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Violet Lodge

Property class: 3

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A multi-story brick building with a storefront labeled "Dollard & Co." and a sign indicating "The Octavia Hotel." - Violet Lodge (Dublin)
A room with a large wooden wardrobe, a black leather sofa, a bed with white bedding, and a window with blinds. - Violet Lodge (Dublin)
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and a large window with blinds. - Violet Lodge (Dublin)
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace. - Violet Lodge (Dublin)
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds. - Violet Lodge (Dublin)
A short walk from Dublin Castle and Trinity College, Violet Lodge provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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Room options

View all photos for Single Room with Private External Bathroom

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard and two pillows.

Single Room with Private External Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large wooden wardrobe, a black leather sofa, a bed with white bedding, and a window with blinds.

Superior Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

City Centre Dublin, a neighborhood in Dublin, is home to Violet Lodge. Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Port. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. Visit our Dublin travel guide
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43 Essex St E, Dublin, County Dublin, D02 Y306

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.
    Dublin Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An arched stone bridge with gothic architecture, a stone building with arched windows, and a tree on the right.
    Christ Church Cathedral
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A large historic building with a prominent tower and a central archway.
    Trinity College
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A street with flower boxes, a musician, and pedestrians.
    Grafton Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A busy city street with historic buildings, a statue, and a flower bed.
    O'Connell Street
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Jervis Station
    5 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station
    12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Norseman
    2 min walk
  • Fitzsimons Bar
    2 min walk
  • The Porterhouse
    1 min walk
  • Zaytoon
    1 min walk
  • The Beer Temple
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Plasma TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
General deposit is payable by cash, credit or debit card. This deposit will be refunded within 7 days of departure.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 120 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

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 Violet Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Violet Lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Violet Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Violet Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Violet Lodge located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Dame Street and Dublin Castle. Trinity College and Grafton Street are also within 10 minutes. Jervis Station is only a 5-minute walk and Westmoreland Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Violet Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, super comfy bed and a good nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gianni

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

Vergogna!!

L'hotel non mi ha accettato per 30 minuti di ritardo. Attenzione al cliente pari a zero. Ho dovuto restare per strada visto che Dublino era piena.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and quiet, very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GARY

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

Violet stay, U243

Violet really great. She’s very welcoming and the place is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Wonderful

Exceeded every expectation, lovely surroundings, luxury room / apartment, beautifully presented, Violet was very warm and welcoming, fast wifi too, sadly only stayed 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness
Very central location, ideal for staggering back after a dozen pints. Miniscule toilet and washroom. It was too small for me and I'm 80kg.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Violet was exceptional to deal with! Absolutely loved the room, it was quiet and very secure. You're right in the Temple Bar hot spot yet far enough down the street to not be overwhelmed with all the tourists. I would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time near everything it is in the center of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The checkin instructions are unclear, and you can easily loose you money here and get nothing in return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

Peace and quiet right in Temple Bar

Violet Lodge was a fantastic place for us, a newlywed couple, to spend a couple nights in the heart of Dublin. Not the most spacious of places, it was still more than enough for 2 people to spread out. And it exits right into the Temple Bar area, where plenty of options for food, drink, nightlife, and tourism. Finally, it does a fantastic job of not leaking any noise from said nightlife into the units. The other point I would mention is that this is not exactly a capital H hotel and is closer to something you may expect from accommodations from a bed and breakfast (minus Breakfast) It was fantastic and Violet herself was very courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our time at Violet Lodge! Nice and close to downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was excellent, and the room was comfortable and security was good. It was just being repainted and generally in good repair. Staff was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018