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Arthaus Hotel

Mercer Street Lower, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
from €147

Arthaus Hotel is a well-rated 4-star hotel in St Stephen’s Green, Dublin City, popular with guests who want comfort and a strong location near St Stephen’s Green Park Walk.

The surrounding St Stephen’s Green district is one of the most convenient parts of Dublin City to stay in, with restaurants, cafés and transport links close by.

Rates shift with the season and with demand, so the live price on the booking page is always the one to trust — tap through for tonight’s or your dates' real availability.

Key facts

Class
4-star
Area
St Stephen’s Green
Guest rating
4.5 (217)
from
€147
Address
Mercer Street Lower, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

What’s included

24 Hour Front Desk 24H. Security Air conditioning Alarm clock Banquet Bars Bathrobe Bathroom Breakfast Carpeted Cleaning Coffee Concierge Copy Cot Desk Dry cleaning service Express check in Fan First aid Free Wifi Garage Hairdryer Housekeeping Internet access Iron and board Laundry Service Lifts Luggage storage Non smoking rooms Parking Room Service Safe Security Features Sheets Shower Sink Smoke detector Special diets TV Telephone Toiletries Towels WC Wake-Up service Water Wheelchair accessible Wifi

Where to stay in Dublin City

Temple Bar suits people who want the nightlife on the doorstep and will accept noise until 2am; rooms here run €180–€260 a night at weekends. Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green are quieter and central, with doubles from €200–€320, while the Trinity College Area mixes both and adds proximity to the Dart at Pearse. O’Connell Street is the budget end of the centre: expect €120–€180 for a basic double, with more traffic and fewer restaurants than the south side.

The Liberties and Smithfield are the value picks within walking distance of the centre — €110–€170 a night — and Smithfield has the Luas Red Line plus the Jameson Bow St. distillery and the Light House Cinema. Georgian Dublin around Merrion Square is the most expensive residential-feeling area, at €220–€350. Rathmines and Ranelagh are for repeat visitors who want village restaurants and a 20-minute walk or short bus ride to Grafton Street; Ballsbridge and the Docklands suit business travellers and anyone using the Aviva Stadium or the Convention Centre.

Best time to visit Dublin City

May, June and September are the best months: daylight runs to 10pm in June, the weather is at its driest, and hotel prices sit around €160–€240 for a mid-range double. July and August are the peak — rates climb to €220–€320 and Temple Bar properties sell out weeks ahead — but the city is at its liveliest, with the Dublin Pride parade in June and the Dublin Horse Show at the RDS in August.

January and February are the cheapest months, with mid-range rooms at €90–€150, though some restaurants close on Mondays and the weather is wet and dark by 4.30pm. March brings St Patrick’s Day on 17 March, when prices spike for the parade weekend and rooms near O’Connell Street are booked six months out. October and November are a good compromise: €130–€190, the Dublin Theatre Festival in late September and early October, and the city’s pubs at their best without the summer crowds.

Getting around Dublin City

You do not need a car in Dublin City. The centre is compact: O’Connell Street to St Stephen’s Green is a 15-minute walk, Trinity College to Temple Bar is 5 minutes, and Grafton Street to Merrion Square is 10. The Luas Green Line runs from St Stephen’s Green to Sandyford, the Red Line from Smithfield to the Docklands and The Point, and the Dart serves Pearse, Tara Street and Connolly for Ballsbridge and the Aviva Stadium.

A Leap Card costs €5 and caps fares at €8 a day for city travel; single Luas or bus fares are around €2. A taxi from Dublin Airport to the city centre is €25–€35 and takes 20–40 minutes depending on traffic, while the Airlink 747 bus is €10 single and the 16 bus is €2.60 with a Leap Card. Driving in the centre means paying the €2.50 toll on the Port Tunnel and hunting for parking at €15–€25 a day; take the car only if you are leaving the city for Glendalough or the Wicklow Mountains.

Questions, answered

Where is Arthaus Hotel located?
Arthaus Hotel is in St Stephen’s Green, Dublin City (Mercer Street Lower, Dublin, Republic of Ireland), close to St Stephen’s Green Park Walk.
How much does Arthaus Hotel cost per night?
Recent rates started around €147 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is Arthaus Hotel?
Arthaus Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Dublin City.
Is Arthaus Hotel a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.5 across 217 reviews. It’s an upscale choice for Dublin City.
What should you book early in Dublin City?
Book Kilmainham Gaol and the Guinness Storehouse online at least a week ahead in July and August — both sell out, and the Gaol is €8 with timed entry. Hotels need six to eight weeks' notice for St Patrick’s weekend around 17 March, when central rooms hit €350. The Book of Kells at Trinity College also sells out in summer; book the first slot at 9.30am.
What is a typical nightly hotel rate in Dublin City?
A typical mid-range double in Dublin City is €150–€230 a night. Budget rooms in Rathmines or Smithfield start at €80–€130, and five-star rooms on Merrion Square run €280–€450. Summer weekends and St Patrick’s week push central rates to €300–€350. Book six to eight weeks ahead for the lower end of these ranges.
Is Dublin City walkable?
Yes — central Dublin City is genuinely walkable. O’Connell Street to Trinity College is 10 minutes, Trinity to St Stephen’s Green is 8, and Grafton Street to Dublin Castle is 7. The Liberties and Smithfield are 15–20 minutes from Grafton Street on foot. For Ballsbridge and the Docklands, use the Dart or Luas rather than walking in the rain.
Why is Temple Bar so expensive, and where should you stay instead?
Temple Bar charges tourist prices because it is the most-visited quarter: pints run €7.50–€8.50 against €5.50 on Meath Street in the Liberties. A mid-range double there costs €180–€260 at weekends. Stay in the Liberties or Smithfield instead — 10–15 minutes' walk away, rooms at €110–€170, and better food. Visit Temple Bar for a drink, sleep elsewhere.
What is the best area to stay in Dublin City for a first visit?
The Trinity College Area or St Stephen’s Green is the best base for a first visit. Both put you within a 10-minute walk of Grafton Street, Temple Bar and the National Museum of Ireland, and beside the Luas Green Line at St Stephen’s Green. Expect €200–€320 a night for a mid-range double in summer. If you want to spend less, the Liberties is a 15-minute walk west and costs €110–€170.

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