The Mercantile Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Trinity College

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A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, glass railings, and a brick wall.
A bar area with a fireplace, wooden bar stools, and a patterned floor.
A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, and a variety of framed pictures.
A bar area with a fireplace, wooden bar stools, and a patterned rug.
A grand staircase with a marble floor, a handrail, and a wall with a self-check-in station.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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28 Dame Street, Dublin, Dublin, 02
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grafton Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dublin Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Cozy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Dublin

City Centre Dublin stay.At this City Centre Dublin hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Trinity College and Dublin Castle, both within a 5-minute walk. Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grafton Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • O'Connell Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dublin Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Trinity Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stags Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The George - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Keogh's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Millstone Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Trinity - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Mercantile Hotel

3-star hotel near Trinity College
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Mercantile Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and express check-in.

This 3-star Dublin hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Mercantile Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. 45-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to 12:30 AM; EUR 20 per night; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 15.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per night (492 ft away; open 6:00 AM to 12:30 AM)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mercantile

Mercantile Dublin

Mercantile Hotel

Mercantile Hotel Dublin

The Mercantile Hotel Hotel

The Mercantile Hotel Dublin

The Mercantile Hotel Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mercantile Hotel to the airport?

The Mercantile Hotel is 16.1 mi (36-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mercantile Hotel?

As of Sept 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mercantile Hotel on Sept 28, 2026 start from CA $235, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Mercantile Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Mercantile Hotel.

How close is The Mercantile Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 9.3 mi (47-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach and 13.1 mi (41-min drive) from Bray Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Mercantile Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Mercantile Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15.00 for adults and EUR 15.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Mercantile Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Mercantile Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Mercantile Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Mercantile Hotel have a pool?

The Mercantile Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Mercantile Hotel have a restaurant?

The Mercantile Hotel is home to Mercantile Bar and Grill, which features Irish cuisine.

Does The Mercantile Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Mercantile Hotel to downtown Dublin?

The Mercantile Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Dublin.

The Mercantile Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 832 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1014 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and very very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and immaculate hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great choice. The beds were comfy, the breakfast amazing and we were close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing and staff were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a pleasure to stay here. Staff was friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chadli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good Staff, Food and room. Great breakfast. Great location as well
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautifully remodeled!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to everything. The room was nice and the staff so polite and professional The breakfast that was included was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay right in the middle of it all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, bartenders were amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay in Dublin!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for our planned activities. Staff was great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff is wonderful too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Easy to get to areas of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely stylish hotel. Room's a bit small but if only sleeping there its not an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel to everyone ! Great location… great staff ! Very clean and stylish ! Loved this place !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the middle of Temple Bar district. Excellent breakfast and service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Very well located and lovely hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room with a friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast with very friendly attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a charming hotel within walking distance of many attractions. Breakfast was delicious! Would definitely stay here again; I loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026