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The Francis Street Loft hiphipstay

72 Francis Street The Liberties, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

The Francis Street Loft hiphipstay is a practical 3-star stay in The Liberties, Dublin City — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like central The Liberties.

The surrounding The Liberties district is one of the most convenient parts of Dublin City to stay in, with restaurants, cafés and transport links close by.

Key facts

Class
3-star
Area
The Liberties
Address
72 Francis Street The Liberties, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

What’s included

Bathroom Free Wifi Iron and board Kitchen Oven Refrigerator Shower TV Total number of rooms 1 - 50 Towels

Best time to visit Dublin City

May, June and September are the best months: daylight runs to 10pm in June, the weather is at its driest, and hotel prices sit around €160–€240 for a mid-range double. July and August are the peak — rates climb to €220–€320 and Temple Bar properties sell out weeks ahead — but the city is at its liveliest, with the Dublin Pride parade in June and the Dublin Horse Show at the RDS in August.

January and February are the cheapest months, with mid-range rooms at €90–€150, though some restaurants close on Mondays and the weather is wet and dark by 4.30pm. March brings St Patrick’s Day on 17 March, when prices spike for the parade weekend and rooms near O’Connell Street are booked six months out. October and November are a good compromise: €130–€190, the Dublin Theatre Festival in late September and early October, and the city’s pubs at their best without the summer crowds.

Getting around Dublin City

You do not need a car in Dublin City. The centre is compact: O’Connell Street to St Stephen’s Green is a 15-minute walk, Trinity College to Temple Bar is 5 minutes, and Grafton Street to Merrion Square is 10. The Luas Green Line runs from St Stephen’s Green to Sandyford, the Red Line from Smithfield to the Docklands and The Point, and the Dart serves Pearse, Tara Street and Connolly for Ballsbridge and the Aviva Stadium.

A Leap Card costs €5 and caps fares at €8 a day for city travel; single Luas or bus fares are around €2. A taxi from Dublin Airport to the city centre is €25–€35 and takes 20–40 minutes depending on traffic, while the Airlink 747 bus is €10 single and the 16 bus is €2.60 with a Leap Card. Driving in the centre means paying the €2.50 toll on the Port Tunnel and hunting for parking at €15–€25 a day; take the car only if you are leaving the city for Glendalough or the Wicklow Mountains.

How many nights should you stay in Dublin City

Three nights is the right length for a first visit to Dublin City. That gives you one day for Trinity College, the Book of Kells and Dublin Castle, one for the Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham Gaol, and one for Grafton Street, Merrion Square and the National Museum of Ireland — plus two evenings in Temple Bar or Smithfield. Two nights is enough if you are on a city break from Britain and only want the centre; five nights lets you add a day trip to Howth on the Dart or Glendalough by bus.

A sensible first-timer shape: arrive, walk O’Connell Street to the GPO and Trinity College, eat in the Liberties. Day two, book the Guinness Storehouse for 10am (€18.50 online), then Kilmainham Gaol in the afternoon (€8) and Smithfield for dinner. Day three, the National Gallery and Merrion Square, lunch on Grafton Street, and a evening in Temple Bar. Book the Gaol and the Storehouse online at least a week ahead in July and August — both sell out.

Questions, answered

Where is The Francis Street Loft hiphipstay located?
The Francis Street Loft hiphipstay is in The Liberties, Dublin City (72 Francis Street The Liberties, Dublin, Republic of Ireland), close to central The Liberties.
How much does The Francis Street Loft hiphipstay cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is The Francis Street Loft hiphipstay?
The Francis Street Loft hiphipstay is a 3-star hotel in Dublin City.
What is the cheapest month to stay in Dublin City?
January and February are the cheapest months, with mid-range doubles at €90–€150 a night, roughly half the August rate. The trade-off is rain, short days and some restaurants closed on Mondays. March is cheap except for St Patrick’s weekend around 17 March, when prices triple in the centre. November is the best-value month that still has full opening hours, at €130–€190.
How many nights do you need in Dublin City?
Three nights is enough for a first visit to Dublin City. That covers Trinity College and the Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Grafton Street and two evenings out. Two nights works for a quick city break focused on the centre; five nights lets you add a Dart trip to Howth or a bus to Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains.
How do you get from Dublin Airport to the city centre?
The cheapest way is the 16 bus with a Leap Card at €2.60, taking 45–60 minutes to O’Connell Street. The Airlink 747 is €10 single and runs to Busáras and Heuston in 25–35 minutes. A taxi is €25–€35 and takes 20–40 minutes depending on the Port Tunnel traffic. There is no train from Dublin Airport; the MetroLink is not open.
Do you need a car in Dublin City?
No — a car is a liability in Dublin City. The centre is walkable, with O’Connell Street to St Stephen’s Green in 15 minutes and Grafton Street to Merrion Square in 10, and the Luas, Dart and bus network covers the rest for €8 a day capped. Parking costs €15–€25 a day and the Port Tunnel toll is €2.50. Hire a car only to leave the city for Wicklow or the west.
Is Dublin City better for families or couples?
Couples, on the whole: Dublin City’s main draws are pubs, restaurants and late-night music in Temple Bar, which suit adults. Families do well in the Docklands or Ballsbridge, where hotels have family rooms and the Aviva Stadium and the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks are close. The National Gallery and St Stephen’s Green park are free and good for children. Avoid Temple Bar at night with young children.

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