crowd from nearby Government Buildings decompress after hours.

The room

Pay for the Green only if you will use the view

Our caveat

The Terrace is under renovation, and the hotel is not the quiet choice in Dublin. The current breakfast detail was not published when checked.

Presiding over the Green since 1824, The Shelbourne is where the Irish Constitution was drafted and where afternoon tea remains a serious Dublin ritual. Two centuries of politicians, writers, and visiting dignitaries have passed through the lobby. The recent restoration sharpened everything without losing the soul.

Dublin's most fashionable address, directly on Grafton Street. The Wilde restaurant and the lobby lounge define Dublin glamour. The Westbury understands something its competitors sometimes forget: that a city hotel should feel like an event, not a resting place. From the marble lobby to the rooftop terrace, everything is designed for a weekend of indulgence.

Dublin's most architecturally striking hotel, overlooking Grand Canal Dock. The angular design is a deliberate counterpoint to the city's Georgian elegance. A statement of contemporary Dublin. The rooftop bar has the best views in the city, the spa is among Dublin's finest, and the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next door adds evening culture to the equation.

A Victorian-era nurses' home transformed into Dublin's most design-forward hotel. Bold interiors, a hidden garden, and personality that larger hotels struggle to achieve. The Dylan doesn't compete on size or amenities. It competes on character, and wins convincingly. The restaurant surprises with serious cooking in an intimate setting.

Youthful, stylish, and unashamedly fun. Sophie's rooftop restaurant has become a Dublin institution in its own right. The weekend brunch queue is the city's most reliable barometer of what's trending. The rooms are design-conscious without being precious, and the vinyl collections in each room are a signature touch.

Overlooking St. Stephen's Green with interiors that balance contemporary design with Irish warmth. The Citron restaurant is a reliable choice for modern European dining, and the Green-facing rooms offer some of the most peaceful waking moments in central Dublin. Less showy than its neighbours, the Fitzwilliam rewards those who value substance.

The iconic Clarence, famously owned by U2, recently restored to contemporary grandeur. The Liffey views and the Cleaver East restaurant are standouts. The restoration is stunning. River-facing rooms catch golden light off the water, and the hotel manages the rare trick of being in Temple Bar while feeling entirely above its chaos.

A modern aparthotel concept with spacious suites that feel like a Dublin pied-à-terre. Ideal for longer stays or families who need space without sacrificing location. The suites with kitchens are ideal for week-long stays, and the central Merrion Street address puts you steps from the National Gallery and Merrion Square.

A boutique hotel in a converted Georgian townhouse on one of Dublin's most elegant streets. Intimate, well-priced, and walk-to-everything convenient. The rooms are compact but thoughtfully designed, and the location. Between Merrion Square and St. Stephen's Green. Is among the best in the city for exploring on foot.