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Acara House

Property class: 3

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A large, glass-domed greenhouse with a central entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and pathways.
A sign for 'Acara House B&B' with a black frame and decorative elements.
A hallway with a red carpet, a wooden desk with a vase of sunflowers, a chandelier, and a door leading outside.
A dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by wicker chairs, with a window providing a view of greenery outside.
A marina with numerous sailboats docked at wooden piers.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5 Upper Saint Columbas Road - Drumcondra, Dublin, Dublin, Dublin 9
  • Place, Croke Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Parnell Square
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, O'Connell Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a television, and floral wallpaper.

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Dublin

At Acara House you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Trinity College and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Grafton Street. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and fireplaces. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find express check-out, babysitting services and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Drumcondra B&B, attractions include Croke Park and O'Connell Street.
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What's nearby

  • Croke Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Glasnevin Cemetery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Botanic Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Parnell Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • O'Connell Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Phibsborough Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 6 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sol - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fagan's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Boss Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shouk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mc Graths Pub - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Acara House

Acara House offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Acara House also features express check-out and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dublin bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Acara House offers 4 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. This individually decorated accommodation has separate dining areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. Microwaves, fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (EUR 10 per week)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • DVD player
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:30 AM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

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

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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.

  • Extended parking fee: EUR 10 per week

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • Children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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 ratings system.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Acara House?

Yep, Acara House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Acara House?

The closest beach to Acara House is Portmarnock Beach (11.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Acara House?

No, Acara House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Acara House?

Check-in begins at 8:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Acara House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Acara House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tallulah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was clean and comfortable and Liz was exceptionally friendly and helpful. It was in a good location with shops, restaurants and pubs nearby, and around a 25 minute walk into the centre, although buses are very easily accessible. We would recommend Acara House to others and would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Valdis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine and fit for purpose. Bit expensive, but maybe that was the weekend we hit Dublin, too much demand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camera un po' piccola per due persone ma confortevole. Bagno in camera molto piccolo, ma c'è tutto il necessario per soggiornare pochi giorni. Cambio asciugamani e pulizia camera quotidiani. Colazione è prevista solo come extra. Pozione buona, a 30 min di cammino dal centro: il cammino è gradevole, comunque la zona è servita molto bene dagli autobus.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice visit. The proprietor couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, the room was large (by Euro B&B standards) and clean, the bed was comfy, and the location--while not right in the thick of things--was reasonably convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Great Value

Very helpful and friendly staff, would stay again
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Albert

Disliked: Staff & service

Magertjes

Zeer kleine douche/wc. Ontbijt kost extra 15 euro p.p. En was vettig!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Cute Neighbourhood Accommodation

I stayed at Acara House for 3 nights. The hostess Elizabeth and her mum Helen were very accommodating. The room was small but with a comfortable bed and TV. It was a really good choice for a cheap stay. The breakfast facilities were adequate for those with non dietary requirements. Overall pleasant place to stay, only down side was the room wasn't as clean as I would have liked.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

francescol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

un nido

B&B molto accogliente e intimo, Liz la padrona di casa molto gentile e disponibile. il letto matrimoniale enorme e comodissimo l 'unico neo il bagno troppo stretto,ma x il resto lo consiglio
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10/10 Excellent

Beau

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

Great stay in Dublin!

Wonderful stay, location, and value! Liz was very hospitable and helpful.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

R

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zeer simpele B&B...

Niet zo propere B&B, primitieve, kleine kamers, sanitaire voorzieningen proper maar zeer gedateerd. Men vraagt vooraf betaling, integenstelling met wat website vermeldt, geen afrekening gekregen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxy

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

Amazing time

Our friends stayed in temple and didn't sleep well because of the noise. Acara house is 20 mins walk and in such a quiet area! The landlady is lovely and gave us a room as soon as we arrived.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mature couple

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Well positioned

A budget B and B with reasonable but basic facilities. We found the area very handy and Elizabeth most accommodating. The room was small and the ensuite requires dexterity.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très gentille dame mais un peu cher pour la prestation
Verified review

