Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Centre
A central Dublin base offering complimentary hot breakfast, comfortable beds, and easy walks across the river.
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Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Centre offers a convenient downtown base within easy walking distance of public transit and Temple Bar. Guests frequently praise the comfortable beds, helpful staff, and included hot breakfast featuring sausages and a waffle maker. However, rooms facing the street can suffer from late-night bar noise on mild weekends, and some visitors noted chilly air conditioning. 7111012
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the complimentary hot breakfast spread, highlighting items like sausages, scrambled eggs, black pudding, and the waffle maker. drawn from the full read
- Reviewers regularly report clean rooms with comfortable Hampton beds and good pillows. 1210
- The staff earns praise for being cheerful, friendly, and helpful with taxis and questions. 6125
- The central location makes it easy to walk across the bridge to Temple Bar and catch nearby buses and trams. 6311
The catch
Who it's for
- — Sightseers wanting walkable access to Temple Bar
- — Travelers prioritizing a complimentary hot breakfast
- — Families seeking a central Dublin location
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to late-night weekend street noise from nearby bars
- — Guests who prefer lightweight blankets over heavy comforters
Seen on camera
19 moments · 3 videos · Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Centre
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“I can use the digital key feature in the Hilton Honors app to access my super comfy room with stylish decor and even a c…”
youtube.com0:14“So, basically, if you're having a we night out in the temple bar, you just walk along here and walk over the bridge. It'…”
youtube.com0:39“You need to go into the room amenities in any of the hotels. It's important if you're staying here in the summer and the…”
youtube.com3:17“Breakfast is included, complimentary. It seems like a really nice hotel. The staff very friendly. We checked in as well.”
youtube.com5:34“Doesn't look like no hair dryer. I will need that tomorrow.”
youtube.com0:37“Aircon breakfast is included in the price as well. And the breakfast is pretty decent.”
youtube.com3:30“Offering a central stay near Dublin's top attractions, I treat myself to a tasty breakfast to kick off the day, creating…”
youtube.com0:04“After some helpful top tips from a friendly team member, it's time to see the city.”
youtube.com0:26“Now, I'm going to take you up to my room. I'm going to show you the room. Room's pretty nice, by the way. Quite big.”
youtube.com2:15“Check out the bathroom. This bathroom honestly is bigger than some of the rooms I've stayed in abroad in different place…”
youtube.com6:22“Let me show you the rest of the room. This is all the lights on. So, it's a very very dark room. I don't know why it's s…”
youtube.com6:51“The air con air is a bit cold. I had to put the temperature up a we bit.”
youtube.com11:32“First of all, look at these floor to ceiling windows. Very nice.”
youtube.com0:58“Hampton by Hilton is located right in the heart of Dublin. And with a tram stop just across the street and loads of attr…”
youtube.com0:30“After my day of discovery, it's back to the hotel to sink into my comfy Hampton bed, complete with premium bedding.”
youtube.com0:43“The room is not massive, but it ticks all the boxes really.”
youtube.com7:20“Not much of a view to be fair out here, but it's going to be pretty quiet. That's only bonus I think.”
youtube.com7:37“Chocolate bars are €3. Crisp are €3. And they've got cans of Coke and water there. A Coke is €420. So, it's it's pricey.”
youtube.com10:50“I think this is good value for money compared to everyone else I was looking at.”
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Score breakdown
How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
94Location
94Room
89Service
91Bed & Sleep
88Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-09
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the modest median of 82, across 232 hotels in the same bracket. In Dublin it sits 2 points below the local median of 90.
- This hotel
- 88
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 232 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 81 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “It's an especially cost-effective option for families. We stayed at Hilton Garden Inn Customs House. It is along the river and the views from the room were excellent.” 10
- “The room was super clean and had all the amenities I needed.” 12
- “I can use the digital key feature in the Hilton Honors app to access my super comfy room with stylish decor and even a city view.” On camera110:14
- “I also liked the nice view from the sixth floor room the hotel provided to me.” 6
- “One small inconvenience was a stained mat in the hotel room and a used cup left in the fridge. the staff addressed the issue promptly when I reported it.” 12
- “Now, I'm going to take you up to my room. I'm going to show you the room. Room's pretty nice, by the way. Quite big.” On camera32:15
- “The cupboard with the retractable desk was a bit too close to the bed for my body size and bothered me quite a lot.” 6
- “The rooms are well-equipped with facilities such as a kettle, tea/coffee, and fridge, and are kept clean by the excellent housekeeping services.” 12
- “Clean, new decor, near tourist attractions, convenient tram stop, good breakfast. 💯” 12
- “Let me show you the rest of the room. This is all the lights on. So, it's a very very dark room. I don't know why it's so dark.” On camera36:51
- “You need to go into the room amenities in any of the hotels. It's important if you're staying here in the summer and the air con has worked pretty well this hotel.” On camera33:17
