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Finding Accommodation in Dublin
Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and is famed for it’s history, literary legacy, traditional music and friendly ‘craic’. While there are many accommodation options available, they fill up VERY quickly and we cannot emphasise enough to start your search and book early in order to find the best option for you.
The address of the main conference venue is: University College Dublin (UCD) Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland D04V1W8.
Please note that UCD is not in Dublin city centre, it is about 4km south on a campus site. There are buses that run between the city and the university regularly, notably 39a,E1 &E2. Click here for details about the various transport options. For those who enjoy a good walk it is approximately 1hr 26 m from Dublin city centre to UCD.
University of Dublin accommodation
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The University has extended a few accommodation rooms for delegates on the main campus. The accommodation is located only a few minutes’ walk from the conference location.
A special rate for the DSA2026 Conference of €120.00 has been agreed for on-campus accommodation with UCD.
The agreed rate for the DSA Conference is €120.00 room only per single en-suite bedroom per night and is applicable for reservations between 6th to 11th July 2026, with a minimum of 3 nights required and is available to be booked up until 5 weeks prior.
To make your reservation, please visit https://stay.ucd.ie/, select your arrival and departure date, select the number of rooms you wish to book and add the promo code DSA4417 for the single occupancy.
Accommodation on offer is Single En-suite Bedrooms, all furnished with a study area with ample storage. Bedrooms are located in shared apartments, with each bedroom having its own private bedroom and bathroom, with access to a shared common area within the apartment. Each apartment is shared between 4-14 residents.
Linen and towels are provided with basic toiletries. Please note that the accommodation does not offer daily housekeeping services but does offer a refresh service after 3 nights and a full service after 7 nights stay. Unfortunately the onsite accommodation is not suited to family stays and we would not be able to accept a family booking.
Suggested hotels and hostels for DSA2026 participants
The list provided below includes both hotel and hostel suggestions, selected for their proximity to the conference venue and to help if you find if you find browsing for accommodation online overwhelming. It does not include any personal recommendations or personal experience.
A number of hotels in Dublin are in easy reach of the conference venue contact and booking details are included included.
Hotels
Listed in order of distance from the campus, closest first:
- Maldron Hotel, Merrion Road
- Donnybrook Hall
- Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge
- Butlers Town House
Address: Bellevue Ave, Merrion Rd, Dublin D04 K5C2. Telephone: +353 1 233 0020
To make a reservation email: [email protected]
Nightly Bed Rate
Dependant on booking date and use of promo code
How to Book
Use reservation email above
Cancellation Policy for Individual Bookings
Free cancellation before 2pm on arrival date.
Location Notes
1.9 km from UCD. 23 min walk and 54 min bus ride to UCD
Pets
Not allowed
Special notes
We will provide more details on a special rate once confirmed
Parking
For your convenience, Maldron Hotel Merrion Road parking can be accessed from the side entrance at Bellevue Avenue. Our hotel car park spaces, located on level -1, are operated on a first come first serve basis at a rate of €13.00 overnight.
Address: 6 Belmont Ave, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 Y184
Telephone: +353 1 269 1633
Nightly Bed Rate
From €210/night
How to Book
Cancelation Policy for Individual Bookings
Free cancellation is available up to 5 days prior to 2:00 PM on the day of arrival for flexible deals.
Full Payment Terms
Please provide credit or debit card details at the time of booking to secure, payment is processed on arrival.
Location Notes
2.6 Km, 30 min walk, 10 min bus ride to UCD
Special notes
The rooms include private bathrooms with a hairdryer. Tea and coffee making facilities, wireless internet, cable television, linen and towels, heating and daily room service. Iron and ironing boards are available on request. Also please be sure to request a room with a desk when booking if needs be.
Address: Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin D4 Ireland, Telephone:+35316681111
For enquiries or to make a reservation please email: [email protected]
Nightly Bed Rate
Dependant on booking date and use of promo code.
How to Book
Use the reservations email above.
Cancellation Policy for Individual Bookings
Read the full Terms & Conditions on the Hotel website here.
Full Payment Terms
A security deposit may be required on arrival
Location Notes
3.3 km, 40 min walk and 22 min bus ride to UCD,
Pets
Not allowed
Special notes
We will provide more details on a special rate once confirmed
Address: 44 Lansdowne Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Telephone: + 353 89 262 0030
Nightly Bed Rate
From €160 per night x 2 sharing
How to Book
Cancelation Policy for Individual Bookings
Free cancellation is available up to 5 days prior to 2:00 PM on the day of arrival for flexible deals.
Full Payment Terms
Please provide credit or debit card details at the time of booking to secure, payment is processed on arrival.
Location Notes
3.5 Km, 41 min walk, 10 min bus ride to UCD
Special notes
Rates may increase as closer to required dates
Hostels
- The Dawson Hostel
- Ashfield House
Address: 35, Dawson St. Dublin 2.
Telephone: +353 1 263 5010
Nightly Bed Rate
From €45.60 per bed/night in mixed shared rooms
How to Book
Cancelation Policy for Individual Bookings
48 hour cancellation policy for bookings made directly on their website.
Full Payment Terms
Please provide credit or debit card details at the time of booking to secure, payment is processed on arrival
Location Notes
5.4 Km, 1 hour walk, 15 min bus ride to UCD
Special notes
Dawson has mixed and female-only dorm rooms and private rooms all with shared bathrooms and showers. Included in your price is the bed plus the linen duvet pillow, complimentary Wi-Fi, common room access and access to the self catering kitchen, towels are €3 per towel.
Address: 19/20 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2, D02 K129, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 679 7734
Nightly Bed Rate
From €120.00 per bed/night in shared rooms
How to Book
Cancelation Policy for Individual Bookings
48 hrs notice required otherwise a fee equivalent to first nights stay will be applicable
Full Payment Terms
Please provide credit or debit card details at the time of booking to secure, payment is processed on arrival
Location Notes
6.1 km walk, 16 min bus ride to UCD
Special notes
Bed linen is included (pillow, bed sheet, duvet cover), towels are provided in private rooms and available to rent for a €1 charge to guests staying in a dorm.
Alternatives to the above
The Google Solution
Those looking for more affordable/alternative lodgings can use peer-reviewed travel advice or accommodation sites such as Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Lonely Planet, Trivago, Agoda, Wotif.com
Needless to say, you can simply google “budget accommodation Dublin” or “luxury pad rent Dublin” and see what turns up.
If you are thinking of renting a place for the week, where you can do your own cooking and may-be share the costs with colleagues/family, look at www.airbnb.com, Booking.com, the “Vacation rentals” section on Tripadvisor use the search engines on the accommodation section of the site.
For those who want to meet locals, yet keep their costs to an absolute minimum, we recommend looking at couch-surfing sites: