Welcome to the Clarence

Welcome to The Clarence Hotel in Dublin 2

Located in Temple Bar and listed in The Irish Independent’s 50 Best Places to Stay in Ireland, The Clarence is Dublin’s original rock ‘n’ roll hotel and is home to award winning restaurant Cleaver East, The Curious Mister, Roberta’s, Tomahawk, The Giddy Dolphin, and 58 bedrooms and suites.

Being one of Dublin’s most iconic hotels, we offer everything you need for a city hotel break or romantic getaway in the lively heart of Dublin City.

Offering an incredible location on Wellington Quay in Dublin 2, experience the best of Dublin City right on your doorstep, from the cobble stone streets of Temple Bar and historic Trinity College, to the buzzing energy of Grafton Street, all moments from our boutique hotel.

We are 20 minutes from Dublin Airport: 10 minutes from Heuston and Connolly Train Station or 5 minutes from Busáras Central Bus Station. Being a city centre hotel we are right in the heart of the action, which can mean some extra noise from neighbouring businesses and lively partygoers at night.

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Dublin’s original rock and roll hotel offers luxury hotel rooms, delicious food and a top location. But we also offer incredible Dublin City Hotel Offers when you book directly.

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Rooms & Suites

The Clarence Hotel is home to 58 bedrooms and suites, along with our world-famous Penthouse Suite which offers stunning panoramic views of Dublin City.

Also known as the ‘U2 Hotel’, we have a range of hotel rooms ranging from Double Room, Deluxe Double Rooms, River View Rooms and Luxury Hotel Suites in Dublin City Centre.

Eat & Drink at The Clarence

The Clarence is home to a host of restaurants and bars, offering a range of different dining experiences. Tuck into an artisanal cocktail or glass of wine at The Curious Mister or savour a pint of Guinness with live music in The Giddy Dolphin, located adjacent to The Clarence. On the hotel’s ground floor, dine in the Clever East Restaurant or enjoy a steak dinner in style in the intimate Tomahawk, located below the hotel on Essex St. E.. For more casual dining tuck into Roberta’s, an award-winning restaurant serving a New York Italian-inspired menu.

Dublin Things To Do

The Clarence Hotel is located on the quays, around the corner from the popular Temple Bar in Dublin 2.

There is plenty to see and do while staying with us. Explore Dublin Castle, take a stroll around St Stephens Green or Merrion Square Park. Visit the National Gallery or Trinity College Dublin.

Take a family trip to Dublin Zoo or Phoenix Park. Shop til you drop on Grafton Street and learn to pour a pint of stout at The Guinness Storehouse. Catch a gig at Olympia Theatre, Aviva Stadium or Croke Park. There’s never a dull moment here at the U2 hotel in Dublin.

Where we are

The Clarence Hotel is located on the quays in Dublin and our prime location within the buzzing district of Temple Bar in Dublin 2 means that fun, food and music is never far away.

With lots of cool restaurants, cafes and pubs nearby in Temple Bar as well as live music at Olympia Theatre 250 metres away and much more to see and do, there’s never a dull moment.

There are lots of great tourist attractions within a stone’s throw of our front door. You’ll be sure to enjoy your holiday at our beautiful boutique hotel in Dublin 2.

The Clarence
6-8 Wellington Quay
Dublin 2

Gallery

Excellent Experience Great combination of location, amenities, and price.

No central AC in rooms, but that seems to be standard for the area. Did not try out the bar and restaurant, but they looked nice.

No on site parking, but there is a garage close by.

Expedition786513
8/18/2019

The best hotel in town The atmosphere, location, friendliness and helpfulness is simply excellent we are fans of this hotel !
We have been coming to The Clarence for about 10 years now and the attention given to returning customers is simply extraordinary.
It is The best hotel in town

sabrina692016
2/20/2019

Best espresso martini The hotel bar drinks were the best we have ever had. We stayed here for our friends wedding and the staff was extremely helpful and kind! The restaurants are phenomenal and the location of this hotel is close to so many things. Highly recommend!

Lizett B
7/28/2024
Weekend stay at Clarence It's an excellent, stylish hotel, quiet & peaceful oasis in the midst of Dublin.
Great location for exploring the city sights, and also on the doorstep of temple bar.
Very polite and very professional staff.

Happiness11162907965
6/19/2019

Quiet, Clean, great service, well located. Good location for dining and touring - quiet room and great shower pressure. Excellent staff. Very helpful service. Very small TV - room had a floor fan (odd but we ran it as room was warm) - overall good experience.

Bob_Selby
4/20/2019

Excellent as always A bit of cultural tranquility in the heart of Dublin with excellent staff and an amazing restaurant. The perfect venue to welcome customers to our product launch; and to wine and dine them in style. This is at least our 4th visit and we will return!

Mal P
2/22/2019
Wonderful hotel! The photos do not do the room justice. It was a wonderful room, very clean with a comfortable bed. Lots of television channels and a big bathroom.Excellent water pressure. The staff is very helpful and always willing to give directions.

Sightseer33275025979
8/25/2019

four days in Dublin The hotel was very nice, room overlooking Temple Bar area. The bathroom had some mold on the
grout lines and the shower curtain a had sour smell. It was not so easy getting a tub of ice for the
room!!

Jerry R
5/27/2019

The clearance hotel Dublin Brilliant location , lovely staff , lovely hotel .rooms very clean tidy but the beds wow big and very comfortable . Stayed for nye .. everything you need for a trip to Dublin is a stones throw away from the front door !

Emma B
12/01/2023

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