🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
Blooms Hotel
📍 6, Anglesea Street, Dublin
Your stay — Blooms Hotel
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The Property — Blooms Hotel
Blooms Hotel is a practical, no-frills 3-star in Temple Bar, Dublin's busiest nightlife district. The lobby feels like a busy pub foyer — dark wood, worn carpet, a small bar serving Guinness from early afternoon. It suits festival-goers or solo travellers who want a cheap, central crash pad and don't mind noise from the streets below until 3am.
Chronicles of Dublin
Dublin began as a Viking settlement around 841 AD, growing around the River Liffey and Christ Church Cathedral. Georgian architecture dominates the city centre, with wide streets and red-brick townhouses built in the 18th century. After the 1990s Celtic Tiger economic boom, Dublin modernised rapidly, but its literary and pub culture remains the beating heart. Today it's a European tech hub, yet retains an intimate, scruffy charm that rewards pedestrians.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dublin guide →Best months
May and September — mild temperatures (14–18°C), long daylight, and lower tourist numbers than July. June also works, but can be crowded during university graduations.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by summer holidays and the St. Patrick's Festival in March (though March is colder). Hotel prices in July typically double from shoulder-season rates. The Dublin Horse Show in August also packs the city.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer discounts of 30-40% on summer rates, with fewer crowds and still decent weather (10–15°C).
Weather & packing
Dublin's weather changes by the hour — you'll get sun, drizzle, and wind in a single afternoon. Rule: pack a waterproof jacket with a hood, and a warm layer (fleece or jumper), no matter the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Dublin
- Luas Green Line is extending north to Broombridge from late 2026 — check for weekend closures affecting city-centre tram access.
- The iconic Temple Bar pub district has new late-night noise bylaws from June 2026, meaning venues close at 2am on weeknights — earlier than previous years.
- Dublin Port is undergoing major dredging works, causing occasional traffic delays on the East Wall Road — factor extra time for airport transfers.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Blooms Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 (top floors) facing the rear courtyard rather than Anglesea Street. These are furthest from street-level noise and the lift core on lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 and 2, especially those at the front of the building. Anglesea Street is a narrow road in Temple Bar: delivery trucks, pub crowds and bin collections hit hard here from early evening until 3am. Also avoid rooms near the single lift shaft (common in converted Georgian buildings) – you can hear the mechanism and chatter at waiting passengers.
Best views
Front-facing upper floors (4-5) give a view down Anglesea Street past the cobbles and brick buildings – a slice of Temple Bar character without being too close to the bustle. Rear-facing rooms overlook a quiet courtyard and neighbouring rooflines, but no landmark views (Dublin's skyline is low-rise).
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are quietest: above street din, less foot traffic past the lift, and typically better soundproofing in newer upper-floor refurbishments.
🔊 Noise notes
Anglesea Street is a central Temple Bar lane: heavy pedestrian footfall, pub spill-out noise, bottle recycling at 5am, and occasional buskers. The lift is a single car – audible on floors 1-3 when it arrives. No on-site parking means delivery vans idle outside.
Insider tips
1) If you value sleep, book directly and request a 'rear-facing high floor' – the reception team can usually assign it if you phone a day ahead. 2) For a quiet start, grab breakfast at a café on nearby Georges Street rather than the hotel's dining area, which gets noisy with groups from 8am.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Blooms Hotel
Free WiFi throughout, decent speed for browsing and email (approx. 15 Mbps). Login via room number and surname; no time limit.
Small lift serves all three floors; stairs also available. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access via hotel tablets in lobby; no physical papers.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception; late check-out fee of €25 until 14:00, subject to availability.
Complimentary luggage storage at reception after check-out until 18:00; no charge.
Step-free access via ramp at rear entrance (request ahead). Lift fits standard wheelchair, but doors are narrow; no accessible rooms with roll-in shower.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Park Rite on Fleet Street, €12 per 24 hours. No EV charging on property.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Unitarian Church (512 m · ~6 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Dublin Zen Centre (544 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St Werburgh's (716 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Lord of the Harvest Church (845 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Stephen's Green Shopping Centre — 227 m · ~3 min walk
Dubh Linn Garden — 475 m · ~6 min walk
Civic Museum — 117 m · ~1 min walk
Gaiety Theatre — 149 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Permanent TSB — 81 m · ~1 min walk
Mercer — 187 m · ~2 min walk
Spar — 189 m · ~2 min walk
Tara Street — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks or post offices for the best rates; avoid the exchange bureaux at Dublin Airport and tourist spots on O'Connell Street — they charge high fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and pubs; contactless is standard (up to €50 per tap). Amex is rarely accepted outside big hotels. Apple Pay and Google Pay work almost everywhere.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated: round up the bill or leave 10–15% for good service in restaurants; taxis round up to the nearest euro; hotel porters €1–2 per bag; housekeeping not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A takeaway filter coffee from a café or deli costs about €2.50–3.00; avoid €4+ flat whites from chain coffee shops.
A deli counter sandwich or soup and a soft drink from a local café comes to around €8–10; a pub carvery lunch is about €12–15.
