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Best Hotels in Ireland (2026)

Places to stay, from budget guesthouses and boutique hotels to large international properties, grouped by area and style.

8 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in Ireland

  1. The Shelbourne Historic luxury hotel, St Stephen's GreenDublin's grand five-star hotel on St Stephen's Green, welcoming guests since 1824, with the Horseshoe Bar, the Saddle Room and afternoon tea.
  2. The Merrion Hotel Luxury hotel in Georgian townhouses, Merrion StreetA five-star hotel in four restored Georgian townhouses on Upper Merrion Street, with an 18-metre pool, an art collection and Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud.
  3. The Westbury Luxury hotel, Grafton StreetA five-star Doyle Collection hotel on Balfe Street in central Dublin, home to WILDE restaurant, The Sidecar bar and afternoon tea in the Gallery.

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1. The Shelbourne

Historic luxury hotel$$$$St Stephen's Green

Dublin's grand five-star hotel on St Stephen's Green, welcoming guests since 1824, with the Horseshoe Bar, the Saddle Room and afternoon tea.

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2. The Merrion Hotel

Luxury hotel in Georgian townhouses$$$$Merrion Street

A five-star hotel in four restored Georgian townhouses on Upper Merrion Street, with an 18-metre pool, an art collection and Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud.

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3. The Westbury

Luxury hotel$$$$Grafton Street

A five-star Doyle Collection hotel on Balfe Street in central Dublin, home to WILDE restaurant, The Sidecar bar and afternoon tea in the Gallery.

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6. Wynn’s Hotel

Historic city-centre hotel$$Lower Abbey Street

A long-established hotel on Lower Abbey Street, in business in some form since 1845, with 76 en-suite rooms near the Abbey Theatre and O'Connell Street.

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