🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
The Hendrick Smithfield
📍 6, Hendrick Street, Dublin, D07 A8N1
Votre séjour — The Hendrick Smithfield
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La propriété — The Hendrick Smithfield
The Hendrick Smithfield feels like a decently-upgraded hostel with a design edge: exposed brick, tiled floors, a lobby bar that’s more pub than reception. The USP is location – right on the Luas line and a five-minute walk from the Jameson Distillery – rather than luxury. It works best for budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who want a clean, central base without frills.
Chroniques de Dublin
Dublin started as a Viking settlement around 841 AD, then grew into a Georgian city of red-brick townhouses and wide streets. The 1916 Easter Rising and subsequent independence shaped its political identity, while writers like Joyce, Yeats and Beckett gave it literary weight. Modern Dublin is a tech hub – Google, Facebook and LinkedIn have European HQs here – but the pubs, live music and pub culture remain fiercely intact. The Liffey runs through the city centre, dividing north and south, and the skyline is still low-rise enough to see Spire and Christ Church.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Dublin →Meilleurs mois
June (longest days, summer festivals), September (warmth lingers, crowds thin), May (reliable weather and fewer tourists).
Peak / Festival surge
July and August – school holidays, the Dublin Horse Show in August, and major concerts at Croke Park. Hotels, including The Hendrick, push rates 20-40% higher; book three months ahead at least.
La saison des épaules
Late April and early October: hotel prices drop 15-25%, weather is 10-14°C with rain possible, but fewer crowds and cheaper flights.
Météo & Emballage
Dublin’s climate is famously fickle – you can get all four seasons in one day. Pack a waterproof layer you can wear over a T‑shirt: a light shell jacket that folds small, plus a warm hoodie or merino sweater for the evenings.
Briefing de la ville — Dublin
- Dublin’s Luas tram service is running a Monday-to-Thursday night service until 1am from July 2026, making Smithfield easier to reach after late pub visits.
- Temple Bar’s pedestrianisation trial continues through 2026 – expect occasional road closures and more street performers on weekends.
- The Jameson Distillery on Bow Street recently launched a new cask-strength tasting experience (bookable online, costs €30) that opened last month.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Hendrick Smithfield, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Higher rooms on the front (Hendrick Street side) above the first floor avoid street-level noise; floors 3 or 4 give some city exposure without the pub clamour.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms at the back overlooking the internal courtyard or service area – likely to have lift hum and early morning staff noise. Ground-floor rooms risk street-level noise from the pub entrance.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on Hendrick Street give a narrow city-centre view of Dublin's brick-and-slate streetscape – not scenic, but authentic. Back views are into a service courtyard.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 – high enough to lift above street bustle, below any rooftop plant noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Hendrick Street is a working street near Smithfield Market – expect early market traffic (vans, trucks) from ~5am, and late-night pub noise from the hotel's bar until midnight on weekends.
Insider tips
If you value sleep, request a room on floor 3 or 4 fronting the street but ask for an interior corridor position away from the lift shaft. There's no parking on-site; use Smithfield car park (3-min walk) or Joyce House Q-Park (10 mins). Check-in is at the bar, so bring ID and don't arrive before 3pm.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — The Hendrick Smithfield
Free for all guests; speeds around 30 Mbps down; no login – password provided at check-in.
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access via lobby tablet code; no physical papers. The building was a 19th-century whiskey bonder – original iron pillars and brickwork visible in the bar.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop available from 09:00 (free). Late check-out until 13:00 costs €25; after 13:00 charged as half a night.
Free, left behind the front desk; no lockers.
Step-free access from street via a shallow ramp at side entrance; one accessible room on ground floor; lift fits a standard wheelchair but not a mobility scooter.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Smithfield Car Park, 2-min walk, €18 for 24 hours (€10 flat rate weekends if you arrive after 18:00 Friday). No EV charging on site; public chargers at Smithfield Plaza, 4-min walk (GoCar charging, €0.35/kWh).
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; a €50 incidental hold on card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: The Church of the Sacred Heart (449 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Saint Paul's Smithfield (525 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Greek Orthodox Church (640 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: St Michan's Church (660 m · ~8 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Jervis Shopping Centre — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Bridgefoot Street Park — 404 m · ~5 min walk
National Museum of Ireland (Decorative Arts & History) — 276 m · ~3 min walk
Rupert Guinness Theatre — 590 m · ~7 min walk
Weaver's Park playground — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 478 m · ~6 min walk
Blackhall Pharmacy — 174 m · ~2 min walk
Spar — 140 m · ~2 min walk
Dublin Heuston — 870 m · ~11 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (widespread in D07) for best rates; avoid airport/tourist exchange bureaux which charge poor margins. Banks and post offices offer fair rates.
Contactless and card payments are standard everywhere; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) widely accepted. Some small cash-only spots still exist but rare.
Not obligatory but 10% is common in restaurants/cafés for good service; taxis: round up or add €1–2; hotel staff: €1–2 for porter/housekeeping per service.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Buy a Leap Card immediately—single journeys €1.50–2.50 vs day pass savings; use supermarket meal deals and park cafés instead of tourist-area restaurants. Free attractions include Trinity's Long Room (student card discounts) and walking the Merrion Square/St Stephen's Green perimeter.
Bon à savoir — Dublin
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
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 The Hendrick Smithfield
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 478 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Blackhall Pharmacy — 174 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
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
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at The Hendrick Smithfield?
Higher rooms on the front (Hendrick Street side) above the first floor avoid street-level noise; floors 3 or 4 give some city exposure without the pub clamour.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Hendrick Smithfield?
Rooms at the back overlooking the internal courtyard or service area – likely to have lift hum and early morning staff noise. Ground-floor rooms risk street-level noise from the pub entrance.
Is The Hendrick Smithfield noisy?
Hendrick Street is a working street near Smithfield Market – expect early market traffic (vans, trucks) from ~5am, and late-night pub noise from the hotel's bar until midnight on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at The Hendrick Smithfield?
Front-facing rooms on Hendrick Street give a narrow city-centre view of Dublin's brick-and-slate streetscape – not scenic, but authentic. Back views are into a service courtyard.
What are insider tips for staying at The Hendrick Smithfield?
If you value sleep, request a room on floor 3 or 4 fronting the street but ask for an interior corridor position away from the lift shaft. There's no parking on-site; use Smithfield car park (3-min walk) or Joyce House Q-Park (10 mins). Check-in is at the bar, so bring ID and don't arrive before 3pm.
What time is check-in at The Hendrick Smithfield?
Check-in at The Hendrick Smithfield is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Hendrick Smithfield have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speeds around 30 Mbps down; no login – password provided at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Hendrick Smithfield?
None
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
June (longest days, summer festivals), September (warmth lingers, crowds thin), May (reliable weather and fewer tourists).
Principales attractions à 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.