Wynn’s Hotel

Wynn's Hotel has stood on Lower Abbey Street in one form or another since 1845. It occupies a listed building and, as the hotel puts it, has witnessed many of the events that have shaped the history of Dublin. Today it offers a traditional, comfortable stay at a mid-range price in a central location north of the Liffey.

The hotel has 76 en-suite bedrooms, suites and accessibility rooms. Options include single, classic double, classic twin, deluxe double, superior twin and quad rooms, which is useful for families and groups of friends, as well as the James Joyce Suite for a more special stay. The variety of room types makes Wynn's a flexible choice for different kinds of traveller.

Dining is in the Playwright Restaurant, and the Saints and Scholars Lounge is the place for a drink, a coffee or a light bite. Both names nod to the literary and theatrical associations of the area, with the Abbey Theatre around the corner. The hotel is a practical base for theatre-goers, who can enjoy a pre-theatre meal and walk to the show in a couple of minutes.

Wynn's suits couples, families, older travellers and visitors on a mid-range budget who want a characterful, traditional hotel rather than a modern chain. If you need an accessible room, ask when booking so the hotel can allocate one of its accessibility rooms. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street.

The location is very convenient. The hotel is only a few minutes' walk from the Abbey Theatre, Trinity College and Temple Bar, and O'Connell Street is around the corner. The Luas stops on Abbey Street, and Busáras and Connolly Station are within walking distance, which is handy for arrivals by the airport bus or by train from other parts of Ireland.

For reservations and enquiries, call +353 1 874 5131 or email [email protected]. Check the website for room offers, which are often better value on weekdays and outside peak summer weeks.

If you arrive before check-in time, ask the hotel whether it can store your bags so you can start exploring straight away, and ask reception for advice on the best pre-theatre timing if you have tickets for a show nearby.