A 92-room hotel at the top of Smithfield Square, some rooms with views to the Dublin Mountains. The Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle are both walkable.
It opens onto Smithfield Plaza, the old cobbled market square, now ringed with cafés, bars and the Light House Cinema. It was renovated in 2022.
At a glance
| Type | Mid-range |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 92 |
| Area | Smithfield & the Liberties |
| Address | Smithfield, Dublin 7 |
| Getting there | Luas Smithfield, about 2 minutes on foot |
| Check-in | From 15:00 |
| Check-out | By 11:00 |
| Good for | Families, value |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
Facilities
- Restaurant and bar
- Family rooms
- Multi-storey car park next door (hotel rate from about €15 a day)
- Free Wi-Fi
What's nearby
- Jameson Distillery: 2 min walk
- Guinness Storehouse: about 10 min walk
- Dublin Castle: about 10 min walk
- O'Connell Street: 3 Luas stops
Walking times are approximate.
Worth knowing
The Smithfield Luas stop is two minutes away, which makes up for being on the edge of the centre.
Our guides for this area
Jameson DistilleryGuinness StorehouseKilmainham GaolChurches and cathedrals
Other hotels in Smithfield & the Liberties
Aloft Dublin City
A 202-room Marriott hotel in the Liberties with a seventh-floor rooftop bar looking out to the Dublin Mountains. A 20-minute walk to Grafton Street.
- Where: 1 Mill Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Getting there: About 5 minutes on foot to St Patrick's Cathedral
- Good for: Groups of friends, rooftop views
- Has: WXYZ rooftop bar · Refuel (top-floor breakfast) · Tenters Gastropub · Re:charge gym
Generator Dublin
A design-led hostel on Smithfield Square beside the Jameson Distillery, with dorms and private rooms. Social and good value, with a busy bar.
- Where: Smithfield Square, Dublin 7
- Getting there: Luas Smithfield, about 2 minutes on foot
- Good for: Backpackers, solo travellers, budget
- Has: Dorms and private rooms · Bar and events · 24-hour reception · Lockers
Hyatt Centric The Liberties
A modern 234-room hotel opposite St Patrick's Cathedral in the historic Liberties, well placed for the Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle.
- Where: Dean Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Getting there: About 12 minutes on foot to Dublin Castle
- Good for: Couples, whiskey and Guinness fans
- Has: Liberties Gate bar and restaurant · 24-hour fitness centre · Garden · Room service
Photo: Eric Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Details checked by Tourist Information Dublin. Prices and facilities change, so confirm with the hotel before booking.