Swords

Travel Guide

Photo taken of early morning sunrise along Malahide Estuary
Photo taken of early morning sunrise along Malahide Estuary
Swords castle- if you are in the mood of a quick morning trip
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Stockhole Lane Clonshaugh Dublin
$117 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
$132 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,313 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

4 out of 5
26 - 33 Arran Street East Dublin
$108 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$123 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,106 reviews)
Staff were so helpful. Rooms are uniquely cool and very clean. Bar is cozy. Whole experience was welcoming.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

4 out of 5
23 Upper O Connell Street Dublin Dublin
$117 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$133 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,920 reviews)
Room was lovely, shower in particular was really nice and staff were friendly and helpful

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
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Zanzibar Locke

Zanzibar Locke

4 out of 5
34 ORMOND QUAY LOWER Dublin
Stay at this aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,282 reviews)
Great spot, great rooms.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Zanzibar Locke
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street

4 out of 5
42-76 St Augustine Street Dublin Dublin
Stay at this aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,864 reviews)
Well appointed good location

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle

4 out of 5
8 Bride Street Dublin Dublin
Stay at this aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,066 reviews)
Everything was great If something could be improved then some hooks would be good, for outdoor coats, in the bathroom for clean clothes or dry towels. Extra towel rail near the washbasin in the bathroom. Perfect location great staff , we had apartment 01 right off reception . We were very ...

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
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Popular places to visit

Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park

Trinity College

4.5/5(2,009 reviews)

Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.

Trinity College
Guinness Storehouse showing signage and interior views as well as a small group of people

Guinness Storehouse

4.5/5(1,346 reviews)

A tour of this pint-shaped hall in a historic brewery provides an intoxicating journey through the making of Ireland’s signature drink.

Guinness Storehouse
Grafton Street featuring music, street scenes and a city

Grafton Street

4.5/5(529 reviews)

Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

Grafton Street
St. Stephen\'s Green which includes a garden as well as a small group of people

St. Stephen's Green

4.5/5(1,314 reviews)

Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.

St. Stephen's Green
Dublin Port

Dublin Port

4.5/5(135 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Dublin Port
Aviva Stadium which includes modern architecture and a park

Aviva Stadium

4/5(79 reviews)

Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.

Aviva Stadium

Things to do

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

$38
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
Titanic Experience exterior in Ireland

Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin

$87
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

$36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

$92
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

$29
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour

$41
per traveler
92% of travellers recommend
The Gravedigger Ghost Bus Tour
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Reviews of Swords

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 25%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Close to airport

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very close to the airport so it was just a one night stay before we continue to go away the next day. Starbucks is a short drive away and the bar downstairs from my room was very fun. Very friendly and hospitable staff

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Enjoying Castle festival

5/5 - Excellent

John

All over experience was excellent - close to the airport without being in the busy downtown Dublin. All were friendly and helpful. Will book again !

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Swords village was lovely. Just don’t go to the Airport Manor Hotel. Waste of money and time

4/5 - Good

Colleen

We only stayed one night and did not visit the town.

Cities near Swords

Malahide featuring a bay or harbor

Malahide

Dublin showing a city and street scenes

Dublin

Early morning trot for the horses as the sun rises over the Irish sea

Donabate

Flying from London to Dublin you take a small plane across many fields and farms. It's a beautiful flight as you look out your small portal to see the Irish countryside.

Cloghran

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