Il tuo soggiorno — Elva
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La proprietà — Elva
Elva sits on a quiet residential street off the South Circular Road, a short walk from the canal and the Grand Canal Dock area. The lobby feels like a modern, pared-down Irish pub that skipped the noisy TV — warm wood, a small honesty bar, and a friendly reception desk that doubles as a coffee counter. It's a three-star with intentional simplicity: clean rooms, good beds, and a reliable cooked-to-order breakfast. Best for solo travellers or couples who want a calm, local base rather than a chain-hotel anonymity.
Cronache di Dublin City
Dublin began as a Viking settlement around the 9th century on the River Liffey, later becoming the medieval walled city of the English Pale. The 18th century left it with Georgian squares and red-brick townhouses, though much of the historic core was lost to 20th-century redevelopment and the 1916 Rising. Today it's a compact, walkable capital with a literary legacy (Joyce, Yeats, Beckett) and a young, tech-driven population. The city balances traditional pubs and Victorian markets with glassy docklands offices and a thriving food scene.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Dublin City →I migliori mesi
May and June: long daylight (sunset after 9pm), reliable mild weather (14-18°C), and crowds that haven't peaked yet. September also works well with fewer tourists and good conditions for walking tours.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the busiest: school holidays and the St. Patrick's Festival (March) drive up demand. Hotel prices can double; Elva often sells out two months ahead for July. The main events are the Dublin Horse Show (August) and summer concerts in the Phoenix Park.
Stagione di spalla
April and October offer discounts of 20-30% on summer rates. Weather is cooler (8-15°C) but still dry enough for walking. Fewer crowds at the Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College.
Meteo e imballaggio
Dublin's climate is famously changeable — you can get four seasons in one afternoon, especially in July. Pack a waterproof jacket with a hood, and always bring a light layer (jumper or fleece) even for a summer evening.
Briefing della città — Dublin City
- The Luas Green Line extension to Broombridge is now fully open, cutting travel time from city centre to the northern suburbs by 10 minutes.
- The new 'Dublin Canvas' scheme has added 15 public murals along the Grand Canal (a 10-minute walk from Elva), worth a self-guided stroll.
- Temple Bar's summer 'Meeting House Square' outdoor film screenings run from June to August; tickets are free but require advance booking at the square's website.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Elva, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room at the back of the building, on floors 1-3 (if available). Pembroke Park is a leafy, residential square, but a front-facing room on the lower floor may still pick up occasional street noise from taxis or deliveries. Rear rooms overlook a quiet courtyard or neighbouring gardens, which are much calmer.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room directly above or adjacent to the main staircase and the single lift — these are likely to be the noisiest spots, with doors banging and lift motor hum. Ground-floor front rooms near the entrance should also be avoided because of street-level noise from Pembroke Park and the reception area.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 2 or 3 look over Pembroke Park’s Georgian square with mature trees — a pleasant green view rather than a cityscape. Rear rooms see a private courtyard or rooftop line; decent but less characterful.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. They’re high enough to avoid ground-floor bustle but still within easy reach if the lift breaks down. Floor 1 is acceptable but may get some noise from the breakfast room or lobby if those are on the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Pembroke Park is a quiet residential street, not a main road. Noise comes primarily from: (1) the hotel’s own operations — breakfast clatter at 7-10am, staff talking in the hallway; (2) the lift; (3) occasional taxis dropping off guests, especially early morning or late evening.
Insider tips
1. If you need a guaranteed quiet room, call the hotel directly and ask for a ‘courtyard view’ room — not all review sites mention this option. 2. The hotel doesn’t have its own parking, but there’s paid evening/weekend parking on Pembroke Park itself; check the signs for pay-and-display rules before sunset.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Elva
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical download speed about 25 Mbps; no login, just accept terms once.
Lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Print copies of The Irish Times and The Independent available in the lobby at breakfast; no digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 11:00. Early bag drop offered free. Late check-out until 14:00 costs €30, until 17:00 costs €50, subject to availability.
Free storage during your stay; left luggage room accessible at ground level.
Step-free entry at front door; lift to all floors but no dedicated accessible bathroom in standard rooms; one ground-floor room available on request.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Ballsbridge Car Park at 4 Morehampton Terrace (5-min walk), €12 per night. No EV charging on-site; nearest fast charger at Applegreen on Northumberland Road, 8-min walk.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax or tourist tax in Dublin)
Deposit & card hold: Non-refundable prepayment of first night taken at booking; €100 hold on credit card for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: First Church of Christ, Scientist (108 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: St. Bartholomew's (574 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Saint Mary's (830 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: National Bahá'í Centre (872 m · ~11 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Milltown Shopping Centre — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Herbert Park — 343 m · ~4 min walk
National Print Museum — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
The Sugar Club — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Ranelagh Gardens Playground — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Bank of Ireland — 777 m · ~10 min walk
Boots — 294 m · ~4 min walk
Tesco Express — 284 m · ~4 min walk
Lansdowne Road — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Dublin Airport or tourist spots due to poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard contactless are accepted almost everywhere, including small shops and taxis; Apple Pay and Google Pay work widely, but carry some cash for very small purchases or street stalls.
