Harding Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Excellent budget option in an ideal location across from Christchurch Cathedral
The Harding is a well-maintained and friendly older hotel around the corner from the airport...
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efsch
- May 11, 2013
WOW!
The location is perfect, on one edge of Temple Bar and a block from the River Liffey. I did not use...
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Traveler41
- Feb 18, 2013
Modern Dublin hotel with a convenient location and 52 spacious rooms
Travelers looking for a convenient base from which to explore the city of Dublin find that at the Harding Hotel Dublin. Featuring well appointed, spacious rooms, the hotel is located between the Temple Bar and Christchurch Cathedral districts. Many Dublin attractions and popular nightlife venues are a few minutes away. Harding Hotel Dublin guests enjoy high-speed Internet access, a comfortable lounge area and a business center. Darkey Kelly's features live traditional Irish music on weekends, and the Copper Alley Bistro serves delicious food all day.Harding Hotel Rooms
- Twin Room
- All twin rooms have 2 separate beds and are private en-suite and have a TV, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms can be requested with a view, non smoking floor or A/C but requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Single Room
- All single rooms accommodate 1 person in a single size bed and are private en-suite and have a TV, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms can be requested with a view, non smoking floor or A/C but requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Triple Room
- All triple rooms have 3 separate single size beds and are private en-suite and have a TV, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms can be requested with a view, non smoking floor or A/C but requests cannot be guaranteed. Triple rooms can be in double and single bed format too.
- Double Room
- All double rooms have 1 large king size bed and are private en-suite and have a TV, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms can be requested with a view, non smoking floor or A/C but requests cannot be guaranteed.
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Services
- Business center
- Internet
- High-speed internet
Hotel Map
- Area served
- The Harding Hotel is located on Fishamble Street, overlooked by christchurch Cathedral, on the cusp of Temple Bar within short walking distance of all the major city centre attractions and facilities.
- Nearby airports
- Dublin International Airport (DUB / EIDW).
- Area description
- The Harding Hotel is situated in the Temple Bar District, offering visitors an unrivalled selection of bars and restaurants, all infused with a lively Irish atmosphere. Trinity College, Dublin Castle and Grafton Street, Dublin's main shopping street, are all a short stroll away.
Nearby points of interest
- Fishamble Street: 0 mi
- Christ Church Cathedral: 0.1 mi
- Wood Quay: 0.1 mi
- Betty Newman Sculpture: 0.1 mi
- Dublinia: 0.1 mi
- Old Library and Book of Kells: 0.1 mi
- Royal Exchange: 0.1 mi
- Grattan Bridge: 0.2 mi
- Dublin Castle Gardens: 0.2 mi
- The Garda Museum: 0.2 mi
- Olympia Theatre: 0.2 mi
- The Project Arts Centre: 0.2 mi
- Chester Beatty Library: 0.2 mi
- Gaiety School of Acting: 0.2 mi
- Four Courts: 0.2 mi
- Fishamble Street: 0 mi
- Christ Church Cathedral: 0.1 mi
- Wood Quay: 0.1 mi
- Betty Newman Sculpture: 0.1 mi
- Dublinia: 0.1 mi
- Old Library and Book of Kells: 0.1 mi
- Royal Exchange: 0.1 mi
- Grattan Bridge: 0.2 mi
- Dublin Castle Gardens: 0.2 mi
- The Garda Museum: 0.2 mi
- Olympia Theatre: 0.2 mi
- The Project Arts Centre: 0.2 mi
- Chester Beatty Library: 0.2 mi
- Gaiety School of Acting: 0.2 mi
- Four Courts: 0.2 mi
- The Ark: 0.2 mi
- National Photographic Archive: 0.2 mi
- Meeting House Square: 0.2 mi
- St Audoen's Church: 0.2 mi
- Dame Street: 0.2 mi
- Father Mathew Bridge: 0.3 mi
- Button Factory: 0.3 mi
- St Patricks Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- Antique Quarter Francis Street: 0.3 mi
- The Coombe: 0.3 mi
- Original Print Gallery: 0.3 mi
- Monster Truck Gallery and Studio: 0.3 mi
- Gallery Zozimus: 0.3 mi
- Temple Bar Gallery and Studios: 0.3 mi
- Marsh's Library: 0.3 mi
- National Leprechaun Museum: 0.3 mi
- Castle Market: 0.3 mi
- Saint Patrick's Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- Smithfield: 0.3 mi
- Trinity Street: 0.3 mi
- Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church: 0.3 mi
- Ha'penny Bridge: 0.3 mi
- Graphic Studio Gallery: 0.3 mi
- The Dolls Store Hospital & Museum: 0.3 mi
- The Bad Art Gallery: 0.3 mi
- Aungier Street: 0.4 mi
- The Keeling Gallery: 0.4 mi
- National College of Art and Design: 0.4 mi
- Dublin Mall: 0.4 mi
- The City Arts Centre: 0.4 mi
Dining
- Darkey Kelly's
- Darkey Kelley's is the Harding Hotel's public bar and features live entertainment every weekend with traditional Irish music and much more!! Enjoy the fine food and great drinks on offer, all served with a warm charm that is unmistakably Irish.
