The Clarence

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A short walk from Dublin Castle and Trinity College, The Clarence provides car hire on-site, 3 bars and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Penthouse

  • City view
  • 125 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in City Centre Dublin, a neighbourhood in Dublin, The Clarence is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Dublin Castle and Malahide Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Port. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. With scuba diving, parasailing and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Dublin travel guide
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6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin, Dublin, 2

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.
    Dublin Castle
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A busy city street with classical architecture, a tall monument, and a red double-decker bus.
    O'Connell Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A large historic building with a prominent tower and a central archway.
    Trinity College
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A stone archway with inscriptions, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.
    Grafton Street
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A large stone archway with inscriptions, surrounded by historic buildings and a park.
    St. Stephen's Green
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Jervis Station
    4 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station
    12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Norseman
    2 min walk
  • Fitzsimons Bar
    2 min walk
  • The Porterhouse
    1 min walk
  • Zaytoon
    1 min walk
  • The Beer Temple
    2 min walk

About this property

The Clarence

  • Upscale hotel near Dublin Castle
  • A short walk from Trinity College and Grafton Street, The Clarence provides car hire on-site, 3 bars and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Express check-out, a banquet hall and tour/ticket information
    • Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and luggage storage
    • A porter/bellboy, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 50 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and minibars.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Clarence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Clarence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Clarence?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 20.

Where is The Clarence located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of River Liffey, Trinity College and Dublin Castle. O'Connell Street and Grafton Street are also within 10 minutes. Jervis Station is only a 4-minute walk and Westmoreland Tram Stop is 7 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

The Clarence Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, friendly/helpful staff & excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel staff very accomodating great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A great hotel close to everything, staff very friendly and informative
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolute perfect location, beautiful rooms, and really awesome staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round .. perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant staff and ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location

Great hotel and location will use again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was fantastic, great staff - small but cosy room, lovely bar areas, would highly recommend and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Lovely and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel within walking distance of fantastic pubs and restaurants. Great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a wonderful stay at the Clarence. Location, staff and room were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay in Temple Bar.

Lovely hotel, very central so easy to walk everywhere. Very nice cocktail bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The Clarence was very charming, clean, had a very helpful staff, and was situated in a great location for touring much of Dublin's sights (and Temple Bar, of course!).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, clean. Staff were lovely. Will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very close to airport express bus stop, restaurants and castle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfectly located. Friendly staff. Bedrooms and bathrooms nicely decorated and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous hotel, great service and location. Expect some noise as you'll be right next to Temple Bar; however, the noise didn't disturb my sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel

Very good stay. Comfortable, clean and warm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is central in the bar district and walkable to most sites around the city. It is surprisingly quiet and the hotel staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location

Great location for shops and bars. Literally couldn’t have positioned it any better
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed the location. The hotel had an eclectic, old-style vibe, which we loved. The room was spacious and comfortable. The bar area in the coffee shop was an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient spot close to all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024