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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Interior
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7
  • Place, Pavilions Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Swords Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Double Room, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Swords

Located within a 5-minute walk of Swords Castle, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is within a few miles (5 km) of Malahide Castle. This 4-star hotel has 14 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pavilions Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Swords Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Croke Park - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Trinity College - 20 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 22 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Malahide Station - 6 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indie Spice - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬4 min walk
  • The Old Borough
  • ‪The Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon features free WiFi in public areas and a fireplace in the lobby. A stay here includes free parking. This hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include phones, ironing boards, and desks. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults, and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is 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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

As of Apr 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on Apr 26, 2026 start from $159, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

This hotel is located in Swords within a short 5-minute walk of Swords Castle. You'll also find Malahide Castle and Malahide Beach within a short drive.

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon feature a casino?

No, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Old Borough by Wetherspoon allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon.

Where is the closest airport to The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

The closest major airport to The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is Dublin Airport (DUB), which is 2.7 mi away (11 minutes by car).

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 474 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Abigail

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clearly not cleaned when I entered. Be aware that there is hardly any parking and it was all taken up by the guests at the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid room, good staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little inn with friendly staff. Small but comfy room. Good option if you want to stay in a village instead of going into Dublin. Bus 41 will get you to the airport in 15 min.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gemma, Hoboken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great location and super helpful staff. Always my go to when I fly from Dublin.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josefina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Absolutely beautiful room.clean disability friendly. Staff was nice and the variety of food and drinks. It is very central and close to shopping malls also minutes away from the airport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly.Room was nice but lacked day light.Food selection was excellent . The Area was brilliant for local shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel suited where we were and was easy access to Dublin .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were wonderful couldn’t do enough for us. We moved room as we were in room 8 but the night club was just behind the venue and it was going till 0330 we moved to room 12 and it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lallette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. It was roomy and had a lot of character. It was fairly quick and fun to check in with the bartender instead of waiting on a clerk in a stale reception area. Everyone we encountered was friendly and efficient. The only bad thing was the bedding. The room was slightly chilly, the way we like it, but there was only a comforter. It was fabulous, but after a while it got too warm and with not even a sheet, we were hot and cold all night. The area's numerous shops were busting with activity, and Swords Castle, a little gem in various stages of reconstruction, was just a few blocks away. There was a shockingly large shopping mall relatively camouflaged in the neighborhood just across the street. It was super quick to get to the pub from the airport and the taxi ride was cheap and friendly. Know that there are just a couple places where you have to traverse a couple stair treads with your luggage. We were traveling light, so it was no big deal. The old lift to get our bags up to the room was a hoot, the inviting stairs were quick and scenic overlooking the beer garden, the food and the ale were delicious and inexpensive, and overall it was a great place to stay on our layover to Rome!
Just a couple stairs up to the door if you take the drive way.
A strole around the nearby castle grounds
The back of Swords Castle
The old and majestic rear of the castle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, good breakfast. Good staff. But the usual online scam. You Google b+b and you end up finding when you get there breakfast is no included???
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Clarissa, Westerville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was an unusual experience - neither good nor bad. The hotel was quite close to the airport which is why we chose it (early morning departure). There are plenty of restaurants and other businesses around, and a very busy pub at the hotel itself. Our check in was done quickly and professionally. Our room was an accessible unit and had a tiny sink. Since our stay was over a Saturday night, there was noise from a nightclub for a few hours in the middle of the night. Nothing that a pair of earplugs couldn't handle. Free parking was a bonus. We did not eat at the pub - the food did not look appetizing and to be truthful the clientele could have been lifted from an episode of "Absolutely Fabulous."
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room ideal for a disabled person, helpful staff but only a very small car park. Lift to all floors.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fabulous, high ceilings, brick walls... Parking was horrible, had to park on street, only about 6-8 spaces at Hotel/Pub. Check-in was not easy (a tiny corner of the very large pub). Staff wasn't great, but the room made up for it somewhat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eldridge

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful..clean, comfortable room..friendly staff. Great location and proximity to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025