Expert reviews
“Comfy and friendly, the Harding Hotel is situated on Fishamble Lane, where Handel’s “Messiah” premiered in 1742. More specifically, it’s located directly across from Christchurch Cathedral, which is visible from some rooms, and is within walking distance of all of Dublin’s main sights.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Excellent location
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
- Excellent Wifi
- Large rooms
All you need to know
The hotel is located on the popular Fishamble Street where it offers a great view overlooking the Christ Church Cathedral. Harding Hotel offers excellent accommodation options and quality hospitality services to visitors of the city. The hotel is excellently located in an area where it provides close proximity to some of the most famous sites of attractions in the city. The Dublin Castle is located within a 10-minute walk away from the hotel while the famous Guinness Storehouse is also a 10-minute walk away from the hotel.
The hotel is also located in a neighborhood where widely used transportation systems and routes are available or nearby. The Airlink bus 747 is close to the hotel premises offering guests the perfect spot to start their journey into the exciting city. The city’s Hop-on Hop-off buses also have regular stops around the hotel all day long.
The hotel features neatly arranged and well-decorated rooms. The rooms are designed with traditional wooden décor providing the ideal tranquil oasis for guests. The hotel room also features modern-day facilities and amenities such as Wi-Fi for high-speed internet connection, flat-screen TV with cable channels and air conditioning are available in the hotel. The hotel rooms also come with a private bathroom where guests can make use of conveniences and thoughtful touches provided by the hotel.
The Copper Alley Bistro is the perfect place for guests to enjoy several exquisite and fancy local and international cuisines. The bar also guests with several cocktails and drinks needed to relax.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
10 May 2025
I’d recommend it to others stoppping in Dublin to use this hotel.
I liked the location near the river, in the Viking area of the city and that the building had character. The desk staff was very helpful in setting me up to use public transit and booking my bus to the airport at the end of my stay. If you spend time in the hotel there are a few things to enjoy in the building.
Cost was higher than I’d expected - the breakfast room was very busy in the early morning. - hard to get a table.
7 May 2025
Well worth it
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was beautiful and fairly priced. Would highly recommend.
6 May 2025
Nicely positioned in town for attractions and super folks
The location is perfect , close to the main attractions and everywhere is so walkable. The hotel has a handy pull in spot outside so I was able to drop my bags off and take my rental car back easily. The staff were really on top of everything. Room was comfy and the restaurant (which has a street facing entrance as well as one from the hotel) was very popular and the food was excellent. Did not try the bar but seemed lively with the sounds of people enjoying themselves.
nothing - I would definitely stay again when in Dublin.
6 May 2025
Lovely iconic hotel in the middle of the centre.
Great location in the middle of the centre. Dublin Express from airport stops around the corner. Large somewhat dated room (but very charming), clean and comfortable bed. Iconic building! Highly recommendable.
4 May 2025
Good accommodation in a good area
Breakfast was great, beds comfortable, good location, helpful staff
The noise from the pub downstairs was very annoying. When booking ask for a room not above the pub!
3 May 2025
Very good
Location, friendly staff,live entertainment in the bar.
1 May 2025
Exceptional
Location and the style
Everything was to our liking
30 April 2025
Had a fabulous time and will ce r m
Great location , close to everything . Staff were very friendly and helpful and very handy to have a lovely breakfast before leaving. Excellent food for dinner in the evening. Will definitely recommend it and come back 👌
29 April 2025
Exceptional
Great place. Great location
29 April 2025
Very enjoyable
No breakfast,location perfect
28 April 2025
Location, service & food great.
Good location but get an uber & don’t try to navigate the Dublin traffic.😂😂 Amazing staff who couldn’t have been more helpful. Great breakfast served until 12 on a Sunday.
Nothing.
28 April 2025
We had a lovely one night stay and will consider staying again in the future
Great location. It’s at the quieter end of a very busy tourist area..The staff were really lovely and the food / entertainment was great.
The furniture in the room needs updating but the room was clean and comfortable. We would have liked a better view rather than a gable wall and office windows but for one night it was fine. We found the unisex toilets in the main entrance a little cramped and off putting.
28 April 2025
Super friendly, fabulous location and great value for money.
A great traditional hotel in a fabulous location within walking distance of major attractions. The staff and really friendly and so happy to help.
28 April 2025
Good location with festive pub scene
Great location with pub and restaurant
No counter space in bathroom
26 April 2025
Brilliant location, helpful staff
Excellent location. Extremely helpful staff. Bar and restaurant attached to it
The bells from the church waking me up, but that can’t be helped. Shower wasn’t overly powerful but it was warm and did the job.
26 April 2025
Lovely Hotel with amazing staff, and very good bar and breakfast
the location was excellent close to everything in the city. I would like to highlight the friendly hotel staff, as well as the bar staff in the hotel. Tom, John, Dio was amazing! The breakfast was also really good. Good value for this money, I highly reccomend
A bit old hotel, but nice
25 April 2025
Excellent location and friendly staff
It was a great location.
We were above the bar's courtyard and was noisy until 11pm. Also, we paid more money than expected because of Easter Weekend
24 April 2025
Fabulous
Love it
All good
23 April 2025
Excellent
Great location. The room was great and clean. Excellent bar!
