Dublin turns into a festive city in December when many of the popular shopping streets and squares are decorated in Christmas lights and fancy baubles. The Christmas markets are becoming a popular attraction and the main market is known as the Mistletown Christmas Festival. In this guide, we recommend hotels near Dublin Christmas Market that are not only conveniently located but also highly rated and excellent value for money.
Hotels near Dublin Christmas Market
Dublin Christmas Market is located at the indoor market on St Michan’s Street. This indoor facility is usually used as a fruit and veg market but is transformed in December to take on a festive experience. While there are a couple of hotels in this area, I suggest staying close to O’Connell Street where there is more going on in terms of things to do, sights, cafes, bars and shopping.
Top Pick
Zanzibar LockeAddress: 34 Ormond Quay Lower, Dublin, Ireland
Zanzibar Locke is located near O’Connell Street in the heart of Dublin City Centre. The hotel is an 8-minute walk to the Christmas markets and the same distance to the Spire. A quick walk across the bridge and you’ll be a short distance to Dublin Trinity College and all the sights in that area of Dublin. The hotel rooms are bright, light and modern with timber floorboards and thoughtful features like throw rugs and there is a good size gym. Zanzibar Locke is excellent value for money.
Check AvailabilityHampton by Hilton Dublin Four Courts
Address: 25 Chancery Street Smithfield, Dublin
If a hotel near the Christmas market is a priority for you then you can’t get closer at the Hampton by Hilton. The hotel is literally one street away from St Michan’s St, the location of the indoor market. The hotel is one of the best budget hotels in Dublin as it has spacious rooms that are very simple but clean. The hotel does not use single-use plastic, they make efforts to reduce and recycle waste and they offset a portion of their carbon footprint.
Hard Rock Hotel
Address: Dublin 2 18 Exchange Street Upper, Dublin
Across the river from Dublin Christmas Market is the uniquely designed Hard Rock Hotel. The hotel is modern and clean with comfortable beds, excellent facilities and less than a 10-minute walk to the Christmas market. This is a very highly rated hotel located near The City Hall, Dublin Castle and Button Factory.
The Hendrick Smithfield
Address: Smithfield Hendrick Street, Dublin
A little bit further away is The Hendrick Smithfield, a lovely boutique hotel in Dublin. There are a number of excellent cafes, bars and restaurants in this area and it’s only 800 metres or 10 minutes to the Christmas market. The tram is at your door if you’re looking for a convenient way to get around Dublin but you can also walk to a number of the city’s popular sights. For example, the Jameson Distillery is just around the corner.
For more information on visiting Dublin at Christmas, read our complete guide to Dublin Christmas Market that includes dates, times, locations and what to expect.
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