- Copper Alley Bistro
- Copper Alley bistro is the Harding Hotel's Bistro, serving food all day long, from breakfast right through to evening meals in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Enjoy all the delights the menu has to offer including the all day breakfast!
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 0200
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (60)
Ratings and reviews for Harding Hotel
- All travelers (60) 4.2 / 5
- Business (1) 5 / 5
- Couples (12) 3.8 / 5
- Families (6) 3.7 / 5
- Friends (9) 3.9 / 5
- Singles (15) 4.1 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.7
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 4.2
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
efsch
Excellent budget option in an ideal location across from Christchurch Cathedral
The Harding is a well-maintained and friendly older hotel around the corner from the airport shuttle bus stop and within a few mintes walk of Temple Bar pubs, Trinity College, and the Liffy River. Rooms include a small TV (local channels only), wifi (problematic for my older android 3.0), an electric kettle, and a mini-refrigerator (empty for your own snacks. There is a pub attached to the hotel. Breakfasts are available in the hotel, but are optional. Prices are very reasonable, especially for central Dublin. I would be happy to stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
A bus pass (city bus rambler pass or tourist hop on) is useful for outlying sights like the Kilmainham Gaol or National Botanic Garden. Both are available at the airport. The rambler pass includes the airport shuttle bus.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Traveler41
WOW!
The location is perfect, on one edge of Temple Bar and a block from the River Liffey. I did not use any public transportation at due to the very centralized location. The convenience to the bus stop to get from and to the airport was unbelieveable! Right around the corner! The staff was helpful, offering suggestions and advice. One in particular, Mrs. Murphy, was the one I encountered the most and I took her advice on excursions and pubs and she was dead on every time. She even surprised me with a Happy Birthday greeting that a friend of mine had emailed the hotel and requested. The room was a very typical european effieciency room, with a very small bathroom ensuite. It was very tidy and clean, with a kettle, refrigerator, tv, and a mind blowing view of Christchurch Cathedral. If I had to make any criticism of this hotel at all it would be that the carpet was really worn. But the staff did a good job of keeping it vacuumed. Overall this hotel is 2 thumbs up, with all of the the things you need to have an enjoyable stay in Dublin. Were I to return to Dublin I would certainly stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Temple Bar is RIGHT THERE and there are dozens of restaurants withing a 10 minute walk, with a lot of different choices.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Wootraveler
Great stay and value
The Harding Hotel was perfect for my purpose. I am an active traveler and didn't plan to spend much time in my room, so I didn't want an expensive hotel bill. I chose the Harding for the price and location, but was pleasantly surprised by the comfort of the hotel as well. It was clean, the staff was friendly, and the area felt safe. Plus it is very close to the airport bus stop, as well as many tourist attractions
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Get out of Temple Bar to visit pubs with more locals and fewer tourists
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ohiofun
would stay again
Staff were extremely helpful. Only downsides were the tiny TV, poor water pressure in the shower and lack of hot water.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Roughguide
Unheavenly bells
The hotel was fine for the money, but it has one huge disadvantage. It's just opposite a cathedral that for some reason has to ring bells all day and night. Every hour is struck, no matter if nobody cares whether it's 3 AM or not. And the Friday evening carillon went on and on and on Unless you sleep the sleep of the dead, you will constantly wake up. It sort of poisoned my stay there. The other thing was, the wifi sometimes worked, sometimes didn't. I went to other places and my computer picked up the signal fine. Not at the Harding. They tried to do something but to no avail. Very inconvenient. They called a nearby hotel and I went there to get my email but clearly I'd rather do that in my own room.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ASNY
Good place to stay
Perfect location, walking distance to main attractions
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
LD26
Left
Lobby looked ok - room was awful. Ruined our entire day at Dublin - just at the thought of having to stay the night at this "hotel." Ended up booking a room at the Four Seasons because was too disgusting to stay here. The Four Seasons was awesome and didn't cost much more money!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Betty's clan
Two nights in Dublin
My adult children and I shared a triple for 2 nights at the Harding. Beds were comfortable, shower was great. Super location within walking distance to almost everything we wanted to see. Parking is a short distance away and discounted with a stamp from the hotel. Staff was helpful with our questions and getting us set up with the city bus tour. Would stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
an american in germany
Great for the price
I went here with a girlfriend. We picked it for both the price and the location. On both counts, it did not disappoint. The staff that we encountered were friendly and very helpful each time we had a question. What I did not like about the hotel: 1) the beds were hard as rock 2) there was virtually no counter space in the bathroom. As you can imagine, being 2 girls, we had a lot of stuff on us! 3) There were only 2 usable outlets in the room. Again, this posed an inconvenience to us as we had a lot of various gadgets on us. If you stay here, I highly recommend bringing a power strip with you. Overall though, it is a great hotel and I would definitely stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Be sure to eat at the Queen of Tarts
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Salty Sam
One Nighter
Booked for one night after arriving in Dublin by Ferry. Excellent location on edge of Temple Bar with lots of nightlife also handy to many historic places of Interest, City hall, Trinity College etc. Friendly welcome, good facilities in Hotel. Parking was on Street, some down and outs sleeping rough in doorways near Hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Long walk from hotel
Temple Bar is a cultural area for tourists, well worth a walk round on an evening for the street performers, especially liked "Mutefish". Prices are expensive and restaurants crowded, better value outside the Temple Bar area.
