Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar
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Axel’s take

A handy nightlife base, but late music and uneven rooms compromise the stay.

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Axel’s rating: 6.8/10 · a basic 3-star hotel attached to a lively Temple Bar pub

Fitzsimons is a basic 3-star hotel attached to a busy Temple Bar pub, best chosen for nights out rather than restful nights in. Its riverside location makes central Dublin easy to explore on foot, and Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff. Rooms offer straightforward comforts, including walk-in showers and tea-making facilities; some guests find them clean and comfortable.

The catch is substantial: Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews repeatedly describe late music, street noise and worn carpets, while several recent guests report stuffy rooms without air-conditioning. The hotel itself warns about nighttime noise. Breakfast gets mixed reports, and cleanliness is not consistently praised. We'd consider it for a short, nightlife-focused trip, but skip it for quiet evenings or dependable comfort. Check the booking terms carefully: deposits and additional third-party booking surcharges can apply.

Rooms
Basic en-suite rooms; guests praise some bathrooms but repeatedly flag heat, noise and worn carpets.
Cleanliness
Many clean-room reports, balanced by recurring complaints about stained carpets and occasional linen issues.
Service
Helpful, welcoming staff are a frequent strength, though problem handling receives some criticism.
Amenities
Live-music bars, rooftop bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi and lift; breakfast depends on the booked rate.
Fees and surprises
Security deposit required; official terms list third-party surcharges for larger groups and stays of three nights or more; post-checkout luggage storage costs extra.

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

The location

21/22 Wellington Quay, Dublin

Riverside Temple Bar setting, convenient for pubs, restaurants and walking around central Dublin.

Amenities and check-in

Live-music bars, rooftop bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi and lift; breakfast depends on the booked rate.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • No parking
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: €150 per room per stay
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Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar: from $125 for Nov 8–9, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $125 total for Nov 8–9, 2026, 2 adults at Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar is a basic 3-star hotel attached to a lively Temple Bar pub in Dublin, Ireland.

Address: 21/22 Wellington Quay, Dublin. Property ID: 1104880. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/dublin/fitzsimons-hotel-temple-bar-1104880

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/dublin/fitzsimons-hotel-temple-bar-1104880/2026-11-08/2-adults

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Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$348$488 on Expedia$140 less (29%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $125 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-09 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $261 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $394 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $527 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $679 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-13 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $946 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-14 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,210 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-15 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,404 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-16 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,575 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-17 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,748 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-18 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,919 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-19 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $2,091 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-20 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $2,354 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-21 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,580 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-22 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#9 of 9 hotels in Temple Bar by Axel's take. Temple Bar is #3 of 11 places to stay in Dublin. The best hotels in Temple Bar, ranked · Where to stay in Dublin

Axel's take: 6.8/10

A handy nightlife base, but late music and uneven rooms compromise the stay. a basic 3-star hotel attached to a lively Temple Bar pub, scored for what it is.

Fitzsimons is a basic 3-star hotel attached to a busy Temple Bar pub, best chosen for nights out rather than restful nights in. Its riverside location makes central Dublin easy to explore on foot, and Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff. Rooms offer straightforward comforts, including walk-in showers and tea-making facilities; some guests find them clean and comfortable.

The catch is substantial: Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews repeatedly describe late music, street noise and worn carpets, while several recent guests report stuffy rooms without air-conditioning. The hotel itself warns about nighttime noise. Breakfast gets mixed reports, and cleanliness is not consistently praised. We'd consider it for a short, nightlife-focused trip, but skip it for quiet evenings or dependable comfort. Check the booking terms carefully: deposits and additional third-party booking surcharges can apply.

  • Best for: friends visiting for nightlife; short stays focused on central Dublin

  • Watch out for: late music and street noise; stuffy rooms and worn carpets; deposits and third-party booking surcharges

  • Location: Riverside Temple Bar setting, convenient for pubs, restaurants and walking around central Dublin.

  • Rooms: Basic en-suite rooms; guests praise some bathrooms but repeatedly flag heat, noise and worn carpets.

  • Cleanliness: Many clean-room reports, balanced by recurring complaints about stained carpets and occasional linen issues.

  • Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a frequent strength, though problem handling receives some criticism.

  • Amenities: Live-music bars, rooftop bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi and lift; breakfast depends on the booked rate.

  • Fees and surprises: Security deposit required; official terms list third-party surcharges for larger groups and stays of three nights or more; post-checkout luggage storage costs extra.

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

About Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 21/22 Wellington Quay, Dublin
  • Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 5,009 reviews (location 4.9/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Dublin Airport: 25 min by taxi · Ha'penny Bridge: 3 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: €150 per room per stay
  • Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, No parking, Pets Not Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Dublin

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  • Beds: full double bed

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  • Beds: full double bed

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