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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4.0 star property
Swords hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Family Triple Room, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
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Located in the heart of the city, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offers a warm welcome with a fireplace in the lobby, a garden to unwind, and an on-site coffee shop/cafe. Connect to WiFi and enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast options or dine at the restaurant. Guests appreciate its proximity to the airport and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
The current price is $97
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7

What's nearby

  • Swords Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Malahide Beach - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Malahide Castle - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Croke Park - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Trinity College - 15 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 11 min drive
  • Malahide Station - 6 min drive
  • Donabate Station - 7 min drive
  • Dublin Portmarnock Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Arch Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • The Old Borough
  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

At The Old Borough by Wetherspoon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dublin Port and Croke Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, 3Arena and Malahide Castle are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and airport proximity.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults, and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Hotel
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Swords
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Hotel Swords

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon and nearby?

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Old Borough by Wetherspoon like?

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is located a short 5-minute walk from Swords Castle.

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Reviews

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant and bar area offered a large selection of food and drinks at good prices. (9 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great, good value, and offered plenty of choice. (9 reviews)
  • The air conditioning was a standout feature, providing a welcome relief during a heatwave and being the best of all propertys on the trip. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Airport
Bar
Pub
Parking
Bed
Location
Food
Breakfast

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Large clean Room, very close to the Airport, walking distance to shops , bars snd restaurants
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Comfortable beds, clean rooms, tea and coffee making facilities, friendly staff
Holly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great wee town, close to airport.
geoffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Amazing hotel, very very friendly staff, very unique style in the rooms, and cozy neighborhood. Close to airport, and very easy and cheap to go to the airport with the local bus.
Thilde Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a great stay! Everyone was friendly and helpful! Food and drinks were great too! We definitely would stay again the next time we come to Ireland! Thank you!
Jay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient before flying out of Dublin airport
Evan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We did not eat at this hotel, room was nice, spacious, staff was fantastic. We were close to some restaurants, and a bus ride to Dublin for sightseeing, food, drink and shopping
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice accommodation close to the airport. Would definitely stay again.
William, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great area with access ti shops and restaurants close to airport Parking onsite minimal and no elevators
karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pub/hotel near the Dublin Airport.

It was a hotel on top of a pub. Not fancy, but comfortable. Order everything from the bar including food, drinks, and hotel room. Not much parking and a little hard to find, but we felt secure, had a good dinner, and enjoyed the pub atmosphere.
James E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent little property and convenient to everything
Sheila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would definitely stay there again. Staff was friendly and location was very walkable.
Roy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel and nice staff in a lovely location
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Swords

It was an amazing stay. Large, clean, updated room. High cathedral ceilings. Comfortable bed. Great staff. Very helpful.
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Authentic and comfortable stay

Absolutely AMAZING stay. HUGE room, comfortable beds, excellent amenities. We only wish we could have stayed longer then our couple of hours before our flight. HIGHLY recommend.
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay if you need to be close to the airport.
Madelaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was lovely and restaurant offers great selection of food and drinks
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved that the pub was right down stairs. Rooms were modern and fresh.
Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Vandalia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great spacious room and near airport

First time in a “Spoons” hotel and completely satisfied. A lovely big room and bathroom and even an iron. Handy for a bus to the airport too.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the entire experience. Wonderful location.
Jerry, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Had difficulty finding a parking space and then was blocked in when we wanted to leave in the morning. Could not access WiFi for the whole of the stay so left before breakfast to find WiFi. Very comfortable bed.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great place to stay and very accommodating. Bus service was convenient as well.
Bridget, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Have used before and will use again.

I have stayed here many times for work. It's everything you expect from Wetherspoons, good value, good choice and good, clean rooms and friendly service.
Alan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

You really must consider this property if you need somewhere close to the airport that is excellent value. Good size room, comfy bed, great bathroom and excellent beer and food options. A lot to like!
Evan, 1-night trip