Located in central Dublin, Academy Plaza Hotel offers modern comfort and authentic Irish hospitality. Start your day at one of two on-site restaurants before exploring. The hotel provides in-room WiFi, and past guests praise the attentive staff and prime location.
Located in City Centre Dublin, a neighbourhood in Dublin, Academy Plaza Hotel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Abbey Theatre and Gate Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include O'Connell Street and The Spire. Dublin Writers Museum and General Post Office are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient for public transportation: O'Connell Upper Station and Parnell Tram Stop are just steps away. Visit our Dublin travel guide
10-14 Findlater Place, off Upper O'Connell St, Dublin, Dublin, 1
What's nearby
O'Connell Street
1 min walk - 0.1 km
The Spire
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Trinity College
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Grafton Street
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Parnell Square
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
O'Connell Upper Station
2 min walk
Dublin Tara Street Station
11 min walk
Dublin Airport (DUB)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Fibber Magees
2 min walk
The Gate Hotel
2 min walk
MeMa's
2 min walk
Charming Noodles
2 min walk
Kingfisher Restaurant
4 min walk
About this property
Academy Plaza Hotel
Hotel near O'Connell Street
Located close to Gate Theatre and Rotunda Hospital, Academy Plaza Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, dinner and local cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Full breakfast (surcharge), a computer station and luggage storage
A front desk safe, multilingual staff and a vending machine
A lift, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 304 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
Offsite parking available (EUR 22 per day); discounts available
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 per person
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
Oscars Restaurant
Plaza Bar & Grill
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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7 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1999
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day (427 ft away)
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Property is also known as
Academy Plaza Hotel Hotel
Academy Plaza Hotel Dublin
Academy Plaza Hotel Hotel Dublin
Academy Plaza Hotel Dublin
Academy Plaza Dublin
Academy Plaza
Frequently asked questions
Is Academy Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Academy Plaza Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Academy Plaza Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 20.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Academy Plaza Hotel located?
Located in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is steps away from O'Connell Street, Gate Theatre and Rotunda Hospital. General Post Office and Dublin Writers Museum are also within 10 minutes. O'Connell Upper Station is only a 2-minute walk and Parnell Tram Stop is 2 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Academy Plaza Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The property is located very close to the Temple Bar district, restaurants and pubs, all within easy walking distance. The staff is very friendly, the hotel restaurant is very convenient and has great food. The bar is very nice place to have a drink or two after spending the day in Dublin. If the room was a little bit bigger, the stay would perfect.
Great walkable location, clean premises and wonderful breakfast buffet option . First time in Dublin, I stayed here with my son and friends for 2 nights and during our stay O’Connell Street was closed off due to the protests. Fantastic vibe to the city and having all the farmers around made me feel extra safe.
Nice hotel in a great location.
Staff friendly and helpful.Rooms nice and modern.
Unfortunately stayed during the fuel protests so transport was difficult, but trams and buses only 2 min walk away when running.
Clean rooms, floors and lobby. Breakfast was great, Bar and Coffee Bar excellent.
Very gentle staff.
Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Sarah
23 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty good stay all around, the location is very central and easy to get about. We had a couple issues with the bathroom sink not draining and it wasn't the biggest of rooms, but honestly, it served us well. A couple amenities like a small fridge, additional toiletries and towels, would be really nice.
All in all, would stay again.
I had a wonderful stay at Academy Plaza Hotel! The location on O’Connell Street is perfect for exploring Dublin on foot. My room was clean, comfortable, and great value. The staff were friendly and helpful, making everything easy. I’d definitely stay here again!
Roxanne
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James
19 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff , very clean and comfortable room. Fantastic location. Well stocked breakfast.
Great area, very convenient and was fantastic that it catered for 4 people in 1 room
Olivia Faye
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Ingrid
21 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very walkable, convenient location. There is a Aircoach bus stop right across the street. Fare to and from the airport is 9 euros each way. My only negative point is that the bathroom gets completely covered with steam after a shower. All walls, door and mirror. I don’t know if this was just an issue with our room or the entire property, but maybe the venting system needs upgrading.
Ingrid
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Brigitte
16 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel locstion and connection to the city is great. Nice hotel, soacous room. Extra tiwel, rea, coffee, milk, waa provided.
Good modern Hotel with nice bar for a nightcap. Twin bedroom was very clean although a bit small, beds were quite narrow. Good value hotel, would recommend to stay here.
Staff is so helpful and it’s right in the center of everything and close to airport. This is the2nd time staying here when visiting Dublin and I highly recommend.
I absolutely loved my stay here! The staff helped with my group and I’s luggage as soon as we got off the taxi and arrived. The room was comfortable and had everything as described. The staff also accommodated to requests we had and was very friendly. I will definitely come back.