The Fleet Street Hotel sits on Fleet Street, one of the short, busy streets that run through Temple Bar, between College Green and the quays. For visitors who want to be in the middle of the action, it delivers: the pubs and music venues of Temple Bar are on the doorstep, the Ha'penny Bridge is a minute or two away, and Trinity College and Grafton Street are within an easy walk. It is a practical, well-positioned hotel that suits visitors who plan to spend most of their time out and about and need a comfortable, central base to return to. Rooms are a straightforward mix of modern comfort and compact city-centre proportions, as is typical in Dublin's old core, where buildings are historic and space is tight. The hotel has a restaurant and bar arrangement for guests, but facilities and opening patterns change, so check when you book. For first-time visitors who want to walk everywhere, a couple of nights here make it easy to fit sightseeing and evenings out into a short city break without paying for taxis or trams.
Location, honestly
Temple Bar is a district that is wonderful in some moods and exhausting in others. By day it is a friendly area of independent shops, cafes and small galleries, and by night it fills with visitors and live music. The hotel is in the thick of it, so expect street noise at weekends, with crowds, singing and the occasional late departure.
If you are a light sleeper, request a room on a higher floor or at the back and consider earplugs. If you love the buzz, the location is a major advantage, as you can walk from your door to a traditional session in a couple of minutes and be back in your room before the night is over.
Living in it
Expect rooms that are comfortable and practical rather than lavish, with good beds, reliable bathrooms and basic comforts. City-centre space is limited, so do not expect large rooms unless you book a higher category. Breakfast and bar arrangements are for you to confirm when you book. The staff are used to guests who arrive tired from flights and need directions, restaurant suggestions or luggage storage, and the front desk is a useful source of advice on live music and quieter pubs.
Check details of accessibility, parking and check-in times when you book, because they can vary and parking is scarce in the centre.
Who it suits
Friends on a city break, couples who want a central base, music lovers, first-time visitors who like to walk and budget-conscious travellers who want a central location without the highest rates in Dublin. It is less suitable for travellers who want a quiet green outlook, who are better served by the Fitzwilliam on St Stephen's Green, or for families who need early bedtimes.
Combine it with the Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl, the Irish Whiskey Museum and the Dark Dublin Walking Tour, all of which start or pass close to this part of the city. A stay of two or three nights suits the area, with a day trip to Howth or Dun Laoghaire to clear your head.
Why stay here
- ✓Fleet Street Temple Bar location
- ✓Minutes from Ha penny Bridge
- ✓Walk to Trinity College
- ✓Walk to Grafton Street
- ✓Restaurant and bar arrangements
- ✓Central luggage-friendly base
- ✓Near live music pubs
- ✓Compact city-centre rooms
Good questions
Is the Fleet Street Hotel in Temple Bar?+
Yes. It is on Fleet Street, within a minute or two of Temple Bar Square and the Ha'penny Bridge.
Will I hear noise from the street?+
Temple Bar is lively at weekends. Ask for a higher floor or a room at the back, and consider earplugs if you are a light sleeper.
How far is Trinity College?+
A short walk, usually five to ten minutes, and Grafton Street is only a little further.
