⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Grand Canal Square for 2026

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

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

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

1. The Green

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Patti

S$340

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

2. Zanzibar Locke

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Jessica

S$213

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Daniel

S$220

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 floor.

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

4. The Mercantile Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Linda

S$232

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

5. Pembroke Hall

Ballsbridge, 1.3 km from Grand Canal Square

Amberlea

S$232

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

6. The Wilder

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Richard

S$338

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Drury Court Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

FURROKH

S$216

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

8. The Grafton Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

David

S$295

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A staircase leading to a building with a traditional architectural style, surrounded by greenery and a well-maintained pathway.

A luxurious living room with a grand chandelier, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

9. Roxford Lodge Hotel

Beggar's Bush, 1 km from Grand Canal Square

Charles

S$166

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Beggar's Bush, 0.6 km from Grand Canal Square

Ruth

S$227

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. The Mont

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Scott

S$243

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

12. The Leinster

Grand Canal Dock, 0.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Kathryn

S$254

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

13. Wren Urban Nest

City Centre Dublin, 1.6 km from Grand Canal Square

PAMELA

S$235

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

14. Ariel House

Ballsbridge, 1.2 km from Grand Canal Square

Richard

S$278

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a view of the outside.

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

15. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Jennifer

S$294

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

16. Arthaus Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Sarah

S$267

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

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

S$301

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

18. Number 31

City Centre Dublin, 1.5 km from Grand Canal Square

Susie

S$290

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

19. Beckett Locke

North Wall, 0.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Meghan

S$168

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a visible reception area.

A modern interior with seating areas, a motorcycle, and a wall with illuminated letters.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fireplace, and string lights.

A modern interior with a red sofa, leather armchair, and ottomans, along with pendant lighting and a glass wall offering a view of the outside.

20. Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Ryan

S$181

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Grand Canal Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Green	9.8 Exceptional 1,216 reviews	View
Zanzibar Locke	9.6 Exceptional 2,596 reviews	View
Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
The Mercantile Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,049 reviews	View
Pembroke Hall	9.6 Exceptional 177 reviews	View

Top Grand Canal Square Hotel Reviews

The Leinster

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic stay at the Leinster. The rooms were small but beautifully decorated with comfy beds and linens . The staff was friendly and helpful and the bar/ restaurant was great too! We’ll be back!"

Clink i Lár

10/10 Excellent

"Good for a few days in Dublin while solo traveling! I had a particularly late night and added late checkout last minute and it was totally worth it. Wound definitely stay if I’m in the city again!"

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is stunning. The lobby area is warm and welcoming. The staff we encountered was friendly. The room was beautiful, bed was comfortable. Location to rail system close by, and walkable to town. I would stay here again."

Beckett Locke

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location"

Latroupe Jacobs Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent!"

The Dean Dublin Docklands- Formerly The Mayson

10/10 Excellent

"Very stylish hotel. Happy to stay here again."

The Gibson Hotel Dublin City

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, lovely location, easy to get into tow centre"

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel in a great location for the 3 Arena"

Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City

8/10 Good

"We appreciated the great breakfast, good location, and the underground parking."

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 nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings reflecting on a calm body of water.

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 Green

2. Zanzibar Locke

3. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

4. The Mercantile Hotel

5. Pembroke Hall

6. The Wilder

7. Drury Court Hotel

8. The Grafton Hotel

9. Roxford Lodge Hotel

10. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

11. The Mont

12. The Leinster

13. Wren Urban Nest

14. Ariel House

15. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

16. Arthaus Hotel

17. Brooks Hotel

18. Number 31

19. Beckett Locke

20. Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

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Top Grand Canal Square Hotel Reviews

The Leinster

Clink i Lár

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

Beckett Locke

Latroupe Jacobs Inn

The Dean Dublin Docklands- Formerly The Mayson

The Gibson Hotel Dublin City

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

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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