Dublin Skylon Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Dublin Zoo

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Front of property
Executive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby lounge
Executive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin, Dublin, 9
  • Croke Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • O'Connell Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Trinity College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

Drumcondra stay.Your stay at this Drumcondra hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Croke Park and O'Connell Street. Dublin Port and Trinity College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Croke Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • O'Connell Street - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Trinity College - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Parnell Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 14 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kennedys - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fagan's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪San Sab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cat & Cage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anderson's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Dublin Skylon Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Dublin Zoo
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Dublin Skylon Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Dublin hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 126 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1967
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dublin Skylon Hotel offers 126 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dublin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dublin Skylon Hotel to the airport?

Dublin Skylon Hotel is 5 mi (14-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dublin Skylon Hotel?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dublin Skylon Hotel on Aug 4, 2025 start from $117.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dublin Skylon Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dublin Skylon Hotel.

How close is Dublin Skylon Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 8.5 mi (35-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach and 9.7 mi (29-min drive) from Malahide Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dublin Skylon Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dublin Skylon Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Dublin Skylon Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dublin Skylon Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Dublin Skylon Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

Does Dublin Skylon Hotel have a pool?

Dublin Skylon Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Dublin Skylon Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dublin Skylon Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dublin Skylon Hotel to downtown Dublin?

Dublin Skylon Hotel is 1.6 mi away from Dublin.

Dublin Skylon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 966 out of 1550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1550 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher, Indianapolis

The hotel was nice but it needed to be cleaned and updated. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, hotel, restaurant, and rooms were wonderful. Parking is a little scarce due to the popularity of the bar. The waitress in the restaurant was very knowledgeable about the food and able to accommodate my food allergies. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Good only problem near lift so bit noise night

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ardean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice We do not eat a large breakfast Perhaps a small continental or mini breakfast cpuld be an option
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malachy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great unfortunately being woken up early (2 days in a row) 8am by building work being done int he room above us put a big dampener on what would have been a perfect t stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, feels news, and great professional accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms friendly staff and excellent food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy for DCU campus, which was where I needed to be. The Aircoach from Belfast will drop you off outside. Hotel is friendly, clean & safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Unable to turn all lights off in the room . Noise from air conditioning units outside , noise from rubbish removal early hours . Overall an terrible experience. For 1 night room only . Very expensive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ronan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025