Our handpicked selection of the best family hotels in Dublin for location, comfort, style and family friendliness chosen by a local mom.
One of the most frequent questions I get asked about Ireland is where to stay in Dublin with kids.
Overseas visitors usually look for a kid friendly hotel in Dublin close to the main city attractions; more local visitors, on the other hand, look for facilities more than location and for hotels that offer family packages for a city break during school holidays and short breaks.
In this list, I cover both!
I have been living in Dublin for almost twenty years and, over this time, I have helped many friendly planning their stay in Dublin with kids and have myself gone to several family hotels break in Dublin with my children.
So, if you are looking for family hotels in Dublin, I have the first-hand experience to help!
I hope you enjoy this list and help you plan your family city break in Dublin fair city!
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Where to stay in Dublin with kids: best areas
The best area to stay in Dublin to visit Dublin’s main attractions is the South city center.
By staying in the city centre, you find yourself with landmarks, shops and restaurants on your doorstep, you will be able to visit most of the famous Dublin attractions on foot, you’ll have parks nearby and you will be in an ideal position to use public transport and taxis.
The South city center included areas such as Trinity College, Merrion Square, Stephen’s Green and parts of Ballsbridge.
This area is part of the historical centre of the city and is where most attractions are located including famous Trinity College, Dublin castle, some of Dublin’s most famous museums and one of Dublin’s commercial roads, Grafton street and wonderful St Stephen’s Green, one of the best parks in Dublin for kids!
Another convenient areas to stay in Dublin with kids is the IFSC, on the river Liffey. While not particularly atmospheric, this area puts you close to the EPIC Museum and only a short walk to the city center.
Best family hotels in Dublin in the city centre
The Merrion Hotel – top family hotel in Dublin for a luxury stay
Gorgeous Merrion hotel is a historical hotel in Dublin and a city institution.
Located in the heart of Dublin, just in front of Ireland’s government buildings, the hotel is wonderful for families and perfect if you are looking for an upscale stay with all the amenities you can wish for such as restaurant on site, afternoon tea lounge, spa (for grown ups and teens over 16) etc
The hotel has lovely family rooms in the Garden Wing that are also suitable for large families and offer packages that include full Irish breakfast and children welcome amenities.
Check availability and prices for the Merrion hotel here
Mespil Hotel – 4 stars
The Mespil hotel is a lovely family hotel in Dublin City center, overlooking the Grand Canal and walking distance from Dublin’s main attractions.
The feel of the hotel is modern and welcoming and mixed the clean and crisp style of a business hotel with a family friendly atmosphere and special attentions for kids, which go free up to age 12!
In terms of rooms, the Mespil has gorgeous family rooms catering to up to 4 guestst with one king sized bed, single bed and a pull out bed.
Their family package offers family breakfast, free wifi and cocktails for kids, so they can join you as you wind down with a drink!
Check availability and prices for the Mespil hotel here
Herbert Park Hotel – mid range
Herbert Park hotel is a beautiful, family friendly hotel in Dublin in the tranquil and upscale area of Ballsbridge, one of the most coveted in Dublin.
The hotel has family rooms and interconnecting rooms, which makes it a Dublin hotel perfect for families with young kids and teens who may need some extra space, it has a restaurant on site
The hotel is just in front of Herbert park, a lovely green popular with families and equipped with a playground.
Check availability and prices for the Herbert park hotel here
Fitzwilliam Townhouse – mid range. Great traditional hotel for families in Dublin’s historic building
The Fitzwilliam Townhose Hotel is a great family hotels that stands out from others in this list as it is not a new built but a Georgian House, dating to the mid-1700s!
Georgian architecture is typical of the oldest part of Dublin and a great way to tap into a amore atmospheric type of accommodation and get a taste of old Dublin without compromising on comport and facilities.
I recommend it as one of the best family hotels in Dublin is is excellent location right in the centre (it is close to a couple of fab playgrounds too!), the fact that is has nice family rooms for up to 4 people and its wonderful staff, who goes above and beyond to make you feel at home.
A loves Irish breakfast is served in the morning.
This is the best family hotel in Dublin City center if you want good value for money and a traditional atmosphere.
Check availability and prices for the Fitzwilliam Townhouse here
Hilton Garden Inn – mid range.
The Hilton Garden Inn is the first family hotel in Dublin we experienced with the kids and has been a reliable address ever since.
The hotel is in the IFSC district and overlooks the river Liffey.
By looking at it one the map you may think it places you too far from Dublin’s landmarks; however, it is only about 10 or 15 minutes walk to Trinity college and just beside the famine ship Jinny Johnston, which is cool to visit with kids, and the EPIC Museum, one of Duvblin’s most itenresting attractions for families.

In terms of facilities for families, the Hilton Garden Inn offers clean and spacious rooms, snacks machine and restaurant onsite with kids’ menu. The feel of the hotel is modern and clean.
This is a great mid range family hotel in Dublin City for overseas visitors. Read our full review here or
Check availability and prices for the Hilton Garden Inn here
Great family hotels in Dublin for a family school break
If stayin right in the city center is not your top priority, there I can recommend two more hotels you may love for a fmaily city break!
Fitzpatrick castle hotel – best hotel in Dublin for families who want to experience night in a castle
Would you kids like to stay in a castle while visiting Dublin? If so, you’ll be happy to hear there is a family friendly castle hotel in Dublin! It is called Fitzpatrick Castle, it dates back from the 1700s and it is located in Dalkey, a stunning part of Dublin right one the coast.
The hotel is fun and wonderful and will welcome you with its peculiar looking exterior, with turrets and merlons!
The hotel is wonderful for families as it has family rooms but also a kid friendly pool and restaurant onsite.
While this hotel is away from the city center, it id a great choice for location: Dalkey is wonderful and welcoming, with an upscale yet traditional fees, it has spectacular views and puts you in close proximity to lovely walks and scenery. This is a fantastic place to stay especially if you have a car.
You can find prices and photos here
Castleknock Hotel in Blanchardstown
The Castleknock hotel is located outside Dublin city center and it is wonderful for families who want to be close to Durbin yet prefer to be surrounded by quiet green grounds rather than busy streets!
The hotel has family rooms suitable also for larger families and interconnecting rooms perfect for families with tweens and teens. The rooms have TV with Netflix and free wifi and the hotel has a nice restaurant onsite.
The Hotel has regular offers for family break that you can find by checking their website
I hope you enjoyed this selection of family hotels in Dublin and it helped you decide where to stay in Dublin with kids on your next visit. Safe family travels!