Top 10 Hotels Near Merrion Square in Dublin for 2026

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A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging wicker lamps, and potted plants.

A bar area with a chandelier, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern hotel room with a plush pink sofa, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a balcony with outdoor seating and plants.

1. The Green

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

Cary

RM824

RM936 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious living room with multiple armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a view of a building with balconies, and a small water feature.

A grand hall with a high ceiling, ornate columns, and a balcony with a wrought iron railing.

A courtyard with a pool, potted plants, and a building with large windows.

2. The Merrion

City Centre Dublin, 0.2 km from Merrion Square

anwer

RM2,081

RM2,362 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, seating, and shelves of bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area, a sofa, and a stone wall.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a sofa, and tables.

A spacious lounge area with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and a variety of potted plants.

3. Zanzibar Locke

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 km from Merrion Square

Sarah

RM529

RM601 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, glass railings, and a brick wall.

A grand staircase with a marble floor, a handrail, and a wall with a self-check-in station.

A bar area with a fireplace, wooden bar stools, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, and a variety of framed pictures.

4. The Mercantile Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

Roland Dale

RM520

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

The exterior of the Mespil Hotel with its entrance and a man in a suit walking towards the entrance.

A bar setting with a bartender preparing a drink.

A grand library interior with ornate woodwork, a large globe, and classical sculptures.

5. Mespil Hotel

Ballsbridge, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

Christopher

RM723

RM821 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar with a bartender, wooden bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and booths, each set with wine glasses and cutlery.

6. The Grafton Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

Elizabeth

RM885

RM1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A serene garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

A modern bar area with a bartender, round tables, and a seating area with cushioned booths.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a seating area with red chairs and a sofa.

7. The Chancery Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 km from Merrion Square

Lisa

RM797

RM904 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hallway with a marble floor, white walls, and a dark blue door at the end.

A restaurant with brick walls, a herringbone floor, and a central fireplace. There are yellow and green chairs, a table with dishes, and a hanging light fixture.

A brick building with an arched entrance, potted plants, and a lantern.

A red brick building with a central arched entrance, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with metal chairs and tables.

8. The Wilder

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

Richard

RM926

RM1,051 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A buffet setup with various food and drink dispensers, a large glass container, and a decorative plant.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a hanging plant, and a refrigerated display case.

The exterior of the Drury Court Hotel with a stone facade, hanging plants, and a sign indicating a restaurant nearby.

9. Drury Court Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

gregory

RM542

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden tables, and black stools.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A modern interior with a green sofa, a wooden table, and a red display of books.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, digital screens, and a seating area with red chairs.

10. citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's

City Centre Dublin, 1.2 km from Merrion Square

Carla

RM432

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An indoor seating area with cushioned benches, tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern art installation with illuminated structures resembling trees in a gallery setting.

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the street through large windows.

A building with a sign reading "THE MONT" above the entrance.

11. The Mont

City Centre Dublin, 0.1 km from Merrion Square

Sophie

RM653

RM741 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of round and rectangular tables.

A terrace with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of buildings through large windows.

The exterior of The Leinstier hotel with large columns, a red chair, and potted plants.

A bar area with a marble countertop, various bottles, glasses, and a gold-colored lamp.

12. The Leinster

Grand Canal Dock, 0.7 km from Merrion Square

Matthew

RM643

RM729 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A wall with handwritten text in a hallway.

A hotel room with a desk, a brown leather chair, a white bed, a small round table, and a large window with curtains.

A buffet area with various food items and beverages.

A modern room with a brown leather sofa, a small round table, a floor lamp, and a framed artwork of colorful buildings on the wall.

13. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

City Centre Dublin, 1.2 km from Merrion Square

KEVIN

RM653

RM741 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with hanging flower baskets, and flags.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a digital payment terminal.

14. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Beggar's Bush, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

Ruth

RM505

RM573 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern house with a stone wall, a statue, and a fire pit in the garden.

A hallway with a mannequin in a dress, a blue chair, and a blue sofa.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

A courtyard with a central fire feature surrounded by stone walls and greenery.

15. Number 31

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

Susie

RM724

RM822 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, cushioned bar stools, and a copper bowl with champagne bottles.

Two black planters with 'Brooks Hotel' branding and a doormat with the same name.

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign reading "Hotel Brooks".

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a modern ceiling design.

16. Brooks Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

susan

RM718

RM815 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern bar area with a curved bar, multiple stools, and tables.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and ornate ceiling details.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception area with a counter, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a window with curtains.

17. Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

Ballsbridge, 1.1 km from Merrion Square

Purnima

RM447

RM507 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a visible reception area.

A modern interior with a central tree-like structure, seating areas, and a bar.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fireplace, and string lights.

A modern interior with a red sofa, leather armchair, and ottomans, along with pendant lighting and a glass wall offering a view of the outside.

18. Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

Clare

RM469

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A reception area with a wooden desk, two chairs, a large bookshelf, and a window with stained glass.

A modern dining area with white walls, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and shelves of bottles.

19. The Fleet

Temple Bar, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

Linda Fanjoy

RM464

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, blue bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

Two people exiting a building with a sign reading "The Morgan Hotel".

