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 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 building facade with a sign reading "THE GREEN" and a series of windows.

1. The Green

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Cary

￥30,423

￥34,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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.

2. The Merrion

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 km from Grand Canal Square

anwer

￥74,533

￥84,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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 bar area with a fireplace, wooden bar stools, and a patterned floor.

3. The Mercantile Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Sarah

￥18,662

￥21,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 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.

4. Zanzibar Locke

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Sarah

￥20,386

￥23,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Maureen

￥19,841

￥22,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A pathway lined with cherry blossom trees in full bloom.

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

6. Mespil Hotel

Ballsbridge, 1.3 km from Grand Canal Square

Christopher

￥27,856

￥31,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A room with a fireplace, a green chair, and a vase with white flowers.

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

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

7. Pembroke Hall

Ballsbridge, 1.3 km from Grand Canal Square

Andre

￥20,309

￥23,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

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

8. Drury Court Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

gregory

￥22,269

￥25,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

9. The Grafton Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Elizabeth

￥31,013

￥35,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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.

10. Wren Urban Nest

City Centre Dublin, 1.6 km from Grand Canal Square

PAMELA

￥20,868

￥23,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A building with a sign reading "THE MONT" above the entrance.

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

Sophie

￥25,132

￥28,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a digital payment terminal.

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

12. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Beggar's Bush, 0.6 km from Grand Canal Square

Ruth

￥17,701

￥20,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

A dining area with teal chairs, a fireplace, and a large window with a view.

13. Ariel House

Ballsbridge, 1.2 km from Grand Canal Square

Michael

￥26,772

￥30,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

14. Brooks Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

michael

￥29,442

￥33,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

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

15. The Leinster

Grand Canal Dock, 0.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Kathryn

￥26,870

￥30,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A dining table with breakfast items and a city view.

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

Dublin Docklands, < 0.1 km from Grand Canal Square

jeff

￥42,484

￥48,219 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 hallway with a mannequin in a dress, a blue chair, and a blue sofa.

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

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

17. Number 31

City Centre Dublin, 1.5 km from Grand Canal Square

Susie

￥24,089

￥27,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

18. Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

Ballsbridge, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Purnima

￥17,196

￥19,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A bar area with a counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and hanging lights.

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

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.

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

19. Arthaus Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Sarah

￥26,245

￥29,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with wooden furniture, a bar area, and indoor plants.

A modern room with a bed, a desk, and a large window with curtains. There are potted plants and a wardrobe.

A red-themed room with a sofa, ottomans, and a chandelier.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, shelves with decorative items, and hanging plants.

20. Beckett Locke

North Wall, 0.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Meghan

￥15,251

￥17,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Grand Canal Square

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Green	9.8 Exceptional 1,222 reviews	View
The Merrion	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Mercantile Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,096 reviews	View
Zanzibar Locke	9.6 Exceptional 2,630 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 183 reviews	View

Top Grand Canal Square Hotel Reviews

Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for walking around the heart of Dublin. They were able to accommodate us with an early check in after an 8 hour flight there, that was very much appreciated"

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely perfect"

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location! Very nice staff"

The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for a 3Arena gig. Very clean and safe and I would happily stay again."

Beckett Locke

10/10 Excellent

"Very good experience at Beckett Locke. Clean comfortable spacious rooms"

The Dean Dublin Docklands- Formerly The Mayson

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very clean, the gym was amazing & the pub sidekick was phenomenal!"

Clink i Lár

8/10 Good

"Nice new hostel close to Temple bar area Stayed in 12bedded shared dorm Bunk bed comfortable with very clean linen and very clean area Shared bathroom next to room quite small only two showers and two toilets, used shower early in morning and found they were very clean. Bring your own towel and padlock and ear plugs due to others snoring Very comfortable and good price"

Anantara The Marker Dublin - A Leading Hotel of the World

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff. Great location. Attention to detail everywhere. Comfortable bed and good quality linen. Id stay there again."

Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City

10/10 Excellent

"Would stay at this Hotel again good access to all areas, Staff very helpful and had a great meal in the hotel could not fault it."

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. Zanzibar Locke

5. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

6. Mespil Hotel

7. Pembroke Hall

8. Drury Court Hotel

9. The Grafton Hotel

10. Wren Urban Nest

11. The Mont

12. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

13. Ariel House

14. Brooks Hotel

15. The Leinster

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

17. Number 31

18. Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

19. Arthaus Hotel

20. Beckett Locke

Compare popular hotels close to Grand Canal Square

Top Grand Canal Square Hotel Reviews

Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre

Beckett Locke

The Dean Dublin Docklands- Formerly The Mayson

Clink i Lár

Anantara The Marker Dublin - A Leading Hotel of the World

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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