Visiting from Europe

A real Dublin hotel, with new stories around every corner.

Over for a few days from Germany, France, Belgium or further east, to tour, to take in the rugby, or simply to see Dublin properly at last? The Sandymount Hotel is your home from home by the sea. Family-run and proudly Irish-owned since 1955, two minutes from the DART and a short stroll from the Aviva. A proper Irish welcome, parking, breakfast and Wi-Fi included, and real value in a city that is not known for it. Unlike any other, and we like to think it shows.

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

You did not fly to Dublin for a room that could be in any city in Europe. The Sandymount has been family-run and proudly Irish-owned since 1955, three generations of the same family, a building full of genuine period character and a proper Irish bar at its heart. You feel it the moment you walk in. No script, no revolving door of faces, just a team who want your stay to be a good one and take real care over the detail. We have come a long way from a four-bedroom guesthouse, and the best of the story is still being written.

Booking direct gives you our best price, with no fees.

Wherever you find us, book direct on our own site and you will get our best available rate, with no booking fees and no middleman taking a cut. Fair, transparent pricing, even on busy rugby weekends, because value is what brings European guests back to us year after year.

Clear value, no Dublin surprises.

Dublin is one of Europe’s pricier short-break cities, and we know you are weighing every line of the trip. So we keep it straight. The rate you see includes the things that should be included, and there are no surprises at checkout. Compare us on value, not just the headline rate, and we think you will see why so many European guests rate us so well for price and quality together.

A full Irish breakfast in Whitty’s Restaurant, included in most rates
Free Wi-Fi in every room and across the hotel
Free on-site parking, with no daily city-centre charges
No booking fees

By the DART, into the city in minutes.

Choose a hotel by a station and the whole trip gets easier. The DART is a two-minute walk away, so you can be in the city centre, at Trinity, or out along the coast in minutes, without a car or a taxi queue. If you are touring wider Ireland, or pairing Dublin with Scotland, we make a natural first or last stop, and we are glad to talk you through the connections before you arrive so nothing feels like guesswork.

Breakfast

A full Irish to set you up for the day. Breakfast sets the tone, so we take it seriously. Every morning in Whitty’s Restaurant there is a generous Irish spread, freshly prepared and ready when you are, whether that is an early start before a day’s touring or a slow, well-earned lie-in. Good value, plenty of choice, and a proper start to the day.

Spotless Rooms, Restful Nights

A clean, calm room to come back to. Cleanliness is non-negotiable, and our rooms are kept to a standard a careful European guest will recognise. Comfortable beds, quiet nights and a calm space to reset after a day of exploring. Prefer a shower over a bath, or a particular floor? Tell us when you book and we will do our best to set it up. Nothing is too much trouble.

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Rugby & The Aviva

Six Nations rugby at the Aviva is the single biggest reason European visitors come our way, and we are a short stroll from the stadium. Soak up the build-up, settle a pint in the Line Out Bar, and roll straight back to a comfortable bed when the final whistle blows. No long taxi queues, no early scramble home. For visitors over for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, we are just as handy for the parade and the heart of the city.

Driving in by Ferry

Sailing over with the car? We are built for it. If you are driving from France or Belgium and coming in by ferry, the getting-here part is simple. Free on-site parking means the car is sorted the moment you arrive, and the DART takes you into the city once you have parked up. Irish roads take a little getting used to, so tell us your plans and we will point you to the easiest routes, taxis and connections. Pull in, put the keys away, and let the break begin.

In the words of

guests who have stayed with us

“A wonderful stay. The hotel is characterful and cosy, with an excellent breakfast and very good value for money.”

Ulrike | Booking.com | 9/10

A few good reasons to stay with us.

Two-minute walk to the DART for the city and the coast
A short stroll from the Aviva Stadium for Six Nations rugby
Free on-site parking, ideal if you arrive by ferry and car
Full Irish breakfast in Whitty’s Restaurant, included in most rates
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
A characterful, independent hotel, not a chain
A warm Dublin welcome, and a team who’ll remember you
Clear, fair pricing with no booking fees
Spotlessly clean, comfortable and quiet rooms
Family-run and proudly Irish-owned since 1955

Ready for your Dublin break?

Have a look at our current offers via the link below, or get in touch to talk through a rugby weekend, a city break or a touring stop. You will 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 is warm, easy and full of character.