The Townhouse Hotel in Donaghmede

This upscale B&B occupies a pair of Georgian townhouses where 19th-century playwrights Dion Boucicault and Lafcadio Hearn once lived. A modern annexe encloses a private Japanese-style garden. It's within a 5-minute walk of Busaras bus station and Connolly railway station and 12 minutes' walk from Trinity College Dublin.Relaxed rooms have TVs and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some annexe rooms have balconies.Breakfast is served in a garden-view dining room. A computer area offers free WiFi. Private parking (fee) can be reserved.