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Barberstown Castle

4.0 star property
Luxurious historic hotel with restaurant

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Exterior
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Indoor wedding

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Straffan, Co Kildare, Straffan, Kildare
  • Place, K Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Guinness Storehouse
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Double ocuppancy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Four Poster) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Romantic Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Four Poster)

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Straffan

Straffan retreat .At this Straffan hotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of St. Patrick's College and 9 miles (15 km) of Castletown House. Russborough House is within 20 miles (32 km) and Kildare Shopping Village is within 32 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • K Club - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Guinness Storehouse - 26 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Trinity College - 29 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 29 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Dublin Port - 31 min drive - 27.9 miles

Getting around

  • Maynooth Station - 7 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The River Room Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mcmahon's Gastrobar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jas Manzors The Village Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Barberstown Castle

Luxurious historic hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 52776 square feet (4903 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Barberstown Castle. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Straffan hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 52776 sq ft of conference space
  • 4903 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1288
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Barberstown Castle offers 55 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe and Historic Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Piano

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. Please note that the Country House Fine Dining restaurant is open on Friday and Saturday evenings only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 22 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 per night

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

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

Barberstown
Barberstown Castle
Barberstown Castle Hotel
Barberstown Castle Hotel Straffan
Barberstown Castle Straffan
Barberstown Castle Ireland/Straffan
Barberstown Castle Hotel
Barberstown Castle Straffan
Barberstown Castle Hotel Straffan

Frequently asked questions

How close is Barberstown Castle to the airport?

Barberstown Castle is 22.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barberstown Castle?

As of Nov 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barberstown Castle on Nov 30, 2025 start from $150.62, 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 Barberstown Castle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Barberstown Castle.

Does Barberstown Castle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Barberstown Castle, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 22 for adults and EUR 22 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Barberstown Castle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Barberstown Castle?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Barberstown Castle?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Barberstown Castle have a pool?

Barberstown Castle does not have a pool.

Does Barberstown Castle have a restaurant?

Barberstown Castle is home to Barton Rooms Restaurant, which features garden views.

Does Barberstown Castle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Barberstown Castle to downtown Straffan?

Barberstown Castle is 0.7 mi away from Straffan.