The Best Hotels Closest to Merrion Square in Dublin for 2026

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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.

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.

1. The Green

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

Suzanne

NT$6,545

NT$7,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A courtyard with a pool, potted plants, and a building with large windows.

A rustic bar with wooden furniture and a brick ceiling.

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

2. The Merrion

City Centre Dublin, 0.2 km from Merrion Square

John

NT$17,325

NT$19,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

3. The Mercantile Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

Roland Dale

NT$3,872

NT$4,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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.

4. Zanzibar Locke

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 km from Merrion Square

Thomas

NT$3,648

NT$4,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a hanging plant, and a refrigerated display case.

5. Drury Court Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

Jacqueline

NT$3,725

NT$4,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

A pathway lined with cherry blossom trees in full bloom.

6. Mespil Hotel

Ballsbridge, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

Christopher

NT$5,743

NT$6,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

7. The Grafton Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

Elizabeth

NT$7,026

NT$7,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

8. The Wilder

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

Richard

NT$7,350

NT$8,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A serene garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a bartender, round tables, and a seating area with cushioned booths.

9. The Chancery Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 km from Merrion Square

Katherine

NT$6,324

NT$7,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A breakfast setup with croissants, a fruit, a glass of orange juice, and a dessert on a table by a window with sheer curtains.

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

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

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

10. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Beggar's Bush, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

Cayla

NT$4,010

NT$4,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A building with a marquee sign reading "THE ALEX" and a well-lit entrance.

An indoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a hanging floral arrangement, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A spacious conference room with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and standing lamps. Shelves with books and decorative items line the walls.

11. The Alex

City Centre Dublin, 0.3 km from Merrion Square

Shirley

NT$6,681

NT$7,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a large window overlooking the bar.

A modern interior with a green sofa, a wooden table, and a red display of books.

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

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

12. citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's

City Centre Dublin, 1.2 km from Merrion Square

Carla

NT$3,433

NT$3,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A cozy lounge area with a brick wall, leather sofas, and a small table with a book titled 'Ulysses James Joyce'.

A bar area with leather chairs, a round table, and a wooden log display.

A modern interior with dark-toned armchairs, a tufted chair, and a cityscape mural.

A bakery display with various baked goods and jars of ingredients.

13. Motel One Dublin

City Centre Dublin, 1.2 km from Merrion Square

Allison

NT$3,657

NT$4,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

14. The Leinster

Grand Canal Dock, 0.7 km from Merrion Square

Matthew

NT$4,845

NT$5,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A fitness center with a reception desk, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a wall-mounted sign.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight machines.

A hotel room with a desk, a brown leather chair, a white bed, a small round table, and a large window with curtains.

A modern room with a brown leather sofa, a small round table, a floor lamp, and a framed artwork of colorful buildings on the wall.

15. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

City Centre Dublin, 1.2 km from Merrion Square

KEVIN

NT$5,045

NT$5,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A waterfront urban area with modern buildings, a calm river, and a wooden dock.

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

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.

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

Dublin Docklands, 0.9 km from Merrion Square

jeff

NT$8,502

NT$9,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

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

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

17. Brooks Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

susan

NT$6,357

NT$7,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception area with a counter, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a window with curtains.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and ornate ceiling details.

A modern bar area with a curved bar, multiple stools, and tables.

18. Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

Ballsbridge, 1.1 km from Merrion Square

Purnima

NT$3,545

NT$4,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern reception area with a marble reception desk, a hanging blue crystal chandelier, and a geometric patterned wall.

A restaurant with green upholstered booths and tables, a colorful mural on the wall, and hanging green lanterns.

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, leading to individual rooms.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting on the wall.

