$$$$ Ultra-luxury
★ 9.5 Exceptional
Merrion Square
The Merrion
A standout property in Merrion Square offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- Merrion Square
- Value
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Dublin wraps its literary soul, Georgian elegance, and irreverent pub culture into a city compact enough to walk end to end. From the cobblestones of Temple Bar to the leafy squares of Georgian Dublin, every neighbourhood pours a different pint — and books a different kind of stay.
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Dublin wraps its literary soul, Georgian elegance, and irreverent pub culture into a city compact enough to walk end to end. From the cobblestones of Temple Bar to the leafy squares of Georgian Dublin, every neighbourhood pours a different pint — and books a different kind of stay.
- 1 The Merrion — Merrion Square · $$$$ · ★ 9.5 Exceptional
- 2 The Shelbourne — St Stephen's Green · $$$$ · ★ 9.3 Superb
- 3 The Westbury — Grafton Street · $$$$ · ★ 9.2 Superb
- 4 Number 31 — Leeson Close · $$$ · ★ 9.4 Superb
- 5 The Dean Dublin — Harcourt Street · $$$ · ★ 8.9 Excellent
12 hotels reviewed · 33 in-depth guides · Last updated March 2026
Our top 12 picks
Ranked by overall score. Updated February 2026.
$$$$ Ultra-luxury
★ 9.3 Superb
St Stephen's Green
The Shelbourne
A standout property in St Stephen's Green offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- St Stephen's Green
- Value
$$$$ Ultra-luxury
★ 9.2 Superb
Grafton Street
The Westbury
A standout property in Grafton Street offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- Grafton Street
- Value
$$$ Upscale
★ 9.4 Superb
Leeson Close
Number 31
A standout property in Leeson Close offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- Leeson Close
- Value
$$$ Upscale
★ 8.9 Excellent
Harcourt Street
The Dean Dublin
A standout property in Harcourt Street offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- Harcourt Street
- Value
$$ Mid-range
★ 8.5 Very Good
South Great George's Street
Kelly's Hotel Dublin
A standout property in South Great George's Street offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- South Great George's Street
- Value
$$$$ Ultra-luxury
★ 9.1 Superb
Grand Canal Square
The Marker Hotel
A standout property in Grand Canal Square offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- Grand Canal Square
- Value
$$$ Upscale
★ 9.0 Superb
Drury Street
Brooks Hotel
A standout property in Drury Street offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- Drury Street
- Value
$$$ Upscale
★ 8.8 Excellent
Merrion Row
The Alex Hotel
A standout property in Merrion Row offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- Merrion Row
- Value
$$ Mid-range
★ 8.7 Excellent
Thomas Street
Wren Urban Nest
A standout property in Thomas Street offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- Thomas Street
- Value
$$$ Upscale
★ 9.0 Superb
St Stephen's Green
Cliff Townhouse
A standout property in St Stephen's Green offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- St Stephen's Green
- Value
$ Budget-friendly
★ 8.2 Very Good
Smithfield
Generator Dublin
A standout property in Smithfield offering an exceptional Dublin experience.
- Smithfield
- Value
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