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Clontarf Castle HotelvsGenerator Dublin
Both properties are endorsed by experts. Overall, Generator Hostel Dublin is the choice of most writers compared to Clontarf Castle Hotel. Generator Hostel Dublin comes in at 79 with endorsements from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Let's Go and The Telegraph.
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Time Out
Oyster
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin D3
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Modern rooms and characterful luxury suites with cutting edge facilities. Grand restaurant reminiscent of a knights' banqueting hall."
"If you want to be within striking distance of Dublin airport (8km/5 miles away), this hotel in Clontarf is a good option about 10 minutes' drive away." Full review
"Looking every inch the swanky modern hotel (except, of course, for the elements of the 12th-century structure that have been artfully integrated into the design)." Full review
Upscale
"Clontarf Castle Hotel is a striking, historic property in a north Dublin suburb that expertly mixes old and new." Full review
8.0
"Romantic and baronial meets modern at the four-star Clontarf Castle." Full review
"For a trip to Dublin, Clontarf Castle Hotel has it all. Close to the city center—the coastal suburb is a 10-minute drive away—check. On site dining worth imbibing—a Michelin-starred chef,..." Full review
Generator Dublin
Oyster
Let's Go
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Lonely Planet
28 Smithfield Street, Dublin 7
From $24/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Budget
"Converted from a hotel, the six-story Generator Hostel Dublin can accommodate up to 540 guests." Full review
"Located in one of Dublin’s newer neighborhoods, Generator’s wine-bottle lights and book-supported tables give this hostel a high-tech-meets-hipster-meets-creative juices vibe." Full review
"Hip, award-winning hostel in Dublin’s Smithfield Square area, with shared and private rooms and a buzzing bar." Full review
8.0
"The Dublin branch of the Generator family of hostels is an impressive place: funky, centrally located, well resourced and with all-day food and drink on offer, it’s a sociable base for an economical city holiday." Full review
"Young and fun with a party-like atmosphere, this hostel offers remarkable quality and stylishness for the price." Full review
"The Dublin outpost of this trendy chain of boutique-style hostels is the perfect base for a social, affordable getaway" Full review
Top choice
"This European chain brings its own brand of funky, fun design to Dublin's hostel scene, with bright colours, comfortable dorms (including women-only) and a lively social scene." Full review