Dublin hotels near the Luas line
By: Eanna On: 29/Nov/07 In: Dublin Hotels Advice

Dublin's Luas tram has proven to be an excellent way of getting around Dublin's busy city centre. It's fairly reasonable on the pocket, it's on time, you won't have to wait in traffic jams and the best bit is that you can get to see Dublin as you travel as the Luas travels above ground.

About the Luas

The LUAS is Dublin city's light rail tram system. Luas is the Irish word for 'speed'. It consists of two lines, a red line and a green line which are not connected. The green line has 13 stops and runs from St. Stephen's Green to Sandyford south of the city. The red line has 23 stops and runs from Connolly Station to Hueston Station and south west to Tallaght. For timetable and more info check out the Luas official website.

Dublin hotels near the Green Luas Line

The green Luas line starts in the city centre at St. Stephen's Green at the top of Grafton Street. If you want to stay within easy reach of this Luas connection then choose hotels like the O'Callaghan Stephen's Green Hotel or the Mercer Hotel.

At the Harcourt Street Luas stop you'll find hotel like the Russel Court Hotel, the Jackson Court Hotel and the Harcourt Hotel and the luxurious Hilton Hotel is located opposite the Charlemont stop.

If you prefer to be outside the city then why not stay at The Beacon Hotel which is within walking distance of the 'Sandyford' stop. This is the last stop on the Luas line.

The green Luas line is really handy if you want to go shopping in Dundrum or you need to go to the Sandyford Industrial Estate.

Dublin hotels near the Red Luas Line

The red line is much longer than the green line and runs from Connolly Station all the way to Tallaght – a journey that take approximately 46 minutes.

If you want to get from the green line to the red line you'll have to walk from the St. Stephen's Green stop on the green line to the Abbey Street stop on the red line which is about a 15 minute walk.

The red line starts in the city center at Connolly station. If you want to stay close by this stop then choose the North Star Hotel or the Ripley Court Hotel which are both within a short walk.
One of the most central Luas stops in the city is the Abbey Street stop. This stop can be found just off O'Connell Street – Dublin's main street. Just a few steps from this stop is the Abbey Hotel but if this is'nt available any of the hotels on O'Connell Street around the corner should do. The Royal Dublin Hotel, Cassidy's Hotel, The Gresham Hotel or Lynams Hotel.

Hotels within walking distance of the Smithfield stop include the Park Inn Dublin and the Comfort Inn Smithfield.

Hueston Station is another stop on the red line. This is where the city's main train station is located and the luas stop can be found just in front of it. If you want to be based here then choose the Ashling Hotel which is literally across the street from the station.

The popularity of the Red Cow Moran Hotel can be attributed to its fantastic location at the Red Cow Interchange. The beauty of this hotel, is that it's located just across the road from a Luas stop so that you're in the city in no time.

Tallaght is the last stop on the red line. If you want to be close to this stop then stay at the Glashaus Hotel, The Tower Hotel,  Abberley Court or the Plaza Hotel.

The red line provides easy access to places of interest like Henry Street, the Four Courts, the National Museum of Ireland, Hueston Station, St. James's Hospital, Tallaght Hospital and the Square Shopping Centre in Tallaght.

So stay at one of these Dublin hotels and forget about the hassle of driving in the city.

Hope this helps you choose the perfect hotel for your stay in Dublin. If you've any queries on Dublin hotels just leave a comment in the box below and we'll get back to you.

Comments
Comment #1
By: Una On: 18/Feb/08

I would have liked to have found a list of hotels along the line so that I could enjoy non-city centre hotel prices and have the convenience of the line to go to town.  You seem to have approached the topic from the opposite - interesting!

Comment #2
By: Editor On: 19/Feb/08

Hi Una, Thanks for your comment. We've tried to provide useful information for those people who are planning to use the Luas tram as their main mode of transport for getting around the city. However, if you're planning to stay outside of central Dublin but want to use the Luas to travel into the city centre then you should check out: for the Green Line - hotels in Dublin 6 area and for the Red Line - check out hotels in Tallaght area (see list in article above) while both Bewleys Newlands Cross Hotel and Red Cow Moran Hotel have easy access to the Luas. We really hope this is of some assistance. Do come back and let us know if these suggestions were useful. Remember, you can contact our Travel Advisors and they'll be more than happy to help too. All the best, Editor

Comment #3
By: becky On: 26/May/08

Hi just wondering could anyone help me out, im looking for a hotel where i can stay for few nights while i attend to a course at kays school of floristry south circular rd, rialto dublin 8. thanks!!

