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Asgard Road Luxury Apartment

Asgard Road Luxury Apartment

2 Hanover Quay Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Asgard Road Luxury Apartment is a well-rated 4-star hotel in Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square), Dublin City, popular with guests who want comfort and a strong location near central Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square).

The surrounding Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square) district is one of the most convenient parts of Dublin City to stay in, with restaurants, cafés and transport links close by.

Because pricing is set live by the hotel and its suppliers, the figure shown here is a recent snapshot; check the current rate for your exact dates before booking.

Key facts

Class
4-star
Area
Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square)
Address
2 Hanover Quay Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

What’s included

Bathroom Dishwasher Free Wifi Hairdryer Iron and board Kitchen Lifts Microwave Oven Refrigerator Shower TV Toiletries Total number of rooms 1 - 50 Towels Washing Machine Wheelchair accessible

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.

How many nights should you stay in Dublin City

Three nights is the right length for a first visit to Dublin City. That gives you one day for Trinity College, the Book of Kells and Dublin Castle, one for the Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham Gaol, and one for Grafton Street, Merrion Square and the National Museum of Ireland — plus two evenings in Temple Bar or Smithfield. Two nights is enough if you are on a city break from Britain and only want the centre; five nights lets you add a day trip to Howth on the Dart or Glendalough by bus.

A sensible first-timer shape: arrive, walk O’Connell Street to the GPO and Trinity College, eat in the Liberties. Day two, book the Guinness Storehouse for 10am (€18.50 online), then Kilmainham Gaol in the afternoon (€8) and Smithfield for dinner. Day three, the National Gallery and Merrion Square, lunch on Grafton Street, and a evening in Temple Bar. Book the Gaol and the Storehouse online at least a week ahead in July and August — both sell out.

Questions, answered

Where is Asgard Road Luxury Apartment located?
Asgard Road Luxury Apartment is in Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square), Dublin City (2 Hanover Quay Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Republic of Ireland), close to central Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square).
How much does Asgard Road Luxury Apartment cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is Asgard Road Luxury Apartment?
Asgard Road Luxury Apartment is a 4-star hotel in Dublin City.
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.
What is the cheapest month to stay in Dublin City?
January and February are the cheapest months, with mid-range doubles at €90–€150 a night, roughly half the August rate. The trade-off is rain, short days and some restaurants closed on Mondays. March is cheap except for St Patrick’s weekend around 17 March, when prices triple in the centre. November is the best-value month that still has full opening hours, at €130–€190.

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