Moxy Dublin Docklands vs The North Star Hotel
Both are in Dublin, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★East Wall
Moxy Dublin Docklands
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★George's Dock
The North Star Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick The North Star Hotel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose The North Star Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.0)
- to walk to the sights (990 m / 2.3 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (73 / 14)
Why is Moxy Dublin Docklands better than The North Star Hotel?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is The North Star Hotel better than Moxy Dublin Docklands?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.0)+0.8
- 21.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 3580 m closer to public transport−580 m
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 559 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+59
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 88 vs 38)+50
- 732 more sights within 1 km+32
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Moxy Dublin Docklands vs The North Star Hotel: which hotel is better? | Moxy Dublin Docklands | The North Star Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.8 +0.8 |
| Location | 4.3 | 9.2 +4.9 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 0.5 | – |
| Public transport | 7.0 | 10.0 +3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.7 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.8 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 39 +26 |
| Rank in Dublin | bottom 21% | top 41% +38% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 | 9.2 +4.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km | 990 m −1.3 km |
| To the beach | 2.9 km | – |
| To public transport | 700 m | 110 m −580 m |
| To the airport | 8.1 km | 8.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 73 +59 |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m | 40 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 8 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 32 +32 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Listed amenities | – | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Dublin Castle | 2.8 km | 1.5 km −1.3 km |
| Spire of Dublin | 2.0 km | 720 m −1.3 km |
| Leinster House | 2.4 km | 1.3 km −1.1 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
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Hotel prices in Dublin by month
All months
| Month | Moxy Dublin Docklands | The North Star Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €126 | €147 |
| January | €110 | €135 |
| February | €134 | €155 |
| March | €181 | €328 |
| April | €154 | €172 |
| May | €150 | €170 |
| August | €324 | – |
| September | – | €333 |
| November | €144 | €213 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.3 km apart
Moxy Dublin Docklands: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Clontarf Road railway station: 700 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 8.1 km, beach: 2.9 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m.
The North Star Hotel: city centre: 990 m, nearest station Waterford Train Station: 110 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 8.6 km, 73 places to eat within 500 m, 32 sights within 1 km.
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Moxy Dublin Docklands or The North Star Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Moxy Dublin Docklands or The North Star Hotel?
The North Star Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Moxy Dublin Docklands or The North Star Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The North Star Hotel is closer: 990 m from the centre, against 2.3 km for Moxy Dublin Docklands.
How far apart are Moxy Dublin Docklands and The North Star Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.3 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