Where you stay decides how easy the weekend is. In Dublin the rule is simple: stay central, ideally south of the Liffey, so you can walk home from the pubs and clubs.
Dublin accommodation at a glance
€174
average hotel room per night in 2025
84%
average hotel occupancy in 2025
62
nights in 2025 above 95% full
Dublin 2
the best area for nightlife
~30 min
from the airport to the centre
The best areas for a stag group
🍻 Temple Bar
In the middle of the nightlife – convenient, but loud and usually the most expensive.
🛍️ Grafton Street
Central and a bit calmer, a short walk from Temple Bar and St Stephen’s Green.
🪩 Camden and Harcourt Street
Close to the late bars and clubs, so getting home is easy.
🎻 Smithfield
North of the river, near Jameson Bow St and the Cobblestone, often better value.
🏙️ Docklands
Modern hotels east of the centre, along the river – good for bigger groups.
Hotel, aparthotel or apartment?
Hotel
The safe choice
Easy for groups, but book early – Dublin hotels are often full at weekends.
Aparthotel
Space to meet up
Apartments with hotel services – good for pre-drinks and late breakfasts.
Apartment
Check the rules
Short-term lets in Ireland need planning permission unless it is the host’s own home, so choose carefully.
Tips for booking
📅 Book early
Dublin hotels averaged 84% occupancy in 2025, and weekends fill up first.
📍 Stay south of the Liffey
Temple Bar, Grafton Street and Camden Street keep the whole weekend walkable.
🛏️ Ask about groups
Some hotels limit group bookings or ask for a deposit – check the conditions.
🔊 Noise works both ways
Rooms right on Temple Bar are lively all night. If you want to sleep, stay a few streets away.
🚐 Airport transfer
A private transfer takes the whole group straight to the door.
Make the weekend easy
FAQ
What is the best area to stay in Dublin for a stag do?
Temple Bar, Grafton Street or Camden and Harcourt Street, south of the Liffey – all within walking distance of the pubs and clubs.
How much does a hotel in Dublin cost?
The average Dublin hotel room cost about €174 a night in 2025, and more on busy weekends.
Can stag groups rent an apartment in Dublin?
Yes, but short-term lets are regulated. Choose a legal listing or an aparthotel to avoid problems.
Do you book accommodation?
Tell us your dates and group size and we can help plan the whole weekend, including transfers.
