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City Centre Apartment | DUBLIN CASTLE | CITY HALL | TEMPLE BAR

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Two large original sash windows give a bright, airy feel to the living room
Unique and unobstructed view of City Hall and Dublin Castle!
Living area
Interior detail
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dame St, Dublin, County Dublin
  • Dublin Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Trinity College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Guinness Storehouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

City Centre Apartment | DUBLIN CASTLE | CITY HALL | TEMPLE BAR

Fantastic, top-floor, two-bedroom apartment in a beautiful, old building in the very, very heart of Dublin City. Dublin City is quite literally at your fingertips! This is the best located rental listing in Dublin - and that's no exaggeration.
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Top-floor, TWO-BEDROOM apartment in an Edwardian building right in the heart of Dublin city's old historic centre.

It has unique won't-find-anywhere-else views of Dublin Castle and City Hall, two of Dublin's most iconic historic landmarks. The building is on Dame Street in Dublin 2, and is just a couple of minutes (or less) walk from all of Dublin's historic, cultural, social and tourist attractions.

The apartment is full of history, tradition and character. It occupies the top floor of an old Edwardian building, located midway along Dame Street, which links Trinity College to Christ Church Cathedral.

As well as views over Dublin Castle and Dublin City Hall from the living room and one bedroom, the other bedroom looks west towards Christ Church Cathedral. Where else would you get it?

The apartment has been completely renovated in recent years (so has all the modern conveniences you could want, including fast WiFi internet connection, central heating, an electric shower and a fully-fitted kitchen), its original period features have been preserved (including solid oak wood flooring in the living room and bedrooms, granite stone flooring and a wonderful Belfast sink in the kitchen, and large sash windows in every room).

It has two bedrooms (one with a double bed, the other with two single beds), a decent-sized living room with a kitchen off and a bathroom.

Every room has large sash windows characteristic of the Edwardian era (early 1900s), so the apartment is full of natural light (if you're lucky, sunshine too!) from early in the morning until late in the evening.

Everything you might need (bed linen, towels and kitchen items) is provided, as well as a small library of books on Dublin. Free 30Mb Wifi.
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Guest access:

You have access to everything and everywhere - it's all yours.
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Interaction with guests:

I'll meet you when you arrive to say hello, give you keys, show you around the apartment, tell you what's what in the area and answer any questions. After that, if you need anything or have any questions, you can phone or email me. Always available and happy to help!
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The neighbourhood:

Have a glance at a map of Dublin and you'll see that Dame Street is right in the centre of everything that Dublin has to offer. Trinity College is at one end of Dame Street (3 minute walk from the apartment) and Christ Church Cathedral is at the other (2 minute walk in the other direction). On one side is Dublin Castle and City Hall, and on the other is Temple Bar.

All other notable parts of the city – such as Grafton Street area, St Stephens Green, Merrion Square, O'Connell Street – are within a 10-15 minute walk.

As well as being immersed in Dublin's history and culture, you're surrounded by the best cafes, restaurants, pubs and shopping in Dublin.
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Getting around:

One of the things that previous guests have all remarked on is that they didn't need to use public transport at all - no buses, no trains, no taxis. Very genuinely, you can walk anywhere in the city centre within a matter of minutes. Dublin City is quite literally on your doorstep!

However, if you want to travel further afield, there are 3 taxi ranks on Dame Street itself (mere seconds away); there's a Dublin Bikes station across the street; dozens of bus routes within 50 metres; Jervis LUAS (tram) station is 5 minutes walk, and Stephen's Green LUAS (tram) station is 8 minutes walk; and Tara Street and Pearse Street DART (train) stations are both less than 10 minutes walk. If you're looking to travel out of Dublin, you can be in Connolly Station, Heuston Station or Busaras within 10-15 minutes. It's also a 2 minute walk from the Aircoach's Trinity College/College Green stop (Aircoach is an express airport-to-city bus service, which runs every 10 minutes and will get you to or from the airport in just 20 minutes).
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Other things to note:

Standard check-in is at any arranged time between 3pm and 8pm. Because I can't personally do a check-in after 8pm, check-ins after 8pm are subject to a €50 fee to cover the cost of paying someone to meet you.

