Dublin Skylon Hotel

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

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Dining
Executive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Room

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

Family Room

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

King Room

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

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
  • The Convention Centre Dublin - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Trinity College - 6 min drive - 2.3 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

  • ‪Botanic Gardens Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cat & Cage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shouk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Anderson's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mintleaf - ‬7 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.

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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.

Property is also known as

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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 Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dublin Skylon Hotel on Oct 22, 2025 start from $138.07, 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.

Reviews

Dublin Skylon Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1034 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 437 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1646 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall the premises are clean and nice. However, due to the lack of air conditioning in the rooms, it was quite hard sleeping. I can imagine this is always the case during warm summer nights. It was way more cooler in the hallway than in the rooms. A fan was provided in the room but it was not enough to cool down the room temperature. I suggest that management rooms should consider installing ceiling fans if air conditioning will not be provided in future upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3rd time

3rd time at the Skylon. always a great stay. consistently good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely room. only negative is breakfast is overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Poul Bojer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommandable

Very nice hotel with a very good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

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

6/10 Okay

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small ..nowhere to put our luggage. It was extremely hot in our room. Very uncomfortable. The area was OK…but both places we went to war nearby had horrible service. Would not stay here again. The staff was very friendly though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Skylon, rooms were spotless, hotel was lovely. Staff friendly and helpful and the food was really nice! Would definitely stay here again, great location! Brilliant find!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

noel

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position just outside city centre, hotel was busy with a nice buzz. We enjoyed Drumcondra, watched Shelbourne FC, ate in a fantastic thai restaurant/ cafe opposite and had a nice walk to the botanic gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

June Review

Amazingly friendly staff and clean room, great service at breakfast and in evening for drinks. Reception staff couldn’t be more helpful andnpolite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Expensive Meh

The hotel is definitely over priced for what it is. Our hotel room was soooo hot it was impossible to get comfortable even after management brought in 4 fans. Other patrons were complaining about the heat to eachother in the lobby as well. The continental breakfast was not free and was nearly $18 a plate. I couldnt even finish my food because some of it was cold or too salty. I hate bashing them like this but I felt like I needed to post this review. Its advertised as a 4 star but it is a 2.5 at best. Won't be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Eleanor

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room wasnt great, had to keep the curtains closed as we had a view of the roof top with all the pipes, cigarett butts,an old paint brush, view of the bins and staff sitting outside, horrible. Reception nit great no information on dining or breakfast times given, not 4 star standard, i work in a 4 star hotel so know the protocal,
Our room view, DELIGHTFUL
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Braulio Miranda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was good. It was probably my bad that I did not realize that the rooms did not have A/C and happened to be a hot day in Dublin. Other than that, the staff was good. I notice that the check-in process was a bit slow compared to other hotels like this one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ChanCey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi intermittent, very frustrating for working. Room comfortable,great shower
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolutely fantastic property, relatively close to DUB airport, plenty of dining options within walking distance, and several Irish pubs also close by. All this for a very good price here in greater Dublin. I’ll definitely stay again while catching an early morning flight!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what we needed. There didnt seem to much of a recycling option - but maybe someone was doing that behind the scene.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025