Handel's Hotel

3.0 star property
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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 20.50 per person)
Reception
Superior Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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16-18 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Dublin, 2
  • Place, Dublin Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Stephen's Green
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Superior Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Handel's Hotel

Hotel with a bar, steps from Dublin Castle
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance are on-site.
Handel's Hotel offers 45 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Handel's Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dublin Castle. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Dublin Castle and 8 minutes on foot from St. Patrick's Cathedral
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Handel's Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe.

This 3-star Dublin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 31 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 20.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 31 per day (591 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Frederic Handel Hotel
George Frederic
George Frederic Handel Dublin
Handel's Hotel Temple Bar Dublin
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George Frederic Hotel
George Handel Hotel
Handel Hotel
Hotel George Frederic Handel
Handel's Temple Bar Dublin
Handel's Temple Bar
Handel's Hotel Hotel
Handel's Hotel Dublin
Handel's Hotel Hotel Dublin
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Handel's Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 792 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 792 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 792 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 792 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 792 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fraser

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice girl in an excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peyton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good property and the staff were great but there was no AC and the restroom was dirty around the ceiling. Everything else was solid.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

sandeep

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like my refund back honestly as this hotel was not worth the money. The room was focefully created for two twins, barely any walking room for two people, towels torn with threads, staff not accomodating as second day we asked for water for the room and were told only 1 bottle which was in the room first day we checked in. No housekeeping service to room, we were asked to come down to desk to get ice. Day of check in we got in at 6am and sat in lobby till 3:30pm waiting for room. No staff had courtsey to check up on us or ask if we needed water or coffee or need to use restroom. The bathroom sink faucets barely made it to sink so hard to wash or use the faucets. Only 2 in one shampoo available for hair and body but no conditioner or lotion in the room. Rooms shape and set up was such that the person next to wall would bump their head in the wall if they got up in the middle of the night. Pathetic service and room, I would never recommend or ever think about this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable (but, I like a soft mattress)- sheets, comforter, & towels were very clean. That said, the carpet was filthy, the wallpaper was peaking off of the walls, & the corners of the room and edges of things were dirty. I had an A/C in my room which helped with the humidity.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet hotel , you won’t be kept awake by the robust late night activities that occur in true Temple Bar Area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Internet access great and they loaned us chargers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Liked: Staff & service

Great location, bathroom sinks are terrible

This hotel is in a great location and we could easily walk to restaurants, pubs, shopping, yoga studios, and other attractions. Rooms have plenty of space to spread out, comfortable bed, large bathroom. Carpet is older and a bit musty. Because there is no AC, tile or other hard flooring would be a better choice. Biggest cons: Bathroom sink has two separate faucets so you either get scalding or cold water. Faucets were placed too close to the sides of the bowl so you can barely get your hands under to wash. Water pools out onto the back counter. No stopper to fill the sink either. Bathroom wasn’t super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David, hull

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great location and right next to Darkey Kelly’s pub. Great food and live music. The rooms need an overhaul and the bathrooms require serious updating. I’m unclear why any hotel has bathtubs at this point. No air conditioning. Great and friendly staff. For the price, great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's fine for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean rooms. The only thing missing was air conditioning. Would definitely come back to this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe. Clean. Small. No air conditioner but there is a desk fan. Neighbors can easily see in. No safe. Limited and bland breakfast options but a nice setting for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Niwot

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

First thing was the very late check in. I mean what is going on with 3pm room availability. Ridiculous. Hire more staff!! Room was pleasant, but no fridge!! It’s location is terrific if you want to walk to popular sites. Darkeys right next door was an absolute blast. Typical Irish pub with exceptional service and food. Syltayed 2 nights to see Dublin City, which did not disappoint. Absolutely loved the Irish hospitality.
Darkeys . Irish stew, bangers and mash!
Front entrance
Darkeys next door
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Dublin Trip

Quite nice, close to Temple Bar Shower did not drain well, rooftop immediately outside window ( What a view?)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room compared to other European hotels I stayed at. Lots of pubs and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay/
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

LOVELY

Newly remodeled, comfortable, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

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

Exceptional

The front desk and the bar people were supper efficient, helpful and friendly. Great asset.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025