Where to Stay Near Lansdowne Road Stadium: 15 Best Central Hotels

Grand Canal Hotel sits directly opposite Grand Canal DART Station, making it one of the most logistically sound bases for Aviva Stadium visits - Lansdowne Road Station is just one stop away. This four-star, family-run property on Grand Canal Street Lower is part of the D4 corridor that connects seamlessly to the stadium district. Rooms feature interactive Smart TVs and free high-speed WiFi, and deluxe room upgrades are available for added comfort. The in-house Waterbank Gastro Bar serves meals and a solid craft beer selection, useful for pre-match evenings without leaving the property. The on-site gym and Canal Express café-counter add practical convenience for multi-night stays.

• Directly opposite Grand Canal DART Station - one stop to Lansdowne Road
• On-site Waterbank Gastro Bar with craft beer selection
• Fully equipped gym and private parking available

The Mespil Hotel (official site) is located on Mespil Road alongside the Grand Canal, placing it within a 10-minute walk of Baggot Street Bridge and a short taxi or bus ride from Grand Canal DART Station for Aviva Stadium access. Superior rooms here stand out for their specification: 47-inch Samsung Smart TVs, Nespresso machines, robes and slippers, air conditioning, and mini fridges with complimentary water - a noticeably higher amenity level than most 4-star Dublin properties in this bracket. The Lock Four Restaurant features floor-to-ceiling canal views and covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A residents' fitness suite and 24-hour business centre are available, making this equally functional for corporate visitors combining work with a match night.

• Superior rooms with Nespresso machine, air conditioning, and 47" Smart TV
• Lock Four Restaurant with Grand Canal views, open for all-day dining
• 24-hour front desk and business centre with free use for all guests

Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City sits on Pearse Street, with Pearse DART Station a short walk away - from there, Lansdowne Road Station is a single-stop, 4-minute journey. This makes it one of the most cost-efficient bases for stadium access in central Dublin. The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre is a 5-minute walk, and Trinity College and the National Gallery are both reachable in under 15 minutes on foot. Rooms include free tea and coffee facilities, work desks, and en suite bathrooms - functional rather than luxury, but reliably clean. The Grain & Grill Bar & Restaurant covers Irish and international cuisine with continental breakfast daily.

• Pearse DART Station within walking distance - single stop to Lansdowne Road
• Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 5 minutes on foot
• Grain & Grill Bar & Restaurant on site with daily breakfast

Premier Inn Dublin City The Liberties is a 3-star property on Cornmarket in the Liberties district, 500 metres from St. Patrick's Cathedral and under 1 km from Dublin Castle - well placed for city sightseeing, though requiring a taxi or Luas connection for Aviva Stadium visits. As a Premier Inn, the brand delivers consistent room quality at reliably lower rates than comparable central Dublin hotels, with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, wardrobes, and kettles in all rooms. The on-site restaurant serves a Full Irish buffet breakfast. Dublin Airport is 10 km away, and the immediate area has improved significantly in recent years with new hospitality and retail on Thomas Street. Check the official site for current rates - this property often represents the lowest price point in this selection for budget-conscious match-day visitors.

• Consistently low rates - typically the most affordable option in this selection
• On-site restaurant with Full Irish buffet breakfast
• 500 metres from St. Patrick's Cathedral for easy sightseeing

Hampton By Hilton Dublin City Centre is located near the Four Courts in Dublin 7, 200 metres from St. Michan's Church and under 2 km from the Luas Red Line at Smithfield for onward connections toward the city centre and stadium transport. This 3-star Hilton-brand property offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk - consistent quality backed by the Hilton standards system. The breakfast covers buffet, continental, and Full Irish options. Jameson Distillery is nearby for itinerary additions, and Dublin Castle is within easy walking distance. Staff speak English, Spanish, Irish, and Portuguese at reception.