19. Arthaus Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

Sarah

NT$5,390

NT$6,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

20. Number 31

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Merrion Square

Susie

NT$4,302

NT$4,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Merrion Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Green	9.8 Exceptional 1,213 reviews	View
The Merrion	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Mercantile Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,121 reviews	View
Zanzibar Locke	9.6 Exceptional 2,644 reviews	View
Drury Court Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Merrion Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

10/10 Excellent

"I love this hotel . I go to Dublin once a year and always make sure I’m at the Gresham"

The Morgan Hotel

8/10 Good

"This hotel was clean and quiet with great staff and located right in Temple Bar. We are early birds and did not visit the bars or music scene so some of the location was lost on us. So close to Grafton Street and other great shopping though. If you want to visit bars and pubs this place is excellent and even if you do not there was no noise. We would have loved a gym here but other than that it was fine. The staff made it. They were lovely."

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, well located really good staff. Nice setup, boutique and quirky. Visited for a conference and had a lovely time. Coffee is great. Good spread for breakfast (but no option for freshly cooked eggs sadly)."

The Chancery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, close to everything however also located for a quiet experience"

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"No coffee maker in lobby. Broken for 4 days."

The Trinity City Hotel

8/10 Good

"Trinity Hotel was a beautiful place to stay, with very comfortable rooms. After two weeks of travel, my husband said our night at Trinity Hotel was one of the best! My only feedback was when I needed a power converter, they wouldn’t bring it to my room. Every other hotel I stayed at had no problem bringing one to the room. So not as full service as some of our other accommodations."

Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy bed good shower, good location"

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

10/10 Excellent

"First time very pleasant stay Beautiful hotel Staff accommodating but we had a few hiccups"

Other attractions near Merrion Square

A collection of swans and ducks on display in a museum.

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

You can browse the exhibits at National Museum of Ireland - Natural History, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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A classical building with a central fountain and statues.

National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

8.8/10 (722 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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A statue of a man in a green jacket and red tie sitting on a large rock.

Oscar Wilde Statue

Take a picture of yourself lying next to this quirky statue of one of Ireland’s literary legends, who is depicted reclining on a rock.

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A golden circular artifact with intricate designs and a central knob, displayed against a blurred background.

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Learn about the many faces of historic Ireland, from Viking influences and Celtic metalwork to prehistoric tools and Bronze Age jewelry.

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Dun Eoghanachta

Find out about the history of Dublin when you spend time at Dun Eoghanachta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Dun Eochla

You can find out about the history of Dublin when you stop by Dun Eochla. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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National Museum of Natural History

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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National Museum of Ireland

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National Museum of Ireland in Dublin. Discover the great live music and shops in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merrion Square?

Merrion Square is located in a welcoming area of Dublin known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 638 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Merrion Square?

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Merrion Square. Other good options within a short distance include Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre and Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection.

How many hotels will I find close to Merrion Square?

Expedia has 638 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Merrion Square.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Merrion Square.

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

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Merrion Square, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Merrion Square?

You'll want to browse the collections at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum, and National Museum of Ireland - Natural History. Explore landmarks like Custom House, O'Connell Bridge, and Ha' Penny Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Gaiety Theatre, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and Olympia Theatre.

How can I get to Merrion Square?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Merrion Square is simple. You can access metro transit at Jervis Station, Dominick Tram Stop, and O'Connell - GPO Tram Stop. If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Dublin Tara Street Station, Connolly Station, or Dublin Pearse Station.

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Our top choices for Merrion Square hotels

1. The Green

2. The Merrion

3. The Mercantile Hotel

4. Zanzibar Locke

5. Drury Court Hotel

6. Mespil Hotel

7. The Grafton Hotel

8. The Wilder

9. The Chancery Hotel

10. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

11. The Alex

12. citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's

13. Motel One Dublin

14. The Leinster

15. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

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

17. Brooks Hotel

18. Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

19. Arthaus Hotel

20. Number 31

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Top Merrion Square Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

The Morgan Hotel

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

The Chancery Hotel

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

The Trinity City Hotel

Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

Other attractions near Merrion Square

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Oscar Wilde Statue

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Dun Eoghanachta

Dun Eochla

National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of Ireland

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