The best hotels near Dublin airport for a convenient pre-flight stay

Nothing gets a traveller more excited for a trip than watching planes pass by their hotel windows - (Carlton Airport Dublin)

One of the great things about Dublin is how close it is to the airport. Sure, there isn’t a train service (much to the distress of Dubliners), but the several bus lines make it easy to go between the airport and town, and it’s even quicker by taxi – you can comfortably be on the northside of the city within 30 minutes. But if you’d rather stay right by the airport, to catch an early flight or to avoid the headache of public transport, there are loads of great options.

You can choose from a snazzy hotel just over the road from Terminal 2, or a budget option that’s a free shuttle ride away. And you don’t need to stay right by the airport, either – there are a couple of great options in the nearby coastal villages or even right in the city centre, which will still get you from the door to security in 20 minutes. Here are some of the best for your next airport stay…