Catch up and celebrate with Friends for a City Escape!
Our Friends In The City Package includes:
- Overnight stay
- Breakfast in the morning
- Bottle of Prosecco
- Complimentary light bites in the Bar
- Late Check Out & Early Check In*
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The Grafton is right in the heart of Dublin. Just south of the River Liffey on Stephen Street Lower, The Grafton is located just off the street that gives the hotel its name, Grafton Street, renowned for high-street shopping and its vibrant atmosphere.
Covid-19 Compliant
Bartley’s Bar & Restaurant
‘The lounge’ Event Space
City Centre Location
Short walk to Grafton Street
Short walk to St. Stephen’s Green
Public Transport
The closest Dublin Bus stops are located on George’s Street, Dawson Street and St Stephens Green taking you to and from all areas of Dublin and its suburbs. There are Journey Planner Apps available to download to your phone. Each of these bus stops is located just a couple of minutes on foot from the Grafton Hotel.
The Luas at St Stephens Green is only a couple of minutes’ walk from The Grafton Hotel. Trams for both Red and Green Line can be accessed here.
Dart & Rail - Tara Street and Pearse Street Stations are approximately 10 minutes’ walk from The Grafton Hotel.
Airport Transfer:
We don’t have a shuttle service from airport.
You can take a Taxi, which will cost you approx. €25-€35
Airlink and Aircoach buses run a regular shuttle from the Airport to Dublin City Centre. Either bus will leave you a short walk away at St Stephens Green. For more information visit the links below:
http://www.dublinbus.ie/
http://www.aircoach.ie/
GPS Coordinates 53°20'28.0"N / 6°15'50.7"W
Driving
From Dublin Airport/North
Take the M1 Motorway heading into Dublin City Centre bringing you to Whitehall and onto the Swords Road. Drive straight into Dorset Street continuing onto Bolton Street and onto North King Street. Head onto Church Street and over the River Liffey straight onto Bridge Street passing the Brazen Head pub on your right. Stay in the left-hand lane and continue onto High Street through a set of traffic lights. Continue straight, passing Jurys Inn on your right. Turn right onto Werburgh Street. At the next traffic lights turn left onto Golden Lane passing the Radisson Hotel and continue onto Stephens Street. The Grafton Hotel Is on your right opposite the Hairy Lemon Pub.
From South Dublin:
Take the N11 following the signs for St Stephens Green and City Centre through Donnybrook. Go straight on Upper Leeson Street, following the road onto St Stephens Green (R110) Keep in the right-hand lane and take a right at Redmond’s Hill onto Aungier Street. Drive straight to next lights turning left onto Longford Street Little. Take the next right turn onto Stephens Street Upper and continue straight through the traffic lights. The Grafton Hotel will be located on your right opposite The Hairy Lemon Pub.
From The West
From the N4 follow the signposts for Dublin City Centre and continue onto the Chapelizod Bypass (R148). Drive onto Wolfetone Quay and turn right over the River Liffey straight onto Bridge Street passing the Brazen Head pub on your right. Stay in the left-hand lane and continue onto High Street through a set of traffic lights. Continue straight, passing Jurys Inn on your right. Turn right onto Werburgh Street. At the next traffic lights turn left onto Golden Lane passing the Radisson Hotel and continue onto Stephens Street. The Grafton Hotel Is on your right opposite the Hairy Lemon Pub.
Grafton Street - 3min walk
St.Stephen’s Green - 5min walk
Dublin Zoo & Phoenix Park - 18min drive
GAA Museum and Tours, Croke Park - 20min drive
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum - 20 min walk
The Guinness Storehouse - 20min walk
Trinity College Library - 10min walk
Trinity College Library - 10min walk
Arriving by Car
From Dublin Airport/North
Take the M1 Motorway heading into Dublin City Centre bringing you to Whitehall and onto the Swords Road. Drive straight into Dorset Street continuing onto Bolton Street and onto North King Street. Head onto Church Street and over the River Liffey straight onto Bridge Street passing the Brazen Head pub on your right. Stay in the left-hand lane and continue onto High Street through a set of traffic lights. Continue straight, passing Jurys Inn on your right. Turn right onto Werburgh Street. At the next traffic lights turn left onto Golden Lane passing the Radisson Hotel and continue onto Stephens Street. The Grafton Hotel Is on your right opposite the Hairy Lemon Pub.
From South Dublin:
Take the N11 following the signs for St Stephens Green and City Centre through Donnybrook. Go straight on Upper Leeson Street, following the road onto St Stephens Green (R110) Keep in the right-hand lane and take a right at Redmond’s Hill onto Aungier Street. Drive straight to next lights turning left onto Longford Street Little. Take the next right turn onto Stephens Street Upper and continue straight through the traffic lights. The Grafton Hotel will be located on your right opposite The Hairy Lemon Pub.
From The West
From the N4 follow the signposts for Dublin City Centre and continue onto the Chapelizod Bypass (R148). Drive onto Wolfetone Quay and turn right over the River Liffey straight onto Bridge Street passing the Brazen Head pub on your right. Stay in the left-hand lane and continue onto High Street through a set of traffic lights. Continue straight, passing Jurys Inn on your right. Turn right onto Werburgh Street. At the next traffic lights turn left onto Golden Lane passing the Radisson Hotel and continue onto Stephens Street. The Grafton Hotel Is on your right opposite the Hairy Lemon Pub.
Arriving by Train
Getting here by Bus
The closest Dublin Bus stops are located on George’s Street, Dawson Street and St Stephens Green taking you to and from all areas of Dublin and its suburbs. There are Journey Planner Apps available to download to your phone. Each of these bus stops is located just a couple of minutes on foot from the Grafton Hotel.
The Luas at St Stephens Green is only a couple of minutes’ walk from The Grafton Hotel. Trams for both Red and Green Line can be accessed here.
Dart & Rail - Tara Street and Pearse Street Stations are approximately 10 minutes’ walk from The Grafton Hotel.
From Dublin Airport
We don’t have a shuttle service from airport.
You can take a Taxi, which will cost you approx. €25-€35
Airlink and Aircoach buses run a regular shuttle from the Airport to Dublin City Centre. Either bus will leave you a short walk away at St Stephens Green. For more information visit the links below:
http://www.dublinbus.ie/
http://www.aircoach.ie/
Continue to R132 - 1 min (500 m). Take M1, M50 and R131 to Newbridge Ave in Dublin - 17 min (14.0 km). Take Lansdowne Rd to Pembroke Rd/R816 - 4 min (1.1 km). Continue on R816. Take Mespil Rd/R111, R811 and R114 to Bow Ln E - 9 min (3.0 km). Follow Bow Ln E to Stephen Street Lower - 1 min (180 m).
