Top Boutique Hotels in Swords (2026)

Boasting a 21-yard swimming pool, a spa bath and a steam room, this 4-star hotel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Dublin Airport. Offering rooms with satellite TV, The Grand Hotel is set within the coastal town of Malahide. Each light, elegant room includes a private bathroom with hairdryer. There is a TV and safe in each room, along with free tea and coffee for guests. Arena Leisure Center features impressive classical decor around the pool, with beautiful statues and an additional whirlpool, bubble pool, and kids’ pool. Guests can relax in the sauna with its adjacent shower, or exercise in the modern gym, supervised by fitness trainers. The Coast Restaurant serves fine cuisine with views of Malahide Estuary, while Matt Ryan Bar offers live sports and an all-day bar menu. Free parking is available, and Dublin’s center is a 25-minute drive from the hotel. Malahide Castle can be reached in 5 minutes by car.

- "Everything. A beautiful hotel well kept and well run." - "The location and the use of the Dart for for easy commuting" - "All good" - "Everything was perfect" - "Breakfast excellent. Location superb !" - "We love the breakfast every morning. The maitre’d was so nice and friendly. All the staff in the coast restaurant were lovely and helpful. The location of this hotel is perfect .. close by village, bars, restaurants, shopping and the beach. The train to town is a five minute walk away."

Set in an 11th-century castle the Clontarf Hotel combines ancient architecture with 21st-century facilities. 10 minutes’ from Dublin city center, this boutique hotel offers an award-winning restaurant and luxurious bedrooms. Rooms at the Clontarf Castle Hotel feature air-conditioning, LCD satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi. There is a 24-hour room service menu and beds have pillow-top mattresses. The Fahrenheit Grill serves fine cuisine and specializes in local beef and fish dishes. The Knights Bar has ornate ceilings, huge open fireplaces and stained glass windows. The Indigo Lounge, with its stylish sofas and red chandeliers, serves morning coffee, afternoon tea and an excellent selection of wines. There is a bus stop outside of the Castle with regular services to the city center.

- "We loved everything.. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We had a fairy tale vacation thanks to your hotel and staff !!!!!!! we ate mostly at the Knights Bar and one night at the Faurenheit." - "Very fun historic meets modern. Staff was 10/10." - "Everything. A little bit of history. Very attentive and friendly staff. Luxury at a very reasonable price. Food was superb." - "Very nice room and good place to stay" - "Bedroom was very nice bed very comfortable"

Opposite Croke Park Stadium, this luxury 4-star hotel features rooms with 50-inch Smart TVs. On site parking is available at an additional cost payable at the hotel and subject to availability. Each room at Croke Park Hotel features beds with duck down duvets, and a private bathroom with deluxe toiletries. Rooms also features a free Wi-Fi. The Sideline serves European cuisine made with fresh ingredients, with chefs cooking from center stage in an open kitchen. Guests can also enjoy fresh coffee and pastries at the coffee bar. Dublin Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away, while the National Botanic Gardens are a 25-minute walk. Connolly Metro Station is 15 minutes’ walk, while Trinity College Dublin can be reached in 25 minutes on foot.

- "The hotel was amazing The staff were excellent The food was outstanding" - "Wow! Firstly let me quickly say this is the best hotel I have ever enjoyed my stay ,I felt like I was at home." - "I liked everything about it . We were going to game so the location was Fab. Reception staff were lovely, so friendly and helpful.. Rooms were nice , clean and comfortable.. Great selection at breakfast, very good. Nice staff . We had evening meal, Fabulous food. Lovely comfy bar . Was very busy after game. Great buzz. Pity drink so expensive 😅"

With panoramic views across Dublin Port, The Gibson Hotel is next to the 3Arena. It features bedrooms with private bathrooms, a 24-hour gym, a fine restaurant, and secure private parking. These rooms are individually designed and feature floor-to-ceiling windows. The air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and some have private balconies with city views. Coda Eatery offers informal dining using locally sourced ingredients. The Wine Wall offers tall racks of Old and New World wines. There is also a bar terrace, where guests can enjoy a drink and the views, and also a garden space for guests to relax in. Dublin Airport is a 15-minute drive away via The Port Tunnel. The Aircoach stops directly outside the 3Arena, offering airport access. The Convention Center Dublin is a 5-minute walk, or one Luas stop away.

