The Best Hotels Closest to Grand Canal Square in Dublin - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious living room with multiple armchairs, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

A grand hall with a high ceiling, ornate columns, and a balcony with a wrought iron railing.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a view of a building with balconies, and a small water feature.

A rustic bar with wooden furniture and a brick ceiling.

1. The Merrion

City Centre Dublin, 0.7 mi from Grand Canal Square

anwer

£401

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hallway with a marble floor, white walls, and a dark blue door at the end.

A red brick building with a central arched entrance, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with metal chairs and tables.

A brick building with an arched entrance, potted plants, and a lantern.

A restaurant with brick walls, a herringbone floor, and a central fireplace. There are yellow and green chairs, a table with dishes, and a hanging light fixture.

2. The Wilder

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 mi from Grand Canal Square

Richard

£174

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

The exterior of the Mespil Hotel with its entrance and a man in a suit walking towards the entrance.

A bar setting with a bartender preparing a drink.

A grand library interior with ornate woodwork, a large globe, and classical sculptures.

3. Mespil Hotel

Ballsbridge, 0.8 mi from Grand Canal Square

Christopher

£151

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a potted orchid.

A modern hotel lobby with a red leather sofa, wooden ceiling, and blue seating area.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and hanging wine glasses.

4. Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin

The Liberties, 1.5 mi from Grand Canal Square

Christina

£136

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar with a bartender, wooden bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

5. The Grafton Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1 mi from Grand Canal Square

Elizabeth

£169

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a long counter, seating, and shelves of bottles.

A spacious lounge area with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and a variety of potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area, a sofa, and a stone wall.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a sofa, and tables.

6. Zanzibar Locke

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 mi from Grand Canal Square

Jessica

£103

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A buffet setup with various food and drink dispensers, a large glass container, and a decorative plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

The exterior of the Drury Court Hotel with a stone facade, hanging plants, and a sign indicating a restaurant nearby.

7. Drury Court Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 mi from Grand Canal Square

Kelly

£113

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A multi-story hotel facade with a central entrance, large windows, and uniform architectural design.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, various food items, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large window, two beds, a sofa, and artwork on the wall.

A gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of greenery.

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

City Centre Dublin, 1 mi from Grand Canal Square

Annette

£97

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by stone arches and lush greenery.

A modern indoor pool area with a glass ceiling, a seating area with tables, and a large potted plant.

A spacious indoor area with a large chandelier, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

A well-maintained garden with a fountain, a brick wall, and a seating area with a chair and table.

9. InterContinental Dublin by IHG

1.3 mi from Grand Canal Square

Mari-Ann

£252

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A conference room with tables and chairs, a presentation screen, and large windows with a view of buildings and trees.

10. Maldron Hotel Croke Park

Drumcondra, 1.3 mi from Grand Canal Square

Jon

£75

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a large 'A' on the wall, a red booth, and a variety of seating arrangements.

A bar area with a large red spherical decoration, wooden stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A room with a wooden table, chairs, a red armchair, and shelves with various items.

A room with a chandelier, leather chairs, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

11. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

City Centre Dublin, 1.3 mi from Grand Canal Square

Alexandra

£94

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern building with a checkered facade and a reflection in the water.

A dining area with a table set for two, featuring a dessert stand with various sweets, two wine glasses, and a vase of flowers.

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a table with fruit, and a unique hanging light fixture.

A buffet spread with various breads, cheeses, fruits, and pastries in a modern dining area with large windows and indoor plants.

12. Anantara The Marker Dublin - A Leading Hotel of the World

Dublin Docklands, < 0.1 mi from Grand Canal Square

Frederick

£231

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with a long counter, cushioned bar stools, and a copper bowl with champagne bottles.

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign reading "Hotel Brooks".

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a modern ceiling design.

Two black planters with 'Brooks Hotel' branding and a doormat with the same name.

13. Brooks Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1 mi from Grand Canal Square

michael

£168

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of round and rectangular tables.

A lobby with a black and white patterned floor, a chandelier, and a sign reading "Collins Club".

A terrace with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A bar area with a marble countertop, various bottles, glasses, and a gold-colored lamp.

14. The Leinster

Grand Canal Dock, 0.4 mi from Grand Canal Square

Kathryn

£125

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden tables, and black stools.

A modern kitchen with checkered flooring, wooden cabinets, and a central island with various food items and containers.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, digital screens, and a seating area with red chairs.

15. citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's

City Centre Dublin, 1.3 mi from Grand Canal Square

David

£98

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, surrounded by chairs, and a central hanging light fixture.

A reception desk with the word "WREN" in large letters, a black bird sculpture, and a background of tall grasses and plants.

A building with a prominent 'WREN' sign, large arched windows, and a modern interior design.

A cozy, modern living room with a curved sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a magazine on a side table.

16. Wren Urban Nest

City Centre Dublin, 1 mi from Grand Canal Square

PAMELA

£114

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A building entrance with a glass door, two potted plants, and a string of lights above.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a round table, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and a bench.

A modern lobby with a large abstract painting, a reception desk, and a seating area with a patterned rug.

17. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 mi from Grand Canal Square

Randy

£142

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern house with a stone wall, a statue, and a fire pit in the garden.

A hallway with a mannequin in a dress, a blue chair, and a blue sofa.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a desk with a vintage radio, and a bed with a patterned throw.

A courtyard with a central fire feature surrounded by stone walls and greenery.

