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title: "Bonnington Dublin vs Clontarf Castle Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Bonnington Dublin or Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Bonnington Dublin vs Clontarf Castle Hotel

Both are in Dublin, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Goosegreen
## [Bonnington Dublin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bonnington-dublin-dublin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1220151/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Clontarf East
## [Clontarf Castle Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/clontarf-castle-hotel-dublin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1294236/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Clontarf Castle Hotel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.9 km apart.

### Choose Bonnington Dublin if you want

-   to walk to the sights (3.7 km / 4.1 km)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2020 / 1836)

### Choose Clontarf Castle Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.0)

### Why is Bonnington Dublin better than Clontarf Castle Hotel?

1.  More guest reviews (412 vs 112), so the rating is more reliable (×3.7)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 41 vs 19) (+22)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 1836) (+184y)

### Why is Clontarf Castle Hotel better than Bonnington Dublin?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.0) (+0.7)
2.  1.0 km closer to public transport (−1.0 km)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Bonnington Dublin | Clontarf Castle Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.7  (+0.7) |
| Location | 3.7  (+1.0) | 2.7 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 | – |
| Beach access | – | 0.1 |
| Public transport | 1.1 | 6.5  (+5.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.7  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.7  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 412  (+300) | 112 |
| Rank in Dublin | bottom 5% | bottom 49%  (+44%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.7  (+1.0) | 2.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.7 km  (−480 m) | 4.1 km |
| To the beach | – | 3.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 790 m  (−1.0 km) |
| To the airport | 5.8 km  (−2.2 km) | 8.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9  (+6) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 460 m  (−190 m) | 660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 202 | – |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020  (+184y) | 1836 |
| Listed amenities | 22 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Dublin Castle | 4.1 km | 4.7 km |
| Spire of Dublin | 3.2 km  (−700 m) | 3.9 km |
| Leinster House | 4.1 km | 4.1 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Bonnington DublinClontarf Castle Hotel

         

Sep

Oct

-   Bonnington Dublin is cheaper in 6 of 8 months
-   Bonnington Dublin: €158 a night on average · Clontarf Castle Hotel: €197 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Dublin by month](https://stayversus.com/en/ireland/dublin/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Bonnington Dublin prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bonnington-dublin-dublin/prices/)

## Location

2.9 km apart

Bonnington Dublin: city centre: 3.7 km, nearest station Drumcondra: 1.8 km, Dublin Airport (DUB): 5.8 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Clontarf Castle Hotel: city centre: 4.1 km, nearest station Clontarf Road: 790 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 8.0 km, beach: 3.0 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Dublin

[Dublin weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/ireland/leinster/dublin/weather)

## Bonnington Dublin or Clontarf Castle Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Bonnington Dublin or Clontarf Castle Hotel?

Clontarf Castle Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Bonnington Dublin is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Bonnington Dublin or Clontarf Castle Hotel?

Over the year Bonnington Dublin costs about €158 a night on average against €197 at Clontarf Castle Hotel, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Bonnington Dublin is closer: 3.7 km from the centre, against 4.1 km for Clontarf Castle Hotel.

### How far apart are Bonnington Dublin and Clontarf Castle Hotel?

The two hotels are 2.9 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bonnington-dublin-dublin-vs-clontarf-castle-hotel-dublin/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/