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Why Stay With Us
There are plenty of places to stay in Dublin. Here is why guests keep choosing the Schoolhouse.
Reasons to Choose Schoolhouse Hotel
A Unique Heritage Building
The Schoolhouse is not a new build dressed up with period features. It is the real thing. Originally constructed in 1859 as a parochial school, the building retains its original red-brick facade, vaulted ceilings, gothic arched windows and a story that goes far beyond most hotels. Staying here means sleeping somewhere that genuinely matters to Dublin’s history.
Surrounded by Dublin's Best
Ballsbridge sits within easy reach of some of Dublin’s most iconic landmarks. The Aviva Stadium, the RDS, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Herbert Park, Trinity College Dublin and the Grand Canal are all close by.
The Embassy Belt, Silicon Docks and Dublin’s main business districts are also conveniently accessible for guests travelling on business.
A Leafy Terrace and Garden
One of the Schoolhouse’s most loved features is its outdoor space. The leafy terrace and garden offer a genuinely tranquil retreat, perfect for a morning coffee, an afternoon drink or an evening gathering with friends. It is a rare thing in the city, and guests notice it.
Complimentary On-Site Parking
The hotel has complimentary on-site parking for guests, subject to availability. The car park is accessed from Northumberland Road via the small side road just along the canal. More parking info can be found here.
A Prime Ballsbridge Address
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, is one of the city’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Surrounded by Victorian and Edwardian architecture, the Schoolhouse sits a short walk from the Aviva Stadium, the RDS and the Grand Canal. It is peaceful, residential and beautiful, with the city centre easily reachable whenever you need it.
Intimate Dining and a Welcoming Gastrobar
The Schoolhouse Gastrobar is not just a hotel bar. It is a proper local, loved by the Ballsbridge community as much as by hotel guests. Serving seasonal, locally sourced food from breakfast through to late dinner, with a full drinks list and open fires in the winter months, it is a place worth visiting in its own right.
A Relaxed and Peaceful Atmosphere
The Schoolhouse offers something increasingly rare in a city hotel stay: genuine peace and quiet.
Set back from the main thoroughfares in a residential neighbourhood, with a calm garden and thoughtfully designed rooms, it is a place where guests actually rest. That, combined with the warmth of the team and the quality of the food, is what brings people back.
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