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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 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.

1. The Mercantile Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Linda

4.252.610 ₫

4.826.712 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are framed artworks on the wall and a window with curtains.

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

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

2. The Alex

City Centre Dublin, 0.2 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Timothy

6.323.238 ₫

7.176.875 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

3. The Grafton Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.7 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Joseph

8.192.372 ₫

9.298.342 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a sofa, and tables.

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area, a sofa, and a stone wall.

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 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Trevor

3.961.700 ₫

4.496.529 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

5. The Chancery Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Sonya

5.750.568 ₫

6.526.895 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

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.

6. Drury Court Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Harveen

3.565.530 ₫

4.046.876 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden tables, and black stools.

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

7. citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Joanne

3.685.242 ₫

4.182.750 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar area with a brick wall, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and a variety of bar stools.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black cat sculpture, and a colorful mural.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink with a round mirror, and a bed with a tufted headboard.

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a curved corner design, and a sign reading 'NYX HOTEL'.

8. NYX Dublin Christchurch

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Víctor

5.201.758 ₫

5.903.995 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 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.

9. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Beggar's Bush, 1 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

AMANDA

4.509.781 ₫

5.118.602 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A brick building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

A restaurant with wooden tables and black leather booths, a brick fireplace, and shelves of wine bottles.

A hotel room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of a building labeled "HOTEL."

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

10. Harding Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 1.2 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Scott

3.685.333 ₫

4.182.749 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

Dublin Docklands, 1 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Frederick

8.324.934 ₫

9.448.800 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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.

12. The Mont

City Centre Dublin, 0.1 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Scott

5.323.203 ₫

6.041.836 ₫ 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 hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign reading "Hotel Brooks".

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

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

13. Brooks Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.7 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

michael

6.203.709 ₫

7.041.162 ₫ 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 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.

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

14. Number 31

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Wayne

6.676.395 ₫

7.577.708 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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.

15. Conrad Dublin

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Galina

9.532.580 ₫

10.819.478 ₫ total

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

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

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

16. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

City Centre Dublin, 1.1 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Jennifer

6.986.052 ₫

7.929.169 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

17. The Leinster

Grand Canal Dock, 0.8 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Caroline

6.283.470 ₫

7.131.738 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

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

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.

18. Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

City Centre Dublin, 0.8 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Michelle

4.032.556 ₫

4.576.951 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A reception desk with the word "WREN" in large letters, a black bird sculpture, and a background of tall grasses and plants.

19. Wren Urban Nest

City Centre Dublin, 0.7 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Federico

4.354.089 ₫

4.941.957 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor cafe with wicker chairs and round tables, surrounded by brick buildings and adorned with hanging lights and flowers.

A bookshelf with books, decorative items, and plants.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A spacious lobby with a mix of seating options, a fireplace, and a large window providing natural light.

20. Iveagh Garden Hotel

City Centre Dublin, 0.9 km from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Joseph

4.745.743 ₫

5.386.419 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Mercantile Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 998 reviews	View
The Alex	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Grafton Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Zanzibar Locke	9.6 Exceptional 2,564 reviews	View
The Chancery Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,261 reviews	View

Top National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square Hotel Reviews

The Grafton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location was excellent! Friendly staff, good bar, comfy bed."

Iveagh Garden Hotel

8/10 Good

"Charming hotel, convenient base to explore Dublin."

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

8/10 Good

"Too much technology! Hard to even turn the lights out"

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, the staff were very helpful, and the room was very clean. Room is small but a great spot for a short stay! It was awesome to have air conditioning and a small kitchen. I would stay here again."

Clink i Lár

8/10 Good

"N/A"

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very friendly and helpful, room was immaculate. We also tried the dining in the hotel, great service there and food was great. And to even add a bonus, the parking was easy and there were a ton of spots when we got there."

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Mark Street

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Great staff! Ana, Gisele, Douglas and Amir were very helpful"

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was perfect! The room was clean and staff always helpful and very kind. Love looking out the window onto Temple Bar at night."

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

10/10 Excellent

"Very good very good very goot"

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What can I see and do near National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square?

Study the collections at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Irish Museum of Modern Art or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Bank of Ireland, O'Connell Bridge and Ha' Penny Bridge. You can catch a show at Gaiety Theatre, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Olympia Theatre.

How can I get to National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square?

With so many transport options, seeing the area around National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like Jervis Station, Dominick Tram Stop and O'Connell - GPO Tram Stop. If you want to journey outside 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 National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square hotels

1. The Mercantile Hotel

2. The Alex

3. The Grafton Hotel

4. Zanzibar Locke

5. The Chancery Hotel

6. Drury Court Hotel

7. citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's

8. NYX Dublin Christchurch

9. Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

10. Harding Hotel

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

12. The Mont

13. Brooks Hotel

14. Number 31

15. Conrad Dublin

16. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton

17. The Leinster

18. Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

19. Wren Urban Nest

20. Iveagh Garden Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

Top National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square Hotel Reviews

The Grafton Hotel

Iveagh Garden Hotel

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre

Clink i Lár

Clayton Hotel Burlington Road

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Mark Street

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

Other attractions near National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

Merrion Square

Oscar Wilde Statue

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

National Museum of Natural History

Heraldic Museum / Genealogical Office

National Library of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland

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