Dublin Airport Hotel Pt 2

[artnbarb]

I'm starting a new thread because we've finalized our flights and will now spend ONE night in Dublin (Aug 29) before flying to Bucharest.

We arrive in DUB at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, and depart on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. TBH we really have no wishlist of things to see, but if it's uncomplicated, we'll probably go onto the city center for a meal and a walk.

HERE'S THE QUESTION: can you recommend a hotel with easy connections to BOTH the city and the airport? I realize that for some airport hotels, that could mean retuning to the airport for bus connections. My initial feeling is to stay at an airport hotel, but I'm not sure that it matters.

Again, this is just for one night. TIA, again.

 

[Ian Sutton]

Loads of different buses serving airport and city (I think air coach was the one I used to use).

https://www.dublinairport.com/to-from-the-airport/by-bus/dublin-buses

[edit - link should work now]

so if you do want to stay in the city (or travel in for an evening) there's lots of options, and taxis were reasonably enough that hopping in one to get back to the airport might be ideal for peace of mind.

As an alternative, Malahide isn't far away at all and IIRC it's the home of Irish cricket and I recall being told it was a pleasant place. Perhaps an option for being by the sea and enjoying saying you went near Dublin, but never went into the city!

 

[Gillaspiewoods]

The bus we took from the airport to the city center dropped us essentially in front of Trinity College; so, if you’re looking for the absolute most efficient bus service, I’d look for a hotel close to there (it will likely be somewhat more expensive than, say, a hotel by Christchurch, which is where we stayed). As your flight is early afternoon, you should have plenty of time for the short bus travel back to the airport. I agree, however, with Ian’s suggestion that a cab to the airport might be the golden ticket for you. Another note: you’ll be early for hotel check-in (unless you pay for a room the night before your arrival), but any decent hotel will hold your luggage until check-in time, freeing you up for a good full Irish breakfast.

Also, Ian, i couldn’t get your link to work.

 

[artnbarb]

We've used the bus to/from the airport and city center, and both times our hotel was quite close to the bus stop. Perhaps staying the in center might be better! I had convinced myself that it made sense to stay at an airport hotel, but we'd STILL have to drag our luggage around, on/off the shuttle bus. For just slightly more effort we could be conveniently located to do as much (or even as little!) as we want. Thanks! NOW - who has a reasonbly priced hotel in the center of Dublin to recommend? I don't mind staying near the Post Office, on the north side of the the Liffey.

 

[Ian Sutton]

Also, Ian, i couldn’t get your link to work.

Yes, and neither could I clicking on it now, yet that is the location of the page. Looks like a rogue '.' had been added to the link (amended now).

Alternatively to get to that page, go to the dublin airport site https://www.dublinairport.com/
and from there select to/from from the top menu bar
then as the options expand, select 'by bus' and 'bus routes - dublin'

 

[artnbarb]

Loads of different buses serving airport and city (I think air coach was the one I used to use).

https://www.dublinairport.com/to-from-the-airport/by-bus/dublin-buses

[edit - link should work now]

so if you do want to stay in the city (or travel in for an evening) there's lots of options, and taxis were reasonably enough that hopping in one to get back to the airport might be ideal for peace of mind.

As an alternative, Malahide isn't far away at all and IIRC it's the home of Irish cricket and I recall being told it was a pleasant place. Perhaps an option for being by the sea and enjoying saying you went near Dublin, but never went into the ci

I've just booked one night at the Grand Hotel in Malahide, so thanks for the suggestion. It's 10 minutes by taxi from the airport, or a bit longer on the bus that stops directly in front of the hotel. Other than a food walking tour (which we can't take because of our arival time), I just couldn't think of anything we wanted to see or do in Dublin. Maybe we'll visit the castle in Malahide, maybe we'll just wander, either way it should be more relaxing! Thanks again for the great idea!

 

[Ian Sutton]

I hope it's good, and certainly that level of convenience would appeal greatly to me. Plus being near the coast is always something of a personal draw.

There's a possibility there might even be a game of cricket on at the Malahide club that Friday, and cricket can be a very relaxing sport to watch. It looks like (looking at 2024 fixtures) the Men's 1st team play on Saturdays, and the Women's 1st team on Thursdays, but plenty of other youth level games, so a decent chance of there being a game on (weather permitting). https://www.malahidecc.com/fixtures/teamid_12539/Team-A.aspx

Sitting down watching the cricket with good company, a small picnic and something nice to drink, can be a relaxing pleasure, no matter what the level of the cricket itself, nor indeed is an interest in the sport itself necessary, as the general relaxed feel of it can be enjoyable without even knowing what they're doing.