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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Malahide Castle

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Family Triple Room, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7
  • Place, Swords Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Malahide Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Croke Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Swords

In Swords .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Swords Castle and 3 miles (5 km) of Malahide Castle. Malahide Beach and Portmarnock Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Swords Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Malahide Beach - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Malahide Castle - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Croke Park - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Trinity College - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Malahide Station - 6 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Arch Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • The Old Borough
  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4-star hotel near Malahide Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Old Borough by Wetherspoon also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Swords hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 2.95 to 8.60 for adults, and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Hotel
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Swords
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Hotel Swords

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon to the airport?

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is 2.7 mi (11-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on Oct 21, 2025 start from $117.2, 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 The Old Borough by Wetherspoon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon.

How close is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon to the beach?

This hotel is 3.8 mi (15-min drive) from Malahide Beach and 5.3 mi (20-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 2.95 and 8.60 for adults, EUR 2.95 and 2.95 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

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

Is there free parking at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon have a pool?

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon does not have a pool.

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon to downtown Swords?

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is 0.1 mi away from Swords.

Reviews

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 392 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William, Centennial

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation close to the airport. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the pub was right down stairs. Rooms were modern and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bethan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You really must consider this property if you need somewhere close to the airport that is excellent value. Good size room, comfy bed, great bathroom and excellent beer and food options. A lot to like!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a pleasant surprise to stay at this property. Staff was friendly. Our room was very nice and also spacious. Parking was great right in front of the hotel. They had a nice pub inside with great prices and selection. We were also pleased with the close proximity to the airport for our flight the next day. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lord Paul

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

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth Shea, Playa Del Rey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room looked nothing like the photos, needs updating - nice to have the bar downstairs with lots of food options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great, pub and food prices, hotel was just okay, the shower was cold and moon roof on our hotel that wouldn’t close was loud
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Irene

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs a full refurbishment as all decos and furniture were old and dirty. Lighting was very dim and pipes were smelly. Not worth anything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay there again. Staff was friendly and location was very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lana

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and needs repairs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the airport is great. The hotel itself is very charming. The check in process is a little strange. You check in at the bar. But when we arrived, a staff member was right at the door helping with luggage and getting us where we needed to go. He also single handedly carried all our luggage up to our room (no lift). The downsides; the food isn't great and the ordering process is strange. You can either order at the bar, or via their app. We were there on a Friday night and this bar appeared to be the hangout for the kids. This is probably due to the low cost food and pitchers of sweet cocktails. Unless it was prom night. I couldn't tell which. But it was loud and hot due to the amount of people in the bar. The food was not good and we ended up leaving most of it uneaten, and my beer was warm. But our servers (the people who brought our food) were very nice. We were told there was free coffee in the bar any time for overnight guests. That would have been true if both coffee machines would not have been broken. Luckily, the town is small and quaint and there are lots of coffee shops nearby. I would stay there again, and I would highly recommend it. It is an old building so it is a bit smelly in the hallways, but it was very nice and quiet. But I would recommend if you do stay here plan on eating someplace else. We ate at the School House and it was AMAZING! I wish we would have gone there for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the “old” look and feel of this place…all of the wood and beautiful architecture. The check in process could definitely be improved. It’s not clear on arrival exactly where to go and it turns out that reception is just a closet area inside the bar/restaurant. Perhaps better signage would help. We found the bar staff to be quite unfriendly. No smiles or small talk. Quite cold, actually - as if we were bothering them. On the flip side, they have a fantastic food and bar menu and the prices were the best we saw during our two week trip through Ireland. Food was excellent! Oh and added bonus was the “lift” to our room. So cool. The room was tiny but suited our needs just fine. Bathroom was big, bright, and spotless. We chose this location due to its proximity to the airport and it made our travel day that much less stressful!
Bar/hotel reception
Bar/restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The bed was comfortable and the room was cool. We had a great time with the locals in the pub below and the food was good too. Definitely a great advantage being so close to the airport for an early flight. Would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room with plenty of space, high ceilings and exposed brick, AC, and great modern bathroom fixtures. Check in at the busy bar was a little odd but went quickly once we found a free staff member. Noise from the pub didn't carry upstairs. The pub is good for a few inexpensive drinks. Good spot to spend one night before an early trip to the Dublin airport and at check in they arranged for a cab to pick us up and drive us to the airport the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Food and beverages good, but no proper reservation desk, had to wander through hotel to find reservation desk at the bar!! Also there was black mold in the skylight in or room. It did have air conditioning which is a plus! Hotel is run down and needs some attention!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

I really liked the hotel and staff, but i think you have a drug problem at the hotel which needs to be addressed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Limited space, hot room, adequate food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 1 night in May 2025