Standard check-out is before 10am on the day of departure.

If you're arriving into Dublin very early in the morning or departing late in the day, please consider the 3pm check-in time/10am check-out time before booking.

Unfortunately, there is no luggage storage facility in the building. For those who need to store luggage before check-in or after check-out, I recommend Tourist Office Dublin (almost directly opp. the Front Gate of Trinity College Dublin at 37 College Green, Dublin 2, which is a 2 minute walk from the apartment). They'll store luggage here in a secure lock-up for a small fee.

Please also consider that this apartment is in the very heart of Dublin City. Genuinely, its location can't be exaggerated - you won't find a better located rental listing in Dublin. There are hundreds of positives to this, but there a couple of negatives too: for one, there is no parking in the building (but if you're likely to need parking, let me know and I'll tell you the various options). Also, you have to expect that such a central location won't be exactly tranquil - there'll be the usual 'sounds of the city' and there's nothing anyone can do about it, I'm afraid! If this is likely to be an issue for you, let's talk about it before you book.

Property manager

Garrett

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dublin

Located by the sea, this apartment is in City Centre Dublin, a neighbourhood in Dublin. Guinness Storehouse and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grafton Street and O'Connell Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium or Croke Park. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Dublin, County Dublin

What's nearby

  • Dublin Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Trinity College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grafton Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Four Courts Station - 7 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 14 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Temple Dublin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Darkey Kellys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zaytoon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Street 66 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sano Pizza - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is City Centre Apartment | DUBLIN CASTLE | CITY HALL | TEMPLE BAR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at City Centre Apartment | DUBLIN CASTLE | CITY HALL | TEMPLE BAR?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Centre Apartment | DUBLIN CASTLE | CITY HALL | TEMPLE BAR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is City Centre Apartment | DUBLIN CASTLE | CITY HALL | TEMPLE BAR located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this apartment building is steps away from Dame Street and Dublin Castle. Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Four Courts Station is 7 minutes by foot and Jervis Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to see the best of Dublin.
Small, clean apartment in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chet J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Temple Bar
If you're looking to stay in the Temple Bar area, this is the place to stay. Easy walk to many bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT Location
The apartment was clean. Double bed is short
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
It was the perfect small apartment in the middle of everything. Good location. Just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Location, Great Accommodations!
We had a wonderful stay at Garrett's place for 3 nights! The apartment is in a fantastic location, right near the best restaurants in Temple Bar, and everything (including Grafton Street) is within walking distance. Check-in was super easy, communication with Garrett was great, and we had everything we needed during our stay. We'd highly recommend this location to anyone regardless of how long the stay - we hope to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - communicative host
Right in city centre, walkable you everywhere we needed to be. Garrett communicated quickly and thoroughly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benoit C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great contact for a really confortable appartment !
Really confortable, Well located Garrett is well at our attention All were really positive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anya
Lovely apartment close to lots of dublins attractions
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dublin 2023
The location was excellent. Close to bars and restaurants and many major sites. Having the washer/dryer was very helpful. Plenty of room to spread out.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 days in Dublin
We stayed 3 days, which was a quick visit, but I promise this location was PERFECT! We walked just about everywhere and saw as much as we could in the allotted time. The neighborhood is a little loud, but that is to be expected in a city apartment. Would definitely stay again if we are in Dublin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R., Kansas

Perfect Location
We could not have loved this little apartment more. It was perfectly located within walking distance of everything we wanted to visit. We ate twice at the lovely Italian place located just below the apartment; the Queen of Tarts, right next to the apartment entrance, was delicious for desserts and tea, and it also made a perfect reference point for our taxis (which was handy!). The views were very nice also. Garrett was easy to work with and has created helpful guides for various local attractions. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

