Staying near O'Connell Street and the north inner city
O'Connell Street is a useful reference point, but the north inner city extends well beyond it. An address near Parnell Square feels different from one toward Connolly station, and each changes your walking route. Check the hotel's actual doorway rather than its neighborhood label. For coach journeys, confirm the operator's stop because services use different streets and boarding points.
At a glance
- Best for
- Coaches, early flights
- At night
- Mixed after dark
- Getting around
- Luas Red and Green lines; airport coaches
- Price level
- €
The airport coaches and the Luas stop here, and the streets are busy by day. At night, choose carefully.
Good for
- An early coach or flight, with the Aircoach stop on the street
- Luas Red and Green lines, with Connolly station a short walk away
- A wide choice of hotels
Think twice if
- You'll be walking back on foot after dark
- You want to feel at ease on the street outside your door
- You are traveling alone and want a calm evening
How O'Connell Street and the north inner city compares with the rest of Dublin
What is near O'Connell Street and the north inner city
GPO
Walk about 2 minutes from the Spire to the GPO frontage on the western side of O'Connell Street.
Hugh Lane Gallery
Allow about 10 minutes from the Spire, walking north to Parnell Square.
Ha'penny Bridge
Walk about 10 minutes from the Spire toward the river, then west along the north bank.
Eating in O'Connell Street and the north inner city
Look along Parnell Street for a broad choice of casual restaurants rather than limiting yourself to O'Connell Street itself. Chapter One is on Parnell Square and needs advance planning for a sit-down meal. For an early departure, check breakfast hours and arrange a takeaway option the evening before.
Getting around from O'Connell Street and the north inner city
The Luas Green Line uses different streets for northbound and southbound travel here, so check whether you need O'Connell GPO, O'Connell Upper or Marlborough. Abbey Street serves the Red Line. Connolly station is farther east, useful for DART and other rail journeys.
Hotels in O'Connell Street and the north inner city
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Staying near O'Connell Street and the north inner city
Do all airport coaches stop on O'Connell Street?
No. Stops vary by operator and service. Check the current boarding location on your ticket or the operator's official site before leaving your hotel.
Why is my return tram stop on another street?
The Green Line separates directions in this part of the center. Check the stop name and direction rather than returning automatically to your arrival stop.
How should I assess a hotel's location?
Find the actual entrance on a map and trace your evening walk from the river or station. Neighborhood labels can cover several quite different streets.