Name: Acara House
Address: Upper Saint Columbus Road, 5, Drumcondra, IE

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Tallulah

We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was clean and comfortable and Liz was exceptionally friendly and helpful. It was in a good location with shops, restaurants and pubs nearby, and around a 25 minute walk into the centre, although buses are very easily accessible. We would recommend Acara House to others and would definitely stay here again :)

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2019

Valdis

Fine and fit for purpose. Bit expensive, but maybe that was the weekend we hit Dublin, too much demand.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Very nice visit. The proprietor couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, the room was large (by Euro B&B standards) and clean, the bed was comfy, and the location--while not right in the thick of things--was reasonably convenient.

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2016

Christopher

Great Value

Very helpful and friendly staff, would stay again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Cute Neighbourhood Accommodation

I stayed at Acara House for 3 nights. The hostess Elizabeth and her mum Helen were very accommodating. The room was small but with a comfortable bed and TV. It was a really good choice for a cheap stay. The breakfast facilities were adequate for those with non dietary requirements. Overall pleasant place to stay, only down side was the room wasn't as clean as I would have liked.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2016

Beau

Great stay in Dublin!

Wonderful stay, location, and value! Liz was very hospitable and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2014

Roxy

Amazing time

Our friends stayed in temple and didn't sleep well because of the noise. Acara house is 20 mins walk and in such a quiet area! The landlady is lovely and gave us a room as soon as we arrived.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2014

mature couple

Well positioned

A budget B and B with reasonable but basic facilities. We found the area very handy and Elizabeth most accommodating. The room was small and the ensuite requires dexterity.

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2014

Sonya

Perfect for those who don't mind walking

My friend and I stayed here for 4 nights. We loved the coziness and comfort. We don't mind walking or getting to other parts of Dublin using the bus/rail system, so we were set. However, if you'd rather be closer to the downtown area and/or hate to walk or use PT - I suggest you stay closer to Connolly or Tara Street rail stations. Elizabeth was a wonderful hostess and didn't mind helping us out when we needed to. She also gave us our freedom of going out and coming back when we wanted to. Breakfast is 6 Euros (but definitely worth it to have a home-cooked meal). Overall - a pretty solid spot :-)

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2014

Maureen

Lovely Little Cottage

Lovely little place and Liz was incredibly helpful and kind. Clean room and On-Suite bathroom (tiny but cute). Slept well in the Queen-sized bed. Couple of blocks to walk from the transit point, but never difficult.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2014

Kate

Loved It!

This was a great stay! The room was really comfortable and Eliza couldn't have been nicer. It's about two blocks off a main bus line that runs from downtown to the airport, which was perfect for me. The bed was really comfy and I really enjoyed my stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2014

Paul

Excellent Hospitality

Comfortable B&B with excellent hospitality by Elizabeth. Made our stay special.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2014

Mak

Great deal and very welcoming hostess

Just feel like home! Nice breakfast and really friendly and helpful hostess. Good value for money! Can walk to O'conell street in 10-15 mins

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2014

Michael

Excellent

Our stay was excellent. The bathroom is a bit tight and small, but the bed was comfortable and the room was entirely to our liking. This is best for those seeking a simple stay, not for those looking for luxury. I would describe it in the whole as comfortable and relaxing.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME IN IRELAND

Our stay at the Acara House was absolutely wonderful! From the minute my daughter and I got there until we left, Elizabeth was both warm and friendly and always willing and anxious to make us feel comfortable. The room was was very neat, clean and cozy and was tidy upon all of our returns. Elizabeth was always available to help or give advice and even went out our her to way to help us with our parking. I recommend this B&B to anyone who wants a wonderful stay in a convenient location and a very gracious host. She serves up a wonderful breakfast on request or has plenty of fresh fruit, cereals, bread, juice, coffee and jams or jelllies. Thank you Elizabeth for making our stay a memorable one!

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

We enjoyed the area and athe fact that we were close to the airport. A quiet location

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2012

John and Anne

Well priced, comfortable, and friendly

The Acara House is a comfortable, well priced B&B just outside Dublin's city center, in the Drumcondra section. Very easy to get there by Air Coach bus from the airport, and about a 20 minute walk to the Temple Bar and Trinity College sections. Drumcondra itself is a working class neighborhood, with a lot of local color, but a bit lacking in places to eat, cafes, and other amenities when you don't yet know your way around. The Acara House proprietor, Elizabeth, is fantastic. She went out of her way to stay in touch with us by e-mail before we arrived, and opened the doors very early so we could get settled after our overnight flight from Boston, rest a bit, and really enjoy our first full day in Dublin. We had to leave before breakfast the next morning to catch a train to Galway, so are unable to comment on breakfast, but the dining room itself looked very inviting. The bed was large and very comfortable, especially after a night wedged into economy seats on the airplane. We would recommend the Acara House very highly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2012

Olimpia

A very nice b&b and lovely owners

I did enjoy staying. I had a tiny room but it was enough for me cos i stayed for only one night. I did like decor, facilities were good and i had a nice breakfast. There was only one thing...drawers in the cabinet weren't really clean, but the bathroom was and that was more important for me. Overall i would like to come back there.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2012

Johnny

Nice area and close to city centre

Very enjoyable close to city centre yet very quiet HOP ON HOP OFF bus tour well worth going on.Liz was very helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2012

Verified traveler

Great breakfast, but a ways away

This was the nicest and cleanest B&B I stayed in whilst in Dublin. Room was big and clean, nice tea service en suite. It is a GOOD 25-30 minute walk (at a clip) from city centre, and there is no clear or easy way to get there. There are bus stops close by, but these are poorly labeled. Also, surrounding area is quiet yet sparse. The Mapels Hotel across the way has a restaurant and full bar, but that is it. I recommend the lodging for price, cleanliness, and the great breakfast... Just bear in mind that it is not close. With that said, the lodgings in Dublin proper are no great bargain and arent all that nice.