--- title: "Best Hotels in Dublin 2026 — Ranked | FlightLogic" description: "The 4 best hotels in Dublin, ranked: FlightLogic-reviewed stays first, then by official star classification — each with a full guide and live rates." url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/ireland/dublin/best/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Ranked picks · Ireland # Best hotels in Dublin 4 hand-picked properties, ranked — ordered by official star classification. Every entry links to a full guide with live partner rates*. For neighbourhood context and filters, see the [Dublin hotels hub](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/ireland/dublin/). InterContinental Dublin tops FlightLogic's ranking of the best hotels in Dublin (official 5-star classification). The full list ranks 4 hand-picked properties: hotels we have stayed at and reviewed rank first by editorial score, the rest by official star class. Every entry links a full guide with live rates and no markup. ## The 4 best hotels in Dublin, ranked 1. 1 [★★★★★ 5-star Ballsbridge, Dublin £280–£620 InterContinental Dublin Ultimate guide to InterContinental Dublin — a Ballsbridge 5-star in Dublin known for Ballsbridge InterContinental beside the RDS and embassy belt. Book when Ballsbridge geography and five-star comfort share the brief. RDS events and concerts From DUB, Aircoach or taxi to St Stephen’s Green / Grafton Street is typically 30–50 minutes depending on traffic Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/ireland/dublin/intercontinental-dublin/) Official 5-star classification 2. 2 [★★★★★ 5-star Merrion Square, Dublin £280–£620 The Merrion Hotel Ultimate guide to The Merrion Hotel — a Merrion Square 5-star in Dublin known for Merrion Square twin-townhouse luxury with art collection and garden. Book when Merrion Square geography and five-star comfort share the brief. Merrion Square gallery walks From DUB, Aircoach or taxi to St Stephen’s Green / Grafton Street is typically 30–50 minutes depending on traffic Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/ireland/dublin/the-merrion-hotel/) Official 5-star classification 3. 3 [★★★★★ 5-star 265 rooms St Stephen's Green, Dublin £280–£620 The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection Ultimate guide to The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection — a St Stephen's Green 5-star in Dublin with roughly 265 rooms known for St Stephen’s Green institution with afternoon tea and roughly 265 rooms. Book when St Stephen's Green geography and five-star comfort share the brief. St Stephen’s Green walks From DUB, Aircoach or taxi to St Stephen’s Green / Grafton Street is typically 30–50 minutes depending on traffic Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/ireland/dublin/the-shelbourne/) Official 5-star classification 4. 4 [★★★★★ 5-star 205 rooms Grafton Street, Dublin £280–£620 The Westbury Hotel Ultimate guide to The Westbury Hotel — a Grafton Street 5-star in Dublin with roughly 205 rooms known for Grafton Street luxury with Balfe Street access to shopping and dining. Book when Grafton Street geography and five-star comfort share the brief. Grafton Street shopping From DUB, Aircoach or taxi to St Stephen’s Green / Grafton Street is typically 30–50 minutes depending on traffic Open ultimate guide →](https://flightlogic.co.uk/hotels/ireland/dublin/the-westbury-hotel/) Official 5-star classification ## How this ranking works Hotels a named FlightLogic author has stayed at and reviewed rank first, ordered by their published editorial score. The remaining curated picks follow by official star classification — a licensing fact, never a FlightLogic invention. We do not scrape review sites or invent aggregate ratings. Full rubric at [/methodology/](https://flightlogic.co.uk/methodology/); how we make money at [/how-we-make-money/](https://flightlogic.co.uk/how-we-make-money/). ## Best hotels in Dublin — FAQ ### What is the best hotel in Dublin? InterContinental Dublin tops FlightLogic's ranking of the best hotels in Dublin (official 5-star classification). The full list ranks 4 hand-picked properties: hotels we have stayed at and reviewed rank first by editorial score, the rest by official star class. Every entry links a full guide with live rates and no markup. ### How does FlightLogic rank the best hotels in Dublin? Properties a named FlightLogic author has stayed at and reviewed rank first, ordered by their published editorial score. The remaining curated picks follow by official star classification. We never invent aggregate ratings or scrape review counts — the basis for every position is visible on the page. ### Are these all the hotels in Dublin? No — this is a curated shortlist, not a directory. For the full market inventory (hundreds of properties with live pricing), use the partner browse link on any hotel page; for neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood context, see the Dublin hotels hub.