kristin M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location but a bit dingy
This flat was serviceable and we were comfortable. Good central location to lots of sites. Directly across the street from Dublin Castle. We were a bit surprised at how dingy the place was though, which does not come through in the adorable pictures. The wood floors very worn, the bedroom carpet is threadbare, and the kitchen counters are wood and have a sticky residue. That said, bathroom was clean and bedding was clean. We were comfortable enough but would likely look for a newer, nicer place next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Unbearable Heat - Great Location
The weather in Ireland during our stay - 18 degrees and partly sunny - was uncharacteristic for the season however the apartment was well over 100 degrees during the day and cooled at night to a steamy 90. We had to change in the hall at times where it was 75. There was a small desk fan and semi working larger fan provided but these were inadequate to say the least . Not one window opened to allow any fresh air in. There was no way to cool the place down to something sensible and tolerable. The decor looked stylish and contemporary in the photos but was old and worn. The apartment was clean and had a great location but we were unable to rest at night after a busy day because of the overwhelming heat and the lack of fresh air circulation. I would not recommend the apartment unless some changes are made to create a viable HVAC capability of the apartments interior temperatures. You must be able to heat it up and cool it down depending on your needs and this could not be done.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dublin Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nikki T., Stamford, Ct

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great location yet ....
Flat is very small. Double bed was a fouton and killed my back. Also had to wait to get in because maids locked a lock they shouldn't have locked. Waited for over an hour in the hallway for owner to let us in. Couldn't ask for better location though.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy Apartment - Center of Temple Bar-Dublin
This apartment was the perfect size & location for the two of us. It was well supplied, comfortable and provided good views from the 3rd floor. Had both lift or stairs options. Felt quite secure. Garrett and housekeeper were super accomodating. Dublin is very walkable and this apt is centrally located. We walked a great deal of the city. Taxis and buses were easily accessible for the apt. Essentials and shopping were very close by as well as several good restaurants. Note - this is in central Temple Bar and is "city-noisy" . We expected the urban hub-bub of the day and found it quieted down later in the evening. We highly recommend staying here - especially if you enjoy the city life. Thanks for making our stay so comforable Garrett!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence M., Red Bank

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Central to the Heart of Dublin
A tidy property that had what we needed. Excellent communications with Garrett. It’s in the midst of the Temple Bar area so many choices for food and drinks. One night we heard some rowdy folks out when the pubs closed but we closed the window the next night. Overall a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Melissa R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Dublin stay
We enjoyed our stay in Dublin. The accommodations were very centrally located. Our only real complaint was that there was no explanation for anything (what to do with the garbage, where to leave the keys, what color key opens which door, how to get hot water etc). Also it would be very nice to have some extra towels, and some light weight blankets. The beds only had heavy comforters that made for uncomfortable sleeping as the apartment was very warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, a little pricy
Great location walking distance to Temple Bar and other attractions. Check in instructions were detailed and clear. For the size of the space, it was a costly rental. During our first day of the stay, we learned one of the beds is not in great shape. My Dad sat upon it and the mattress fell through the frame. Evidently, this happens often and the property assistant gives it a temporary fix instead of the owner replacing the broken frame. My Dad could have hurt himself when he sat upon the bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Soud Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In the heart of it all
Had such an amazing time here legit in the perfect spot walking distance to everything temple bar and an easy stumble home after a few pints!! Wicked easy and a quaint little place!!! Thank you so much for the experience Cheers Soud
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Quaint lovely apt in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Had a lovely stay, great location, all ameties. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great city location!
We had a wonderful time in Temple Bar! This place is very centrally located and easy to get to all of the main attractions of Dublin. It was quite noisy at night but that was to be expected the host was wonderful and we loved every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Angela W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The apartment was in a great location for walking to Temple Bar, St. Stephan's Green, Trinity College and Grafton Street. It was great having a washer/dryer. The building felt very secure. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice apartment.
This was a very nice apartment centrally located in Temple Bar. It was clean and comfortable. The windows in the living room and both bedrooms were large with great views of the street and the Parliament house. The couch did fold out into a bed. Garrett was a great host with terrific communication. I highly recommend this apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Garrett

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A native Dubliner back living in Dublin after stints in New York, London and the West of Ireland. Fond of travelling but always happy to get back to Dublin. The apartment I have listed is right in the very centre of Dublin City - very genuinely, it couldn't be any more central; the centre of the centre, if you like.

Languages:

English, Spanish