ibis Dublin Hotel

The West County Hotel is situated in the leafy village of Chapelizod, moments on foot from Europe’s largest public park and a short drive from the shops, galleries and museums in the centre of Dublin. The luxury rooms get plenty of natural light and come with free wi-fi access, LCD TVs and en-suite bathrooms. Head to the Pine Restaurant for a mouth-watering selection of traditional Irish and European dishes followed by a drink at the Liffey Bar which hosts live music every Saturday night.

Overlooking the Grand Canal, the Portobello Hotel is less than a 10-minute walk from St Stephen's Green. It offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, a fine restaurant and a nightclub. The comfortable rooms at the Portobello feature TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. They include bathrooms with baths, showers and free toiletries. First opened in 1793, the Portobello offers a long tradition of hospitality in a modern atmosphere. The restaurant serves an international a la carte menu, whilst the traditional bar offers light snacks and a range of beverages. Guests can dance the night away at weekends at The Rain Nite Club, which adjoins the hotel. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are both 1 mile away from the hotel. The hotel is on a bus route with a direct link to Dublin city centre.

In the famous Temple Bar district, the friendly Kinlay House is ideally suited for the younger/budget traveller and offers free Wi-Fi and spacious rooms. Bars, cafes, bus stops and restaurants are all close by. Available rooms are Twin and Quad rooms with an ensuite shower room - all beds are bunk beds. Reception is open 24 hours and there are secure lockers and an on-site shop. There is a 42-inch plasma-screen TV in the guest lounge and a self-catering kitchen. The Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle and Trinity College are all within easy walking distance.