The Shelbourne

Five-star hotel from 1824 opposite St Stephen's Green, with afternoon tea in the Lord Mayor's Lounge and the No. 27 bar. Spa and pool closed for works.

Information

Five stars · opposite St Stephen's Green · afternoon tea from €79 · rooms under renovation until May 2027

Dublin's great classic hotel

The Shelbourne has been welcoming guests since 1824 behind a Victorian façade opposite St Stephen's Green, the park in the centre. Grafton Street, Trinity College and the National Museum of Archaeology are all five minutes' walk away.

What you should know now

The hotel is undergoing works: it is renovating the rooms until May 2027, and the spa and pool are closed. If you book, ask which wing you will be in. Check-in is from 15:00; late check-out is requested at reception that same morning.

Eating and drinking without staying here

Even if you are not staying, the afternoon tea in the Lord Mayor's Lounge (from €79, with booking) is a Dublin custom, and the No. 27 bar serves nibbles and cocktails and has a children's menu. The Saddle Room, the meat and seafood restaurant, offers an early-evening menu from €49.

How to get there

The airport coach stops a few minutes away, and the St Stephen's Green stop has the Luas tram and the bus to Glendalough, which leaves from the north side of the park at 11:00.

Practical details

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Facilities

Restaurant

Bar

24-hour reception

Luggage storage

Tips

Book the afternoon tea It fills up at weekends and in December.

Ask about the works Until May 2027 the rooms are being renovated.

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in?

From 15:00; early arrival is not guaranteed.

Is the spa open?

No: the spa and pool are closed for the renovation.

Can I have tea without staying here?

Yes, with a booking in the Lord Mayor's Lounge.

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