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Guesthouse
# Gleann-Na-Smol

Howth, Dublin, Ireland

8.5 ·  Very good 28 reviews ·  #95 #95 of 152 in Dublin ·  7.3 Location score
## About Gleann-Na-Smol

Gleann-Na-Smol is a guesthouse in Howth, Dublin, Ireland. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 28 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 14 km from the centre of Dublin. The nearest beach is 250 m away. The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

Kilrock Road [gleannnasmol.com](http://www.gleannnasmol.com)

## How Gleann-Na-Smol scores

Better rated than 40% of hotels in Dublin

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **7.3**
-   Beach access **9.5**
-   Public transport **5.1**

Dublin average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **45**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **16**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Balscadden Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">250 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Howth Dart Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin Airport (DUB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">32 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">32 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio420 m
-   Howth Castle Estate1.3 km
-   National Transport Museum1.4 km

## Gleann-Na-Smol: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at Gleann-Na-Smol.

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## Questions about Gleann-Na-Smol

### How do guests rate Gleann-Na-Smol?

Gleann-Na-Smol has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 28 reviews, which is better than 40% of rated hotels in Dublin.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Gleann-Na-Smol?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Gleann-Na-Smol?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Gleann-Na-Smol from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### Is Gleann-Na-Smol close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 250 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Gleann-Na-Smol have?

Gleann-Na-Smol has 6 rooms.

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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