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Hotels in Croke Park

Croke Park is Dublin's largest stadium, home to Ireland's All-Ireland Gaelic football and hurling finals and to the concerts the GAA books between championships, standing on Jones's Road on the city's northside. Visiting fans usually base themselves around Ballybough and Drumcondra for the short walk to the turnstiles, or near Connolly Station for the train home.

Croke Park sits on Jones's Road, where Ballybough and Drumcondra meet the Royal Canal on Dublin's northside, and on All-Ireland final day it holds more supporters than any other ground in Ireland. Fans travelling for a Gaelic football or hurling final, or for one of the summer concerts the GAA stages between championship weekends, tend to split between two bases: a short walk from the gates along Clonliffe Road and Jones's Road, or a longer one from Connolly Station, where mainline trains, the DART and the Luas Red Line all meet. Families and those with an early start usually pick the streets closest to the stadium, while supporters staying over for a late train after a concert or a replay lean toward hotels nearer Connolly and O'Connell Street, twenty to twenty-five minutes on foot to the south.

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What to expect

  • Walking distance to Croke Park from Ballybough and Drumcondra
  • Connolly Station links the DART, Luas Red Line and mainline trains
  • Roads around Clonliffe Road and Jones's Road close on event days
  • O'Connell Street and the city centre are a twenty-minute walk south
  • Dublin Airport is roughly twenty minutes away by taxi

Local tips

  • ✓Book early for All-Ireland final weekends in July and September, the streets around the ground sell out months ahead
  • ✓Walk to Connolly Station rather than wait for a taxi once the final whistle brings the crowds outside onto Jones's Road
  • ✓Check which side of the stadium your ticket is on before you pick a hotel, so the walk to your stand is short
  • ✓Expect Clonliffe Road, Jones's Road and part of the North Circular Road to close to traffic from a few hours before throw-in
  • ✓Ask your hotel about breakfast times if you have an early throw-in, some kitchens open earlier on championship Sundays

Where to stay

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FAQ

Which neighbourhood should I pick for a hotel near Croke Park?

Ballybough and Drumcondra put you within walking distance of the turnstiles, while the area around Connolly Station and O'Connell Street suits fans who want an easy train connection after a late finish.

How do I get to Croke Park from Dublin city centre on match day?

Most supporters walk from Connolly Station or the O'Connell Street area, a route of twenty to twenty-five minutes along Dorset Street and Clonliffe Road that avoids the traffic restrictions around the ground.

Is it worth staying near Croke Park for a concert rather than a match?

Yes, the same streets fill up for GAA concerts as for finals, and a hotel within walking distance saves queuing for a taxi once the show lets out onto Jones's Road.

Should I book a hotel the night before an All-Ireland final?

Booking the night before is common practice, since throw-in on final day is often early afternoon and the roads around the stadium fill with supporters from mid-morning.