Christmas in Dublin: the 5 best hotels for an exceptional festive season

For an unforgettable Christmas in Ireland, Dublin offers exceptional hotels where the magic of the festive season is combined with the warm charm of the capital.

Gwen Rouviere
by Gwen Le Cointre
17 November 2025, 09:44
Christmas in Dublin: the 5 best hotels for an exceptional festive season
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Christmas in Dublin is an unforgettable experience. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in a magical, fairytale atmosphere, where adults and children alike will be carried away by the festive mood. The streets are covered in lights, the markets are filled with the scent of spices and cinnamon, the pubs come alive with traditional music, and the shop windows of Grafton Street vie with each other in creativity. To take full advantage of this atmosphere, choose a hotel that’s suited to the festive season to add an extra touch to your stay. Here’s a selection of tried-and-tested, perfectly located addresses, ideal for travelers wishing to experience Dublin in all its winter splendor.

The Westbury

An elegant address in the heart of Grafton Street’s illuminations

The Westbury Hotel, Dublin

The Westbury Hotel, Dublin

The Westbury is an exceptional hotel located in Dublin city center, in the heart of the capital’s most glittering shopping streets. During the festive season, the lobby is transformed into a warm, tastefully decorated setting for relaxing after a day spent exploring the city. The rooms are large, refined and very comfortable, making this establishment the perfect choice for a chic, central Christmas.

The Shelbourne

A Dublin institution for a sumptuous Christmas

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

Facing the park of St Stephen’s Green, The Shelbourne embodies historic charm and the great Irish hotel tradition. The establishment is decked out in spectacular decorations in December, and its elegant lounges give the impression of stepping into a film set. The suites offer a remarkable level of comfort, perfect for enjoying the festive season while staying within easy reach of the main entertainment.

The Fitzwilliam Hotel

Urban comfort just a stone’s throw from St Stephen’s Green

The Fitzwilliam Hotel

The Fitzwilliam Hotel

Situated on the edge of the famous park, the Fitzwilliam Hotel combines contemporary elegance with a cosy atmosphere. With its carefully designed rooms and ultra-central location, it’s just moments from the illuminated streets, Christmas markets and festive pubs. It’s the perfect address for those who like to do it all on foot without sacrificing comfort.

The Clarence

A boutique-hotel atmosphere in the heart of Temple Bar

The Clarence Hotel

The Clarence Hotel

The Clarence offers a warm, intimate style with a touch of rock’n’roll linked to its history. In December, Temple Bar becomes one of Dublin’s most animated and decorated districts, giving the hotel an exceptional location for a festive stay. The soberly renovated rooms provide the ideal comfort after an evening in the lively streets.

Clontarf Castle Hotel

A magical Christmas in a real castle

Clontarf Castle Hotel

Clontarf Castle Hotel

Staying in a castle during the festive season immediately lends an enchanted dimension to the trip. Clontarf Castle successfully combines modernity and medieval heritage. Christmas-decorated common rooms, fireplaces and elegant bedrooms create an absolutely unique atmosphere, set back slightly from the center for added serenity.


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