The Harp Bar in Swords

12/06/2026: The half-board option was good, the room was well-designed, with a proper shower. The only downsides were the lack of luggage space and the absence of bottled water upon arrival. The restaurant was good; we were pleasantly surprised. It's very close to the airport with a shuttle service available for €3 (as of June 2026) or an Uber.

09/06/2026: I stay at this hotel every time I travel through the Dublin International Airport, which I assume most people who are reading this will be travelling in a similar manner. First off, this hotel has one of the best prices for being situated near the airport. For the quality, comfort, and location, it's not bad. Premier Inn has a direct shuttle to and from the airport, though my experience with it has been dodgy. I have waited at the airport and did not have a shuttle arrive at the posted times one two separate occasions, and I ended up taking a taxi because I did not want to wait in the cold. However, the shuttle has always been on time at the hotel. The rooms are usually very clean, and their appearance and atmosphere is quite pleasant to the eyes. The beds are comfortable enough. However, some of the bathrooms don't have the best drainage, though this has only been a problem twice out of my many stays. There is a restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner on the ground floor. I usually eat here and instead of the nearby restaurants due to convenience, and the food has been decent. The staff have been stellar, and perhaps, this is my highest praise for this location. I had once forgotten an item in the room when I was passing through. I sent an email, and a staff member confirmed that they had the item and would hold onto it until I returned. Well, it took several months for me to return, but when I did, they still had the item! I can't praise them enough for this. Anyway, this is one of my favourite locations to stay at in Dublin (technically, this area is called Swords, I believe). There are some shops across the street, a burger restaurant nearby, a McDonald's, and a coffee shop or two. All of the above are within walking distance. However, you're still far from any decent sightseeing, so you'll need some transportation if you want to explore further. Overall, I highly recommend this Premier Inn location.