Staying in Smithfield and Stoneybatter
Smithfield and Stoneybatter cover different walking patterns. Staying beside Smithfield Square keeps you close to the tram, whereas an address farther up Manor Street adds a walk before most journeys. Check the exact location against your evening plans. The streets between the two reward a slow walk, with small shops and residential terraces beyond the broad square.
At a glance
- Best for
- A local base, value
- At night
- Quiet on the side streets
- Getting around
- Luas Red line: Smithfield, Museum
- Price level
- €€
The north side's quieter neighborhood: local pubs, independent cafes and the Luas to the center.
Good for
- A neighborhood base with local pubs and cafes
- Lower prices than the south side
- The Luas Red line and Heuston station nearby
Think twice if
- You want to walk to Trinity College in ten minutes
- You want a wide choice of hotels
- You'll walk back alone along the quays late at night
How Smithfield and Stoneybatter compares with the rest of Dublin
What is near Smithfield and Stoneybatter
National Museum of Ireland, Decorative Arts and History
Walk about 10 minutes from Smithfield Square to the museum at Collins Barracks.
Phoenix Park
Allow about 20 minutes from Smithfield Square to the Parkgate Street entrance. The park's interior adds substantial walking.
Four Courts
The riverside exterior is about 8 minutes on foot from Smithfield Square, heading toward Inns Quay.
Eating in Smithfield and Stoneybatter
Manor Street and its side streets offer cafes, bakeries and casual meals spread across several blocks. Around Smithfield Square, check kitchen hours before relying on a late dinner. For a longer walk toward the river, The Brazen Head on Bridge Street Lower is an option from the supplied places.
Getting around from Smithfield and Stoneybatter
Smithfield and Museum stops serve the Luas Red Line. Stoneybatter has no tram stop on Manor Street, so factor in the walk south. The Red Line reaches Heuston and Connolly, but check the destination display because eastern services branch toward different termini.
Hotels in Smithfield and Stoneybatter
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Staying in Smithfield and Stoneybatter
Are Smithfield and Stoneybatter the same place?
They are neighboring areas. Smithfield centers on the square and tram stop, while Stoneybatter extends north along Manor Street and nearby residential roads.
Can I walk to Phoenix Park?
Yes. From Smithfield Square, allow about 20 minutes to the Parkgate Street entrance, then extra time to reach anything inside the park.
Which address gives the shortest tram walk?
Accommodation near Smithfield Square generally puts you closer to the Red Line than addresses farther north along Manor Street. Check the actual entrance on a map.