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THERE IS NOTHING quite like Dublin in the wintertime, whether it’s the lights that illuminate the crisp, Christmas nights, the music spilling out of warm pubs, or the droves of people shopping, celebrating and getting into the spirit of the season.
With music, markets and everything else you could want to inspire some yuletide joy at the end of the year, you don’t want to miss Christmas in Dublin.
If you’re considering booking a city break in Dublin this Christmas, we’ve got some recommendations for you. Here are three hotels that will set you up to have a wonderful Christmas time in Dublin.
Clontarf Castle Hotel
When you arrive at Clontarf Castle Hotel, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a winter wonderland before you even cross the threshold. The 19th-century stone structure of the castle gives you a rustic feel, and the roaring fire as you relax in the lobby will certainly make you wish you had some chestnuts to roast.
Slightly outside the hustle and bustle of the city, Clontarf Castle Hotel is the perfect destination if your priorities are food, drink, and getting comfortable in a luxurious setting.
If you really want to experience Christmas like your favourite Christmas movie, then book a festive break at Clontarf Castle this December. Marvel at the decorations which adorn the castle in all their twinkly splendour & sing along to festive carols as they fill the air with cheer. Clontarf Castle is a unique 12th-century castle hotel, offering guests a genuine welcome in a building that magically blends the old with the new. Clontarf Castle has layers of rich history and intrigue where generations of celebrations have played out within those walls. This year, create a unique memory that becomes part of that story with your own magical winter experience.
All the way until New Year’s, you can avail of the Winter Retreat package, which includes:
Learn more about the special offers available at Clontarf Castle Hotel this Christmas.
The Arthaus
When you ask somebody to picture Dublin at Christmas time, they will likely be picturing the Christmas tree at the Stephen’s Green end of Grafton Street and the glittering Christmas lights that hang above one of Ireland’s most pleasant thoroughfares.
The Arthaus is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Dublin city centre, a short walk from St Stephen’s Green, often a site for Christmas markets. Buying gifts won’t be an issue as you’ll be right on the doorstep of Brown Thomas, the Powerscourt Shopping Centre, and the many high street shops in the area.
Other nice winter walks nearby include the Iveagh Gardens, and Dublin Castle, where the Christmas in the Castle market is held each year.
Stephen’s Green is positively bustling with traditional pubs, trendy bars, and high-quality dining, so whether you’re in the Christmas spirit or simply looking to relax in some of Dublin’s most iconic settings, the Arthaus hotel is the ideal place to stay.
Visit Arthaus Dublin online to learn more about booking a stay this winter.
The Hendrick
See another side of Dublin this Christmas with a stay at The Hendrick in Smithfield. This boutique hotel is on the doorstep of pubs such as The Cobblestone, one of Dublin’s favourite traditional pubs, perfect for catching live music or a singsong, which only becomes more appealing at Christmas time, when everyone’s favourite Christmas tunes are being sung.
This year, Smithfield is hosting Twinkletown, Dublin’s newest Christmas market. In addition to food, drink and merriment, there will be an ice skating rink and pantos for entertainment. If you want to get into the Christmas mood, there is no better place to be this winter.
The nearby village of Stoneybatter is flush with pubs and restaurants where you can get an authentic sense of Dublin, and the community always comes together to light the town up at Christmas.
From Smithfield, you’re only a very short Luas ride away from O’Connell St, the Liffey, and everything Dublin has to offer in wintertime. The Hendrick is the perfect base for a Christmas spent exploring Dublin’s most atmospheric establishments.
Visit The Hendrick – Dublin Smithfield online to explore or book a stay.
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