18. Number 31

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 mi from Grand Canal Square

Susie

£138

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bar area with a bartender, seating with red ottomans, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A grand hallway with a marble staircase, a reception desk, and a framed painting on the wall.

A buffet with various food items, including fruits, cheeses, and meats, arranged on a wooden counter.

A grand hall with a high ceiling adorned with floral decorations and classical architectural details.

19. The Davenport

City Centre Dublin, 0.5 mi from Grand Canal Square

Michael

£156

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a brick wall, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and a variety of bar stools.

A bar area with a neon sign, multiple beer taps, and leather chairs.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink with a round mirror, and a bed with a tufted headboard.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black cat sculpture, and a colorful mural.

20. NYX Dublin Christchurch

City Centre Dublin, 1.2 mi from Grand Canal Square

Rebecka

£133

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Grand Canal Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Merrion	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Wilder	9.6 Exceptional 764 reviews	View
Mespil Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Grafton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Grand Canal Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Very easy access to transportation. Staff was great and very helpful… I highly recommend"

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great and super helpful on recommendations."

Latroupe Jacobs Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was my 3rd ever hostel experience and it was definitely my favourite dorm I’ve slept in. I managed to check in early thanks to the kind and friendly staff. The place was in a convenient location, safe, and easy to get to. I stayed in a 4-bed mixed dorm room and it was perfect. The bathroom was far away from the pods, the beds were clean and spacious with curtains, it had large lockers, and there were many events going on in the hostel for people to meet one another. I highly recommend this place to anyone travelling to Dublin!"

The Spencer Hotel

8/10 Good

"Le centre sportif et la piscine en particulier est un petit bijou. Etant un nageur assidu, j'ai beaucoup apprécié la possibilité de réserver mon couloir de nage à une heure spécifique."

Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Welcoming staff, lots of smiles. Bar area was inviting. Room was on small side and TV kept glitching but other than that, it was a good city hotel."

The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay, great hotel"

Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were genuinely amazing from check in ,the restaurant staff were absolutely unreal,fabulous, just location wasnt great,"

Other attractions near Grand Canal Square

A modern architectural building with a glass facade and a unique triangular design.

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

8.2/10 (507 reviews)

At the heart of the bustling Dublin theatre scene you will find the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Officially the largest theatre in Ireland, its opening in 2010 heralded a new era for theatre – not just in Dublin, but across Ireland. For the first time, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre allowed exceptional quality local and international theatrical productions to come to Ireland.

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A modern bridge with a unique arch design, reflecting on a calm body of water, with buildings in the background.

Samuel Beckett Bridge

An iconic city landmark, this striking cable-stayed bridge evokes the image of a harp on its side. Come at night to see it lit up.

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A riverside cityscape with historic buildings and a modern skyscraper.

Grand Canal

Hike along this running stream through Ireland’s pleasant green countryside and stop for cruises, watersports and meals on barges.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #272727; -webkit-text-stroke: #272727}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}

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A modern curved building with illuminated blue lines, a waterfront, and a bridge in the background.

The Convention Centre Dublin

8.6/10 (782 reviews)

Spot this futuristic crystal building rising high in the dockyards and cycle along the grassy banks of the adjacent canal.

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A pedestrian bridge with a glass building in the background labeled "PIC" and "JEANIE JOHNSTON".

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

9.4/10 (35 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum during your travels in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Anantara The Marker Dublin

After visiting Anantara The Marker Dublin, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dublin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

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Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium

8.0/10 (1 review)

Catch an event at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium during your trip to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Royal Irish Academy of Music

Enjoy an outing to Royal Irish Academy of Music during your stay in Dublin. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Grand Canal Square?

Grand Canal Square is located in Dublin. This metropolitan area is known for its bar scene and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 407 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Grand Canal Square?

Adjacent to Grand Canal Square, The Dean Dublin Docklands- Formerly The Mayson is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good options close by include The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre and Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Grand Canal Square?

Expedia has 407 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Grand Canal Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Grand Canal Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Grand Canal Square.

What can I see and do near Grand Canal Square?

Study the collections at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum or National Museum of Ireland - Natural History. Custom House, O'Connell Bridge and Ha' Penny Bridge are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Grand Canal Square. You can check out the local talent at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Arena and Gaiety Theatre.

How can I get to Grand Canal Square?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Grand Canal Square is easy. You can take advantage of metro transport at Jervis Station, Dominick Tram Stop and O'Connell - GPO Tram Stop. If you're hopping a train into town, Dublin Tara Street Station, Connolly Station and Dublin Pearse Station are the closest stations to City Centre Dublin.

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Our top choices for Grand Canal Square hotels

1. The Merrion

2. The Wilder

3. Mespil Hotel

4. Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin

5. The Grafton Hotel

6. Zanzibar Locke

7. Drury Court Hotel

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

9. InterContinental Dublin by IHG

10. Maldron Hotel Croke Park

11. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

12. Anantara The Marker Dublin - A Leading Hotel of the World

13. Brooks Hotel

14. The Leinster

15. citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's

16. Wren Urban Nest

17. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

18. Number 31

19. The Davenport

20. NYX Dublin Christchurch

Compare popular hotels close to Grand Canal Square

Top Grand Canal Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

Latroupe Jacobs Inn

The Spencer Hotel

Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre

The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre

Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City

Other attractions near Grand Canal Square

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

Samuel Beckett Bridge

Grand Canal

The Convention Centre Dublin

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Anantara The Marker Dublin

Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium

Royal Irish Academy of Music

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