The Croke Park Hotel
At a glance: 4-star · Since 2005 · Renovated 2018 · 232 rooms
Near: The Spire · 16 min walk
Guests love: Service · Cleanliness
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For dining, the hotel's own The Sideline serves Irish bistro classics and cocktails, and the bar offers drinks. Nearby, El Grito Taqueria on Mountjoy Square is a 5-minute walk for authentic Mexican food. Pho Kim Restaurant on Parnell Street, a 15-minute walk, offers Vietnamese cuisine. Holi Dublin in Phibsborough serves Indian dishes, and Hera Restaurant on Dorset Street is a Mediterranean gastro pub. Grain & Grill Croke Park provides international all-day dining. These options give you a range of flavors within easy reach of the hotel.
The Croke Park Hotel sits right across from Croke Park Stadium, so you are steps from the heart of Irish sport and big concerts. The neighborhood of Drumcondra is a settled, local part of Dublin, with the city center about a 20-minute walk away. You can reach The Spire in 16 minutes on foot and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in 18 minutes, making it easy to explore on foot. For a green escape, the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin is about an 8-minute drive. The hotel's own bar and restaurant, The Sideline, is a lively spot, and nearby you will find El Grito Taqueria for Mexican food and Pho Kim for Vietnamese.
From Dublin Airport, a car journey takes about 20 minutes via the N1, or you can take Air Coach service 700 to the stop by Quinn's Bar in Drumcondra, just minutes from the hotel. From Heuston Railway Station, drive via the R148 in about 15 minutes, or take the Luas Red Line to Talbot Street and then the 33 bus to Drumcondra. Connolly Train Station is also convenient: Drumcondra Railway Station is around the corner, and the 33 bus or a taxi from the station will get you there quickly.
In the evening, you can enjoy a cocktail at The Sideline, the hotel's own bar and restaurant, or try authentic Mexican food at El Grito Taqueria on Mountjoy Square, a 5-minute walk away. For Vietnamese cuisine, Pho Kim Restaurant on Parnell Street is a 15-minute walk. Croke Park Stadium, right across the street, often hosts concerts and events. The 3Arena, a major concert venue, is within a 10-minute drive. You can also walk to The Spire in 16 minutes, where the city center's evening atmosphere begins.
Yes, The Croke Park Hotel is a great base for exploring Dublin. Many top sights are within a short walk: The Spire is 16 minutes away, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is 18 minutes, and the Irish Whiskey Museum is 23 minutes. The National Museum of Ireland and Dublinia are 2.3 km away, and the Guinness Storehouse is 3.0 km, so you will want a bus, tram, or taxi for those. The hotel is also just steps from Croke Park stadium, and the city centre is about 20 minutes on foot. For farther sights like the Cliffs of Moher or Giant's Causeway, you can join one of the popular day tours from Dublin.

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