Compared to many places in Western Europe, Dublin's accommodation is not cheap - and compared to everywhere else in Ireland, it is positively exorbitant. However, like anywhere, you get what you pay for, and the quality is very reasonable.

Like most of the tourist and visitor-oriented sites in Dublin, the city hotels are split into those to the north of the River Liffey, and those to the south. The majority of the accommodation is located either in the Temple Bar area or around Merrion Square and St Stephen's Green. Do remember that the Temple Bar area will remain busy until extremely late, and especially at weekends. If you value your sleep you might want to look somewhere less central.

Dublin is small enough that any hotel in the city will be within walking distance of all of the central attractions, though the best located hotels are those south of the river. The Mespil is a comfortable three star close to central attractions and Merrion Square, and a couple of blocks removed from the Liffey, making it quiet enough for those who don't want to be at the heart of things.

A little further out, near Connolly station, the Clarion IFSC is still close enough to the centre to reach the main attractions easily and has many of the facilities that are sometimes hard to come by right in the centre such as pool and excellent fitness club. Ideal for both tourists and business travellers alike.

There are also hotels that are located further out in the city suburbs. If you want to avoid the press of the centre, try to get one of these or choose one of the larger hotels by the airport.