• Hilton-brand consistency at 3-star pricing in the city centre
• Air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV and free WiFi
• Fitness centre on site with 24-hour front desk

The Address Connolly is positioned directly at Connolly Station in Dublin 1, the northern DART terminus - from here, the southbound DART reaches Lansdowne Road Station in around 12 minutes without interchange. This makes it a practical northern base for stadium visitors who also want proximity to the 3Arena, Convention Centre Dublin, and the IFSC. The hotel's NORTH restaurant and bar focuses on sustainable, seasonal Irish-sourced cuisine and is independently branded within the property. Rooms are spacious and feature traditional design pieces crafted in Ireland, giving the interiors a locally grounded character. A C Spa and fitness centre are available on site.

• Connolly DART Station access - direct southbound line to Lansdowne Road in 12 minutes
• NORTH restaurant with sustainability-focused Irish cuisine and extensive cocktail list
• C Spa and fitness centre on site

Clayton Hotel Leopardstown sits just off the M50 and N11 in south Dublin, with the Central Park Luas Green Line stop 2 minutes away - the tram connects to St. Stephen's Green in the city centre, giving onward access to DART or bus services toward the Aviva Stadium. This is the most suburban option in this selection and suits visitors arriving by car, as on-site parking is available. Leopardstown Racecourse is under a mile away, and Dundrum Shopping Centre is 4.6 km via tram. The Brasserie Restaurant and Bookmakers Bar have a strong local reputation, and the south-facing sun deck with mountain views adds a distinctive setting rarely found in city-centre hotels. A fully equipped mini-gym is available on site. ->

• Central Park Luas Green Line stop 2 minutes away - tram to city centre
• On-site parking available - best option for car-based travellers
• Brasserie Restaurant with south-facing sun deck and Wicklow mountain views

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin is set beside St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin 8, a 5-minute walk from Dublin Castle and 5 minutes from Grafton Street - with DART connections to Lansdowne Road Station available from Pearse Street, a 10-minute walk away. Rooms are notably spacious by Dublin standards, featuring separate bathtubs and showers, flat-screen TVs, free high-speed WiFi, and Nespresso machines in select room types. The standout addition here is the Velvære Spa, which includes a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, experience showers, and heated loungers - a genuine differentiator from most central Dublin hotels. The stylish Dyflin Bar serves signature cocktails and modern Irish dishes. Temple Bar is a 5-minute walk.

• Velvære Spa with hydrotherapy pool, sauna, and steam room (additional charge)
• Separate bathtub and shower in all rooms - above-average room specification
• 5-minute walk to both Temple Bar and Grafton Street

Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin is located 200 metres from St. Patrick's Cathedral and under 1 km from Dublin Castle, with DART access from nearby city centre stops for Aviva Stadium travel. As a Hyatt Centric lifestyle property, rooms feature seating areas, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, safety deposit boxes, and work desks, with air conditioning throughout. The on-site restaurant covers à la carte, Full Irish, and vegetarian/vegan menus - one of the more flexible dining options in this selection. Private parking is available on site, which is a meaningful advantage in central Dublin. Staff speak German, English, Spanish, and French at the 24-hour front desk. A garden area and shared lounge add communal space rarely found in Dublin city-centre hotels.

• Private parking on site - rare in central Dublin at this price tier
• Garden and shared lounge area - uncommon for central Dublin hotels
• Restaurant with vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free menu options available on request

NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello is a 4-star lifestyle property in Portobello, 1.2 km from St. Stephen's Green and well placed for DART access from the Pearse Street corridor toward Lansdowne Road Station. The hotel features air-conditioned rooms with coffee machines, fridges, safety deposit boxes, and flat-screen TVs, with select units offering city views - a detail worth requesting at booking. Room service and a 24-hour front desk are available, and the on-site restaurant covers Full Irish breakfast as well as the main dining periods. Fitzwilliam Square is a short walk, and St. Patrick's Cathedral is under 2 km. The fitness centre is included for all guests.

