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Parnell Boulevard Apartments

Bachelors Walk, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Parnell Boulevard Apartments is a 3-star hotel in O’Connell Street, Dublin City, a sensible choice for sightseeing around George’s Street Arcade and Cow’s Lane Market without overspending.

Guests typically choose O’Connell Street for its balance of location and price; Parnell Boulevard Apartments is a good fit if you want to be near the action in Dublin City.

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
3-star
Area
O’Connell Street
Address
Bachelors Walk, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

What’s included

Apartements Bathroom Cleaning Cot Dishwasher Express check in Family rooms Free Wifi Hairdryer Internet access Iron and board Kitchen Lifts Microwave Non smoking rooms Oven Refrigerator Safe Shower Shuttle service Smoke detector Sofa bed TV Toaster Toiletries Towels WC Washing Machine Wifi

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.

What accommodation actually costs in Dublin City

Budget rooms in Dublin City mean €80–€130 a night: a small double in a guesthouse in Rathmines or a bunk in a Smithfield hostel, usually with a shared bathroom and a 15–25 minute walk to the centre. Mid-range is €150–€230 and gets you a private room in a three- or four-star hotel in the Liberties, the Docklands or near O’Connell Street, with breakfast extra at €12–€18. Top-end is €280–€450 and buys a room at a five-star on Merrion Square or St Stephen’s Green, with a proper restaurant and a doorman.

Rates spike hardest on St Patrick’s weekend in March, when central doubles hit €350, and during the Dublin Horse Show in August and any Aviva Stadium concert — Taylor Swift fans pushed Ballsbridge rooms past €400 in 2024. New Year’s Eve on Temple Bar is another €300-plus night. Book six to eight weeks ahead for summer and you will pay nearer the lower end of each range; walk in on the day and you will pay the top.

Questions, answered

Where is Parnell Boulevard Apartments located?
Parnell Boulevard Apartments is in O’Connell Street, Dublin City (Bachelors Walk, Dublin, Republic of Ireland), close to George’s Street Arcade and Cow’s Lane Market.
How much does Parnell Boulevard Apartments 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 Parnell Boulevard Apartments?
Parnell Boulevard Apartments is a 3-star hotel in Dublin City.
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.
How many nights do you need in Dublin City?
Three nights is enough for a first visit to Dublin City. That covers Trinity College and the Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Grafton Street and two evenings out. Two nights works for a quick city break focused on the centre; five nights lets you add a Dart trip to Howth or a bus to Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains.
How do you get from Dublin Airport to the city centre?
The cheapest way is the 16 bus with a Leap Card at €2.60, taking 45–60 minutes to O’Connell Street. The Airlink 747 is €10 single and runs to Busáras and Heuston in 25–35 minutes. A taxi is €25–€35 and takes 20–40 minutes depending on the Port Tunnel traffic. There is no train from Dublin Airport; the MetroLink is not open.
Do you need a car in Dublin City?
No — a car is a liability in Dublin City. The centre is walkable, with O’Connell Street to St Stephen’s Green in 15 minutes and Grafton Street to Merrion Square in 10, and the Luas, Dart and bus network covers the rest for €8 a day capped. Parking costs €15–€25 a day and the Port Tunnel toll is €2.50. Hire a car only to leave the city for Wicklow or the west.
Pick your area first
Hotel prices swing with weekends, matches and concerts. Decide on an area, check two or three dates, and book when the rate looks fair rather than perfect.
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