Academy Plaza Hotel

Budget · O'Connell Street & the north centre

A big, family-owned three-star hotel just off O’Connell Street with around 300 rooms, including triples and quads. Good value for groups, though the street can be noisy.

A seven-storey family-owned hotel with a marble lobby, just off Upper O'Connell Street. It has single, twin, double, triple and quad rooms, so it is popular with groups and families.

At a glance

TypeBudget
Rating3-star
Rooms304
AreaO'Connell Street & the north centre
Address10-14 Findlater Place, off Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
Getting thereLuas O'Connell Upper, about 2 minutes on foot
Check-inFrom 16:00
Check-outBy 11:00
Good forFamilies, groups, budget
MapOpen in Google Maps

Facilities

  • Plaza Bar and Grill
  • Buffet breakfast
  • 24-hour reception
  • Free Wi-Fi

What's nearby

  • O'Connell Street: 1 min walk
  • The Spire: 6 min walk
  • Trinity College: 9 min walk
  • Temple Bar: 10 min walk

Walking times are approximate.

Worth knowing

There is an Aircoach stop at the hotel. It is on a busy street, so it can be noisy.

Our guides for this area

GPO Witness HistoryGarden of RemembranceGlasnevin CemeteryDay trip to Howth

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Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

A Dublin landmark on O'Connell Street that dates back to 1817 and is now run by RIU. Some areas are refurbished and some are dated, but the location is excellent.

  • Where: 23 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
  • Getting there: Luas O'Connell Upper, right outside
  • Good for: First-time visitors, groups
  • Has: Restaurant · Bars · Gym · 24-hour reception

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Isaacs Hostel

A long-running budget hostel in a converted old building near Busáras, with a free breakfast and even a sauna. Simple and sociable.

  • Where: 2-5 Frenchman's Lane, Dublin 1
  • Getting there: Busáras and Tara Street station, a few minutes on foot
  • Good for: Backpackers, budget
  • Has: Free continental breakfast · Sauna · Pool table · 24-hour reception

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Hostel

Jacobs Inn

A modern hostel beside the main bus station, with en-suite dorms, private rooms and a roof terrace. Under-16s need a private room.

  • Where: 21-28 Talbot Place, Dublin 1
  • Getting there: Connolly Station and Busáras, a couple of minutes on foot
  • Good for: Backpackers, budget, arriving by bus
  • Has: En-suite dorms and private rooms · Roof terrace · Bar · 24-hour reception

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Details checked by Tourist Information Dublin. Prices and facilities change, so confirm with the hotel before booking.

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