The Best Hotels Closest to Grand Canal Square in Dublin - 2026 Updated Prices

A waterfront promenade with red poles and a river.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Grand Canal Square hotels

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

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

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.

1. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Christine

₹13,926

₹15,806 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

2. Zanzibar Locke

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Jean-Francois

₹14,444

₹16,394 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

Linda

₹16,226

₹18,417 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

4. The Grafton Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Douglas

₹27,259

₹30,939 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

₹12,796

₹14,524 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

6. The Wilder

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Richard

₹24,865

₹28,222 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

7. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Beggar's Bush, 0.6 km from Grand Canal Square

AMANDA

₹15,572

₹17,674 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 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.

8. Ariel House

Ballsbridge, 1.2 km from Grand Canal Square

Kathleen

₹20,154

₹22,875 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar area with a bartender, seating with red ottomans, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A buffet with various food items, including fruits, cheeses, and meats, arranged on a wooden counter.

A grand hall with a high ceiling adorned with floral decorations and classical architectural details.

A hotel room with a tufted headboard, a bed with a grey and white bedspread, two teal armchairs, a small round table, and a large window with grey curtains.

9. The Davenport

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Brian

₹21,896

₹24,852 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Brooks Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

michael

₹21,812

₹24,757 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

11. Arthaus Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Sarah

₹18,322

₹20,795 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a round table, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

12. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Jennifer

₹24,308

₹27,590 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

The entrance of Conrad Dublin hotel with a modern design, featuring large pillars, a geometric ceiling, and a welcoming staircase.

A spacious bar area with a high ceiling and skylights, surrounded by leather seating and a central marble table.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

A grand piano in a spacious room with a large window, a table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.

13. Conrad Dublin

City Centre Dublin, 1.6 km from Grand Canal Square

Galina

₹27,464

₹31,171 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. The Leinster

Grand Canal Dock, 0.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Kathryn

₹22,975

₹26,077 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

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

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

15. Number 31

City Centre Dublin, 1.5 km from Grand Canal Square

Susie

₹19,980

₹22,677 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

A modern outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, and potted plants.

16. Beckett Locke

North Wall, 0.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Leonard

₹12,109

₹13,744 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

A modern interior with a central tree-like structure, seating areas, and a bar.

17. Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

City Centre Dublin, 1.8 km from Grand Canal Square

Michelle

₹12,091

₹13,723 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a black countertop, wooden accents, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern reception area with a bar, seating, and a large window offering a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red chair, a small table, a TV, and a city view.

A modern lounge area with comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

18. Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Cheri

₹14,735

₹16,724 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with wall art, a desk with a chair, and a view of a building through a window with blue curtains.

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

19. Motel One Dublin

City Centre Dublin, 1.7 km from Grand Canal Square

Garth

₹15,026

₹17,054 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A modern dining area with white walls, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

A reception area with a wooden desk, two chairs, a large bookshelf, and a window with stained glass.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and shelves of bottles.

20. The Fleet

Temple Bar, 1.4 km from Grand Canal Square

Frederick

₹15,986

₹18,144 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Grand Canal Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre	9.8 Exceptional 143 reviews	View
Zanzibar Locke	9.6 Exceptional 2,580 reviews	View
The Mercantile Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View
The Grafton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Pembroke Hall	9.6 Exceptional 175 reviews	View

Top Grand Canal Square Hotel Reviews

Clink i Lár

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente, nos quedamos una noche y fue mas que suficiente. Debimos aprovechar el desayuno"

Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City

10/10 Excellent

"Quick and complete check-in and check-out - very simple and time-saving. Breakfast was comparable to other such hotels, but the staff were particularly attentive. Room was nice; minor issue with sink drain but readily resolved."

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

8/10 Good

"Very good, but breakfast could be better"

The Gibson Hotel Dublin City

10/10 Excellent

"The room was perfect. Clean bathroom, lack of carpet is good (tile floor), and comfortable beds. Great location. We will definitely be back."

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, convenient, close to everything. Staff was great. The bed was a little hard to get in /out of."

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and close to everything we needed to walk to."

Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

10/10 Excellent

"The helpfulness of the staff here was notable. Very responsive to any request. While a bit out of the loop, there is a station nearby as well as a Hertz office, supermarket, chipper, pub just a couple hundred metres away. while we did not need to park a car we noted this hotel has great parking. Given how expensive all the Dublin hotels were over this weekend, we were lucky to get this one. While pricey it was the best value we could find."

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Mark Street

10/10 Excellent

"We thought that StayCity was very good value for money with quite helpful staff. The rooms were nice, clean, and not too small. Good location also."

The Leinster

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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}

See properties

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.

See properties

A lighthouse silhouette against a sunset, with a wall displaying the text "MORANT ADVENTURE JOSEKIER ADVENTURE MISSIONARY INNOVATOR ENTREPRENEUR".

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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 424 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 424 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 Little Museum of Dublin. O'Connell Bridge, Bank of Ireland 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.

Search Hotels Near Grand Canal Square, Dublin

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Grand Canal Square hotels

1. Home2 Suites By Hilton Dublin City Centre

2. Zanzibar Locke

3. The Mercantile Hotel

4. The Grafton Hotel

5. Pembroke Hall

6. The Wilder

7. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

8. Ariel House

9. The Davenport

10. Brooks Hotel

11. Arthaus Hotel

12. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

13. Conrad Dublin

14. The Leinster

15. Number 31

16. Beckett Locke

17. Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

18. Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG

19. Motel One Dublin

20. The Fleet

Compare popular hotels close to Grand Canal Square

Top Grand Canal Square Hotel Reviews

Clink i Lár

Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

The Gibson Hotel Dublin City

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Mark Street

The Leinster

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

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia