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Wren Urban Nest

3.5 star property
Adults-only hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Wren Urban Nest in Dublin's center offers a practical base with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. The on-site restaurant handles meals, and the bar is perfect for unwinding after exploring Trinity College and Grafton Street. Staff consistently go above and beyond for guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Snug Nest | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Snug Nest

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Nest | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Cosy Nest

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Nest | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Nest

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
St. Andrew's Lane, Dublin, County Dublin 2, D02 P9K0

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grafton Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • O'Connell Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Trinity Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy's Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Stags Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fallon & Byrne Food Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Keogh's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Reyna - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wren Urban Nest

Hotel near Grafton Street
A short walk from Trinity College and St. Stephen's Green, Wren Urban Nest provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 137 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 19.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
The property is closed: Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 19.95 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

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.

Property is also known as

Wren
The Wren Hotel
Wren Urban Nest Hotel
Wren Urban Nest Dublin
Wren Urban Nest Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Is Wren Urban Nest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wren Urban Nest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wren Urban Nest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wren Urban Nest located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is steps from Dame Street and Dublin Tourism Centre. Trinity College and Grafton Street are also within 5 minutes. Trinity Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Dawson Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Wren Urban Nest Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerri D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Wren! It was very clean and such a beautiful building!! It was in a great location close to shopping and convenient stores if you needed anything! The rooms were adorable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quonate

Great Staff Great Breakfast food Amazing Drinks cool guitar playing while having drink 10 out of 10 I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Wren Urban Nest Dublin was wonderful. Welcomed as soon as we arrived and loved the ambience of the hotel. Breakfast was amazing and the room was very comfortable. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great place to stay in Dublin. It is close to the city centre and lots of fine pubs and restaurants. We highly recommend this wonderful hotel and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Menno

Disliked: Amenities
Awkward location. Expedia screwed up my reservation - I had to pay twice and need a refund urgently.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for our stay in Dublin. Nightlife, restaurants, and shopping are very close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Rooms are too small. There was no space for suitcases or to maneuver in any way. Would be ok for single travellers who like small spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel tucked away in the back of an alley. In the middle of temple bar and very central
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing position and great stay!

Perfect stay for 2 nights - amazing location. Would 100% recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleyxa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very sustainable and boho style.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This sweet hotel is located close to all the major sights of Dublin. Close but not so s
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ariel

The rooms are small and not well thought out, but the location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean. A bit small and hard to get in and out of bed with it being set up against the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location! Location! Location!

Steps away from the Molly Malone statue, Trinity College and the Temple bar area. Very friendly service, and the food at the restaurant is delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is highly recommended. This staff is friendly and extremely helpful and the hotel is clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice efficiency hotel - walkable to many sites and pubs and restaurants. They value environmental sustainability in all practices. The hotel bar restaurant serves great breakfast, dinner and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fabulous stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, very nice staff, comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Walking distance to so many things. Cozy rooms & great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. People friendly. Room is very small. Complicated getting into hotel & room. Location is a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the location but neighboring buildings were delaminated. Liked the mission of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect little nest for one. Loved the restaurant and location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with our stay! Very clean and in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, small but well designed rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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