The Best Hotels Closest to Grand Canal Square in Dublin for 2026

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A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging wicker lamps, and potted plants.

A bar area with a chandelier, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern hotel room with a plush pink sofa, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a balcony with outdoor seating and plants.

1. The Green

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Cary

NT$7,089

NT$8,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A rustic bar with wooden furniture and a brick ceiling.

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

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

2. The Merrion

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 km from Grand Canal Square

anwer

NT$16,225

NT$18,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, glass railings, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, and a variety of framed pictures.

A bar area with a fireplace, wooden bar stools, and a patterned rug.

A grand staircase with a marble floor, a handrail, and a wall with a self-check-in station.

3. The Mercantile Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Sarah

NT$4,055

NT$4,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A traditional white door with a gold knocker, flanked by two symmetrical topiary bushes, set against a brick wall with red leaves.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A round wooden dining table with a vase of white flowers and a stack of magazines.

A dining room with a round table, two chairs, a fireplace, and a cabinet with glass doors.

4. Pembroke Hall

Ballsbridge, 1.3 km from Grand Canal Square

Andre

NT$4,096

NT$4,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a large screen.

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Annette

NT$3,513

NT$3,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 pathway lined with cherry blossom trees in full bloom.

6. Mespil Hotel

Ballsbridge, 1.3 km from Grand Canal Square

Christopher

NT$5,640

NT$6,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A reception desk with a grey countertop and gold accents, surrounded by shelves with various potted plants and a wall covered in greenery.

7. Zanzibar Locke

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Sarah

NT$3,844

NT$4,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A bar area with a wooden herringbone floor, a bar counter, and a seating area with a yellow suitcase.

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

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

8. The Wilder

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Richard

NT$7,374

NT$8,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and booths, each set with wine glasses and cutlery.

9. The Grafton Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Elizabeth

NT$6,900

NT$7,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

10. Drury Court Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

gregory

NT$4,225

NT$4,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An indoor seating area with cushioned benches, tables, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bartender, and a well-stocked bar counter.

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of the street through large windows.

A modern art installation with illuminated structures resembling trees in a gallery setting.

11. The Mont

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Scott

NT$5,671

NT$6,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

12. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Randy

NT$5,302

NT$6,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large mirror.

A brick building with a large arched entrance, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants on either side.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a chair and a table, and a view of the outside through a window.

A four-poster canopy bed with a blue and gold patterned bedspread, a glass coffee table with decorative items, and a classic four-poster chair.

13. Ariel House

Ballsbridge, 1.2 km from Grand Canal Square

Michael

NT$5,583

NT$6,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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 dining table with breakfast items and a city view.

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

Dublin Docklands, < 0.1 km from Grand Canal Square

Frederick

NT$8,601

NT$9,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with booths and tables, large windows, and pendant lighting.

A hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with hanging flower baskets, and flags.

15. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Beggar's Bush, 0.6 km from Grand Canal Square

Ruth

NT$4,367

NT$4,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

16. Wren Urban Nest

City Centre Dublin, 1.6 km from Grand Canal Square

PAMELA

NT$4,225

NT$4,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

17. Brooks Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

michael

NT$6,427

NT$7,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

The exterior of The Leinstier hotel with large columns, a red chair, and potted plants.

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.

18. The Leinster

Grand Canal Dock, 0.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Kathryn

NT$4,663

NT$5,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

19. Number 31

City Centre Dublin, 1.5 km from Grand Canal Square

Susie

NT$5,643

NT$6,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A room with a fireplace, two blue armchairs, a wicker basket, and a framed picture above the mantelpiece.

A bar area with seating, a brick wall, and a clock on the wall.

A bar area with a brick wall, bar counter, and seating.

A hotel with a modern facade, a covered outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

20. The Sandymount Hotel

Sandymount, 1.5 km from Grand Canal Square

Geoffrey

NT$4,268

NT$4,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Grand Canal Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Green	9.8 Exceptional 1,215 reviews	View
The Merrion	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Mercantile Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,084 reviews	View
Pembroke Hall	9.6 Exceptional 178 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 176 reviews	View

Top Grand Canal Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay there was wonderful in all regards."

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

8/10 Good

"The hotel was well situated with a 10 min walk into the centre We didn’t have breakfast but looked a well good selection of food The gallery was good for coffee but a kettle and mugs would have been better A paper cup of coffee in the morning is not delightful! No food served only pizza but we ate out for our stay! The rooms were spacious and quirky with the shower room ! Had to use lifts to get to all floors and rooms If I return to Dublin I would def stay here again"

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room, walkable to St Stephen’s Green and Grafton st."

Zanzibar Locke

8/10 Good

"Excellent location Fabulous bar/ restaurant Staff were very helpful and accommodating Would stay there again :-)"

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)

Get your ticket for a night at Ireland’s largest theater, which was built to attract the world’s biggest shows to the nation’s capital.

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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 exploring the galleries in EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum 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 theater 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, check out the 407 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices within a short distance include The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre and Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre.

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

Expedia has 407 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Grand Canal Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Grand Canal Square?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Grand Canal Square, head over to our customer service page.

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 choices for transportation, seeing the area around Grand Canal Square is easy. You can access metro transit 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 Green

2. The Merrion

3. The Mercantile Hotel

4. Pembroke Hall

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

6. Mespil Hotel

7. Zanzibar Locke

8. The Wilder

9. The Grafton Hotel

10. Drury Court Hotel

11. The Mont

12. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

13. Ariel House

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

15. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

16. Wren Urban Nest

17. Brooks Hotel

18. The Leinster

19. Number 31

20. The Sandymount Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Grand Canal Square

Top Grand Canal Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

Zanzibar Locke

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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