Tipping not obligatory but appreciated; round up the bill at restaurants or leave 10–15% for good service; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel porters get €1–2 per bag if they help.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter or Americano from a basic café or chain — around €2.50.
Soup and a sandwich from a deli or café — around €8–10.
Pub main course like fish and chips or bangers and mash — around €12–16.
Moore Street market (nearby) for cheap fruit, veg, and a few hot food stalls; also look for lunchtime takeaway from Asian or kebab shops in the city centre.
Aldi and Lidl are the most affordable supermarkets; Tesco and Dunnes Stores are also common and decent value.
Penneys (Primark) on O'Connell Street is the best for dirt-cheap basics; Henry Street and Mary Street have multiple high-street chains.
A Leap Card gives discounted fares on bus, Luas (tram) and DART rail; a 90-minute fare cap is about €2 (adult single). From Dublin Airport, take the Aircoach or Dublin Bus route 16 for ~€7–8, significantly cheaper than a taxi (~€25–30 to this area).
Bring a reusable cup for coffee discounts (many cafés knock off ~€0.30); eat lunch specials rather than dinner menus (same food, lower price); buy a Leap Card online in advance to save on airport bus fares and avoid cash fares.
Buono da sapere — Dublin City
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Dublin City112 is the single European emergency number; 999 also works.
💡 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 City, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Elva
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank of Ireland — 777 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 294 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
St. Stephen's Green (via bus or taxi from airport) → Merrion Hotel (nearest stop: Charlemont)
💡 Take a bus from the airport to St. Stephen's Green, then board the Luas Green Line to Charlemont. The hotel is about a 10-minute stroll away through leafy streets.
Connolly Station (via air coach or taxi from airport) → Merrion Hotel (nearest DART stop: Lansdowne Road)
💡 From the airport, take a short Aircoach or taxi to Connolly Station, then hop on DART to Lansdowne Road. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) → Merrion Hotel
💡 Pre-book a luxury transfer through the hotel for a seamless arrival; standard taxi ranks are also available outside the airport terminal.
Dublin Airport (DUB) → Merrion Hotel
💡 Get off at the Merrion Square stop, which is a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Buy a round-trip ticket for €14 to save.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Elva?
Request a room at the back of the building, on floors 1-3 (if available). Pembroke Park is a leafy, residential square, but a front-facing room on the lower floor may still pick up occasional street noise from taxis or deliveries. Rear rooms overlook a quiet courtyard or neighbouring gardens, which are much calmer.
Which rooms should I avoid at Elva?
Avoid any room directly above or adjacent to the main staircase and the single lift — these are likely to be the noisiest spots, with doors banging and lift motor hum. Ground-floor front rooms near the entrance should also be avoided because of street-level noise from Pembroke Park and the reception area.
Is Elva noisy?
Pembroke Park is a quiet residential street, not a main road. Noise comes primarily from: (1) the hotel’s own operations — breakfast clatter at 7-10am, staff talking in the hallway; (2) the lift; (3) occasional taxis dropping off guests, especially early morning or late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Elva?
Front-facing rooms on floors 2 or 3 look over Pembroke Park’s Georgian square with mature trees — a pleasant green view rather than a cityscape. Rear rooms see a private courtyard or rooftop line; decent but less characterful.
What are insider tips for staying at Elva?
1. If you need a guaranteed quiet room, call the hotel directly and ask for a ‘courtyard view’ room — not all review sites mention this option. 2. The hotel doesn’t have its own parking, but there’s paid evening/weekend parking on Pembroke Park itself; check the signs for pay-and-display rules before sunset.
What time is check-in at Elva?
Check-in at Elva is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Elva have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical download speed about 25 Mbps; no login, just accept terms once.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Elva?
None (no city tax or tourist tax in Dublin)
Where can I eat cheaply near Elva?
Soup and a sandwich from a deli or café — around €8–10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Elva?
A Leap Card gives discounted fares on bus, Luas (tram) and DART rail; a 90-minute fare cap is about €2 (adult single). From Dublin Airport, take the Aircoach or Dublin Bus route 16 for ~€7–8, significantly cheaper than a taxi (~€25–30 to this area).
When is the best time to visit Dublin City?
May and June: long daylight (sunset after 9pm), reliable mild weather (14-18°C), and crowds that haven't peaked yet. September also works well with fewer tourists and good conditions for walking tours.
Principali attrazioni a Dublin City
💡 The silk road exhibition on level 2 is the highlight. Free guided tours at 14:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The gift shop sells affordable calligraphy sets.
💡 Go early on weekdays to avoid school groups. The café is overpriced; walk to nearby Dawson Street for better options.
💡 The bandstand hosts free lunchtime concerts in summer. Enter via the Fusiliers' Arch for the best view of the duck pond.
💡 Attend Evensong at 18:00 (Mon–Sat) – free entry for the service, though you won't see the crypt. Skip the overpriced audio guide; the free pamphlet is enough.
💡 Buy a combined ticket for the castle and the Chester Beatty Library next door – the library is free and has a superb rooftop garden. Guided tours run hourly from 10:00.