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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4.0 star property
Guests can start their day with coffee in the garden or end it beside a crackling fireplace after visiting local attractions at this centrally located spot

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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon, in the city center, features a lobby fireplace for cozy evenings and a relaxing garden. Enjoy the on-site coffee shop, WiFi, and cooked-to-order breakfast at the restaurant. Helpful staff and convenient airport access enhance its appeal.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is ฿3,076
฿3,491 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Triple Room, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Swords, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is in an area with good airport proximity and shopping. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grafton Street and O'Connell Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. Visit our Swords travel guide
Map
72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7

What's nearby

  • Dublin Port seen in the morning light
    Dublin Port
    11 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park
    Trinity College
    13 min drive - 17.1 km
  • St. Stephen\'s Green featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and a city
    St. Stephen's Green
    15 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Pavilions Shopping Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swords Castle
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Butlers Chocolate Café
    4 min walk
  • The Arch Bar
    4 min walk
  • The Cottage
    2 min walk
  • The Old Borough
  • Indie Spice
    2 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

Upscale hotel near Malahide Castle
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a fireplace in reception at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

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 ratings 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 The Old Borough by Wetherspoon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 27 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on 29 Jan 2026 start from ฿3,075.67, excluding 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.

How much is parking at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon located?

Situated in Swords, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Swords Castle and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Malahide Castle. Malahide Beach and Portmarnock Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 454 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Close to the airport, very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, easy to get a meal at night and at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large clean Room, very close to the Airport, walking distance to shops , bars snd restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice pub in facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thilde Christine

Great hotel

Amazing hotel, very very friendly staff, very unique style in the rooms, and cozy neighborhood. Close to airport, and very easy and cheap to go to the airport with the local bus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation close to the airport. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older building but very updated and modern rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not eat at this hotel, room was nice, spacious, staff was fantastic. We were close to some restaurants, and a bus ride to Dublin for sightseeing, food, drink and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and nice staff in a lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay there again. Staff was friendly and location was very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and restaurant offers great selection of food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pub/hotel near the Dublin Airport.

It was a hotel on top of a pub. Not fancy, but comfortable. Order everything from the bar including food, drinks, and hotel room. Not much parking and a little hard to find, but we felt secure, had a good dinner, and enjoyed the pub atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vandalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Swords

It was an amazing stay. Large, clean, updated room. High cathedral ceilings. Comfortable bed. Great staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the entire experience. Wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the pub was right down stairs. Rooms were modern and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay and very accommodating. Bus service was convenient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Nice comfortable and relaxing Hotel with great food and drink downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spacious room and near airport

First time in a “Spoons” hotel and completely satisfied. A lovely big room and bathroom and even an iron. Handy for a bus to the airport too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025