Gay Hotel Dublin

Paramount Hotel has a stylish 1930s art deco vibe, with cozy classic rooms furnished in dark wood and leather. Its location is impeccable, under a 5-minute walk to the River Liffey, Dublin Castle, and pretty much all the gay Temple Bar venues. Both Street 66, a popular gay bar, and The Boilerhouse, Dublin’s best gay sauna, are under 100m from the hotel. Paramount Hotel also boasts an excellent bar of its own, the Turks Head, which features a spectacular Spanish-inspired mosaic bar and DJs spinning until 3 AM every night.

The surest way to feel like a rockstar during your time in Dublin, the Hard Rock hotel is a fabulous option for music and design lovers alike. The rooms are stylish and colorful, with unique artwork and furnishings. The main draw, however, are the top-notch amenities: in-room yoga classes on your TV (mat included), content casting capabilities, designer toiletries, curated playlists, a vinyl player with a selection of records – you can even have a Fender guitar sent to your room if you’re feeling inspired. Spring for a Luxury King or a Silver Suite room for large bay windows with sweeping city views, or go all-out with the Rockstar Suite, which comes with your own terrace balcony with BBQ overlooking the city. The hotel houses a stylish Peruvian restaurant and a swanky lobby bar, and is located just around the corner from Street 66 and The Boilerhouse gay sauna.

This branch of trendy hostel chain Generator is directly adjacent to the Jameson Distillery, which is good news for Irish whiskey lovers. Its industrial architecture is cool and contemporary, with large shared spaces and minimalist rooms with custom-made furnishings, colorful accents, and wall art. The rooms come in a wide range of styles and sizes, from Deluxe Doubles that would look at home in a design boutique hotel to large dorms – you can even book a private dorm room with a Jacuzzi, for the ultimate group experience! There are plenty of social spaces to meet people, including a fun bar and a cool bar and restaurant. Plus, as a perk, guests get discounted entry to both the Jameson Distillery and Guiness Storehouse tours.

This friendly, no-frills hostel is located in the heart of Temple Bar, under a 5-minute walk to all the gay venues in the area and to several major Dublin sights like Dublin Castle and Trinity College. It offers private rooms for two, four, or six people, as well as shared dorm accommodation. The hostel is attached to a traditional Irish bar and restaurant, with live music on every day. There is a shared kitchen if you want to make your own meals, and rates usually include a continental breakfast.

The Morgan Hotel offers sleek minimalist rooms with a relaxing white and grey palette, upscale amenities, and power showers. All the rooms are bright and airy, with the Deluxe rooms being especially spacious. For extra luxury, book a suite with freestanding tub and super king size bed – the Aston Suite even has its own terrace with city views. Guests at the hotel get complimentary access to the nearby Westwood Club Pool & Gym, which boasts first-rate fitness facilities including a 20M pool, spa, and a huge gym over two floors. Meanwhile, the hotel bar and restaurant serves delicious food and even more delicious cocktails. The Morgan is located in the heart of Temple Bar, with all of the area’s gay bars under a 5 minute walk away.

This sprawling hostel is located on the northern banks of the River Liffey, about a 10-minute walk across the picturesque 19th-century Ha’penny Bridge to the Temple Bar nightlife. Choose between a private room (which can sleep up to four people) or a small, medium, or large dorm. The largest dorm sleeps 34 people, making it incredibly easy to make new friends, but you may want to choose one of the smaller dorms for more peace and quiet. The hostel boasts several cool hangouts, including a games and music room and a relaxed lounge with hammocks, and the walls are covered in original murals. The bar is lively and reasonably priced, and they even let you bring in your own drinks. There are daily free walking tours and a pub crawl every night, so you’ll always have people to go out with.

This budget hotel is located on the north bank of the River Liffey, about a 10-minute walk to The George and the rest of the Temple Bar nightlife area. Rooms are simple and no frills, and come in single, double, and triple. Some rooms have views of the Liffey – ask to book one of these if you can. There are two bars attached to the hotel: Lanigan’s and Metropolitan Bar, both friendly, authentic Irish pubs serving classic Irish bar food.

Westin Dublin has a beautiful location overlooking Trinity College, under a 10-minute walk to the gay bars in Temple Bar. Rooms are decorated in a classic style, with luxe materials and high-quality furnishings – including the Westin Heavenly bed, well deserving of its name. The Heritage Rooms, with their large windows and decorative touches inspired by Irish nature, are especially attractive, while the luxury suites go all-out with the old-school elegance – think patterned wallpaper, towering headboards, and vintage furnishings. The Presdiential Suite even has direct views of Trinity College (as well a private steam room, marble bathroom, and balcony). Facilities include a well-equipped gym, an upscale steakhouse, and a lovely atrium serving lunch and afternoon tea.

This five-star hotel is located right on Dublin’s Grafton Street, one of the city’s main shopping streets, making it one of the best-located luxury hotels in the city. Rooms are bright and airy, with a classic decor in muted tones, fabulously comfy beds, and luxury toiletries. Opt for a Deluxe Room for extra space and more upscale design, or a Suite for added luxury with a four-poster bed, city views, and designer furniture. The hotel boasts a gorgeous restaurant filled with greenery, a trendy all-day-bistro, and a swanky 1930s-themed cocktail bar. The Temple Bar nightlife and gay bars is under a 10-minute walk away. The Westbury Hotel is the most booked luxury gay-friendly hotel in Dublin.

This DoubleTree by Hilton hotel offers clean, all-white minimalist rooms with incredibly plush king-size beds and spacious layouts. The Suites are especially roomy and comfortable, with an added seating area, bathtubs, Nespresso machine, and casting capabilities on the TV – you can even book a suite with a lovely river view. The hotel boasts the usual Hilton DoubleTree hospitality – including the famous warm cookie on arrival – as well as an excellent grill restaurant and a Fitness centre. The location on the north bank of the River Liffey is under a 5-minute walk to the Temple Bar gay bars like The George and Street 66 – PantiBar, a popular gay hangout owned by Dublin’s favorite drag queen, is just around the block.