8/10 Good

elia

Liked: Cleanliness

Piccola casetta

Stanza e bagno piccoli, adatto per una coppia che deve solo dormire e poi sta tutto il giorno fuori! 20 min. a piedi dal centro zona tranquilla,
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sonya

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

Perfect for those who don't mind walking

My friend and I stayed here for 4 nights. We loved the coziness and comfort. We don't mind walking or getting to other parts of Dublin using the bus/rail system, so we were set. However, if you'd rather be closer to the downtown area and/or hate to walk or use PT - I suggest you stay closer to Connolly or Tara Street rail stations. Elizabeth was a wonderful hostess and didn't mind helping us out when we needed to. She also gave us our freedom of going out and coming back when we wanted to. Breakfast is 6 Euros (but definitely worth it to have a home-cooked meal). Overall - a pretty solid spot :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maureen

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

Lovely Little Cottage

Lovely little place and Liz was incredibly helpful and kind. Clean room and On-Suite bathroom (tiny but cute). Slept well in the Queen-sized bed. Couple of blocks to walk from the transit point, but never difficult.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Klaus A

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Solala

Frühstück für 6 Euro: Lieber nicht
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Loved It!

This was a great stay! The room was really comfortable and Eliza couldn't have been nicer. It's about two blocks off a main bus line that runs from downtown to the airport, which was perfect for me. The bed was really comfy and I really enjoyed my stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Excellent Hospitality

Comfortable B&B with excellent hospitality by Elizabeth. Made our stay special.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mak

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

Great deal and very welcoming hostess

Just feel like home! Nice breakfast and really friendly and helpful hostess. Good value for money! Can walk to O'conell street in 10-15 mins
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Excellent

Our stay was excellent. The bathroom is a bit tight and small, but the bed was comfortable and the room was entirely to our liking. This is best for those seeking a simple stay, not for those looking for luxury. I would describe it in the whole as comfortable and relaxing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME IN IRELAND

Our stay at the Acara House was absolutely wonderful! From the minute my daughter and I got there until we left, Elizabeth was both warm and friendly and always willing and anxious to make us feel comfortable. The room was was very neat, clean and cozy and was tidy upon all of our returns. Elizabeth was always available to help or give advice and even went out our her to way to help us with our parking. I recommend this B&B to anyone who wants a wonderful stay in a convenient location and a very gracious host. She serves up a wonderful breakfast on request or has plenty of fresh fruit, cereals, bread, juice, coffee and jams or jelllies. Thank you Elizabeth for making our stay a memorable one!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed the area and athe fact that we were close to the airport. A quiet location
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Besser vorher anschauen

Das Zimmer war sehr klein, dass "Badezimmer" wenn man es so nennen mag noch kleiner. Das Mobilar war schon sehr abgewohnt und die Sauberkeit lies etwas zu wünschen übrig. Das Frühstück war o.K. Die Dame des Hauses war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Lage zu den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln ist gut.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MaG

Devo dire che mi aspettavo di meglio

Io e il mio compagno abbiamo soggiornato per 4 notti in questo b&b. Lo abbiamo trovato facilmente e la posizione è ottima, zona tranquilla con diversi locali anche per cenare o godersi una birra prima del rientro. A una mezz'ora dall'aeroporto con fermata del bus vicina. A buon passo in una mezz'ora a piedi si raggiunge il centro (zona Grafton St., per intenderci). L'accoglienza da parte di Elizabeth è stata ottima, ci ha salutati come se non stesse aspettando altri che noi. Inizialmente voleva darci una stanza al primo piano ma ha poi cambiato idea per non farci aspettare, dato che al quella doveva essere finita di sistemare. Ci ha dunque indirizzati verso la stanza al piano terra, accanto a quella per la colazione; molto carina, con un bel letto matrimoniale e lo spazio sufficiente per sistemarci. Il bagno piccolo ma tutto sommato gradevole. La proprietaria ci ha subito portato delle salviette pulite, essendosi accorta che mancavano e si è resa disponibile per qualsiasi evenienza. Dopodiché è scomparsa chiudendosi dietro una "private" door. (…continua)