Cassidys Hotel Dublin: Location, Parking and Check-in Guide

Someone searching for Cassidys Hotel Dublin is usually weighing whether its location, parking and on-site dining suit a stay. KAYAK lists the property as a 3-star hotel, and this guide works from listed facts: the address, transit options, breakfast reports, check-in times and parking. Where sources disagree or stay silent, we say so rather than fill the gap.

Last checked: 2026-11-06

Star rating: 3-star · Location: Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1, opposite the Gate Theatre · Building: Three preserved Georgian townhouses · Parking: Paid public parking nearby (no on-site parking stated in inputs) · Dining: Bar, bistro and restaurant · Phone: +353 (0)1 8871366

Key facts

Where is Cassidys Hotel located in Dublin city centre?

The listed address is Cavendish Row, Upper O’Connell Street, in Dublin 1. The listings place the hotel on O’Connell Street, and the hotel’s listing copy describes it as in the heart of Dublin. The building is three preserved Georgian townhouses combined into one hotel, opposite the Gate Theatre.

For distances, Trip.com places the hotel 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Dublin Castle and a 5-minute drive from Trinity College Dublin and The Convention Centre Dublin. Stayversus, a lower-tier aggregator with a low-confidence rating, gives a figure of 850 m to the centre of Dublin, which is a rough reference rather than a measured route.

What this means: the listings put the hotel on a central stretch of O’Connell Street, so walking to nearby central sights is likely practical, though the exact walk times are not confirmed in the sources reviewed.

How do I get from Cassidys Hotel to Temple Bar?

The sources reviewed do not state a walking distance or transit time from the hotel to Temple Bar. Klook, a lower-tier platform, reports guest descriptions of a 10 to 15 minute walk to Grafton Street and Temple Bar. Treat that as a guest estimate, not a measured route.

On transit, Hotels.com notes that O’Connell Upper Station is within 2 minutes of the hotel, and that the Parnell Tram Stop can be reached on foot. Drivers face a tighter situation: the hotel has limited on-site parking.

How far is Temple Bar from Connolly station?

None of the sources used for this guide gives a distance from Connolly station to Temple Bar, so no figure is stated here. A live route planner will return the walk or transit time for your exact start point and departure time. From the hotel side, the transit points named in the listings are the Parnell Tram Stop and O’Connell Upper Station.

The catch: the walking figures come from guest estimates, so a route planner remains the reliable check for both the walk and the drive.

Cassidys Hotel Dublin breakfast and on-site dining

Hotels.com’s guest review summary for the property notes that guests liked the breakfast quality, plentiful portions and decent variety, based on 73 reviews. The same summary cites the on-site restaurant, drawn from 43 reviews.

Not every account is positive. One reviewer, in a December 2024 review on Trip.com, described the breakfast menu as repetitive. A single review is a signal, not a pattern.

Cassidys has a classic Pub and restaurant. The breakfast buffet is worth the reservations.

Anthony, Tripadvisor guest reviewer

The hotel’s own listing copy adds a marketing line, describing it as a little gem in the heart of Dublin.

A little gem in the heart of Dublin.

Cassidys Hotel, marketing line from its listing

For context on what Dublin hotels typically serve at breakfast, see our guide to Hotel Breakfast Buffet: What to Expect & Top Picks in Dublin.

The sources reviewed give no breakfast price, serving hours or inclusion terms, so whether breakfast is included in your rate is unconfirmed. Check the terms on the booking page you use before you pay for it.

The bottom line: guest reports on breakfast are mostly favourable, but the terms are not confirmed, so ask before you assume it is included.

Cassidys Hotel check-in time and pet policy

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is before 12:00. Momondo lists the same window, and Skyscanner’s policy table matches it.

Skyscanner’s policy table also lists pets as not allowed.

What to watch: arrivals before 15:00 may need to wait for a room, which is an inference from the listed times rather than a stated policy.

Pros and cons

Advantages

• Location: Booking.com reviewers rate location at 9.3 and repeatedly praise staff and cleanliness, while Skyscanner’s synthesis gives location 4.5/5 and describes the hotel as central and walkable.
• Listed amenities: a free gym and fitness suite, complimentary WiFi and babysitting.
• On-site dining: a bar, bistro and restaurant under one roof.
• Trip.com reports location at 9.6 and cleanliness at 9.5, from 40 verified reviews.

Limits

• Noise: Skyscanner says the hotel sits on a busy main road, and Amimir’s summary of reviews names street and construction noise and poorly insulated windows.
• Climate control: Skyscanner rates rooms 3.0/5 because of temperature and noise issues, and Klook guest reviews say rooms lack air conditioning. One Tripadvisor reviewer reports that the heating or cooling system failed during a stay.
• Parking: on-site spaces are limited and must be pre-booked.
• Room size: one Trip.com review describes very small rooms, while Klook guests describe rooms as larger than expected. The sources conflict.

The trade-off: the central location and on-site dining come alongside reports of street noise and uneven room climate.

Best for

• Families who need childcare: babysitting is listed in the hotel’s facility summary.
• Guests who want bar and dining on site: Groomes Bar & Bistro and a restaurant are listed.
• Guests who keep a fitness routine: a free gym and fitness suite is listed.

Guests who need guaranteed on-site parking or a quiet room should check current details before booking. Readers comparing rates at other Dublin properties can start with the Mercantile Hotel Dublin: Prices, Reviews and Room Types page.

What to watch: each of these fits relies on facilities listed on third-party pages, not on confirmed hours or prices.

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