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Axel’s take

A welcoming northside base, provided you choose the right room.

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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · a traditional 4-star neighborhood hotel in Drumcondra

Dublin Skylon is a traditional 4-star in Drumcondra: a strong pick for friendly service, reliable cleanliness and straightforward bus connections rather than city-center sightseeing on foot. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms, while Booking.com’s category scores reinforce those strengths. The bar and grill makes eating in convenient, and Croke Park is around a 20-minute walk away.

The main catch is room choice. Air conditioning is not universal: the hotel specifically advertises air-conditioned King Rooms, while summer guests report warm rooms elsewhere, including family rooms. Some Tripadvisor guests also find the decor dated. Parking costs extra and spaces are limited; there is no airport shuttle. We’d choose it for a practical northside stay, but skip it if walk-everywhere sightseeing or guaranteed cooling in every room matters most.

Rooms
Comfortable beds earn praise; decor varies, and air-conditioned King Rooms are the safer warm-weather choice.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across recent guest reviews and Booking.com category ratings.
Service
Friendly, helpful reception and restaurant staff receive repeated praise.
Amenities
Bar and grill, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and paid EV charging; no airport shuttle.
Fees and surprises
Parking and EV charging cost extra; parking spaces are limited, and breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

27 Upper Drumcondra Rd., Drumcondra, Dublin

Drumcondra base with nearby airport and city buses; around 20 minutes on foot to Croke Park.

Amenities and check-in

Bar and grill, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and paid EV charging; no airport shuttle.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Self parking (extra charge)
  • EV charger
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Early check-in or late check-out: €20
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Dublin Skylon Hotel: from $326 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $326 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Dublin Skylon Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Dublin Skylon Hotel is a traditional 4-star neighborhood hotel in Drumcondra in Dublin, Ireland.

Address: 27 Upper Drumcondra Rd., Drumcondra, Dublin. Property ID: 1352595. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/dublin/dublin-skylon-hotel-1352595

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/dublin/dublin-skylon-hotel-1352595/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$448$460 on Expedia$12 less (3%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $326 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $419 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $516 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $602 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $707 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $807 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $975 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,188 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,282 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,379 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,472 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,564 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,700 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,905 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#2 of 3 hotels in Drumcondra & Croke Park by Axel's take. Drumcondra & Croke Park is #9 of 11 places to stay in Dublin. The best hotels in Drumcondra & Croke Park, ranked · Where to stay in Dublin

Axel's take: 8.3/10

A welcoming northside base, provided you choose the right room. a traditional 4-star neighborhood hotel in Drumcondra, scored for what it is.

Dublin Skylon is a traditional 4-star in Drumcondra: a strong pick for friendly service, reliable cleanliness and straightforward bus connections rather than city-center sightseeing on foot. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms, while Booking.com’s category scores reinforce those strengths. The bar and grill makes eating in convenient, and Croke Park is around a 20-minute walk away.

The main catch is room choice. Air conditioning is not universal: the hotel specifically advertises air-conditioned King Rooms, while summer guests report warm rooms elsewhere, including family rooms. Some Tripadvisor guests also find the decor dated. Parking costs extra and spaces are limited; there is no airport shuttle. We’d choose it for a practical northside stay, but skip it if walk-everywhere sightseeing or guaranteed cooling in every room matters most.

  • Best for: Croke Park eventgoers; travelers comfortable using buses; northside business stays

  • Watch out for: air conditioning depends on room category; city-center sightseeing requires transport or a long walk; limited paid parking

  • Location: Drumcondra base with nearby airport and city buses; around 20 minutes on foot to Croke Park.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds earn praise; decor varies, and air-conditioned King Rooms are the safer warm-weather choice.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest reviews and Booking.com category ratings.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful reception and restaurant staff receive repeated praise.

  • Amenities: Bar and grill, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and paid EV charging; no airport shuttle.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and EV charging cost extra; parking spaces are limited, and breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.

Axel's opinion of Dublin Skylon Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Dublin Skylon Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 27 Upper Drumcondra Rd., Drumcondra, Dublin
  • Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 3,056 reviews (location 3.5/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Dublin Airport: 12 min by taxi · National Botanic Gardens: 6 min by taxi · EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum: 12 min by taxi · National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks: 15 min by taxi · Christ Church Cathedral: 16 min by taxi · Ha'penny Bridge: 16 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Early check-in or late check-out: €20
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Self parking (extra charge), EV charger, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Dublin

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

Economy Single room

Standard room

Standard room with city view

Standard Single room

1 Bedroom Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single Family room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with street view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with water view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Quintuple Family room

Business room

Business Single room

Business Triple room

Business Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Business Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Executive room

Executive Single room

Executive Triple room

Executive Single room (single bed)

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Twin room (twin beds)

Executive Triple room

Executive Quadruple room

Classic room

Classic Single room

Classic Triple room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Grand room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Cottage

Bungalow

Bungalow with view

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