• Select rooms with Dublin city views - request at booking
• Coffee machine, fridge, and safety deposit box in all rooms
• Fitness centre included for all guests with room service available

The Mercantile Hotel occupies a refurbished 18th-century Georgian building on Dame Street, metres from Dublin Castle, City Hall, and the entrance to Temple Bar - one of the most historically positioned properties in this selection. DART access to Lansdowne Road is available from Tara Street Station, a 5-minute walk. The 105 recently redesigned rooms preserve Georgian architectural details while integrating modern technology and contemporary finishes. The building is a protected structure within Dublin's Wide Streets Commission terrace, giving the property a heritage credential that generic city-centre hotels lack. Its Dame Street location puts it at the intersection of Dublin's cultural Left Bank, with the new river boardwalk, galleries, and open-air markets all within easy walking distance.

• 105 newly refurbished rooms in a protected 18th-century Georgian building
• Metres from Dublin Castle, City Hall, and Temple Bar entrance
• Tara Street DART Station 5 minutes on foot - direct line to Lansdowne Road

Wren Urban Nest is a centrally located property 300 metres from City Hall and 400 metres from Dublin Castle, with DART connections to Lansdowne Road available from Tara Street Station nearby. The hotel's allergy-free designation is a functional differentiator for sensitive travellers - a commitment not widely offered by central Dublin hotels. The shared lounge, restaurant, and bar provide social common spaces with concierge support and a 24-hour front desk. Chester Beatty Library, Gaiety Theatre, and St. Patrick's Cathedral are all within easy walking distance. The property serves Full Irish and buffet breakfast options, and the hotel covers the core bases for a compact, well-located Dublin city stay.

• Fully allergy-free property - a rare designation in central Dublin
• 300 metres from City Hall and 400 metres from Dublin Castle
• Concierge service and 24-hour front desk with restaurant and bar on site

Kilronan House is a family-run, award-winning B&B in Dublin's Georgian Quarter, under 5 minutes' walk from Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green - with DART access to Lansdowne Road available from nearby Pearse Street Station. As a period guesthouse in a quiet residential setting, it offers a genuinely different experience from hotel-chain central Dublin stays: freshly cooked breakfasts, concierge service, luggage storage, and boarding pass printing are available as standard. Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and the Guinness Storehouse are all within a 15-minute walk. Parking is available on request - unusual for a guesthouse in this zone. The property suits visitors who value a quieter, residential atmosphere over hotel amenities.

• Freshly cooked breakfast and concierge service - B&B standard above chain hotels
• Under 5 minutes' walk to Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green
• Parking on request - rare for Georgian Quarter guesthouses

Russell Court Hotel is located just off St. Stephen's Green in Dublin city centre, within walking distance of Grafton Street and DART access via Pearse Street Station for Lansdowne Road travel. The Georgian-style building features individually designed rooms with period furnishings and antiques, but the defining characteristic of this property is its nightlife offer - Dicey's Garden, Krystle, and Bojangles nightclub operate from the building seven days a week. All rooms can be affected by noise, which is explicitly acknowledged by the hotel - this is an important consideration for match-day visitors seeking rest. The property suits those who plan to make the nightlife the priority of their Dublin stay alongside the stadium visit, but is not suitable for early-night sleepers. ↗

• On-site access to Dicey's Garden, Krystle, and Bojangles nightclubs - 7 nights a week
• Individually designed Georgian rooms with period antiques
• Steps from St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street shopping

The Fitzwilliam Hotel is Dublin's premier 5-star address overlooking St. Stephen's Green, with DART access to Lansdowne Road available from Pearse Street Station a 10-minute walk away. Interior design by Sir Terence Conran defines the aesthetic throughout - rooms feature Murdock toiletries, luxurious bathrobes and slippers, anti-mist mirrors, power showers, baths, and iPod-compatible music systems alongside LCD TVs and free internet. Glovers Alley Restaurant, overseen by Andrew Dunne, offers a French-influenced menu with direct views over St. Stephen's Green - one of the stronger restaurant settings in this entire selection. The Spirit Treatment rooms provide massages, pedicures, and nail treatments, complementing the on-site gym. Temple Bar and Trinity College are both a 5-minute walk.

• 5-star rooms with Terence Conran interiors, Murdock toiletries, and separate bath and power shower
• Glovers Alley Restaurant with French-influenced menu overlooking St. Stephen's Green
• Spirit Treatment rooms offering massages, pedicures, and in-house spa treatments