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Dublin Skylon Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Executive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Near Croke Park, Dublin Skylon Hotel welcomes travelers with a lobby fireplace and coffee shop. Praised for quality dining and breakfast, the helpful staff enhance the experience. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, luggage storage, and an electric car charging station.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

In the suburbs, Dublin Skylon Hotel is in Drumcondra, a walkable area in Dublin with good airport proximity. Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit O'Connell Street and Grafton Street. Traveling with kids? Make time for Dublin Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Croke Park.
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Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin, Dublin, 9

What's nearby

  • Croke Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • O'Connell Street - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Convention Centre Dublin - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Trinity College - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Parnell Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 14 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Botanic Gardens Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shouk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Cat & Cage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fagan's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mintleaf - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dublin Skylon Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Croke Park
Consider a stay at Dublin Skylon Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • An elevator, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 126 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1967
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Dublin Skylon Hotel Hotel
Dublin Skylon Hotel Dublin
Dublin Skylon Hotel Hotel Dublin
Dublin Skylon
Dublin Skylon Hotel
Skylon Hotel Dublin
Skylon Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Dublin Skylon Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dublin Skylon Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Dublin Skylon Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Dublin Skylon Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 20.

Where is Dublin Skylon Hotel located?

This family-friendly Dublin hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of National Botanic Gardens and Croke Park. Dublin Port and Trinity College are also within 3 mi (5 km). Dublin Drumcondra Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Dublin Skylon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1048 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 437 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1659 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1659 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
were very happy with everything about this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in fantastic location. Easy access to all parts of Dublin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, room's and food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very friendly staff and nice clean rooms. We will be staying at the Dublin Skylon when we return. Great Restaurant on the main floor!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Dublin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc Jean Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During our first stay in Dublin, the front desk was exceptionally helpful with both reservations and recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Convenient location. Great bar and restaurant area in the hotel. Comfortable and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you stay safely, I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice hotel not far from the airport. Executive rooms are large with king size bed. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean, very close to everything ( restaurants, city center and airport). The parking is free and the staff members are pleasant, breakfast is so good at a very reasonable price. We will come back here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Easy to and from airport and city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and parking. Many busses right outside take you right into Dublin. Very convenient to the airport as well. Hotel is very luxurious and comfortable. Stayed twice on this trip, once the first night we arrived in Dublin and the last night before flying out. Will definitely recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all the way around
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to the Airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and GREAT continental breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very up to date facility and close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport and convenient supermarket. Great local restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but very small rooms and beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely room and staff. Lobby was gorgeous and convenient location to get to the airport - bus right outside!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were amazing, best sleep we have had in a long time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and loved the neighborhood. Aldo enjoyed sitting in the Lounge with drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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