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Hard Rock Hotel Dublin

  • Price€160–€320/night (~$176–$352)
  • CategoryLuxury
  • Rating★ 4.4

Hard Rock Hotel Dublin occupies a modern building on Exchange Street Lower in Temple Bar, Dublin's cultural quarter on the south bank of the River Liffey. The location places guests in the centre of Dublin's most visited entertainment district, with the cobbled streets of Temple Bar, the Ha'penny Bridge, and Dublin Castle all within a 5-minute walk. Trinity College and Grafton Street are reachable in under 10 minutes on foot.

Hard Rock Hotel Dublin

Hard Rock Hotel Dublin occupies a modern building on Exchange Street Lower in Temple Bar, Dublin's cultural quarter on the south bank of the River Liffey. The location places guests in the centre of Dublin's most visited entertainment district, with the cobbled streets of Temple Bar, the Ha'penny Bridge, and Dublin Castle all within a 5-minute walk. Trinity College and Grafton Street are reachable in under 10 minutes on foot. The hotel opened in 2019, integrating the brand's signature music memorabilia programme throughout public areas and rooms. The collection features instruments, costumes, and stage artefacts from international recording artists, displayed across corridors, the lobby, and the Velvet Underground bar. The Fuel restaurant serves American-influenced dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the Velvet Underground bar is a focal point for hotel guests and Temple Bar visitors. The 123 rooms span Rock Rooms, Deluxe categories, and Rock Star Suites — the latter offering elevated fit-out with premium audio systems. A fitness centre is available on-site. The hotel's Rock Shop stocks branded merchandise. Given the Temple Bar setting, the hotel is a practical base for visiting Guinness Storehouse (15-minute walk), Christ Church Cathedral (5 minutes), and the Docklands tech district (20-minute walk east along the quays). The property is well suited to music enthusiasts, weekend city-breakers, and visitors who want to be close to Dublin's entertainment district.

Practical information for Hard Rock Hotel Dublin
Price €160–€320/night (~$176–$352)
Address Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 Ireland

Room types

  • Rock Rooms
  • Deluxe Rooms
  • Suites
  • Rock Star Suites

Amenities

  • Fuel restaurant
  • Velvet Underground bar
  • Rock Shop
  • Fitness centre
  • Memorabilia collection

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Location

Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 Ireland

53.3445, -6.2689 View on map

Highlights

  • Central Temple Bar location steps from the River Liffey, Ha'penny Bridge, and Dublin Castle
  • Extensive music memorabilia collection displayed throughout rooms and public spaces
  • Velvet Underground bar open to guests and the public in the heart of Temple Bar
  • Rock Star Suites with premium audio systems and elevated room fit-out
  • 15-minute walk to the Guinness Storehouse — a practical base for Dublin's top attractions

Tips for visiting

  • Temple Bar is Dublin's busiest tourist district and can be very noisy on Friday and Saturday nights — the hotel is well-soundproofed but lighter sleepers should request upper-floor rooms
  • Book Fuel restaurant for dinner rather than just breakfast — the kitchen incorporates some Irish sourcing alongside the American-influenced menu
  • The Luas Red Line at Four Courts is a 7-minute walk west, useful for reaching Connolly Station or Heuston Station without a taxi
  • Dublin Castle free guided courtyard access and Chester Beatty Library are both 5–7 minutes on foot and frequently overlooked by visitors

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