About Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre
Tucked away on Great Denmark Street, moments from Phibsborough's vibrant edge and Mountjoy Square, the Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre is your smart pick for hassle-free hotels in Phibsborough area. This fresh 2021 opening brings American efficiency with Irish flair to Dublin 1, featuring 179 smart rooms perfect for short stays or extended explorations. Hypoallergenic mattresses, rainfall showers, and mini-fridges set the tone for restful nights after days discovering Phibsboro Road's street art or the wilds of Phoenix Park. Guests rave about the location: 25 minutes on foot to Phibsborough pubs like The Phibsborough Inn, or a quick cycle via the canal to Blessington Basin's ducks and joggers. The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is a winner, loaded with eggs, sausages, pancakes, and endless coffee, fuelling adventures to nearby Croke Park or the Hugh Lane Gallery. IHG's green credentials shine with energy-saving tech, and the 24/7 shop stocks snacks for midnight munchies. Ideal for budget-conscious families or couples, it's steps from bus routes linking airport to northside gems.
What to Expect
Compact yet comfy rooms boast USB ports, 49-inch smart TVs, and blackout curtains. Express start breakfast included in rates: fresh juices, cereals, hot items cooked to order. Meeting room for 10-40 with free Wi-Fi. No pool or gym, but nearby parks compensate. Self-parking nearby, electric chargers available. Staff multilingual, super helpful with Dublin Bus timetables. Spotless throughout, with contactless check-in via app. Evening drinks in the lounge with local brews and bar bites like sliders.
Insider Tips
Opt for express deal packages for free breakfast upgrades. Wander to Phibsborough's North Circular Road for authentic chipper grub at Leo Burdock's kin. The 14 bus from door to airport; 10-minute ride to O'Connell Street. Explore Mountjoy Square park picnics, then Phibsborough's market on Saturdays for artisan bread. Ask front desk for free city maps marking local laundrettes. GAA weekends? Shuttle to Croke Park runs nearby. Pro move: use the hotel's bike rental for canal paths to Grand Canal Dock. You'll uncover Dublin's real soul, far from tourist traps.