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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

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A hallway leading to a dining area with a patterned floor, wooden chairs, and a bar area with stools. - The Old Borough by Wetherspoon (Swords)
A traditional interior with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and a hanging lamp. - The Old Borough by Wetherspoon (Swords)
A historic building named "The Old Borough" with a sign indicating its establishment in 1804. - The Old Borough by Wetherspoon (Swords)
A bar area with a granite countertop, multiple beer taps, and a wine cooler. - The Old Borough by Wetherspoon (Swords)
A modern building with a courtyard, featuring a wooden bench and chairs, a small table, and a door with a balcony. - The Old Borough by Wetherspoon (Swords)
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and patterned carpet.

Economy Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a skylight.

Family Double Room, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a fireplace, a bed with pillows, a desk with a TV, and a hanging light fixture.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Swords, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is in an area with good airport proximity and shopping. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and travelers 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 Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. Visit our Swords travel guide
Map
72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7

What's nearby

  • A large historic building with a prominent tower and a central archway.
    Trinity College
    19 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • A large stone archway with inscriptions, surrounded by historic buildings and a park.
    St. Stephen's Green
    22 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • A large industrial structure with multiple levels and staircases.
    Guinness Storehouse
    24 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Pavilions Shopping Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Swords Castle
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Malahide Station
    6 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Indie Spice
    2 min walk
  • Butlers Chocolate Café
    4 min walk
  • Five Guys
    3 min walk
  • The Cock Tavern
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults, and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 The Old Borough by Wetherspoon 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 The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon located?

Situated in Swords, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Swords Castle and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Malahide Castle. Malahide Beach and Portmarnock Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 528 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with a restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near the airport. Staff were helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Hotel. The staff is amazing and very helpful. I loved the pub and we had a great meal and drinks. The room was pleasantly roomy and very clean. Loved the rustic vibe with modern upgrades. A great night in a quaint community.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. We just needed a place to sleep between flights and it was really easy to a late night check in. The convenience of the restaurant was great. The staff were friendly and helpful. Super close to the airport. It's located on the main street in swords so there's lots of other options for food & coffee alone the main street as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location if wanting to stay outside of Dublin close to bus stops and quick way to get to airport. Charming hotel overall, but could use some touch ups inside the hotel. Bar was lively and most, but not all, staff were friendly. We spent most of our time in Malahide which was a cuter town not far away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the perfect first stop for us! It was close to the airport, so we got a little practice using the rental car. The hotel itself is centrally located, clean, comfortable and very reasonably priced! But what really makes this location fantastic is the staff! From check-in with Neil, to conversations with Gerry and Gera( short for Geraldine), the staff were helpful, professional and very friendly! I doubt any of them have ever met a stranger! Our room was comfortable and modern. The water pressure in the bathroom was very strong( important point for visiting Yanks!). I recommend that you give the Old Borough an opportunity to make your visit to Ireland memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay instead of Dublin before our flight back home. Nice town. Wonderful castle, nice room and can’t beat the food prices at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel is advertised as far more luxury than it is, maybe a 2-3 star hotel in all honesty. However, it was acceptable for a less than 24 hour stay to catch a flight. My room was in need of a deep clean and/or fresh coat of paint. There was also black mold around the windows and I found a condom wrapper under the bed when trying to connect the misaligned box springs. The shower was fantastic though and the pub food was a good portion for the price. I was impressed with the amount of vegetarian/vegan options available. The pub was a bit noisy but not so much that it bothered my rest. Great location for walking and buses.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, typical bar/restaurant area. Room was tastefully decorated but had a few scuffs user marks. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect hotel. Very helpful and polite staff. Clean rooms. Easy booking in and out. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location near shopping mall and a few good pubs in addition to their own bar and restaurant all within walking distance. Rooms are well designed and comfortable, though the air conditioning unit in our room periodically made grinding sounds — seemed only when adjusting to new set temperature— and did not happen while sleeping at night. Surprisingly quiet in room considering above a busy pub. Parking is not guaranteed and is very limited on premises, and not a-lot on street either— we parked in a pay lot a half plovk away until a space opened in front of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid room, good staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great location and super helpful staff. Always my go to when I fly from Dublin.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Had great time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was very tight but free for guests. I was a bit worried when I saw the bar downstairs but the rooms were lovely and quiet. The location was handy to the airport and an easy walk to the castle and shops. The beds were very comfortable and the shower was clean and hot. We bought breakfast which was a very good deal. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and stylish rooms with a decent sized bathroom and a lift to get to the upper floor. Bathroom also had a tub/shower combo You'll be extremely lucky if you can park at the facility. If not, you have to park about a block away. Ordering food/drinks in the bar/restaurant has to be done from a QR code on the table. Menu is limited and you're virtually invisible to the staff while sitting at your table
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was incredible, the staff were wonderful and extremely helpful when we had an issue with our shower. Our last night we tried the food and bar both were great! We hope to stay again when we plan our next trip to Ireland!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful..clean, comfortable room..friendly staff. Great location and proximity to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Close to the airport, very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no actual "front desk" to check in at. The bar/restaurant handles that. The staff was very helpful during check un and during our one night stay. 10-15 minutes away from airport. Restaurant food was mediocre in quality. Prices for beer/wine and mixed drinks were very inexpensive, the lowest I have seen anywhere. Room was no frills but comfortable. If you need a place for a night or two arriving/leaving Dublin airport this will do it. Parking is limited.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, easy to get a meal at night and at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rodger

Liked: Staff & service
If you stay here make sure not to have a room over the bar. Our room was quiet but others in our group said it was very loud. Staff was great, food was so so. Overall I would rate it a 7.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff very polite and approachable and helpful, always willing to help.sufficient number of staff on duty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026