Staying in the Georgian quarter and Merrion Square
Distances here depend on which side of Merrion Square you choose. The western side puts cultural buildings close together, while the eastern side gives a more direct approach to the canal and the DART. In converted townhouses, check lift access before booking: a handsome entrance can still lead to several flights of stairs with your luggage.
At a glance
- Best for
- Quiet, museums
- At night
- Quiet
- Getting around
- Buses; DART at Pearse
- Price level
- €€€€
Brick terraces and colorful doors around Merrion Square, with the National Gallery next door.
Good for
- Quiet nights close to the center
- Museums and the National Gallery on the doorstep
- Walking to Trinity College and St Stephen's Green
Think twice if
- You want pubs and music on the street outside
- Stairs are hard for you: older townhouses may have no lift
- You want a bargain: the squares are among the dearer streets
How The Georgian quarter and Merrion Square compares with the rest of Dublin
What is near The Georgian quarter and Merrion Square
National Gallery of Ireland
The Merrion Square entrance is about 3 minutes on foot from the square's north-west corner.
National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology
Allow about 8 minutes from the square's north-west corner, heading toward Kildare Street.
Oscar Wilde statue
Walk about 2 minutes from the square's north-west gate to the statue inside the park.
Eating in The Georgian quarter and Merrion Square
Look along Baggot Street for breakfast, sandwiches and evening meals. It offers a useful alternative when museum cafes close for the day. Around Merrion Square itself, eating options are less continuous, so choose your next stop before setting off with hungry children or during wet weather.
Getting around from The Georgian quarter and Merrion Square
Pearse station, north of Merrion Square, serves the DART and other rail services. Dawson on the Luas Green Line is west of the neighborhood. For short museum visits, walking is usually straightforward, but remember that the square is large enough for the chosen gate to affect your route.
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Staying in the Georgian quarter and Merrion Square
Should I check lift access before booking?
Yes, particularly in converted townhouses. Ask whether a lift reaches your actual room floor and whether there are steps between the entrance and reception.
Which station is useful for a coastal trip?
Pearse station is convenient for DART journeys toward the coast. Check the train's destination because services do not all terminate at the same station.
Can I use Merrion Square as a shortcut?
You can cross the park when its gates are open. Check closing times and allow for a walk around the perimeter outside those hours.