The Clarence

4.0 star property
Hotel with 3 bars/lounges, near Trinity College

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
3 bars/lounges
View from property
Premium Penthouse
In Dublin's heart, The Clarence offers an upscale retreat near Trinity College. Unwind with car rentals on site, indulge in 3 bars and a restaurant or stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car hire on-site
  • Front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is €155
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Penthouse

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 125 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin, Dublin, 2

What's nearby

  • Dublin Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • O'Connell Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Trinity College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 30 min drive
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 16 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 18 min walk
  • Jervis Station - 4 min walk
  • Westmoreland Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Four Courts Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Porterhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zaytoon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bobs Temple Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Street 66 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Workman's Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Clarence

The Clarence puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Trinity College and Christ Church Cathedral. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the 3 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Dublin Castle and O'Connell Street are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Jervis Station is 4 minutes and Westmoreland Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out

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
    • Check-in starts at 2 PM. For late or early check-in, guests are required to contact the property in advance.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (EUR 19 per night; discounts available)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 19 per night (1640 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Clarence Hotel Dublin
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The Clarence Hotel Dublin
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Clarence offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Clarence does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Clarence?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Clarence?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Clarence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Clarence and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, parasailing and scuba-diving, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. The Clarence also has 3 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near The Clarence?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Clarence like?

The Clarence is in City Centre Dublin, a short 4-minute walk from Jervis Station and 8 minutes' walk from Trinity College. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Clarence Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, comfortable choice, great staff
City centre hotel, extremely friendly and helpful reception staff. Comfortable, spacious room, quite quiet despite facing one of the busy streets in Temple Bar. Great choice and I speak as a native Dubliner!
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at the Clarence! Will stay there again!
Patricia Marie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant staff and ambience.
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all round .. perfect location
Nicholas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a great 3 night stay.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel
Very good stay. Comfortable, clean and warm
Damian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Has changed much since my last visit, still a great place in the heart of Dublin
Darren, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

U2 need a comfortable hotel
Cool location but old and cold hotel with old beds and linens
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay in Temple Bar.
Lovely hotel, very central so easy to walk everywhere. Very nice cocktail bar.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Class
So fabulous, stylish. Service was class, hotel decor beautiful. Very quiet comfortable room.
emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Once again we had an amazing stay at the clarence. lovely waking up and sitting on the balcony watching the hustle and bustle of temple bar
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the restaurants and cocktail bar, great location in Temple Bar but on the edge so less noisy then in the heart of it
Holly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff. Great location. No Air Conditioning in room which would have helped as rather warm in room however did have a fan which helped.
Guy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful stay at The Clarence!
Alison, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2025
Reception staff could have been more friendly. Irish bar man on New Years Day was excellent. Restaurant and bar were cold.
Gary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked to be in the Temple Bar location!
Fiona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Great hotel and location will use again
Matt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location - walkable to just about anywhere. Staff were fantastic and super helpful.
MICHAEL, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel right on the River Liffey and next to Temple Bar.
Chad, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

No problem with cleanliness BUT we had no control over the heating - first night room too hot - we didn't mention this but the other two nights we had to go and ask for them to put the heating on in the room - and that is at the end of December
Paul, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay, room was on the small side. Staff were good. Very central location
Feena, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful stay at the Clarence. Location, staff and room were lovely.
bianca l, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, clean. Staff were lovely. Will certainly stay there again.
Cheryl, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel.
juliana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay, amazing staff, great recommendations for dinner. Thank you!
Roxanne, 1-night trip