- “Apart from that, I really liked the rather spacious room with the large lounge sofa in the corner of my room.” 6
- “The room is not massive, but it ticks all the boxes really.” On camera37:20
- “Two other cheaper options are the Garden Inn and the Hampton that is about to open in early 2022. Both are in a decent location, easy to walk everywhere.” 1
- “The accommodation is ideally located, merely 7 minutes on foot from the family-friendly National Leprechaun Museum.” 7
- “The Davenport was very nice and a good location.” 10
- “I have stayed at the Premier Inn out by the airport before a flight and it is very convenient for the airport, less convenient for Dublin.” 10
- “The hotel is conveniently located near bus and tram” 12
- “All of these hotels had very clean rooms and were in areas we found to be safe and walkable.” 10
- “The historical hotel is a good starting point for Dublin's sports attractions, including Aviva Sports Stadium, which is 3.2 km away.” 7
- “I'll be sure to do a thorough room inspection when I get there. We loved Ariel House. https://www.ariel-house.net/ It is outside the center, but its a very short walk to the DART which can drop you near to Trinity University with a short ride. It's also very quiet.” 10
- “The hotel itself was beautifully decorated and conveniently located.” 12
- “Finally, the Hampton By Hilton Dublin City Centre houses meeting rooms featuring a work desk and a photocopy machine. This Dublin hotel has a prime location in proximity to the GPO Witness History Visitor Centre, while shopping venues like the Smithfield Square are 800 metres away.” 7
- “However, I feel that the location is really nice. The tram system Luas is having a stop just a few meters away from the hotel (Four Courts station) and if you cross the river via the O'Donovan Rossa Bridge, it is a short walk to Temple Bar, the Dublina, Dublin Castle or St. Patrick's Cathedral.” 6
- “My favorite is the Morrison DoubleTree - excellent location and a very good service.” 1
- “The location is perfect for exploring the city, with a tram stop right outside and the city centre within walking distance.” 12
- “In the same area as the above recommendation -- south of St. Stephens Green, easy walk to Trinity College and Grafton St., around the corner from airport bus route -- is Harcourt Hotel in Harcourt Street. We found it clean and comfortable, and less expensive than many Dublin hotels we priced.” 10
- “The Conrad is also in a good location, it is good but not excellent as a Conrad - you will get full breakfast as a Diamond at this property too.” 1
- “I that case I think the HGI is nice balance, great breakfast, usually pretty reasonable points wise (30-50k) and as mentioned you'll typically get good elite recognition with an upgraded Liffey view. It's in a pretty walkable location too, ~12 minutes to O'Connell St (or indeed you could take the Luas which is right behind the hotel) and about 20 minutes to St Stephens Green.” 1
- “The staff did a great job, and it's in a great location, walkable to nearly everything you'll want to do in Dublin.” 5
- “The location was great, being somewhat away from the tourist areas but still not too far from everything.” 12
- “stops, making it easy to get to the main attractions of the city. It is also close to the city centre, allowing for easy access to everything.” 12
- “Hampton by Hilton is located right in the heart of Dublin. And with a tram stop just across the street and loads of attractions within walking distance, I'm only minutes away from experiencing the lively buzz of some of Dublin's most famous local landmarks.” On camera110:30
- “So, basically, if you're having a we night out in the temple bar, you just walk along here and walk over the bridge. It's a really decent location, I think.” On camera30:39
- “Modern hotel, convenient location at Luas stop, excellent breakfast, friendly staff, quick problem resolution.” 12
- “The staff in this HGI as well as the hard product are pretty solid, a legacy of it being an old Jurys property.” 1
- “Breakfast is included, complimentary. It seems like a really nice hotel. The staff very friendly. We checked in as well.” On camera35:34
- “The two other Hilton - Hilton Dublin and Hilton Kilmainham do have a good service, Kilmainham also has a SPA but both are not so centrally located.” 1
- “The front desk staff should improve their reservation system.” 12
- “After some helpful top tips from a friendly team member, it's time to see the city.” On camera110:26
- “The staff was really friendly and helpful, so that I felt really welcome during my stay at the Hampton.” 6
- “It was a basic hotel but very clean with a friendly staff. That's disappointing news about Buswells, Frank. That's where my tour is staying next year. I've booked a night pretour and they are pricy! I would expect high standards for what they are charging.” 10
- “My favorite is the Morrison DoubleTree - excellent location and a very good service.” 1
- “First of all, look at these floor to ceiling windows. Very nice.” On camera20:58
- “The problem being one bad housekeeper and a housekeeping manager who didn't seem to believe anything I said.” 10
- “The housekeeping in the hotel was very good.” 6
- “The staff are very friendly and helpful, providing good service throughout our stay.” 12
- “In 2010 stayed in two different hotels in Dublin but preferred Albany House on Harcourt St. by St. Stephen's Green. It was a basic hotel but very clean with a friendly staff.” 10
- “Breakfast offers a great selection of hot and cold items, with a friendly staff member like Kelly providing exceptional service.” 12
- “I feel that the selection was good and above what you would expect as a Hampton. They had a nice range of bread and hot items, I also liked the presentation of the food and the staff was friendly.” 6