Nothing
21 April 2025
Value for money very comfy bed excellent location
Excellent location very central Staff helpful and friendly
Pity no car park
21 April 2025
Fabulous
great location ... lovely staff great value for money... food very good too
everything was good.. no dislikes
20 April 2025
Appreciated the amenities - great bar with music nightly music and bistro as well both with great food. nightly and a bi
Very hospitable and helpful - great area to use as a central location
18 April 2025
Great location for experiencing Dublin
Fabulous location for exploring the historic city center. Numerous city transport options within 100 meters. Onsite bistro and bar a huge plus. Friendly staff at check-in, checkout, and in-between. Beautiful view of Christ Church Cathedral, enjoyed the chiming of the bells. Relatively spacious room.
Niggling details: carpet unattached along one wall, so would ‘bunch’ when walking across. Toilet seat improperly balanced, would not stay up without a knee for support. Windows leaked cool air, even when latched.
17 April 2025
It’s quiet, you can sleep well
The breakfast was great, the pub always crowded at night and with life music.
16 April 2025
Very charming city hotel, excellent location, with a lot of atmosphere.
Nice room, good bed. Modern elevator, very good breakfast with table service. In-room-safe, updated and modern bathroom. Nice bar "Darkey Kelly's" was right next to the hotel. Friendly and helpful staff.
I have nothing to criticize.
16 April 2025
Very good friendly but the bed was a bit hard
Good
Friendly
15 April 2025
I would stay here again, and recommend it.
Our dinner was very good. The bar had a fun atmosphere with live Irish music, while the Masters golf tournament was on their big screens.
14 April 2025
Brief overnight stay in the heart of the city
Reception experience was excellent, it was the only interaction we had during our stay and it was really friendly and welcoming
Nothing.
13 April 2025
Authentic modest confortable hotel with outstanding staff
First stop in Ireland on a 10 day road trip. Very helpful and welcoming. Great location. Modest comfortable lodging was a very good value. Great pub with music and restaurant!
13 April 2025
Fabulous
Room was excellent
Even in the Dublin context a tad expensive compared with previous stays
10 April 2025
Very good
Kaisha on front desk was great and all the staff were good. Nice breakfast as always.
6 April 2025
Exceptional
Great location and food in both restaurants was fantastic.
6 April 2025
Can't beat the location and the people!
Lovely front desk staff. Very helpful and kind. Excellent location. Huge room! Perfect for my nephew and I to enjoy Dublin for the weekend. Great to be connected to Darkey Kelley's for music and a great Irish pub experience. Ditto the restaurant that was on the other side of the hotel.
6 April 2025
Perfect for a city trip downtown Dublin
Perfect location, clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast!
5 April 2025
Exceptional
Comfortable rooms. Pub downstairs was excellent. Best Guinness Beef Stew
Nothing
3 April 2025
Cozy stay and warm service
In the night it was just a bit cold, and I might have not used the conditioner properly, otherwise, all good
1 April 2025
Fabulous
Church bells 🫨
1 April 2025
Very pleasant and comfortable
This is a small cozy hotel. My room was spacious. The location is convenient to everything and the price is very reasonable. The staff was warm and welcoming. My go to hotel in Dublin
29 March 2025
Fantastic we'll be back again
The room was lovely very clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, The food was fantastic and reasonably priced (We had dinner and breakfast). We came up for a concert in the 3Olympia which was a 2 minute walk away so the location is perfect for there or the Temple bar experience. I found it very family friendly.
The heating in the room was a bit hot and cold during the night but nothing major really.
29 March 2025
Very good
Great position for going into town but just outside the party zone. Room comfy and warm, good breakfast. Bar with live music and food does stairs Tey for a room 3rd floor up and at back if you're not in the bar til late. Would stay again for sure.
Nothing.
27 March 2025
Short, comfortable, very friendly and helpful staff
The reception staff were excellent especially Tony
Step into bathroom was odd
27 March 2025
A good experience.
Location was excellent. Rooms could do with updating.
Overall, it was ok. Gent on reception was really nice and helpful.
25 March 2025
Great
Location, staff
25 March 2025
Exceptional
We were very satisfied with everything. Staff was kind, food excellent, the location the best. Thank you for nice weekend. I hope, see you again.
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23 March 2025
Exceptional
The location of this hotel is perfect for seeing Dublin - it's close to the main sites and has good access to buses to the airport and other areas of the city. Our room had an excellent view of the Cathedral. There is a nice restaurant downstairs and also a pub with great live traditional music!
23 March 2025
Very good
Cleanliness and location
18 March 2025
Fabulous
We have stayed in the Harding Hotel a few times before, the location is great for us. We get the train from Belfast to Connolly St Station and walk to the hotel, although you can take a bus from the train station no problem. It is perfect for us as we were going to a gig in Vicar Street which is within walking distance. The room is comfortable and the bar and restaurant are great.
Nothing
16 March 2025
Fabulous
Office staff was exceptionally friendly, courteous and informative. Natalie was exceptional.
Tuesdays band in the pub was just too loud and quite honestly, not good either.
15 March 2025
Made us feel so at home, safe and comfortable!
We knew the building was older so we did not expect everything to be modern. That was part of the charm we were looking for. What we loved was the room was very spacious, the heater was easy to manage and it had a safe. Very clean, perfect location and the staff was not only friendly, but very helpful regarding setting up a taxi for us.
Nothing really.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Fax/photocopying
- - Luggage storage
- - Trouser press
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Daily housekeeping
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Activities
- - Evening entertainment
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
11 May 2025
Great location and friendly staff!