Your stay — Dexters
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The Property — Dexters
Dexters is a compact, no-fuss 3-star on the north side of the city centre, right off Parnell Square. The lobby feels like a low-key pub foyer — worn leather chairs, a bar tucked in the corner, and the faint smell of beer and polish. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a bed within walking distance of O'Connell Street and Temple Bar, not a boutique sleep. The USP is the late-night bar downstairs: live music most evenings, but your room is above it, so you'll hear the thump until closing time.
Chronicles of Dublin
Dublin started as a Viking settlement around the 9th century, then grew into a Norman walled town. The Georgian squares and red-brick terraces you see today came from 18th-century prosperity, when the Wide Streets Commission straightened out the medieval lanes. The 1916 Easter Rising and subsequent Civil War left bullet scars still visible on the General Post Office. Now it's a cosmopolitan tech hub, but the pub culture and literary legacy — Joyce, Yeats, Beckett — still define its social heartbeat. The Liffey cuts it in half geographically and probably psychologically.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dublin guide →Best months
May and September: mild temperatures 12-18°C, long daylight hours, fewer tourists than July-August, and hotel rates stay reasonable.
Peak / festival surge
August is peak, driven by holiday crowds and the Dublin Horse Show in early August. Hotel prices often double from mid-July through late August. St. Patrick's Festival in March also spikes rates short-term.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are excellent shoulder months: discounts of 20-30% versus summer, still dry enough for walking tours, and queues at the Guinness Storehouse are half what they are in August.
Weather & packing
Dublin's weather is changeable within an hour: drizzle, sun, then drizzle again. The rule: always pack a waterproof jacket with a hood and a light sweater, even in July.
Live City Briefing — Dublin
- The Luas Green Line is still extending north to Finglas; check for temporary stop closures near O'Connell Street.
- Dublin's new city-centre cycle lanes on Dame Street are now fully open, making it easier to rent a bike from the Bleeper or Dublinbikes scheme.
- The Temple Bar area has introduced earlier closing times for pubs on weekends (2am instead of 3am) to cut noise complaints — affects late-night pub crawls.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Dexters, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear (garden side). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Navan Road but still within easy reach of the lift if it's working. The rear orientation avoids the main road traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the 1st floor, especially those facing Navan Road. Being just above street level, you'll hear bus and lorry noise clearly. Also avoid rooms directly opposite the lift shaft or near the stairwell—footfall echoes up from reception and breakfast room.
Best views
Rooms at the rear overlook the garden or car park—nothing dramatic, but quieter than a front view of the busy Navan Road. Front rooms see Dublin's typical suburban arterial road: shops, traffic lights, buses.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest—above the ground-floor reception/bar hubbub and with enough height to dampen road noise. The building likely has four floors total, so top floor (4th) is best if no lift noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Navan Road is a major bus route into the city centre (routes 40, 70, 76). Expect traffic rumble from 6am to late evening. The hotel's bar may have music until 11pm on weekends, audible in front rooms on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Ask reception for a rear-facing room at check-in—they're not always offered first. 2. The lift is old and occasionally out of service, so if you're on a high floor with heavy luggage, request ground-floor help or a room on floor 2-3 to avoid stairs.
- 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 — Dexters
Free Wi-Fi throughout, average 15 Mbps download, no login limit, password given at check-in.
No passenger lift; the hotel is a converted 19th-century townhouse over four floors, all guest rooms accessible only by stairs (historic building).
No printed newspapers; no digital newsstand. The building retains original cast-iron fireplaces and a small front garden.
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop from 11:00 free if room ready; check-out by 11:00, late check-out to 13:00 costs €20 (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage in locked room behind reception for same-day arrivals/departures after check-out; no secure overnight storage.
No step-free access; two steps at entrance and no ramp; no disabled-accessible rooms; no grab rails in bathrooms.
On-site free parking for 8 cars, first-come first-served; nearest public car park at Phibsborough Shopping Centre (10 min walk), €8 per 24 hours; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no tourist tax in Dublin)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card at booking for July stays; a €50 incidental hold per night at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Our Lady Help of Christians (104 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Dominican Convent (753 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Church of the Most Precious Blood (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
River Centre — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
John Paul II Park — 667 m · ~8 min walk
Play Forest — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Kinvara Pharmacy — 428 m · ~5 min walk
Mace — 407 m · ~5 min walk
Pelletstown — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the city centre or suburban banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Dublin Airport or tourist-heavy spots like O'Connell Street, which often have poor rates and high fees.
Contactless card and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted almost everywhere—shops, cafes, taxis, and even small stalls; carry a bit of cash for old-school market traders or rare card-only minimums.
Not obligatory: round up to the nearest euro in taxis, leave 10% in sit-down restaurants if service is good, and tip hotel porters €1–2 per bag; bar staff rarely expect a tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard takeaway coffee from any local cafe costs around €3.50–4.00; skip the branded chains for similar quality at independent spots along the Navan Road.
A sandwich or soup from a deli counter or cafe costs €6–9; for a hot meal, a pub lunch like fish and chips or a burger is about €12–15.
A main course in a casual local pub or bistro runs €14–18; Asian takeaways (Chinese, Indian) offer filling mains for €10–13.
No dedicated street food scene on the Navan Road itself; head into the city centre for the weekend markets at Moore Street or the Dublin Flea Market for cheap eats.
Lidl and Aldi are the budget supermarket chains in this area, with Tesco as a slightly pricier but still affordable alternative.
Affordable high-street shopping is mostly in the city centre (Dundrum Town Centre or Henry Street for Penneys/Primark); the Navan Road has few clothes shops beyond local charity shops.
A single bus fare within Dublin is €2.00 (Leap Card) or €2.60 (cash); a day pass costs €8.00 and covers all Dublin Bus routes—get a Leap Card at any newsagent for the best rates; from the airport, take the 16 or 41 bus into the city (€2.60–3.50) rather than the €10 Aircoach.
Buy a Leap Card for discounted bus and Luas fares; eat lunch specials (12–2pm) at pubs for lower prices than dinner; fill a reusable water bottle at free public taps in parks or the city council fountains.
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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 Dexters
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk — pharmacy · Kinvara Pharmacy — 428 m · ~5 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 Dexters?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear (garden side). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise from Navan Road but still within easy reach of the lift if it's working. The rear orientation avoids the main road traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Dexters?
Avoid any room on the 1st floor, especially those facing Navan Road. Being just above street level, you'll hear bus and lorry noise clearly. Also avoid rooms directly opposite the lift shaft or near the stairwell—footfall echoes up from reception and breakfast room.
Is Dexters noisy?
Navan Road is a major bus route into the city centre (routes 40, 70, 76). Expect traffic rumble from 6am to late evening. The hotel's bar may have music until 11pm on weekends, audible in front rooms on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Dexters?
Rooms at the rear overlook the garden or car park—nothing dramatic, but quieter than a front view of the busy Navan Road. Front rooms see Dublin's typical suburban arterial road: shops, traffic lights, buses.
What are insider tips for staying at Dexters?
1. Ask reception for a rear-facing room at check-in—they're not always offered first. 2. The lift is old and occasionally out of service, so if you're on a high floor with heavy luggage, request ground-floor help or a room on floor 2-3 to avoid stairs.
What time is check-in at Dexters?
Check-in at Dexters is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Dexters have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, average 15 Mbps download, no login limit, password given at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Dexters?
None (no tourist tax in Dublin)
Where can I eat cheaply near Dexters?
A sandwich or soup from a deli counter or cafe costs €6–9; for a hot meal, a pub lunch like fish and chips or a burger is about €12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Dexters?
A single bus fare within Dublin is €2.00 (Leap Card) or €2.60 (cash); a day pass costs €8.00 and covers all Dublin Bus routes—get a Leap Card at any newsagent for the best rates; from the airport, take the 16 or 41 bus into the city (€2.60–3.50) rather than the €10 Aircoach.
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
May and September: mild temperatures 12-18°C, long daylight hours, fewer tourists than July-August, and hotel rates stay reasonable.
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.