A pub main course like fish and chips or a burger costs €14–18; early-bird menus (before 7pm) in Temple Bar restaurants run €15–20 for two courses.
Temple Bar’s streets have few cheap food stalls; for budget eats, walk five minutes to George's Street Arcade or Moore Street's fruit/vegetable stalls and hot-food counters.
Tesco Metro on George’s Street (5-min walk) and Lidl on Aungier Street (10-min walk) are the closest budget supermarkets; Spar and Centra are pricier convenience shops.
Penneys (Primark) on O'Connell Street is the cheapest high-street clothing chain (5-min walk); Moore Street market has low-cost basics and souvenirs.
A Leap Card (€5 refundable deposit) gives discounted bus (€2.00), Luas tram, and DART train fares; a daily cap is about €8. From the airport, take the 16 or 41 bus (€2–3 with Leap Card, cash €3–4) instead of the €7–8 Aircoach or €20+ taxi.
1) Buy a Leap Card for public transport — single cash fares are 30% more. 2) Drink tap water (free everywhere) and use reusable bottles. 3) Avoid eating or drinking on Temple Bar's main streets—walk 5 mins to side streets for cheaper pubs and restaurants.
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Emergency Contacts
Dublin999 and 112 both work for any emergency in Ireland. 112 is the EU-wide number. For non-urgent police matters in Dublin, call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dublin, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Blooms Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Permanent TSB — 81 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Mercer — 187 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
City Center (after airport transfer) → Throughout Dublin neighborhoods
💡 Get a Leap Card (€5, reloadable) for seamless tram/bus travel. Red Line passes near O'Connell St; best for day trips to Guinness Storehouse
Dublin Airport (DUB) → LATROUPE Jacobs Inn Dublin (Typicai O'Connell St area)
💡 Use Uber/Bolt apps for transparent pricing; avoid unmetered taxis. Surge pricing applies 8-10am and 4-7pm
Dublin Airport (DUB) → Connolly Station (5 min walk to hotel)
💡 Most authentic experience; connect via 747 bus to airport then DART train. Tap-to-pay with Leap Card available
Dublin Airport (DUB) → O'Connell Street (near LATROUPE Jacobs Inn)
💡 Most budget-friendly option; book online for discounts. Luggage space is generous
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Blooms Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 (top floors) facing the rear courtyard rather than Anglesea Street. These are furthest from street-level noise and the lift core on lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Blooms Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 and 2, especially those at the front of the building. Anglesea Street is a narrow road in Temple Bar: delivery trucks, pub crowds and bin collections hit hard here from early evening until 3am. Also avoid rooms near the single lift shaft (common in converted Georgian buildings) – you can hear the mechanism and chatter at waiting passengers.
Is Blooms Hotel noisy?
Anglesea Street is a central Temple Bar lane: heavy pedestrian footfall, pub spill-out noise, bottle recycling at 5am, and occasional buskers. The lift is a single car – audible on floors 1-3 when it arrives. No on-site parking means delivery vans idle outside.
Which rooms have the best views at Blooms Hotel?
Front-facing upper floors (4-5) give a view down Anglesea Street past the cobbles and brick buildings – a slice of Temple Bar character without being too close to the bustle. Rear-facing rooms overlook a quiet courtyard and neighbouring rooflines, but no landmark views (Dublin's skyline is low-rise).
What are insider tips for staying at Blooms Hotel?
1) If you value sleep, book directly and request a 'rear-facing high floor' – the reception team can usually assign it if you phone a day ahead. 2) For a quiet start, grab breakfast at a café on nearby Georges Street rather than the hotel's dining area, which gets noisy with groups from 8am.
What time is check-in at Blooms Hotel?
Check-in at Blooms Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Blooms Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, decent speed for browsing and email (approx. 15 Mbps). Login via room number and surname; no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Blooms Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Blooms Hotel?
A deli counter sandwich or soup and a soft drink from a local café comes to around €8–10; a pub carvery lunch is about €12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Blooms Hotel?
A Leap Card (€5 refundable deposit) gives discounted bus (€2.00), Luas tram, and DART train fares; a daily cap is about €8. From the airport, take the 16 or 41 bus (€2–3 with Leap Card, cash €3–4) instead of the €7–8 Aircoach or €20+ taxi.
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
May and September — mild temperatures (14–18°C), long daylight, and lower tourist numbers than July. June also works, but can be crowded during university graduations.
Top Attractions in Dublin
💡 Enter from the Fusiliers' Arch side and walk clockwise – the quieter eastern end has fewer tourists and more shade.
💡 Skip the guided tour – the free areas cover the best bits. The library's roof terrace has good city views and is often overlooked.
💡 Head straight to the Treasury on the ground floor first – the Ardagh Chalice and Tara Brooch are there, and it gets busiest after 11am.
💡 Combine your visit with the免費 DUBLINIA exhibition next door – same ticket covers both if you ask at the counter.
💡 Book online at least two days ahead – same-day tickets sell out by 10am. Go on the first tour of the day to avoid crowds.