Located in the city centre, this Georgian townhouse hotel puts guests at the heart of the Dublin action – that is if they can draw themselves away from the impressive on-site amenities, which include a restaurant, a bar and heated beer garden complete with live sports screens, and even an all-singing, all-dancing nightclub. Guest rooms, meanwhile, are played with a straighter bat, featuring tasteful modern décor and furnishings, a TV, a tea/coffee-maker and a private bathroom. Many of Dublin’s main attractions, including the shops of Grafton Street and the vibrant Temple Bar district, are a short walk away.

A 3-star hotel with the Temple Bar district and all of its nocturnal temptations on your doorstep, the Harding combines a prime location with plenty of amenities. Among them are a bistro-style eatery and a buzzing bar that’s popular for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap. Guest rooms are decorated in tasteful fashion and feature a flat-screen TV, minifridge, tea/coffee-maker and a private bathroom, and some rooms also offer eye-catching views of Christchurch Cathedral. Traditional and hearty Irish breakfasts are served each morning, plus other options. Notable nearby landmarks and places of interest including Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and the shops of Grafton Street are a short walk away.

Another well-located hotel, the Academy Plaza can be found near some of the city’s main tourist hot spots, including bustling O’Connell Street, Trinity College and the famed nightlife of the Temple Bar district. Guest rooms feature warm décor and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, desk, tea/coffee-maker and private bathroom, and some rooms come with the option of an added sofa. There’s a relaxed restaurant and bar, along with an inviting lobby lounge, conference rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness centre.