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Waterloo Lodge

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Dublin with a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite
Garden
Restaurant
Reception
Waterloo Lodge offers a tranquil garden setting in central Dublin for guests to recharge. Rooms include WiFi for planning trips to the nearby National Print Museum and Fitzwilliam Square. The multilingual staff is consistently praised by travelers for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €144
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Ballsbridge, a neighbourhood in Dublin, Waterloo Lodge is near a metro station. Irish Architectural Archive and Centre for Creative Practices are cultural highlights, while Fitzwilliam Square is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium.
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Map
23 Waterloo Road - Ballsbridge, Dublin, Dublin, 4

What's nearby

  • Aviva Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Trinity College - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Convention Centre Dublin - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Lansdowne Road Station - 15 min walk
  • Charlemont Station - 15 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Searson's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bunsen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪B Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yoi Izakaya - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sussex Breakfast Room - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Waterloo Lodge

Guest house near Aviva Stadium
Located close to Fitzwilliam Square and National Print Museum, Waterloo Lodge provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Waterloo Lodge feature perks, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Private gardens, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10.50 to 14.50 for adults and EUR 9 to 12.50 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1888
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are kindly asked to inform the property in advance of their estimated arrival time.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 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 English breakfast: approximately EUR 10.50 to 14.50 for adults and EUR 9 to 12.5 for children

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Lodge Waterloo
Waterloo Dublin
Waterloo Lodge
Waterloo Lodge Dublin
Waterloo Hotel Dublin
Waterloo Lodge Dublin
Waterloo Lodge Guesthouse
Waterloo Lodge Guesthouse Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterloo Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterloo Lodge?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterloo Lodge on 6 Oct 2025 start from €143.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterloo Lodge?

Waterloo Lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Waterloo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waterloo Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Waterloo Lodge located?

Located in Ballsbridge, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Irish Architectural Archive, Fitzwilliam Square and Centre for Creative Practices. National Print Museum and Aviva Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Charlemont Station is 15 minutes by foot and Ranelagh Station is 15 minutes.

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Waterloo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 156 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location, very clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and friendly staff. Parking was easy on the street nearby. Perfect location for restaurants, bars, grocery, coffee/tea shops, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was good, and well presented.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is excellent if you want to walk to sightseeing locations within a mile or so. The Aviva stadium is an easy walk through safe neighborhoods. The included breakfast was great and included eggs. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great experrienc, friendly and helpful staff

Quiet street, easy access to transportation and all places of interest in the city, very friendly and accommodating staff. High;y recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the mattress, which was very bent and hard to sleep in... they need a new mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Macdara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place! Would highly recommend!! Thank you for having us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon hôtel dans le style irlandais
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall really good

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good location. Overall condition of rooms quite poor and dated. Extremely expensive for a B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Thérèse

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay—great location, quiet and local with some cool pubs nearby. Comfortable and clean room. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Johanna in de

Liked: Staff & service
prima voor een paar dagen dublin, ivm nog geldende corona maatregelen geen ontbijt mogen ervaren
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Agreable sejour en globalité
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place near the centre

Nice place, near the city centre and plenty of bars and restaurants around. We will repeat
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, nice people

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019