Recommended gay friendly hotels in Dublin

Central and affordable, the award-winning Generator Dublin is located right next to the Jameson Distillery and just beside the Smithfield LUAS stop, offering you easy access to every part of the city. Dublin Castle and the Guinness Storehouse are just a short walk away, as are Dublin's gay bars and the infamous and lively Temple Bar district. Generator Dublin offers gay friendly budget en-suite accommodation and a late night bar. A breakfast menu is available each morning and a delicious evening menu is offered as well. The property features regular DJs, live bands, quizzes, movie nights and live sports. The reception is open 24 hours a day, located conveniently by the lounge where guests can relax and make use of the free Wi-Fi. There is also an on-site travel shop where guests can book sightseeing tickets, pick up any amenities they may have forgotten, or ask about the laundry and ironing facilities.

Number 31, Dublin is one of the most beloved boltholes in Georgian Dublin City Centre, renowned for its personal service, top notch breakfast and luxuriously laid-back atmosphere. The award-winning gay friendly guesthouse has been created within in a classical Georgian townhouse. St Stephen's Green is a 5-minute walk away, with the gay bars another 10 minutes walk further. The property features a sunken guest lounge, with leather seating and an open fire. The bedrooms at Number 31 feature a private bathroom with a shower, Dyson cooling fan and VOYA Irish toiletries. Freshly prepared breakfasts are offered each morning. Grafton Street, The National Museum of Ireland and National Library are under 15 minutes' walk away. Dublin Airport is 12.9 km away.

The stylish Hard Rock Hotel Dublin features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in Dublin City Centre, just a stones throw from Temple Bar and the gay nightlife. Among the facilities of this gay friendly property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. All units will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A a la carte breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Hard Rock Hotel Dublin include The City Hall, Dublin Castle and Button Factory. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.

Overlooking the River Liffey, the gay friendly Spencer Hotel is 10 minutes from the famous O'Connell Bridge and 20 minutes from the Temple Bar and Grafton Street, where you can find some of the gay life in Dublin. Each air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some of the guestrooms feature a seating area or a balcony with magnificent city views. All rooms include Nespresso coffee machines and tea making facilities. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with power shower and complimentary Handmade Soap Company toiletries. The Spencer Hotel also offers a private, secure car park and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features The Spencer Health Club which includes a fitness centre and indoor swimming pool. High-speed WiFi is available throughout the property. 3Arena and Bord Gais Energy Theatre are 10 minutes away. CCD - Convention Centre Dublin is 200 m away. Dublin Airport is 9 km from the property.

Listed in The Independent's Top 50 Places to Stay, The Clarence Boutique Hotel in Dublin offers luxury rooms & delicious food with a gay friendly welcome. The Clarence hotel is Dublin's original rock n' roll hotel situated right in the heart of Dublin. This boutique hotel offers rooms with super king-size, wrought-iron beds and velvet drapes. Located right in Dublin's centre, steps from gay nightlife, the hotel boasts River Liffey views. Each individually designed room features custom-designed and hand-crafted furnishings, and stained glass bedside lamps. There is free Wi-Fi in all rooms, along with American White Oak floors and a private bathroom with limestone flooring. Dublin's lively Temple Bar District is just a 2-minute walk from The Clarence, while O'Connell Street and Grafton Street are both 10 minutes' walk away. Trinity College and Dublin Castle are less than 10 minutes' walk from the hotel.

The gay friendly Morrison Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton, boasts a boutique interior, a musical theme, a new bar restaurant, and easy access to Dublin city centre. The gay bars and restaurants in Temple bar are within 5 minutes' walk of this quayside hotel, as is O'Connell Street. Rooms at the stylish Morrison hotel include free Wi-Fi, a 40-inch, flat-screen smart TV, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Free wired internet is available in rooms. High ceilings, original art and hand-crafted Irish carpets feature throughout the hotel. There is an on-site fitness centre, which guests can use for free. There is a Luas light rail station located behind the hotel and the Guinness Storehouse is less than 10 minutes' drive away.

Located in Temple Bar, close to the gay bars of Dublin, The Merchant House has spacious, luxurious suites that are minutes from restaurants, theatres, bars and historic landmarks. The guest-house-style suites in Dublin's Old Quarter come with free internet access, chocolates and complimentary refreshments on arrival. The Merchant House building was built in 1720, then restored in 2005. Each suite has a large, stylish bathroom and soundproofed windows. Express check-in/out service only. As there is no dedicated reception area within the property, please state exact time and date of arrival at the time of booking in order to ensure a member of staff will be available to welcome guests and show them to their rooms.

Treat yourself to a stay at the luxurious 5-star Westbury Hotel. Conveniently located near the gay life, it has spacious and sumptuously furnished bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. On Dublin's Grafton Street, the Westbury has fantastic restaurants, a bar and a fitness suite. Each immaculate room has Sealy beds, Lissadell linen, and Aromatherapy Associates bathroom products. They also feature LCD TVs and an iPod compatible music system. There are 2 superb restaurants offering contemporary dining, while The Gallery, with its view across Grafton Street, serves afternoon tea. The glamorous Sidecar Bar has a fine cocktail menu. Positioned between Trinity College and St Stephen's Green, the Westbury is close to all Dublin's attractions. Temple Bar, Dublin Castle and the Gaiety Theatre are all within a 5-minute walk. Wired internet is available in rooms and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. On-site parking is available.

Just a 5-minute walk from the gay bars and Dublin's lively Temple Bar entertainment district, this modern purpose-built hostel offers affordable accommodation within the very heart of the city. This is a great choice for a gay friendly, budget stay in Dublin. Choose between dormitories and en-suite private rooms, depending on your budget. In the mornings, Jacobs Inn Hostel offers breakfast for an additional charge. Every day, there is a free guided walk of the city from the reception. Other facilities at Jacobs Inn Hostel include a common room, along with laundry and luggage storage. Located opposite Connolly Station, it is conveniently placed for easy access to the entire city via DART or Luas. There are also a number of attractions within walking distance of the hostel, such as Croke Park, the 3Arena, the Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship, Trinity College, Temple Bar, and the shops of O'Connell Street.