The Devlin Dublin vs Donnybrook Hall
Both are in Dublin, 820 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Sallymount
The Devlin Dublin
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Guesthouse★★★Goatstown
Donnybrook Hall
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 820 m apart.
Choose The Devlin Dublin if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Donnybrook Hall if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is The Devlin Dublin better than Donnybrook Hall?
- 1500 m closer to the city centre−500 m
- 2800 m closer to public transport−800 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 438 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+38
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 62 vs 48)+14
Why is Donnybrook Hall better than The Devlin Dublin?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.5)+0.7
- 2620 m closer to the beach (2.2 km vs 2.8 km)−620 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Devlin Dublin vs Donnybrook Hall: which hotel is better? | The Devlin Dublin | Donnybrook Hall |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.2 +0.7 |
| Location | 6.2 +1.9 | 4.3 |
| Beach access | 0.7 | 2.9 +2.2 |
| Public transport | 9.1 +4.3 | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.2 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 23 | 25 +2 |
| Rank in Dublin | top 58% | top 19% +39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.2 +1.9 | 4.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.5 km −500 m | 3.0 km |
| To the beach | 2.8 km | 2.2 km −620 m |
| To public transport | 310 m −800 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 54 +38 | 16 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 8 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
820 m apart
The Devlin Dublin or Donnybrook Hall: common questions
Which is better, The Devlin Dublin or Donnybrook Hall?
They are evenly matched. The Devlin Dublin is stronger in location, public transport; Donnybrook Hall is stronger in guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Devlin Dublin 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?
The Devlin Dublin is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 3.0 km for Donnybrook Hall.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Donnybrook Hall is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; The Devlin Dublin is 2.8 km.
How far apart are The Devlin Dublin and Donnybrook Hall?
The two hotels are 820 m 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