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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4.0 star property
Hotel in Swords with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Dining
Family Triple Room, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Property grounds
Exterior
Front of property
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon, in the city center, features a lobby fireplace for cozy evenings and a relaxing garden. Enjoy the on-site coffee shop, WiFi, and cooked-to-order breakfast at the restaurant. Helpful staff and convenient airport access enhance its appeal.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7

What's nearby

  • Swords Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Malahide Beach - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Malahide Castle - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Croke Park - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Trinity College - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Malahide Station - 6 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Arch Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • The Old Borough
  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

Upscale hotel near Malahide Castle
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults, and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Hotel
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Swords
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Hotel Swords

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on Nov 16, 2025 start from $97.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon located?

Situated in Swords, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Swords Castle and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Malahide Castle. Malahide Beach and Portmarnock Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 419 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Close to the airport, very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, easy to get a meal at night and at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice pub in facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older building but very updated and modern rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay & the staff were very friendly :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, the food at the pub downstairs was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

DECLAN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Parking was tight, and we requested two twin beds and ended up with a king. Otherwise a great stay. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation close to the airport. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

john

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No parking just about 10 spots
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little property and convenient to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check in, room is amazing. AC was perfect. Location is great, got into the city and back very easily as stop is right across the street. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately there was no mention of a bar/nightclub that is part of the Inn in the description. There was very loud techno dance music until 2 in the morning. It was extremely loud. We could not sleep until after the bar/night club closed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Juergen

Liked: Staff & service
We used the hotel for our last night before flying out of Dublin. For this, it was ok. However, the room hasn't seen a vacuum cleaner for a bit, and in the folds of the chair were breadcrumbs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay there again. Staff was friendly and location was very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
This stay was fine however the bed was broken and it meant we had a pretty uncomfortable night of not a great deal of sleep. Everything else all good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and nice staff in a lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marinell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was very difficult, first of all there was no check-in counter, we checked in in the bar. Was directed to park our car in the front of the parking lot and it was free. Circled around for over a half an hour could not find access to the front of the building. Finally called again and was told the parking lot that we had originally been in was where we were supposed to park and we would be given a voucher for parking. This was extremely confusing, a very small parking lot, and very difficult to maneuver vehicle within the parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Our room had no window. Staff were pleasant and manager helpful but it’s a busy bar downstairs and an older, shabby ish establishment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spacious room and near airport

First time in a “Spoons” hotel and completely satisfied. A lovely big room and bathroom and even an iron. Handy for a bus to the airport too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay if you need to be close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the pub was right down stairs. Rooms were modern and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and restaurant offers great selection of food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025