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
28 April 2026
Fabulous
The location is great. Although it's in the heart of the city, the neighbourhood is nice and quiet. Everything is nice and clean. :)
I don't really like that the breakfast is portioned. Though the size of the portion was good, I better like to make my own plate. The quality of food was also great.
28 April 2026
Birthday trip to Dublin
Lovely helpful staff. Very clean perfectly situated. Brilliant bar down stairs and great breakfast. Lovely size room to.
We we're on the first floor so quite noisy from the street and bar.
28 April 2026
9/10
Clean and friendly staff great location just off the main areas
28 April 2026
It’s special , come and stay for great old fashioned service and care . Not to mention great music and food . Thank you
Everything but especially the wonderful friendly staff and comfy beds
Loved it all !
27 April 2026
Exceptional
Location and food
26 April 2026
Great location with easy pub typical Irish pub with great Irish folk music.
Location and interconnection with the lovely pub downstairs.
23 April 2026
Lovely place in a super convenient location with an awesome pub in the basement.
Lovely place in a super convenient location with an awesome pub in the basement.
Nothing
23 April 2026
Friendly hotel in centre of Dublin
Very friendly staff in this small hotel located in the hesrt of historic Dublin. I had a street facing single room which was obviously going to feature traffic noise but which eased after rush hour and didn't cause too much disruption to sleep. The bed was very comfortable but the room featured a strange strip light at the threshold to the bathroom that I could not switch off and I had to cover it eventually to get some sleep. Overall it was OK but not as restful a night as Id hoped.
Safety light, as described above. Would have liked a room not facing the street but there were positives too, friendly staff and comfy bed.
23 April 2026
Great spot, friendly staff
Location, included lively pub and very helpful staff.
Parking is an issue
23 April 2026
Exceptional
Lovely hotel in a great location, within walking distance of all the sights. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was ready early which makes such a difference to a one night stay. Will definitely stay again!
Nothing!
22 April 2026
Perfect stay.
Perfect location! We could walk to anywhere. Close to Temple Bar but not too close. Great restaurant and the Pub was excellent. Staff was great and super helpful with answers to our questions. Helpful with transportation ideas.
I would stay here again when visiting Dublin. I don't think we were unhappy with anything.
21 April 2026
Very good
Love the location and amazing staff. Friendly, polite, helpful. Have stayed before and will stay again.
Really nothing. It is an older building but that adds to the charm
20 April 2026
Central location, reasonably priced with lovely food and good music in the bar
I've stayed at Harding Hotel multiple times, which shows that it gets my seal of approval. The location is great, and it's reasonably priced. I didn't have the breakfast this time, but the Thai chicken curry I had for dinner in the pub was delicious.
20 April 2026
Exceptional
Excellent location. Staff were very friendly and the food was excellent.
I had nothing to complain about.
19 April 2026
Very good location, lovely breakfast, excellent staff, room was dark but v comfortable
Very helpful staff, good location and excellent value.
Lack of natural light into the room. Light needed at all times
17 April 2026
Memorable stay on Fishamble Street
Ideal location for us: We were there to join in the annual "Messiah on the Street", on the spot where Handel's masterpiece was first performed! Good restaurant and bar with live music. Excellent breakfast, available up to noon.
The price of a pint. But that's Dublin ... we're used to better value down south! And the (good) live music was way too loud.
17 April 2026
Lovely hotel in an excellent location in the city center
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The pub connected to the hotel has live music and dancing every night and serves delicious food.
The cleaning products used to clean the room had a very strong smell. I was a little disappointed with the breakfast, especially the coffee was not very good.
15 April 2026
Cozy and convenient
The woman at the desk helping me was so friendly, genuine and helpful. She held my bags and got my room ready approx two hours early.
13 April 2026
Brilliant and will be back for sure. Highly recommend and location excellent also.
Breakfast was excellent,bar food was excellent also. Great atmosphere in the bar, staff were so friendly and welcoming. Could not fault any of it at all. Hotel, bar and restaurant all excellent.
12 April 2026
Just a note to management to be aware of taxi drivers they call for guests as we were overcharged by our pick up we repo
Lovely atmosphere beds comfortable great entertainment delicious food management very professional reception staff very friendly will definitely return soon and will recommend to others
Nothing
10 April 2026
Exceptional
The staff I just can't say enough about the staff how lovely they are!!
8 April 2026
Exceptional
The staff were friendly and very helpful with everything we needed, including lending us umbrellas. There’s a pub at the hotel with a lively atmosphere. I would definitely come Back.
8 April 2026
Comfort and Location
Friendly staff, excellent restaurant and great location.
Nothing.
7 April 2026
A gem of a hotel
The staff is fantastic - very helpful and friendly. The hotel is older but well-kept and very clean. The rooms and furniture are a bit dated but in great condition. Access to Darkey Kellys and the Copper Alley Bistro downstairs add to the quality of the stay. Both are excellent. You are just outside of the heavy bustle but close enough to be able to walk wherever you choose. This place is a real gem.
4 stairs to the elevator but staff is super helpful navigating so it's not a big deal.
7 April 2026
I would stay here every time I come to Dublin
Everything
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7 April 2026
Excellent hospitality from the staff
Location was superb! Noise levels weren't loud at all overnight and the rooms were incredibly clean with a daily cleaning service provided. The single room is quite spacious and there's food/a pub downstairs, if you feel like meeting other travellers! Finally, the staff were absolutely wonderful - everyone I spoke to was so incredibly accommodating and always happy to answer questions. Luggage storage available during the day + adaptors can be borrowed, so very convenient overall.
