Top 10 Hotels Near The Book of Kells 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 building facade with a sign reading "THE GREEN" and a series of windows.

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

1. The Green

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from The Book of Kells

Cary

RM790

RM897 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 rustic bar with wooden furniture and a brick ceiling.

2. The Merrion

City Centre Dublin, 0.7 km from The Book of Kells

anwer

RM2,077

RM2,357 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

3. The Mercantile Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.5 km from The Book of Kells

Sarah

RM484

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-story hotel facade with a central entrance, large windows, and uniform architectural design.

A multi-story building with a sign reading 'HOME2'.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, various food items, and a coffee machine.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a TV, and a kitchen.

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

City Centre Dublin, 1 km from The Book of Kells

Maureen

RM464

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

5. The Chancery Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from The Book of Kells

Lisa

RM797

RM904 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

A reception desk with a grey countertop and gold accents, surrounded by shelves with various potted plants and a wall covered in greenery.

6. Zanzibar Locke

City Centre Dublin, 0.6 km from The Book of Kells

Sarah

RM528

RM600 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

7. The Grafton Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.6 km from The Book of Kells

Elizabeth

RM885

RM1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Drury Court Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.6 km from The Book of Kells

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

A modern kitchen with checkered flooring, wooden cabinets, and a central island with various food items and containers.

9. citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's

City Centre Dublin, 1 km from The Book of Kells

Carla

RM432

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern interior with a large 'A' on the wall, a red booth, and a variety of seating arrangements.

A room with a chandelier, leather chairs, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A room with a wooden table, chairs, a red armchair, and shelves with various items.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

10. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

City Centre Dublin, 1 km from The Book of Kells

Eric

RM465

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bartender, and a well-stocked bar counter.

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

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

11. The Mont

City Centre Dublin, 0.5 km from The Book of Kells

Sophie

RM653

RM741 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with a brick wall, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and a variety of bar stools.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink with a round mirror, and a bed with a tufted headboard.

A bar area with a neon sign, multiple beer taps, and leather chairs.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black cat sculpture, and a colorful mural.

12. NYX Dublin Christchurch

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from The Book of Kells

Rebecka

RM582

RM661 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A modern room with a white desk, a flat-screen TV, a brown chair, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a red chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

13. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

City Centre Dublin, 0.7 km from The Book of Kells

KEVIN

RM653

RM741 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

14. Brooks Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.5 km from The Book of Kells

michael

RM761

RM863 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with ornate chandeliers, a reception desk, and a large window with a view of the interior.

A spacious lounge area with plush seating, large windows, and decorative lighting.

A restaurant with a long table, blue chairs, and hanging lanterns.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a statue of a lion.

15. The Trinity City Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.2 km from The Book of Kells

Annie

RM529

RM600 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A modern interior with seating areas, a motorcycle, and a wall with illuminated letters.

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

16. Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

City Centre Dublin, 0.7 km from The Book of Kells

CHRISTIE

RM469

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a black countertop, wooden accents, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern reception area with a bar, seating, and a large window offering a view of the city.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

17. Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 km from The Book of Kells

Christine

RM432

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window with stained glass.

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

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

18. The Fleet

Temple Bar, 0.3 km from The Book of Kells

Jennifer

RM464

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern lobby with marble walls, a reception desk, green seating, and a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a table, and a lamp.

A multi-story building with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating and greenery.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, large hanging light fixtures, and a counter with various food items and drinks.

19. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 km from The Book of Kells

AYLIN

RM671

RM761 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy lounge area with a brick wall, leather sofas, and a small table with a book titled 'Ulysses James Joyce'.

A bar area with leather chairs, a round table, and a wooden log display.

A modern interior with dark-toned armchairs, a tufted chair, and a cityscape mural.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with wall art, a desk with a chair, and a view of a building through a window with blue curtains.

