Ariel House vs Donnybrook Hall
Both are in Dublin, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Beggarsbush
Ariel House
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Guesthouse★★★
Donnybrook Hall
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Ariel House
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.5 km apart.
Choose Ariel House if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Donnybrook Hall if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Ariel House better than Donnybrook Hall?
- 1980 m closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 2.2 km)−980 m
- 2680 m closer to the city centre−680 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 421 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+21
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 60 vs 48)+12
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Donnybrook Hall better than Ariel House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.9)+0.3
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ariel House vs Donnybrook Hall: which hotel is better? | Ariel House | Donnybrook Hall |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Location | 6.6 +2.3 | 4.3 |
| Beach access | 6.2 +3.3 | 2.9 |
| Public transport | 9.9 +5.1 | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.2 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 25 +11 |
| Rank in Dublin | top 36% | top 19% +17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 +2.3 | 4.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km −680 m | 3.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km −980 m | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 170 m | – |
| To the airport | 11 km −1.3 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 37 +21 | 16 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 9 +8 | 1 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.5 km apart
Ariel House: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Lansdowne Road railway station: 170 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 11 km, beach: 1.2 km, 37 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Donnybrook Hall: city centre: 3.0 km, Dublin Airport (DUB): 12 km, beach: 2.2 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Ariel House or Donnybrook Hall: common questions
Which is better, Ariel House or Donnybrook Hall?
Ariel House leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ariel House or Donnybrook Hall?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Ariel House is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 3.0 km for Donnybrook Hall.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Ariel House is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Donnybrook Hall is 2.2 km.
How far apart are Ariel House and Donnybrook Hall?
The two hotels are 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score