This elegant Georgian hotel in Dublin city center is just 2 minutes' walk from O' Connell Street and very close to Temple Bar, it offers rooms with private 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-theater menu and an evening à la carte menu, along with live traditional Irish music around weekends. The Old Music Shop restaurant is located 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-theater 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 theaters and the James Joyce Cultural Center are all a short walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Dublin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast Info

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

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 2,315 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the Castle Hotel's <b>central location</b> and <b>friendly staff</b>. <b>Breakfast</b> was praised for its variety and quality. <b>Room cleanliness</b> was appreciated, though some found soundproofing lacking. <b>Room comfort</b> received mixed reviews, with some noting noise and outdated decor.
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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was warm and quiet. Before the trip we were concerned that the nightly live music in the restaurant would disturb us. However, we did not hear anything in our room and greatly enjoyed the Irish and country music in the restaurant. The...
  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was great and the breakfast was delicious.
  • Fred
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, close to bus stops and city center. Nice, clean room, comfortable bed. Had an elevator for upper floors access. Great breakfast - buffet and full breakfast service. Reception staff helpful and friendly.
  • Helen
    Fiji Fiji
    Convenient location, attentive staff and a very warm welcoming vibe
  • Greg
    United States of America United States of America
    Fantastic room and exceptional staff. Great breakfast too.
  • E
    Erin
    United States of America United States of America
    I arrived early on Friday morning (Nov 15) via a red eye from the States and was told there were no rooms available. It was recommended I do the paperwork but come back at 3:00 to get my key. I went into one of the lounge areas to relax since I...
  • Jeremy
    Ireland Ireland
    I loved the breakfast options, having the choice between both venues. It turned out I was able to switch back and forth, depending on how I felt that day, which was a great benefit. The staff were wonderful in both.
  • Todd
    Germany Germany
    Great breakfast, wonderful staff, dinner and live music were awesome.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning decor/building Good sized room with TV Extremely clean Good water pressure in the shower Great central location Professional staff Nice breakfast with veggie/vegan options, included in price so good value for money
  • Cheryl
    United States of America United States of America
    Fantastic breakfast, w/ lots of healthy options and vegan possibilities -- fruit, nondairy milks, cooked cereal, even greens! Also vegan options for other meals -- broccoli! Irish dancer came in Friday & Saturday nights and did a couple of...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Old Music Shop
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Castle Vaults
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Castle Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Evening entertainment

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 15 per day.

  • Street parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

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

FAQs about Castle Hotel

  • Check-in at Castle Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at Castle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Castle Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Castle Vaults
    • Old Music Shop

  • Castle Hotel is 1,950 feet from the center of Dublin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Castle Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Quad

  • Castle Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance

  • The prices at Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.