About this property

This elegant Georgian hotel in Dublin city centre is just 2 minutes' walk from O' Connell Street and very close to Temple Bar, it offers rooms with en suite bathrooms, a restaurant/bar with evening entertainment, and free Wi-Fi. The recently renovated Castle Hotel is steeped in sophisticated Georgian style, featuring original, sweeping staircases, crystal chandeliers, antique mirrors and marble fireplaces. Rooms at The Castle Hotel are individually designed to reflect the elegance of the building and have hairdryers, direct dial telephones, tea/coffee making facilities and TVs. The Castle Vaults bar/restaurant has an exposed vaulted ceiling which was part of the original 18th-century wine cellars. It offers modern cuisine, a pre-theatre menu and an evening à la carte menu, along with live traditional Irish music around weekends. The Old Music Shop restaurant is situated in a Georgian Room overlooking Findlater's 19th-century Gothic Revival Church. It offers an all-day menu of pizza, pasta, salads and gourmet sandwiches. A pre-theatre and evening menu is also available. The hotel has its own secure private car park. The Aircoach Dublin Airport Bus stops just 3 minute's walk away. Croke Park, The Hugh Lane art Gallery, The Garden of Remembrance, The Abbey and Gate theatres and the James Joyce Cultural Centre are all a short walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the real heart of Dublin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Geoff
    Ireland Ireland
    We had a lunch meeting in the afternoon before we stayed over. It was in lovely surroundings, service was excellent and the lunch was perfect for our two guests. Even though it was only 12.30 when we arrived, our room was ready and we were able to...
  • Becstar114
    Australia Australia
    Location was perfect, room was small but clean and tidy, modern bathroom and breakfast was great
  • Lorena
    Canada Canada
    Tried the full Irish Breakfast and it was very filling and all that was expected - very good. Dinners at the restaurant were delicious. Service by staff was excellent. Entertainment very enjoyable. The location of the hotel is perfect, being...
  • Lynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lots of room types and able to choose what we needed.
  • Russo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old style and excellent service. Music in the evening brilliant
  • Anne
    Canada Canada
    The people on the reception desk were very helpful and friendly. The building is fascinating with much history and many layers, including the "vaults" downstairs. And the location is central and convenient.
  • Thomas
    Spain Spain
    Great location for the city centre. We stayed in a family room which was perfect for a family of five - 3 singles and a double. The room was big and the beds were comfortable. It's great value for a larger family. We had dinner in the hotel...
  • Kerrie
    Australia Australia
    Don't stay here if you're not impressed by older buildings. This is a gem.
  • Pamela
    Canada Canada
    My room was cozy and comfortable, and the bedding was nice. I loved the old heritage style of the hotel and the lobby and common areas were so inviting!. It was amazing to have a full breakfast included in the room price. Staff were very friendly...
  • Dolores
    Belgium Belgium
    The staff is incredible, the breakfast is very varied, the rooms are comfortable and really close to everything.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Old Music Shop
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Castle Vaults
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Castle Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

There is live traditional Irish music every day of the week.

Please inform Castle Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.