20. Motel One Dublin

City Centre Dublin, 0.6 km from The Book of Kells

Allison

RM473

RM537 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to The Book of Kells

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Green	9.8 Exceptional 1,213 reviews	View
The Merrion	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Mercantile Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,102 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 187 reviews	View
The Chancery Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,314 reviews	View

Top The Book of Kells Hotel Reviews

The Morgan Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel was great- room was on a loud street- thankfully we had our sound machine! Otherwise would recommend"

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! The location is amazing with everything within walking distance. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. My room was clean and had everything I needed. While the standard room is slightly small, it was perfectly fine for a solo traveler like me."

Zanzibar Locke

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place. Great location. Can walk to anything. Would stay there again for sure."

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely funky hotel, with all we needed for our stay. Comfy bed and pillows and clean room. Lovely staff, friendly and helpful. Have stayed in the Molly Zoe in London also and love this hotel chain."

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Staff were great and a particular shout out to the breakfast staff who checked out to to eat and served. I had a couple of different people on my two night stay but they were both exceptional."

Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Would have been nice if the hotel was able to offer luggage storage as we did several side trips and their solution was a place nearby that was very expensive"

Wren Urban Nest

8/10 Good

"Everything was great though the drinks were a bit expensive"

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre

8/10 Good

"The hotel was in a decent location. The staff were friendly and helpful. I appreciated the free luggage storage. The kitchen area was nice, but small, didn’t have an oven but did have a microwave and a stovetop and a casserole dish and stainless steel pans. The beds were comfortable."

The Mercantile Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location alone is enough to get high marks. But the staff are amazing, the rooms nice, and just a lovely hotel overall. The pillows are a little stiff for me, but to each their own. Fantastic place to stay in the heart of the city."

Other attractions near The Book of Kells

Trinity College

9.0/10 (10,457 reviews)

Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.

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Long Room

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

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Rubrics Building

Find out about the history of Dublin when you take a trip to Rubrics Building. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Douglas Hyde Gallery of Modern Art

You can browse the exhibits at Douglas Hyde Gallery of Modern Art, a museum with a storied past, 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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Graduates' Memorial Building

You can find out about the history of Dublin with a trip to Graduates' Memorial Building. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Chapel

You can find out about the history of Dublin with a trip to Chapel. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Irish Whiskey Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Irish Whiskey Museum during your travels in Dublin. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.

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Lost Lane

Lost Lane is just one of the places to see in Dublin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Book of Kells?

The Book of Kells is located in a welcoming area of Dublin known for its bar scene and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 748 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near The Book of Kells?

Adjacent to The Book of Kells, Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 3 bars. Other good options within a short distance include Marlin Hotel Stephens Green and Clink i Lár.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to The Book of Kells?

Expedia has 748 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Book of Kells.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Book of Kells, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near The Book of Kells.

What can I see and do near The Book of Kells?

You'll want to browse the collections at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and Little Museum of Dublin. Sights like O'Connell Bridge, Ha' Penny Bridge and Custom House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can check out the local talent at Gaiety Theatre, Olympia Theatre and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

How can I get to The Book of Kells?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near The Book of Kells is simple. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Jervis Station, Dominick Tram Stop and O'Connell - GPO Tram Stop. If you want to journey outside of the area, jump aboard a train from Dublin Tara Street Station, Connolly Station or Dublin Pearse Station.

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Our top choices for The Book of Kells hotels

1. The Green

2. The Merrion

3. The Mercantile Hotel

4. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

5. The Chancery Hotel

6. Zanzibar Locke

7. The Grafton Hotel

8. Drury Court Hotel

9. citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's

10. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

11. The Mont

12. NYX Dublin Christchurch

13. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

14. Brooks Hotel

15. The Trinity City Hotel

16. Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

17. Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG

18. The Fleet

19. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin

20. Motel One Dublin

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Top The Book of Kells Hotel Reviews

The Morgan Hotel

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

Zanzibar Locke

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge

Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre

Wren Urban Nest

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre

The Mercantile Hotel

Other attractions near The Book of Kells

Trinity College

Long Room

Rubrics Building

Douglas Hyde Gallery of Modern Art

Graduates' Memorial Building

Chapel

Irish Whiskey Museum

Lost Lane

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