- “One small inconvenience was a stained mat in the hotel room and a used cup left in the fridge. the staff addressed the issue promptly when I reported it.” 12
- “Avoid Buswell's. One of the most disgustingly filthy hotels I have ever stayed in.” 10
- “The rooms are well-equipped with facilities such as a kettle, tea/coffee, and fridge, and are kept clean by the excellent housekeeping services.” 12
- “The staff was super helpful and kind, meeting all of my needs.” 12
- “Daily AM breakfast was good, and the staff was excellent; hard working and cheerful every day, even with hundreds dining every morning of my weeklong stay.” 5
- “The breakfast spread was delicious, with a wide variety of options to choose from.” 12
- “I that case I think the HGI is nice balance, great breakfast, usually pretty reasonable points wise (30-50k) and as mentioned you'll typically get good elite recognition with an upgraded Liffey view.” 1
- “Offering a central stay near Dublin's top attractions, I treat myself to a tasty breakfast to kick off the day, creating my very own Hampton waffle. Perfection.” On camera110:04
- “Plus, having breakfast included is a fantastic bonus.” 12
- “The breakfast provided was good and the beds were very comfortable.” 12
- “Clean, new decor, near tourist attractions, convenient tram stop, good breakfast. 💯” 12
- “The breakfast is served in the beautiful and very modern design lobby area. I feel that the selection was good and above what you would expect as a Hampton.” 6
- “The mattress was on the firm side, which I enjoy, so I slept better here than in most hotels.” 5
- “The bed was comfortable, giving me the best night's sleep in a while.” 12
- “After my day of discovery, it's back to the hotel to sink into my comfy Hampton bed, complete with premium bedding.” On camera110:43
- “There was nothing I didn't like. This hotel offers excellent value for money, with reasonable prices and great attention to detail.” 12
- “Aircon breakfast is included in the price as well. And the breakfast is pretty decent.” On camera33:30
- “I used a pre-paid Hilton sale rate at 117.60 EUR. In Dublin relations, this is a very competitive price.” 6
- “In the same area as the above recommendation -- south of St. Stephens Green, easy walk to Trinity College and Grafton St., around the corner from airport bus route -- is Harcourt Hotel in Harcourt Street. We found it clean and comfortable, and less expensive than many Dublin hotels we priced.” 10
- “I think this is good value for money compared to everyone else I was looking at.” On camera311:58
- “Chocolate bars are €3. Crisp are €3. And they've got cans of Coke and water there. A Coke is €420. So, it's it's pricey.” On camera310:50
- “Doesn't look like no hair dryer. I will need that tomorrow.” On camera20:37
- “Avoid Cassidy's. We stayed here on a RS tour. Moldy shower tube, stained carpet, and rock hard " double" beds WAY smaller than a US queen size.” 10
- “Check out the bathroom. This bathroom honestly is bigger than some of the rooms I've stayed in abroad in different places, Spain, Ter, etc. It's actually bigger than some of the rooms. It is massive and very good for any mobility problems.” On camera36:22
- “The shower was also amazing.” 12
- “I'm going to go show you the bathroom. Again, European, you don't expect huge, right? Oh, that is a tiny thought that was a different room over there. That's just a shower.” 2
- “The air con air is a bit cold. I had to put the temperature up a we bit.” On camera311:32
- “I've stayed at the Jury's Inn on Parnell Street twice, and it was surprisingly quiet and convenient, though not small.” 10
- “o stayed at the Hilton Garden Customs House - had a great experience in 2016 and so-so in 2019. (In 2019, it was packed with bus tours so our room was not ready until awhile after the designated check-in time, we heard more noise from other guests, etc.)” 10
- “However, there was a lot of noise from bars from about 1 AM to 5 AM as we were there on a weekend when (for better or worse) the weather was mild and dry. People were out in the street enjoying themselves until dawn's early light. The hotel provided earplugs on the nightstands.” 10
- “Look at the view. Really, really cool. We are on the fourth floor, so it it is definitely a nicer view than probably you would get otherwise.” 2
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 9 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 5Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Centerreddit.comForum thread2025-12-12Recent4 quotes used
“Daily AM breakfast was good, and the staff was excellent; hard working and cheerful every day, even with hundreds dining every morning of my weeklong stay.”
Read originalreddit.com - 8Experience with Hilton hotels in Dublinreddit.comForum thread2025-03-26RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 6Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Centreflyctory.comReview site2023-02-16Ageing10 quotes used
“I also liked the nice view from the sixth floor room the hotel provided to me.”
Read originalflyctory.com - 1Hilton Honors Properties in Dublin {IRL}flyertalk.comForum threadDate not stated10 quotes used
“Two other cheaper options are the Garden Inn and the Hampton that is about to open in early 2022. Both are in a decent location, easy to walk everywhere.”
Read originalflyertalk.com - 2Hampton Inn Dublin: Room & Hotel Touryoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only4 quotes used
“Doesn't look like no hair dryer. I will need that tomorrow.”
Read originalyoutube.com - 3DUBLIN 4* Hotel - Worth The Money ?youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only15 quotes used
“Breakfast is included, complimentary. It seems like a really nice hotel. The staff very friendly. We checked in as well.”
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