Hotel Schoolhouse Hotel

2 - 8 Northumberland Road, D4 Dublin, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1203 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.6
Excellent
1,203 reviews

A hotel with a bit more character than the usual suspects. Super friendly staff and very comfy large bed. Great location with good access to lots of interesting areas outside the centre, for those who want to explore a bit further.

Sam Denmark

A thoroughly charming hotel with everything you'd want -- helpful staff, spacious room for two, an on-site pub and restaurant. The beds were the most comfortable we'd slept in over a 12-day visit to Ireland. An unqualified success!

Mary United States of America

Very copious breakfast, excellent bread, porridge, full Irish. We had comfortable rooms at the backside, no noise of traffic etc, could sleep well. Was easy to park our car, and to drive into the centre. We had dinner on an evening in the hotel's restaurant. That was a good experience too.

Sandra Belgium

beautiful and cozy Irish hotel. Large room with nice decor. Comfy bed and good toiletries. Excellent breakfast and restaurant.

Rosario United States of America

The managers were great and their hospitality was exceptional. They went above and beyond and were very helpful with all our requests. The rooms were quite spacious and well appointed. Such a quaint and charming hotel, we hope to return one day!

Doug United States of America

The room was very large and gave us plenty of room for ourselves and our luggage without tripping over ourselves. The location was close enough to city center that we could choose to walk or take a taxi but far enough outside of the city center that we could get away when we wanted to.

Eric United States of America

The location is excellent and the staff were very friendly!

Bernard Ireland

Charming, comfortable, cozy and everything you could need for an overnight stay.

Claire France

Had a wonderful night's rest at this B&B. Cool feel of staying in a school! Location is great, short walk away from food/entertainment/bars.

Kelli United States of America

Just home from a two night stay at The Schoolhouse Hotel. What can I say? We were so well looked after by all the staff- shout out to the restaurant/bar manager and to Ryan for really going above and beyond to make our stay special. The staff at reception found me a perfect cushion when I asked for a softer one- it was made out to be no trouble. The food is to die for! We had dinner, lunch and breakfast there as well as cocktails! Couldn’t fault any of it! Can’t wait until our next visit! Thank you Schoolhouse Hotel!

Alison Ireland
8.6
Excellent
1,203 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “A hotel with a bit more character than the usual suspects. Super friendly staff and very comfy large bed.”
    Sam Sam Denmark Denmark
  • “A thoroughly charming hotel with everything you'd want -- helpful staff, spacious room for two, an on-site pub and restaurant.”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “Very copious breakfast, excellent bread, porridge, full Irish. We had comfortable rooms at the backside, no noise of traffic etc, could sleep well.”
    Sandra Sandra Belgium Belgium
  • “beautiful and cozy Irish hotel. Large room with nice decor. Comfy bed and good toiletries. Excellent breakfast and restaurant.”
    Rosario Rosario United States of America United States of America
  • “The managers were great and their hospitality was exceptional. They went above and beyond and were very helpful with all our requests. The rooms were quite spacious and well appointed.”
    Doug Doug United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was very large and gave us plenty of room for ourselves and our luggage without tripping over ourselves.”
    Eric Eric United States of America United States of America
  • “The location is excellent and the staff were very friendly!”
    Bernard Bernard Ireland Ireland
  • “Charming, comfortable, cozy and everything you could need for an overnight stay.”
    Claire Claire France France
  • “Had a wonderful night's rest at this B&B. Cool feel of staying in a school! Location is great, short walk away from food/entertainment/bars.”
    Kelli Kelli United States of America United States of America
  • “Just home from a two night stay at The Schoolhouse Hotel. What can I say?”
    Alison Alison Ireland Ireland

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi9.2

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This former school from 1861 is a unique boutique hotel with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It is in leafy Ballsbridge, 10 minutes’ walk from Dublin city center.

At Schoolhouse we've all the ingredients for a good time! For culinary enjoyment without pretensions, we offer a relaxed gastro bar experience as well as more formal dining and a wonderful, spacious garden terrace.

Food is served daily, with breakfast from 7am and the gastro bar serving food until late. A warm, accessible and casual place for friends, family and colleagues, bang in the center of the city.

Convention and concert venues such as the RDS and the Aviva Stadium are 10 minutes away. Dart and bus services are less than 3 minutes’ walk away. The hotel is an official stop for the Aircoach, which departs and collects every 15 minutes, daily.

Throughout the Hotel we have a mix of both Classic & Contemporary rooms.

On site free carparking - subject to availability

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Schoolhouse Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 7, 2008

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Room service
Bar
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

8.6
Excellent · 1,203 reviews
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  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.1
    Bed
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.3
    Parking
  • Free WiFi9.2

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  • Sam Denmark

    “A hotel with a bit more character than the usual suspects. Super friendly staff and very comfy large bed. Great location with good access to lots of interesting areas outside the centre, for those who want to explore a bit further.”

