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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Malahide Castle

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A hallway leading to a dining area with a patterned floor, wooden chairs, and a bar area with stools.
A historic building named "The Old Borough" with a sign indicating its establishment in 1804.
A traditional interior with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and a hanging lamp.
A bar area with a granite countertop, multiple beer taps, and a wine cooler.
A modern building with a courtyard, featuring a wooden bench and chairs, a small table, and a door with a balcony.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7
  • Place, Pavilions Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Swords Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and patterned carpet.

Economy Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Double Room, Mobility Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a skylight.

Family Double Room, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a fireplace, a bed with pillows, a desk with a TV, and a hanging light fixture.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Swords

In Swords .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Swords Castle and 3 miles (5 km) of Malahide Castle. Malahide Beach and Portmarnock Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Pavilions Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swords Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Trinity College - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 22 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 24 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Malahide Station - 6 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indie Spice - ‬2 min walk
  • The Old Borough
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4-star hotel near Malahide Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Old Borough by Wetherspoon also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Swords hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults, and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Hotel
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Swords
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Hotel Swords

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon to the airport?

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is 2.7 mi (11-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 Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

As of Jul 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on Jul 31, 2026 start from CA $203, 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 Old Borough by Wetherspoon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon.

How close is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon to the beach?

This hotel is 3.8 mi (15-min drive) from Malahide Beach and 5.3 mi (20-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 2.95 and 8.60 for adults, EUR 2.95 and 2.95 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon have a pool?

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon does not have a pool.

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon to downtown Swords?

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is 0.1 mi away from Swords.

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 509 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Bermet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It a nice place, I liked the ambiance and the setting, close to the airport but there is no shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was very tight but free for guests. I was a bit worried when I saw the bar downstairs but the rooms were lovely and quiet. The location was handy to the airport and an easy walk to the castle and shops. The beds were very comfortable and the shower was clean and hot. We bought breakfast which was a very good deal. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid room, good staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Had great time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great location and super helpful staff. Always my go to when I fly from Dublin.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mandilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was incredible, the staff were wonderful and extremely helpful when we had an issue with our shower. Our last night we tried the food and bar both were great! We hope to stay again when we plan our next trip to Ireland!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Rodger

Liked: Staff & service
If you stay here make sure not to have a room over the bar. Our room was quiet but others in our group said it was very loud. Staff was great, food was so so. Overall I would rate it a 7.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful..clean, comfortable room..friendly staff. Great location and proximity to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Close to the airport, very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel suited where we were and was easy access to Dublin .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff very polite and approachable and helpful, always willing to help.sufficient number of staff on duty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Geesa

Liked: Staff & service
They have a great bar with excellent quality and prices. We found the outside area of the hotel (there are tables to eat) with a lot of trash on the floor. The room was a little uncomfortable. The staff were great. Maybe the place is not for foreigners.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, easy to get a meal at night and at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay & the staff were very friendly :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Catherine

I did not stay here as my stay was canceled by the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Comfortable beds, clean rooms, tea and coffee making facilities, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Absolutely beautiful room.clean disability friendly. Staff was nice and the variety of food and drinks. It is very central and close to shopping malls also minutes away from the airport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation close to the airport. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great wee town, close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large clean Room, very close to the Airport, walking distance to shops , bars snd restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, the food at the pub downstairs was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025