The Clarence

The Clarence Hotel is Dublin’s original rock’n’roll hotel and is a luxury 4 star hotel near The Academy Dublin. Our Dublin City Centre hotel is a quick 7 minute walk to The Academy which is one of Dublin’s most famous mid-sized music venues. The Academy is one of the most renowned and well respected live music venues in the country – with state of the art lighting and sound in it’s three main rooms. The venue plays host to touring artists and also hosts three big club nights at the weekends. Check out their website for their upcoming events calendar. The Academy is located on Middle Abbey Street, just a 7 walk from The Clarence Hotel. If you’re looking for Hotels near The Academy Dublin, our hotel is the perfect place to stay. To get to The Academy Dublin from the hotel, leave our main entrance and turn right, walk along the quays until you reach Millennium Bridge. Cross at the bridge then turn right onto Ormond Quay Lower, then turn left onto Liffey Street Lower. Walk until you reach Middle Abbey Street, the venue will be on the right.

The Clarence Hotel near Temple Bar is ideally located just a short stroll from Trinity College. Trinity College Dublin is often voted as a top visiting spot when you visit Dublin City. Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is an absolute must when sightseeing around Dublin. The Old Library, within the grounds is home to one of the world’s most famous books, The Book of Kells. The Book of Kells was written around the year 800. The famous and historic gospel manuscript is on display in the library for you to view. Take the 35 minute tour (no need to book in advance) to explore the 4 major quads and to learn about the history of this stunning and world famous university.

Dublin Zoo is one of Dublin’s most popular attractions and is a quick 7 minute drive from The Clarence Hotel Dublin in Dublin City Centre and near Temple Bar. In 1831, Dublin Zoo officially opened its doors and since then it has gone from strength to strength as it is now recognised as Ireland’s biggest family attraction as it attracts over 1 million visitors a year. Dublin Zoo is home to over 400 animals from all around the world. Visit Dublin Zoo to see everything from lions and tigers to crocodiles and hippos. For more information on the Zoo and Visitor Info, check out Dublin Zoo’s website. If you’re on the search for Accommodation near Dublin Zoo, stay at The Clarence. Our hotel is only a 7 minute drive from the Zoo. For driving directions from our Hotel in Dublin City, see Google Maps.

The Clarence Hotel Near Grafton Street One of our most famous thoroughfares – and easily navigable from The Clarence Hotel, Grafton Street is one of Dublin’s most popular shopping districts. The famous Dublin street that is Grafton Street is lined with everything from the quintessential high street stores to independent and unique boutiques

Phoenix Park which is also home to the President (Áras an Uachtaráin) is a 6 minute drive from The Clarence Hotel in Dublin City Centre which is Dublin’s original Rock n Roll hotel. So if you are looking for accommodation or a hotel near Phoenix Park then book your stay at The Clarence direct on our site for best rates and offers. The Phoenix Park Dublin is one of Europe’s largest walled parks. It includes large areas of greenery and tree-lined avenues. In the park, you will see wild fallow deer roaming around. There are several monuments of note in the park, including Áras an Uachtaráin (the President’s House), Dublin Zoo and the Pope’s Cross. You can join one of their experienced guides for a tour of the park, more information here. Getting to the Phoenix Park from The Clarence Hotel is just a short 6 minute drive. Directions can be found on Google Maps.

Located in the heart of the St. James's Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse® is Ireland's most popular tourist attraction. It's the home of the Black Stuff, the heart of Dublin and an unforgettable start to your Irish adventure. The journey begins at the bottom of the world's largest pint glass and continues up through seven floors filled with interactive experiences that fuse our long brewing heritage with Ireland's rich history. At the top, you'll be rewarded with a pint of perfection in our world-famous rooftop Gravity Bar. Now that's our kind of higher education.

The Clarence Hotel is a luxury 4 star hotel in Dublin City Centre located in Dublin City Centre and has Temple Bar at its doorstep. As well as this, The Clarence Hotel is only a 12 minute drive or 30 minute walk from Dublin’s famous Croke Park Stadium making The Clarence an ideal hotel base for anyone attending a sporting event or gig at Croke Park. For a list of Special Events taking place in Croke Park, check their events calendar here. You can walk to Croke Park from The Clarence Hotel in 30 minutes, the walk will bring you though Dublin City Centre into the lovely area of Drumcondra. Walking directions on Google Maps are available here. Alternatively, if you’d like to drive or take a taxi from our Dublin City Centre Hotel, the stadium is only a 12 minute drive away. Stay at The Clarence, located in the heart of Dublin City. Our Temple Bar hotel features fifty bedrooms with classic furnishings. Our beds have fluffy pillows and crisp white linens so you can get a great night’s sleep. We also offer a selection of complimentary Paul Costelloe Toiletries in our rooms. Check out our range of rooms and suites here. Fancy a drink? Head to our world-famous Octagon Bar for a cocktail or beer. The Octagon Bar is the perfect setting for a glamorous gathering of friends over cocktails or pre-match pints with mates. Our hotel also plays host to Cleaver East restaurant. If you’re looking for Hotels near Croke Park Stadium, book your stay at The Clarence directly with us today for the best rate

The building first opened as “Dan Lowrey’s Star of Erin Music Hall”, designed by John J. Callaghan, a well-known architect at the time, for Dan Lowrey. Lowrey had been very successful in the UK, where he ran a number of venues in the burgeoning business of Music Hall Theatre. However, he decided to make it his personal ambition to bring this popular form of entertainment to Dublin. He opened the doors for the first time in 1879, on Monday 22nd December. It was subsequently re-branded as “Dan Lowrey’s Music Hall” in 1881, and again re-branded as “Dan Lowrey’s Palace of Varieties” in 1889 by his son, Dan Lowrey Junior, who had taken over the business.