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The 5 best areas to stay in Dublin

1. 1. St Stephen's Green

   Upscale

   Georgian elegance at the heart of everything

   Red-brick Georgian squares, the city's favourite park and the shopping of Grafton Street define this polished Southside area. It is lively by day but calms down noticeably at night away from Harcourt Street's clubs. The Luas Green Line stops right at the park, and almost every major sight is walkable.

   Best for: First-timers who want to walk everywhere · Near: St Stephen's Green, Grafton Street, National Gallery of Ireland

   Pros

   • + Walking distance to most major sights
   • + Safe, attractive streets with great restaurants
   • + Luas Green Line on the doorstep

   Cons

   • − Among the most expensive rooms in Dublin
   • − Harcourt Street can be loud on weekend nights

   Where to stay in St Stephen's Green

   BudgetLeeson Inn DowntownSimple, good-value Georgian townhouse rooms a short stroll from the Green.Check prices →Mid-rangeThe Dean DublinStylish rooms, a rooftop bar with city views and a buzzy crowd.Check prices →LuxuryThe Shelbourne, Autograph CollectionDublin's grande dame overlooking the Green, full of history and afternoon tea.Check prices →
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2. 2. Temple Bar

   Mid-range prices

   Cobbled lanes, live music and late nights

   Temple Bar is Dublin's famous cultural and pub quarter, packed with traditional music sessions, galleries and tourists. It is loud until the early hours, especially on weekends and during stag and hen season. Trinity College, Dublin Castle and the river are all within five minutes on foot.

   Best for: Pub-goers who want to stumble home · Near: Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin Castle, Trinity College

   Pros

   • + Unbeatable for pubs and live music
   • + Central to both Southside and Northside sights

   Cons

   • − Very noisy at night, ask for a quiet room
   • − Drinks and food are overpriced

   Where to stay in Temple Bar

   BudgetBarnacles Temple Bar HouseWell-run hostel with private rooms right in the action.Check prices →Mid-rangeThe Morgan HotelContemporary rooms on Fleet Street, steps from pubs and Trinity College.Check prices →LuxuryThe ClarenceHistoric riverside hotel once owned by U2, with characterful rooms.Check prices →
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3. 3. Docklands

   Upscale

   Sleek, modern and right on the water

   The regenerated Docklands is a glass-and-steel district of tech offices, theatres and waterside walks around Grand Canal Dock and the north quays. It is quiet in the evenings outside event nights and feels very safe. The DART, Luas Red Line and airport buses all run nearby, and the centre is a 15 to 20 minute walk.

   Best for: Business travellers and concert-goers · Near: Grand Canal Dock, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Samuel Beckett Bridge

   Pros

   • + Modern hotels with larger rooms
   • + Close to the 3Arena, Bord Gais Theatre and Aviva Stadium
   • + Easy DART and airport links

   Cons

   • − Can feel corporate and quiet at night
   • − A longer walk to the old city sights

   Where to stay in Docklands

   Mid-rangeClayton Hotel Cardiff LaneReliable modern rooms with a pool, near Grand Canal Dock.Check prices →Mid-rangeThe Spencer HotelRiverside location by the IFSC with a spa and good breakfast.Check prices →LuxuryThe Marker HotelDesign-led icon with a rooftop bar and striking views over the docks.Check prices →
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4. 4. Smithfield

   Budget-friendly

   Northside character without the city prices

   Smithfield is a former market district on the north bank, centred on a wide cobbled square with a growing scene of cafes, craft beer bars and the Light House Cinema. It is calmer than the Southside core but a bit rough around the edges after dark. The Luas Red Line runs straight to the centre and Heuston Station, and Temple Bar is 15 minutes on foot.

   Best for: Budget travellers and repeat visitors · Near: Jameson Distillery Bow St., Smithfield Square, Smithfield Luas stop

   Pros

   • + Noticeably cheaper than the Southside
   • + Jameson Distillery and good pubs nearby
   • + Luas Red Line through the square

   Cons

   • − Some streets feel edgy late at night
   • − Fewer restaurants than the Southside

   Where to stay in Smithfield

   BudgetGenerator DublinPopular, sociable hostel on the square with private rooms available.Check prices →Mid-rangeMaldron Hotel SmithfieldComfortable, good-value rooms facing the square and the Luas.Check prices →Mid-rangeThe Hendrick SmithfieldQuirky boutique hotel with a music theme and smart compact rooms.Check prices →
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5. 5. Ballsbridge

   Mid-range prices

   Leafy embassy belt with a relaxed pace

   Ballsbridge is an elegant residential suburb of Victorian houses, embassies and parks just southeast of the centre. It is quiet, safe and home to the Aviva Stadium and RDS, so hotels fill up on match and event days. Frequent buses and the Lansdowne Road DART station reach the centre in 10 to 15 minutes, or it is a pleasant 30-minute walk.

   Best for: Families and travellers wanting peace · Near: Aviva Stadium, Herbert Park, Lansdowne Road DART station

   Pros

   • + Quiet, safe and green
   • + Larger rooms and good hotel value
   • + Near Aviva Stadium and Herbert Park

   Cons

   • − You will need buses or the DART for most sights
   • − Prices spike on rugby and concert days

   Where to stay in Ballsbridge

   Mid-rangeBallsbridge HotelLarge, good-value hotel near the Aviva, popular for events.Check prices →Mid-rangeHerbert Park Hotel and Park ResidenceBright rooms overlooking the park, ideal for families.Check prices →LuxuryInterContinental DublinSpacious, refined rooms in landscaped grounds near the RDS.Check prices →
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