Hotels and Hostels near Dublin Heuston Station

There are plenty of hotels to suit all budgets for a stay in the vicinity of Dublin Heuston train station. Drury Court Hotel is a great value choice, just over a mile from the train station. It is two minutes on foot from Grafton Street, steeped in history and retail therapy, and is close to Trinity College and Temple Bar.

Cross the Séan Heuston Bridge over the River Liffey to get from Heuston railway station to the Ashling Hotel in less than five minutes. The Ashling Hotel is an international award-winning 4 Star hotel located near to the Collins Barracks where you can find out about Michael Collins, or enjoy a freshly-poured glass of Guinness at the Guinness Storehouse where you can learn how Ireland’s most famous drink is made.

The Maldron Hotel Kevin Street opened in July 2018 and has been wowing guests ever since. The hotel has its own cosy bar and intimate restaurant, perfect for a romantic night out, and for those who want to explore the local area, it is minutes from St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Teeling Whiskey Distillery for those who enjoy a stronger tipple.

When visiting the city for St Patrick’s day or when attending the annual marathon, plenty of hotels are available as well.

Some of the best cheap hostels in Dublin can be found near the station. For those who want to meet fellow travellers, look no further than the Generator Dublin, an award-winning hostel next to the Jameson Distillery which has its own welcoming bar.

Garden Lane Backpackers is a new, city-style accommodation, renowned for its cleanliness, with its own kitchen and lounge.

Located on Merchant’s Quay which has beautiful riverside views, the Four Courts Hostel is a fantastic choice for those looking for cheap, clean and backpacker-friendly accommodation in the heart of Dublin.

Yes, within walking distance or a short taxi ride, you’ll find the Inn on the Liffey Guesthouse and Sycamore House B&B. The Inn on the Liffey Guesthouse is just twenty minutes’ walk, or five minutes in a taxi and Sycamore House B&B is only eight minutes by taxi.

Both offer a comfortable, relaxing place to stay. Enjoy a cooked breakfast to give you energy for a day’s sightseeing at the Sycamore House B&B and some of the best views of the River Liffey by day or night from The Inn On the Liffey.

Dublin Airport and nearby hotels are 12 km and less than 20 minutes by car from Heuston Station or you can catch a bus which will take approximately one hour.

You can plan the best way to and from Dublin Airport to Heuston Station depending on how much luggage you have, the size of your travel party, your budget and how much time you have to spend in Ireland’s capital city.

If you’re heading to the airport to catch a plane, you can choose how to get there at your leisure or with less time by taxi.

Dublin Zoo is only five minutes by car or taxi from Dublin Heuston Station or if you feel like stretching your legs you can get there in 20 minutes on foot, taking a scenic route along Phoenix Park.

You can also catch the number 90 bus from Heuston Station to Phoenix Park then walk the short distance from there to the entrance to the zoo. Dublin Zoo opened in 1830 and it is the fourth oldest zoo in Europe. One of the zoo’s best features is its African Plains.