Holiday rentals in Dublin, Ireland

You couldn’t wish for a better city in which to party than Dublin, thanks to the combination of the legendary Irish love of music and dance, and the country’s almost sacred tradition of enjoying a wee dram. So it’s a very good idea to book holiday rentals in Dublin in the neighbourhoods that offer the most party action, if that’s your reason for visiting. Some of the city’s most popular venues are its famous pubs. There are so many to choose from, with The Long Hall, The Cobblestone and The Confession Box among the highlights, the latter showing the famous Irish humour in its name. Dublin is a musical city, famed for its buskers, and for live music entertainment you can head to The Old Storehouse, The Palace, or Buskers Bar. To go dancing, pop down to Mother if you’re after modern Euro-dance music, or Krystle Basement if you’re more into hip-hop and R&B. Recommended places to stay to access these entertainment hotspots include Molloy’s Apartments, Broc House Suites and Zanzibar Locke.

If you’re on holiday with your family there’s also no shortage of entertainment for all ages. There are plenty of open spaces and natural attractions that you can visit, with lots of room for the kids to run around and formal activities. St Stephen’s Green is right in the centre of the city, with its swan-filled lakes. Phoenix Park has deer roaming freely, which will delight the children. To see more animals you can take them to Dublin Zoo, which offers family picnic areas. Then there’s The National Wax Museum Plus and also Dublinia, with its interactive historical exhibits. You can also take the kids to the National Leprechaun Museum, which is a lot of fun, or let them have a go at indoor wall climbing at Awesome Walls. If you’re looking for a family day trip, head to Clara Lara Fun Park. When it comes to holiday rentals in Dublin near these attractions you’ll have plenty to choose from, such as Pembroke Guest Suite or The Five Lamps Suites.

The best way to experience the renowned Irish hospitality is to book your stay at a smaller guest house, preferably one that’s family run. This will also give you a chance to sample authentic Irish dishes prepared by native Dubliners. When it comes to food and drink, you’ll find a wealth of markets and shops that sell local produce and specialities, so it’s also worth considering booking self-catering accommodation, like Latchfords Self Catering Apartments. Then you can go shopping at Liberty Market, the most popular in the city, or at The Green Door Market, which specialises in fresh farm produce. There’s also Howth Market where you’ll find an array of different shops, and for seafood you can visit Balbriggan Fish and Farmers’ Market. To stock up on anything else, there’s St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre. Finally, another big benefit of staying in a Dublin's holiday rental rather than a hotel is that you can have the facilities to yourself if you book at a private guest house or B&B.

3 nights is the typical length of a Dublin holiday rental booking.

A holiday rental in Dublin will generally cost around £162 per night. This figure is taken from average apartment rental searches in Dublin and prices will vary according to the required size, facilities, and location of the rental.

July is typically when Dublin holiday apartment and rental property prices are at their lowest, with prices around 59% lower than the Dublin peak season.

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As of May 2025, there are 2,537 operators available to choose from for hotels in Dublin.

Prices for hotels in Dublin are updated daily.