Comment #4
By: Editor On: 27/May/08

Hi Becky, Thanks for your comment. Here's a list of hotels in the Dublin 8 area or alternatively take a look at hotels all over Dublin. Hope this helps!

Comment #5
By: nameAnita McGhee On: 21/Jan/09

Hi anita here I wonder if you could aadvise on accomadtion
close to st Jamms's hospital thankyou

Comment #6
By: Cathy O Connor On: 29/Jan/09

Hi there,
I'm living in galway and as a treat for my daughter's 14th birthday, I want to take her and her 2 granny's (all 3 celebrate their birthdays within 48 hours of each other !) to the Helix in March. I intend to travel to dublin by train( as she has never travelled on one) so hotel or B&B; needs to be on luas line.  Is the Helix on the luas line, if so, which one green or red ? Any suggestions . . . . .PLEASE !!!

Comment #7
By: Editor On: 31/Jan/09

Hi Cathy,

Thanks for the question.Unfortunately there's no stop hear the Helix. However if you're staying in the city centre the following bus routes operate to the Helix: 4, 4A, 11, 11A, 11B, 13, 13A and 19A stop outside the Ballymun entrance.

Regards
Editor

Comment #8
By: Jill On: 05/Mar/09

If looking for good value NON city centre hotel along the red line try out the Ibis Hotel on the red cow roundabout. They sell rooms for up to 3 adults from 46€. Their website is www.ibishotel.com

Comment #9
By: renee kennedy On: 07/Sep/09

Hi there,

While sitting on the Luas last week at the Red Cow stop I noticed a bus operating to Donegal that was picking and dropping people at the Red Cow Luas stop. I'm travelling to Donegal next week and this would be much easier for me than Busarus, but I can't remember the name of the company operating the service. I have searched everything I can think of to find the name of the bus co, but no luck. Can you help?
Many thanks.

Comment #10
By: RACHEL On: 16/Mar/10

Hi We are going to Dublin Zoo and would like to use the Luas to get there and back.  Can you recommend a hotel?  I'm not sure if I should be on the red or the green line

Comment #11
By: Editor1 On: 16/Mar/10

Hi Rachel,
Thanks for your comment! The Red Luas Line will take you to Hueston Station and from there you can walk to Dublin Zoo - about a 15 minute walk.

Choose any of the hotel mentioned above on the Red Line. If you are staying in the city centre around O'Connell Street you can hop on the Red Luas at Abbey Street.

Regards
Editor

Comment #12
By: Joanne On: 05/Aug/10

Hi if im going to The Square Shopping Centre on red line which stop do i get off at the Hospital stop or the Tallaght stop?  Thanks.

Comment #13
By: Editor2 On: 05/Aug/10

Hi Joanne,

Thanks for your comment. The Tallaght stop is right outside the shopping centre.

Regards
Helen

Comment #14
By: michelle conway On: 05/Nov/10

can you recommend a reasonably priced hotel on the red line. Im going to the convention centre for an event

Thanks in advance

Comment #15
By: Editor2 On: 08/Nov/10

Hi Michelle,

Thanks for your query. What night(s) are you looking for availability for?

Regards
Helen

Comment #16
By: Brenda On: 26/Dec/10

Hi
Am travelling to Dublin with a group of family members including children for a concert in the O2. Can you recommend hotels that would be in the vicinity or somewhere safely and easily accessible to the relevant Luas Line

Comment #17
By: Editor2 On: 18/Jan/11

Hi Brenda,

Thanks for your query. The Red Luas Line stops right outside the O2 Arena. Take a look at the list of hotels above along the Red Line Luas.

Regards
Helen

Comment #18
By: louise On: 08/Mar/11

hiya,
i am going ta the westlife concert on sun april 10th but me and my partner want ta stay in dublin from friday april 8th. i was wondering if anyone had any ideas of any nice hotels to stay. but also want ta use the luas alot because we couldnt afford the taxis. also where would be the best place to part the car for the concert

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