Handel's Hotel

3.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)
Interior
Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hallway
Deluxe Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
16-18 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Dublin, 2
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    2 min walk
  • Olympia Theatre
    4 min walk
  • Dublin Castle
    6 min walk
  • Dublin (DUB)
    33 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Handel's Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Dublin Castle
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe. WiFi in public areas is free.
Handel's Hotel offers 45 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Handel's Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dublin Castle. Features include free WiFi in public areas and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Dublin Castle and 8 minutes on foot from St. Patrick's Cathedral
As a guest of Handel's Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a front desk safe, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Dublin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Languages

English, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 29 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 17.50 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 17.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 29 per day (1148 ft away)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Handel's Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 623 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 623 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 623 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 623 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 623 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast very average- needs someone who understands the basics. Front house staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has so many helpful employees. They made our stay so much easier with booking tours, taxis etc. also very knowledgeable of the area And things to do. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only complaint we would have is there is no late check out option. This would have been ideal and willing to pay for that service and unsure why it is not an option.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel at the end of Temple Bar. The lication was much quiter than being in the muddle of Temple Bar. Very good restaurants within walking distance. Close to several areas of interest. The room was comfortable but a little warm. The fan in the room made it fine. The staff were lovely and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick, Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great area for walking to most of the main sites of Dublin. I would skip the breakfast as there are other less expensive options nearby. But it is a buffet so if you are hungry it might be a good choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine, Edmonton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel and it’s convenient location to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not impressed.
Not impressed… no window just skylight and was told it was a pod room, but bed and bathroom excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to restaurants and walkable to tours. Desk staff were amazing and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diane Marie, Medina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and quiet. Room was nicely decorated, decent size and clean. Bed was very comfortable and linen was impeccable. Bathroom was large but outdated, with visible signs of wear and not very clean. Staff was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Autumn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently was on a trip with my husband to London Scotland and finally Ireland! We payed the most for our stay at Handel’s so we were excited to see what it was all about. Upon arriving, I noticed immediately the room did not match the photos. I went to express my concern to front desk and they said I would need to speak to a manager. I tried talking to the manager during the day and they said there was nothing they could do, I finally expressed enough concern that they reached out to the owner and he said because we did advance pay they couldn’t refund. Totally load of crap and got a complete run around. The photos do not match what it actually looks like The room is very outdated - they have an iPhone 4 charger for context The carpet is coming up and is very gross/sticky The bathroom is gross, not clean, grout and dirt on the walls They did not have anyone come refresh towels or clean Very hot and stuffy and they provide one small fan When I told the staff the photos didn’t match she said, it was only the view that differs by room which means their photos aren’t accurate Do not waste your money you can stay at nicer hotel in the area for cheaper
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Triple room was perfect for our stay; weather was very warm which was great during the day but meant the room was warm overnight also.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel, Kingston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Other than the smell of weed in the hallways it was a great place to stay. Staff was excellent, area perfect and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handel”s hotel was a very nice hotel. It is close to all main attraction, restaurants, bars and stores. Staff were very nice. Room was spacious and clean. It would be nice for a ramp in front entrance. It will be a plus if had a microwave in rooms or at least in lobby. I recommend this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Madeline

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
First time in Dublin.
Employees were very nice and I’m sure lots of things are out of their control. First room (they called it a pod) was very very noisy. Was able to move to another room and it was much quieter but no AC but was still much better than the first room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Most things are walking distance. No one mentioned breakfast isn’t included. €15 for poor quality food. They made every person wait until 3pm to check in and then they were backed up. Not sure why anyone couldn’t be checked in just a few minutes earlier when they arrived. No air conditioning in the room. 1 window barely opened. It’s next door to a pub where we heard them disposing their trash throughout the night. Didn’t sleep well at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demi- Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional
Was a great stay in Dublin. Extremely close to everything, right on the edge of temple bar area and easily walkable to grafton street. We also found it very nice to be close to the river and to be able to walk across to the pubs and restaurants on the other side. Right beside Christ church which is the most beautiful church in Dublin in my opinion. We also walked to the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College etc. so you can definitely walk to all the main sights from this location. Maria, one of the ladies at the front desk, was exceptional and gave us great recommendations for day trips out of Dublin by DART. You can tell it’s an old hotel with somewhat lazy renovations but that didn’t bother us at all, it was clean. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024