Coming Over from the UK

Your Dublin weekend starts the moment you arrive

Over from London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff or Belfast for the rugby, a gig or a proper weekend away? The Sandymount Hotel is your home from home in Dublin. Family-run and Irish-owned since 1955, a short walk from the Aviva Stadium, with free on-site parking, a warm Irish welcome and the best rate when you book direct.

A real Dublin hotel, not a copy-and-paste chain.

You came to Dublin for the real thing, so why stay somewhere that could be anywhere? The Sandymount Hotel has been family-run and proudly Irish-owned since 1955, and you feel it the moment you walk in. No script, no revolving door of faces, just a team who genuinely want your weekend to be a good one and remember you when you come back. So many of our UK guests do, year after year, match after match.

We’re a real Dublin hotel, unlike any other, and we like to think it shows.

Book direct for our best price. No surprises.

We know event weekends can send hotel prices through the roof, and we know you’re watching the whole trip add up: flights, room, food, tickets. So we keep it straight. Book direct with us and you’ll always get our best available rate, with no booking fees and no middleman taking a cut. Fair pricing, a proper welcome, and value that brings you back. Keep it affordable and you’ll always return, you told us, and we listened.

Driving over?

We’re the easy way into Dublin.

If you’re sailing in with the car, we’re built for it. Easy access from the port, free on-site parking when you arrive, and the city a quick DART hop away once you’ve parked up. Plenty of our UK guests use us as their Dublin base precisely because the getting-here part is so simple. Pull in, put the keys away, and let the weekend begin.

A space for the car, sorted.

Parking shouldn’t be the thing you worry about all weekend. We’ve 77 free on-site parking spaces and five EV charging points with complimentary overnight charging, and our team will always help you find a spot when you arrive. One less thing on your mind, more time for Dublin.

Breakfast

A full Irish to set you up for the day. A real Dublin break deserves a real Dublin breakfast. Every morning in Whitty’s Restaurant there’s a full Irish buffet, freshly cooked and ready when you are, whether that’s an early start before the sightseeing or a slow, well-earned lie-in. Tuck in, then head back out for more.

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Rugby & The Aviva

Closest beds to the action, warmest welcome in the city. When the Aviva roars, you want to be near it. We’re a short stroll from the stadium, so you can soak up the build-up, settle a pint in the Line Out Bar, and roll straight back to a comfy bed when the final whistle blows. No long taxi queues, no early scramble home. Six Nations, autumn internationals or a club final, this is the spot rugby fans book again and again.

Concerts & City Breaks

A gig at the 3Arena, a show in town, or just a weekend to wander? The DART from Lansdowne Road has you in the city centre in five minutes, and back to a quiet room and a fireside seat whenever you’ve had your fill. Dublin packs a lot into two or three nights, and there’s always something new to discover, with a few stories of our own waiting for you when you get back.

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Groups & Celebrations

Bringing a group? We’ll look after the details. Whether it’s a weekend with friends, a family gathering or a celebration worth travelling for, we’re happy to help the whole group stay together and stay sorted. We’ll help with the rooms, the welcome and the little logistics, so you can focus on the time together. Cosy corners for the catch-up, a lively bar for the evening, and a team who know how to help a good occasion run smoothly.

A Good Night’s Sleep

A calm, comfortable room to come home to. After a big day out, you want a proper rest. Our refurbished bedrooms are comfortable, quiet and made for a good night’s sleep, tucked away from the buzz. Fancy a room on a particular floor or away from the lift? Just say when you book and we’ll do our best to set it up. Nothing is too much trouble.

In the words of

guests who have stayed with us

“If you want high tech and glitzy, this hotel is not for you, but a winner in every other respect. Perfect for the ferry and easy access into the centre. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and the bar served some of the best food we had on our trip.”

Heather W. | Booking.com | 5/5

“Was in the perfect location for our visit to the Aviva stadium, warm and very welcoming, nothing too much…”

Jane K | TripAdvisor | 5/5

“…exceeded all expectations during my husband and I’s 5-night anniversary stay.”

Anon | TripAdvisor | 5/5

A few good reasons to stay with us.

A short walk from the Aviva Stadium, the home of Irish rugby
Five-minute DART from Lansdowne Road into the city centre
An easy Dublin base if you’re sailing in with the car
77 free on-site parking spaces, plus 5 EV chargers
Best rate when you book direct, with no booking fees
Fair, transparent pricing, even on big event weekends
Comfortable, refurbished bedrooms for a proper night’s sleep
A full Irish breakfast every morning in Whitty’s Restaurant
A lively Line Out Bar with food all day
Happy to help with group bookings and celebrations
Family-run and proudly Irish-owned since 1955
A warm Dublin welcome, and a team who’ll remember you

Ready for your Dublin weekend?

Have a look at our current offers via the link below, or ring us directly to talk through a match weekend, a group booking or a city break. You’ll always get our best price by booking direct, and our team is ready to welcome you to Dublin’s largest Irish-owned family hotel for a stay that’s warm, easy and alive with character.