- "Very spacious and clean room. Very friendly staff. Handy parking. Good value for money overall." - "Property was beautiful" - "Very modern and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The staff were helpful and polite." - "I have stayed a number of times and I love the location as I was attending 3arena on each stay and it was so handy. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Breakfast is really gorgeous with loads of variety to suit everyone. I love staying in the Gibson and a lot of my family stay there also ."

Attractively located in the center of Dublin, The Mayson has air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel rooms contain bed linen and towels. Guests at The Mayson can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include 3Arena, Dublin Convention Center and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 7.5 miles from The Mayson.

- "I stayed here with a friend for a concert and location-wise it was great, just a five minute walk from the 3 Arena. I loved the styling and decor of the hotel, everything looked very carefully designed to fit a certain aesthetic. The staff were lovely on check-in and check out and the room was comfortable and quite clean. The ensuite bathroom was also lovely and clean, I especially loved the shower and the provided shower supplies, which had a lovely coconutty lavender fragrance."

Featuring a restaurant and bar, Hotel 7 offers accommodations in Dublin, 2297 feet from Croke Park Stadium and a 16-minute walk from Temple Bar. Free WiFi is available at the property. Each room contains tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The bathroom facilities offer a hairdryer. Wardrobes are available in each room, and a wake-up service is offered to guests. Hotel 7 features a 24-hour reception desk. Guests can enjoy the hotel's bar and restaurant, which also offers children's meals. Breakfast menu items such as Continental and full English/Irish options are available. The property is 0.9 mi from Trinity College, 0.9 mi from Button Factory and 0.9 mi from Visit Dublin. The property is located a 19-minute walk from The City Hall. Dublin Castle is 1.1 mi from Hotel 7, while Jameson Distillery is 1.1 mi from the property.

- "Good location which was walking distance to destinations such as Temple Bar and the Guinness Storehouse. Every member of staff was friendly, attentive and accommodating to any requests. We had to wait 30 minutes for our room to be ready for early check in and the hotel staff were apologetic and managed to get things turned around as soon as possible. We were also gifted free breakfast vouchers due to the inconvenience which was appreciated. Rooms were clean and tidy and had everything needed for a pleasant and comfy stay. The breakfast offered in the restaurant was lovely. Everything was super clean and the food offered cooked to perfection! The decor of the overall hotel was beautiful. As it was Christmas everything was festive which was lovely. I couldn’t fault Hotel 7 and would stay here again."

Overlooking the River Liffey, The Spencer Hotel is 10 minutes from the famous O'Connell Bridge and 20 minutes from the Temple Bar and Grafton Street. Each air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some of the guestrooms feature a seating area or a balcony with magnificent city views. All rooms include Nespresso coffee machines and tea making facilities. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with power shower and complimentary Handmade Soap Company toiletries. The Spencer Hotel also offers a private, secure car park and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features The Spencer Health Club which includes a fitness center and indoor swimming pool. High-speed WiFi is available throughout the property. 3Arena and Bord Gais Energy Theater are 10 minutes away. CCD - Convention Center Dublin is 656 feet away. Dublin Airport is 5.6 mi from the property.

- "Receptionist he was lovely very accommodating, housekeeping were very good and the leisure centre facilities were exceptional. Room were modern and nice 10/10 stay !!" - "Location" - "The breakfast was well worth the cost as there was nothing close by to eat" - "All went very well. The car park was awkward to get to for the first time." - "Hotel was exceptionally clean and staff were very attentive" - "First time staying in the Spencer, and I found it great."

The Artist Residence Dublin Boutique B&B is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Sutton where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Rooms come with a patio with mountain views. At the bed and breakfast, units come with a desk. There's a private bathroom with walk-in shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruit, and chocolates or cookies. À la carte and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Dollymount Strand Beach is a 10-minute walk from The Artist Residence Dublin Boutique B&B, while Portmarnock Golf Club is 3.9 miles from the property. Dublin Airport is 6.8 miles away.

- "The daily breakfast (a 3 course meal with daily variation) was the highlight of our stay. It is so good and hearty that we often only needed an afternoon or evening snack for the rest of the day. Begona and David were wondering hosts and helped us whenever we needed a question answered. They and the other guests offered great conversations during breakfast and when we bumped into each other later in the day." - "The breakfast was amazing. The rooms were clean and had character. The owners were warm and welcoming. They answered all of our questions. It’s a 10-15 minute walk to the Bayside Dart station if you don’t have a car."