THE LANSDOWNE HOTEL, Dublin

The Lansdowne Hotel - A Traditional Family-Run Dublin Hotel with Rugby Heritage and Victorian Surroundings

Located in affluent Ballsbridge, this 3-star Dublin hotel combines traditional hospitality with sporting heritage. The Lansdowne Hotel, owned by the Quinn family, sits just 0.5 miles from Aviva Stadium and 0.5 miles from Grand Canal. The property features single, twin, double, and triple rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, cable channels, tea/coffee facilities, and private bathrooms. Druid's Restaurant showcases locally sourced meat, fish, and vegetables amid Celtic moldings and Book of Kells-inspired tapestries. The Den Bar displays the world's largest rugby tie collection and serves carvery lunch, local Guinness, and bar menu items. Major attractions within 1 mile include St Patrick's Cathedral, National Gallery of Ireland, Irish Whiskey Museum, and Dublin Castle. Eight restaurants and bars lie within 0.3 miles, including SEARSONS, Saba, and Bloom Brasserie.

Pros

Victorian-era Swiss shelters and a waterfall with Pulham rock work in the adjacent park

BBQ and al fresco dining available during summer months

Family-run establishment with documented history dating back to 1725

Live Irish music and dance performances in an intimate dinner theatre setting

Cons

Some rooms require ironing boards on request

Limited on-site entertainment options during winter months