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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4.0 star property
Hotel in Swords with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon, in the city center, features a lobby fireplace for cozy evenings and a relaxing garden. Enjoy the on-site coffee shop, WiFi, and cooked-to-order breakfast at the restaurant. Helpful staff and convenient airport access enhance its appeal.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7

What's nearby

  • Swords Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Malahide Castle - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Croke Park - 10 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Malahide Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Trinity College - 14 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Malahide Station - 6 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Arch Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • The Old Borough
  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

Upscale hotel near Malahide Castle
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults, and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Hotel
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Swords
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Hotel Swords

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Borough by Wetherspoon located?

Situated in Swords, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Swords Castle and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Malahide Castle. Malahide Beach and Portmarnock Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 423 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Close to the airport, very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice pub in facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay & the staff were very friendly :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

DECLAN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Parking was tight, and we requested two twin beds and ended up with a king. Otherwise a great stay. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and comfortable. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The only downside was the parking. The private car park at premises is very small so there was no availability on my arrival. The parking spaces on the main street were full. I found a parking space on a residential street a 7 minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation close to the airport. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Juergen

Liked: Staff & service
We used the hotel for our last night before flying out of Dublin. For this, it was ok. However, the room hasn't seen a vacuum cleaner for a bit, and in the folds of the chair were breadcrumbs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay there again. Staff was friendly and location was very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and nice staff in a lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay if you need to be close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spacious room and near airport

First time in a “Spoons” hotel and completely satisfied. A lovely big room and bathroom and even an iron. Handy for a bus to the airport too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Our room had no window. Staff were pleasant and manager helpful but it’s a busy bar downstairs and an older, shabby ish establishment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You really must consider this property if you need somewhere close to the airport that is excellent value. Good size room, comfy bed, great bathroom and excellent beer and food options. A lot to like!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is on top of a bar, but it was quiet. The room was quaint. No mini fridge though. And no air conditioner. It was a little warm. Had no windows, but did have a skylight.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night before our flight. I was a little surprised at how busy the area was its in the heart of the town, or at least felt like it. Parking is very limited. The room was clean and spacious. Definitely not as luxurious looking as the pictures. Beds were comfortable. You have to take your luggage up the stairs or you can go through the restaurant to take the wheelchair lift (unless there another elevator somewhere?) Walking distance to shopping/restaurants and felt safe. Staff was friendly and helpful and drinks/food were reasonably priced. no mini fridge in room which would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Limited space, hot room, adequate food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I booked this property for it's location as it was a 10 minute drive to the car return at the airport and I did not want to stay at a generic hotel chain for our last night in Ireland as that makes me feel that my vacation has ended a day early. This hotel provided a lot of local flavor as I did not realize the whole first floor is a local pub! It's huge and does not play music as its clear everyone there is here to talk to each other. The food is like local diner or pub food and is inexpensive. The drinks are also a deal. The hotel "reception" is a closet at the end of the bar. The parking in front is extremely tight and fits all of 8 cars. The bed was a bit on the small size as were the rooms but we did get another day of Ireland vacation in so I met my objective in booking here. Its within walking distance to the Old School House restaurant where we went for dinner and across the street from a mall so it was a good location which was important to me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room with plenty of space, high ceilings and exposed brick, AC, and great modern bathroom fixtures. Check in at the busy bar was a little odd but went quickly once we found a free staff member. Noise from the pub didn't carry upstairs. The pub is good for a few inexpensive drinks. Good spot to spend one night before an early trip to the Dublin airport and at check in they arranged for a cab to pick us up and drive us to the airport the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mikkel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty hotel with poor service. Really disappointed. Hair in the bed and in the sink, and old toenails at the coffee table. Really bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything for our stay was absolutely great. The only reason I gave a 4 star for customer service was bc it was a little standoff-ish at first until they got to talking to us after a bit. Wasn’t sure right away how our stay was going to be perceived. Other than that everyone was kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bolthole for the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sleeping arrangements were comfortable, check in was easy, food available late at the pub. Transport to and from the the airport was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and went above and beyond to be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024