Shower pressure was a little low, but really nothing major. Some bed sheet covers had a minor stain as well.
6 April 2026
Fabulous
Good locations close to everything, staff was very friendly, we could leave our baggage in the hotel before check-in, the hotel is connected to a great pub and restaurant, it was quiet, there is a lift for wheelchair users.
Room was clean but the furniture was old fashioned.
5 April 2026
Very good location and 100% overall
Location and entertainment in the pub
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4 April 2026
Exceptional
Personal are very helpful and friendly. Really great location and very cosy
1 April 2026
Delightful
What a joy to stay here and be able to just pop down to Darkey Kelly's for a pint and live music! The staff are absolutely delightful. Incredible location, and you can park at a nearby carpark with a discount when you are a hotel guest.
1 April 2026
Really enjoyed the fun environment with pub on site and friendly staff.
Location was exceptional. The staff was so helpful and friendly. The pub on site was fun and had live Irish music.
The rooms felt a little outdated but excellent cleanliness and everything functioned perfectly. There is a courtyard where you can hear some noise if you go to bed early but closes at a reasonable time for sleep.
29 March 2026
Really enjoyed my stay here, great value for money.
Very comfortable beds, spacious room and great facilities
Nothing
28 March 2026
Great location, friendly staff, great pub downstairs
Location was great. Walking distance to all the sights. Quite room. Friendly and helpful staff! Darkey Kelly’s pub downstairs had great food and live music. Highly recommend.
27 March 2026
Fabulous
Hotel in great location near Temple Bar with great restaurants and shops close.Room was very good with all facilities and coffee/tea making facilities.Hotel had on site restaurant and bar with entertainment in the evening,Staff were very friendly and very helpful.Would certainly recommend this restaurant
26 March 2026
Helpful staff with clean room and great location I would recommend staying here and the price was very good
Location and the good atmosphere
Nothing
26 March 2026
Exceptional
Friendly and welcoming staff.😁
Nothing. Perfect.😁
24 March 2026
Exceptional
Everything
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23 March 2026
Fabulous
Great location & friendly staff
22 March 2026
Exceptional
Friendly staff, good breakfast. Very comfortable bed
22 March 2026
Exceptional
Johnny saved my marriage by getting my wedding ring! Otherwise the staff were class and in a brilliant spot! Cheers!
21 March 2026
Amazing, convenient, close to everything. Would go back again!
Staff were amazing! Such a beautiful and convenient location. We were right next to the St Patrick’s parade. Loved the pub next door along with the restaurant down the corridor.
21 March 2026
Very good
Decent hotel. It is an old building so it shows it's age. Great location.
Expensive for the facility. You are paying for the location I suppose.
19 March 2026
Conveniently close to the bus stop from the airport and all the tourist locales of city center
My son and I enjoyed our stay at the Harding Hotel. We had a great dining experience at the attached restaurant. Didn't realize the restaurant was accessible from the street as well as the hotel so that was a pleasant surprise. Overall the hotel was as expected if not nicer and staff was really friendly.
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19 March 2026
The Harding hotel was easy to find and we will come back again the next time we’re in Dublin!
I love the two pubs located in the hotel. The ease of access and central location made it very easy for us to explore Dublin!
My one misgiving was how dark the hotel room was. The only bright light was in the bathroom where there are no power outlets so it was difficult to get ready in the darkness of the hotel room.
18 March 2026
Promised to be fantastic, but spoilt of first evening by this incident.
Lovely hotel in brilliant location for touring central Dublin.
Sadly, our hotel room had a sharp lip stepping in and out of the bathroom. My husband hurt his foot on it but recovered. Sadly my daughter tripped over it and cut the underside of her big toe very badly. It bled incessantly but we praise the staff for their help and supply of antiseptic, wipes, lint and plasters for the first 2 days until we managed to get to the chemist. Unfortunately our 5 day stay was spoilt as she could hardly walk as it was sore and bleeding.. We arrived back at Bristol Airport on the afternoon of Thursday Feb 19th, and went straight to the MIU where it was treated and dressed. Sadly the wound is much deeper than we realised and as of today, 18March, she is still having to go to the Doctor twice a week, to have it treated and bandaged, There is no sign. Yet of it healing enough to stop having it bandaged. So sadly, now 5 weeks later our daughter is still in a bad way, not allowed. To walk much or work much. We are really sad about this, as love Dublin, where our daughter comes every year to work at the. Irish Ski Championships and this was meant to be a much looked forward to holiday.. We loved everything about the hotel and the staff but sadly one small thing spoilt our stay. PLEASE can you improve the steps into the bathroom so hopefully it does not happen to anyone else. Best wishes, Claire Goddard .
17 March 2026
Excellent Staff
Staff was extremely helpful and kind.
15 March 2026
Fabulous
The location was perfect and the beds were very comfortable
The church bells were loud
15 March 2026
Exceptional
Best spot to visit the Templar Bar area
13 March 2026
Exceptional
The staff were welcoming and helpful, location is super, room was very clean, felt traditional and there is a really nice restaurant and great pub attached to hotel! Price was very reasonable.
I liked it all
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' 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

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29 April 2026
All of the staff were superb !!