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Close to Croke Park and O'Connell Street, Acara House provides a terrace, babysitting, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a television, and floral wallpaper.

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Drumcondra, a neighborhood in Dublin, Acara House is in the suburbs and near the airport. Guinness Storehouse and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Dublin Castle and Malahide Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Dublin travel guide
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5 Upper Saint Columbas Road - Drumcondra, Dublin, Dublin, Dublin 9

What's nearby

  • A modern architectural structure with a curved design, a canal running alongside, and a pedestrian walkway.
    Croke Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A large glass greenhouse with a dome roof surrounded by a garden path and various plants.
    National Botanic Gardens
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A busy city street with classical architecture, a tall monument, and a red double-decker bus.
    O'Connell Street
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tolka Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Parnell Square
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Phibsborough Tram Stop
    3 min drive
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station
    6 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Sol
    15 min walk
  • Fagan's
    9 min walk
  • The Boss Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Starbucks
    14 min walk
  • Kennedys
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (EUR 10 per week)

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • DVD player
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:30 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: EUR 10 per week

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Acara House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Acara House?

Check-in start time: 8:30 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acara House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Acara House located?

Located in Drumcondra, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Croke Park and O'Connell Street. Trinity College and Grafton Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cabra Tram Stop is 20 minutes by foot and Phibsborough Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Acara House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was clean and comfortable and Liz was exceptionally friendly and helpful. It was in a good location with shops, restaurants and pubs nearby, and around a 25 minute walk into the centre, although buses are very easily accessible. We would recommend Acara House to others and would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine and fit for purpose. Bit expensive, but maybe that was the weekend we hit Dublin, too much demand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camera un po' piccola per due persone ma confortevole. Bagno in camera molto piccolo, ma c'è tutto il necessario per soggiornare pochi giorni. Cambio asciugamani e pulizia camera quotidiani. Colazione è prevista solo come extra. Pozione buona, a 30 min di cammino dal centro: il cammino è gradevole, comunque la zona è servita molto bene dagli autobus.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice visit. The proprietor couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, the room was large (by Euro B&B standards) and clean, the bed was comfy, and the location--while not right in the thick of things--was reasonably convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Value

Very helpful and friendly staff, would stay again
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service

Magertjes

Zeer kleine douche/wc. Ontbijt kost extra 15 euro p.p. En was vettig!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Cute Neighbourhood Accommodation

I stayed at Acara House for 3 nights. The hostess Elizabeth and her mum Helen were very accommodating. The room was small but with a comfortable bed and TV. It was a really good choice for a cheap stay. The breakfast facilities were adequate for those with non dietary requirements. Overall pleasant place to stay, only down side was the room wasn't as clean as I would have liked.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

un nido

B&B molto accogliente e intimo, Liz la padrona di casa molto gentile e disponibile. il letto matrimoniale enorme e comodissimo l 'unico neo il bagno troppo stretto,ma x il resto lo consiglio
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Dublin!

Wonderful stay, location, and value! Liz was very hospitable and helpful.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zeer simpele B&B...

Niet zo propere B&B, primitieve, kleine kamers, sanitaire voorzieningen proper maar zeer gedateerd. Men vraagt vooraf betaling, integenstelling met wat website vermeldt, geen afrekening gekregen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing time

Our friends stayed in temple and didn't sleep well because of the noise. Acara house is 20 mins walk and in such a quiet area! The landlady is lovely and gave us a room as soon as we arrived.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Well positioned

A budget B and B with reasonable but basic facilities. We found the area very handy and Elizabeth most accommodating. The room was small and the ensuite requires dexterity.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Très gentille dame mais un peu cher pour la prestation
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness

Piccola casetta

Stanza e bagno piccoli, adatto per una coppia che deve solo dormire e poi sta tutto il giorno fuori! 20 min. a piedi dal centro zona tranquilla,
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for those who don't mind walking

My friend and I stayed here for 4 nights. We loved the coziness and comfort. We don't mind walking or getting to other parts of Dublin using the bus/rail system, so we were set. However, if you'd rather be closer to the downtown area and/or hate to walk or use PT - I suggest you stay closer to Connolly or Tara Street rail stations. Elizabeth was a wonderful hostess and didn't mind helping us out when we needed to. She also gave us our freedom of going out and coming back when we wanted to. Breakfast is 6 Euros (but definitely worth it to have a home-cooked meal). Overall - a pretty solid spot :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Little Cottage

Lovely little place and Liz was incredibly helpful and kind. Clean room and On-Suite bathroom (tiny but cute). Slept well in the Queen-sized bed. Couple of blocks to walk from the transit point, but never difficult.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Solala

Frühstück für 6 Euro: Lieber nicht
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved It!

This was a great stay! The room was really comfortable and Eliza couldn't have been nicer. It's about two blocks off a main bus line that runs from downtown to the airport, which was perfect for me. The bed was really comfy and I really enjoyed my stay.
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8/10 Good

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Excellent Hospitality

Comfortable B&B with excellent hospitality by Elizabeth. Made our stay special.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great deal and very welcoming hostess

Just feel like home! Nice breakfast and really friendly and helpful hostess. Good value for money! Can walk to O'conell street in 10-15 mins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Our stay was excellent. The bathroom is a bit tight and small, but the bed was comfortable and the room was entirely to our liking. This is best for those seeking a simple stay, not for those looking for luxury. I would describe it in the whole as comfortable and relaxing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME IN IRELAND

Our stay at the Acara House was absolutely wonderful! From the minute my daughter and I got there until we left, Elizabeth was both warm and friendly and always willing and anxious to make us feel comfortable. The room was was very neat, clean and cozy and was tidy upon all of our returns. Elizabeth was always available to help or give advice and even went out our her to way to help us with our parking. I recommend this B&B to anyone who wants a wonderful stay in a convenient location and a very gracious host. She serves up a wonderful breakfast on request or has plenty of fresh fruit, cereals, bread, juice, coffee and jams or jelllies. Thank you Elizabeth for making our stay a memorable one!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed the area and athe fact that we were close to the airport. A quiet location
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Besser vorher anschauen

Das Zimmer war sehr klein, dass "Badezimmer" wenn man es so nennen mag noch kleiner. Das Mobilar war schon sehr abgewohnt und die Sauberkeit lies etwas zu wünschen übrig. Das Frühstück war o.K. Die Dame des Hauses war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Lage zu den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln ist gut.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Devo dire che mi aspettavo di meglio

Io e il mio compagno abbiamo soggiornato per 4 notti in questo b&b. Lo abbiamo trovato facilmente e la posizione è ottima, zona tranquilla con diversi locali anche per cenare o godersi una birra prima del rientro. A una mezz'ora dall'aeroporto con fermata del bus vicina. A buon passo in una mezz'ora a piedi si raggiunge il centro (zona Grafton St., per intenderci). L'accoglienza da parte di Elizabeth è stata ottima, ci ha salutati come se non stesse aspettando altri che noi. Inizialmente voleva darci una stanza al primo piano ma ha poi cambiato idea per non farci aspettare, dato che al quella doveva essere finita di sistemare. Ci ha dunque indirizzati verso la stanza al piano terra, accanto a quella per la colazione; molto carina, con un bel letto matrimoniale e lo spazio sufficiente per sistemarci. Il bagno piccolo ma tutto sommato gradevole. La proprietaria ci ha subito portato delle salviette pulite, essendosi accorta che mancavano e si è resa disponibile per qualsiasi evenienza. Dopodiché è scomparsa chiudendosi dietro una "private" door. (…continua)