  • Mary United States of America

    “A thoroughly charming hotel with everything you'd want -- helpful staff, spacious room for two, an on-site pub and restaurant. The beds were the most comfortable we'd slept in over a 12-day visit to Ireland. An unqualified success!”

  • Sandra Belgium

    “Very copious breakfast, excellent bread, porridge, full Irish. We had comfortable rooms at the backside, no noise of traffic etc, could sleep well. Was easy to park our car, and to drive into the centre. We had dinner on an evening in the hotel's restaurant. That was a good experience too.”

  • Rosario United States of America

    “beautiful and cozy Irish hotel. Large room with nice decor. Comfy bed and good toiletries. Excellent breakfast and restaurant.”

  • Doug United States of America

    “The managers were great and their hospitality was exceptional. They went above and beyond and were very helpful with all our requests. The rooms were quite spacious and well appointed. Such a quaint and charming hotel, we hope to return one day!”

  • Eric United States of America

    “The room was very large and gave us plenty of room for ourselves and our luggage without tripping over ourselves. The location was close enough to city center that we could choose to walk or take a taxi but far enough outside of the city center that we could get away when we wanted to.”

  • Bernard Ireland

    “The location is excellent and the staff were very friendly!”

  • Claire France

    “Charming, comfortable, cozy and everything you could need for an overnight stay.”

  • Kelli United States of America

    “Had a wonderful night's rest at this B&B. Cool feel of staying in a school! Location is great, short walk away from food/entertainment/bars.”

  • Alison Ireland

    “Just home from a two night stay at The Schoolhouse Hotel. What can I say? We were so well looked after by all the staff- shout out to the restaurant/bar manager and to Ryan for really going above and beyond to make our stay special. The staff at reception found me a perfect cushion when I asked for a softer one- it was made out to be no trouble. The food is to die for! We had dinner, lunch and breakfast there as well as cocktails! Couldn’t fault any of it! Can’t wait until our next visit! Thank you Schoolhouse Hotel!”

Property questions and answers
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  • is this hotel within walking distance to the 3arena?
    Our hotel is located 2.2 km away from 3Arena; if you choose to walk, it would take approximately 30 minutes.
    Answered on March 4, 2022
  • please can you tell me is there only continental breakfast available at the moment?
    Hello there, We are offering Full Irish breakfast and continental at the moment.
    Answered on July 13, 2021
  • Is the Restaurant open on Thursday for guests
    I'm afraid during level 5 restrictions both our bar and restaurant are closed. If you would like to organise food delivered to the hotel, we would be delighted to provide you with plates, cutlery etc. to make you more comfortable.
    Answered on March 10, 2021
  • Hi there, I'm just wondering if you're back open on 2nd June? Do you accept go anywhere gift cards? Thank you, Eileen
    Thank you for your enquiry. From the 2nd of June we will re-open indoor dining for residents. We do accept 'Go Anywhere Gift Cards'. Looking forward to have you as our guest. Kind Regards, The Schoolhouse Team
    Answered on May 12, 2021
  • I am booking two doubles and one twin but even though the price is for two people per room the booking is showing four people instead of six
    Thank you for your interest . Property information reviewed , TWIN room setup to accommodate 1 or 2 adults. Kind regards, Schoolhouse Reservation Team
    Answered on February 6, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Grand Canal
    0.1 miles
  • National Print Museum
    0.2 miles
  • National Maternity Hospital
    0.3 miles
  • Origin Gallery
    0.4 miles
  • Merrion Square
    0.4 miles
  • Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
    0.4 miles
  • Irish Traditional Music Archive
    0.5 miles
  • Grand Canal Theater
    0.5 miles
  • Aviva Stadium
    0.5 miles
Top attractions
  • Lansdowne Road Train Station
    0.5 miles
  • Fitzwilliam Square
    0.5 miles
  • Trinity College
    0.9 miles
  • Button Factory
    1.2 miles
  • Temple Bar
    1.2 miles
  • Dublin Castle
    1.2 miles
  • National Botanic Gardens
    2.8 miles
  • Dublin Zoo
    2.9 miles
  • Phoenix Park
    3.9 miles
  • Portmarnock Golf Club
    7.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River River Liffey
    0.6 miles
Public transit
  • Train Grand Canal Dock Dart Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Dublin Airport
    6.2 miles
How to get to Schoolhouse Hotel from Dublin Airport
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Amenities of Schoolhouse Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Room service
Bar
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Schoolhouse Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above are considered 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 - 4 years
Crib by request
Free
5 years old
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
€ 15 per child, per night
6 - 14 years
Extra bed by request
€ 15 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Schoolhouse Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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

Please inform Schoolhouse 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.

FAQs about Schoolhouse Hotel

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

    • Guests staying at Schoolhouse Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • À la carte

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

    • Schoolhouse Hotel is 1.2 miles from the center of Dublin.

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

    • Room options at Schoolhouse Hotel include:

      • Single
      • Twin/Double
      • Twin

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to Schoolhouse Hotel by:

      • Bus 30min