A hotel reception area with a receptionist, a reception desk, a check-in counter, a patterned floor, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

20. The Morgan Hotel

Temple Bar, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

alice

RM505

RM573 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Merrion Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Green	9.8 Exceptional 1,213 reviews	View
The Merrion	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Zanzibar Locke	9.6 Exceptional 2,639 reviews	View
The Mercantile Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,112 reviews	View
Mespil Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Merrion Square Hotel Reviews

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in two hotels in this area and this was the best…better by far the Temple Bar Inn across the street. Clean, small but serviceable room. Has A/C, which I used even in the fall. Noise was not an issue and I liked the locations being walkable to so many things. I wouldn’t walk around much alone after very late for the revelers. Only slight negative is very slow check in if you arrive right at check in time."

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

10/10 Excellent

"They say “the people make the place”, it’s so true. The Hotel is really well situated for sightseeing and transport ( Aircoach stops right outside) We were welcomed at the door and helped with our cases. The staff on the desk were very efficient and friendly. Our room was lovely and very clean, housekeeping was also very good, we were on the 5th floor and the corridor always smelled fresh. We had breakfast in the hotel, it had a great selection and the buffet was constantly being refreshed. The hotel always had plenty of staff in the Lobby and as we were two females visiting the city, the hotel felt like a very safe. All the staff that we spoke to were exceptional but ,we would like to send extra special thanks to Michael, what an asset he is to the hotel, always happy to help and always smiling and we enjoyed speaking to him each day. We will come back to Dublin next year and we will stay at the Gresham, it’s beautiful."

The Mercantile Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were very impressed by this hotel, and we really enjoyed our stay. It has a combination of old world charm and modern amenities. It is cozy and comfortable, and very quiet. Our room faced the street but the double glazing ensured we heard nothing. The hotel is in a great central location and the parking is very close by and easy to find. 22 Euro is a fantastic discounted price for parking across the road from Temple Bar. Highly recommended and will stay again when we visit Dublin."

Zanzibar Locke

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great room! loved that there was a washer and dryer located directly in our room, made so we could pack a bit lighter and have more room in the suitcase for purchases to bring back home! every staff member was very friendly and helpful."

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast, lovely appointed rooms. Loved the large bar/ restaurant sitting area. Close to everything downtown."

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is great. Minutes away from city center and shopping district."

The Grafton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great. Location is perfect. Clean property. Staff goes above and beyond to ensure that you have a great stay! Would recommend to anyone traveling to Dublin."

Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and warm, just a little cramped, especially the bathroom, compared to other places I have stayed. Breakfast was varied and self service, so you could eat as much or as little as you wanted. I only stayed one night."

Iveagh Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and good staff."

Other attractions near Merrion Square

A collection of swans and ducks on display in a museum.

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

You can browse the exhibits at National Museum of Ireland - Natural History, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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A classical building with a central fountain and statues.

National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

8.8/10 (722 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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A statue of a man in a green jacket and red tie sitting on a large rock.

Oscar Wilde Statue

Take a picture of yourself lying next to this quirky statue of one of Ireland’s literary legends, who is depicted reclining on a rock.

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A golden circular artifact with intricate designs and a central knob, displayed against a blurred background.

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Learn about the many faces of historic Ireland, from Viking influences and Celtic metalwork to prehistoric tools and Bronze Age jewelry.

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Dun Eoghanachta

Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at Dun Eoghanachta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Dun Eochla

You can find out about the history of Dublin when you stop by Dun Eochla. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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National Museum of Natural History

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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National Museum of Ireland

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at National Museum of Ireland in Dublin. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merrion Square?

Merrion Square is located in a welcoming area of Dublin known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 638 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Merrion Square?

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Merrion Square. Other good options within a short distance include Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre and Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Merrion Square?

Expedia has 638 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Merrion Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merrion Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Merrion Square.

What can I see and do near Merrion Square?

You'll want to browse the collections at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and National Museum of Ireland - Natural History. Explore landmarks like Custom House, O'Connell Bridge and Ha' Penny Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Gaiety Theatre, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Olympia Theatre.

How can I get to Merrion Square?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Merrion Square is simple. You can take advantage of metro transport at Jervis Station, Dominick Tram Stop and O'Connell - GPO Tram Stop. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Dublin Tara Street Station, Connolly Station or Dublin Pearse Station.

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Our top choices for Merrion Square hotels

1. The Green

2. The Merrion

3. Zanzibar Locke

4. The Mercantile Hotel

5. Mespil Hotel

6. The Grafton Hotel

7. The Chancery Hotel

8. The Wilder

9. Drury Court Hotel

10. citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's

11. The Mont

12. The Leinster

13. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

14. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

15. Number 31

16. Brooks Hotel

17. Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

18. Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

19. The Fleet

20. The Morgan Hotel

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Top Merrion Square Hotel Reviews

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

The Mercantile Hotel

Zanzibar Locke

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

The Grafton Hotel

Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre

Iveagh Garden Hotel

Other attractions near Merrion Square

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Oscar Wilde Statue

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Dun Eoghanachta

Dun Eochla

National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of Ireland

Frequently asked questions