Where to Stay for Westlife in Dublin
3ArenaUpdated Thursday 12 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 5 km of 3Arena, 4 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are The Gibson (2 min), Premier Inn Dublin Cc North Docklands (5 min), Anantara The Marker Dublin (12 min). Rates sampled 13 Nov 2026.
3Arena sits right on the Dublin docklands, and for a concert or show night here the closest beds are genuinely close. The Gibson is just 0.13 kilometres from the doors, a 2 minute walk, and it anchors a small cluster of hotels in the International Financial Services Centre/The O2 area where 3 of the 5 hotels are walkable. Trinity College, a short ride or a walk for some, has far more choice at 13 hotels, though only 2 are walkable. Ballsbridge and St Stephen's Green sit a little further out and suit those happy with a short ride in rather than a walk. Across the whole patch, 24 hotels are listed within 5 kilometres, and 5 of those are walkable. On event nights, rooms near the arena go first, so the honest advice is not to leave this one for the last minute.
When to book
With only 5 of 24 hotels within easy walking distance of 3Arena, the closest options sell out early on event nights. If you want The Gibson or another walkable pick, book well ahead. Trinity College offers more rooms overall, useful as a backup if the docklands cluster is full.
Best areas to stay near 3Arena
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
International Financial Services Centre/The O2
5 hotels · 0.1 to 1.2 km · 3 walkable
This is the arena's own neighbourhood, with 5 hotels between 0.13 and 1.21 kilometres away and 3 of them walkable. It suits anyone who wants to roll out of bed and be at the doors in minutes, with 3 and 4 star options to choose from.
- Event night
- Not yet
- Normal night
- A$271
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Trinity College
11 hotels · 0.8 to 1.7 km · 1 walkable
The biggest cluster, 13 hotels ranging from 0.66 to 1.71 kilometres out, though only 2 are walkable. Star ratings run from 3 up to 5, so it suits travellers who want more choice and are fine with a short ride on event night.
- Event night
- Not yet
- Normal night
- A$348
3 to 5 star hotels listed
Ballsbridge
6 hotels · 1.2 to 1.8 km · 0 walkable
Five hotels sit between 1.2 and 1.78 kilometres from 3Arena, all a short ride rather than a walk. Stars run 3 to 4. It suits those who do not mind travelling in and want a quieter base away from the venue crush.
- Event night
- Not yet
- Normal night
- A$280
3 to 4 star hotels listed
St Stephen's Green
1 hotel · 1.5 to 1.5 km · 0 walkable
Just one hotel here, 1.5 kilometres from 3Arena and not walkable, rated 4 stars. It suits travellers who want a single reliable option in this part of town and are happy taking a short ride to the show.
- Event night
- Not yet
- Normal night
- A$424
4-star hotels listed
O'Connell Street
1 hotel · 1.8 to 1.8 km · 0 walkable
- Event night
- Not yet
- Normal night
- A$314
4-star hotels listed
Hotels near 3Arena, by distance
Per-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Gibson Just 0.13 kilometres from 3Arena, a 2 minute walk, the closest 4 star base for event night. | International Financial Services Centre/The O2 | ~2 min walk 0.1 km | 4 | Check live | A$271 | See rates | View rates |
 Premier Inn Dublin Cc North Docklands A 5 minute walk to 3Arena at 0.3 kilometres, solid 3 star comfort right in the docklands. | International Financial Services Centre/The O2 | ~5 min walk 0.3 km | 3 | Check live | A$199 | See rates | View rates |
 Anantara The Marker Dublin A 12 minute walk to 3Arena at 0.76 kilometres, 5 star stay in the Trinity College area. 9.1/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Trinity College | ~12 min walk 0.8 km | 5 | Check live | Not yet | See rates | View rates |
 The Spencer Hotel A 15 minute walk from 3Arena at 0.98 kilometres, 4 star docklands choice. | International Financial Services Centre/The O2 | ~15 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | Check live | A$318 | See rates | View rates |
 Maldron Hotel Pearse Street A short ride from 3Arena at 1.1 kilometres, 4 star Trinity College hotel. | Trinity College | ~5 min ride 1.1 km | 4 | Check live | Not yet | See rates | View rates |
 Moxy Dublin Docklands A short ride from 3Arena at 1.18 kilometres, 3 star docklands pick. | International Financial Services Centre/The O2 | ~6 min ride 1.2 km | 3 | Check live | A$186 | See rates | View rates |
 Grand Canal Hotel A short ride from 3Arena at 1.2 kilometres, 4 star Ballsbridge option. 7.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Ballsbridge | ~6 min ride 1.2 km | 4 | Check live | Not yet | See rates | View rates |
 Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre A short ride from 3Arena at 1.21 kilometres, 4 star docklands stay. 9.2/10 guest score · 6 reviews | International Financial Services Centre/The O2 | ~6 min ride 1.2 km | 4 | Check live | A$349 | See rates | View rates |
 The Schoolhouse A short ride from 3Arena at 1.33 kilometres, 3 star Trinity College hotel. | Trinity College | ~6 min ride 1.3 km | 3 | Check live | Not yet | See rates | View rates |
 Premier Inn Dublin Cc Gloucester St South A short ride from 3Arena at 1.44 kilometres, 3 star Trinity College option. | Trinity College | ~6 min ride 1.4 km | 3 | Check live | A$350 | See rates | View rates |
 Merrion Square Studios A short ride from 3Arena at 1.46 kilometres, 3 star guesthouse in Trinity College. Guesthouse | Trinity College | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 3 | Check live | A$303 | See rates | View rates |
 Roxford Lodge Hotel A short ride from 3Arena at 1.47 kilometres, 3 star Trinity College hotel. | Trinity College | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 3 | Check live | A$345 | See rates | View rates |
 Ariel House Guesthouse | Ballsbridge | ~7 min ride 1.5 km | 3 | Check live | A$343 | See rates | View rates |
 The Alex 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | St Stephen's Green | ~7 min ride 1.5 km | 4 | Check live | A$424 | See rates | View rates |
 Butlers Townhouse Guesthouse | Ballsbridge | ~7 min ride 1.5 km | 4 | Check live | A$266 | See rates | View rates |
 Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre 8.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Trinity College | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 3 | Check live | A$1,195 | See rates | View rates |
 The Address Connolly Hotel 9.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Trinity College | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 4 | Check live | A$300 | See rates | View rates |
| Trinity College | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 4 | Check live | A$404 | See rates | View rates | |
| Ballsbridge | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 4 | Check live | A$326 | See rates | View rates | |
 The Mont 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Trinity College | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 4 | Check live | A$391 | See rates | View rates |
| Trinity College | ~7 min ride 1.7 km | 4 | Check live | A$346 | See rates | View rates | |
 Pembroke Townhouse Guesthouse | Ballsbridge | ~7 min ride 1.8 km | 4 | Check live | A$228 | See rates | View rates |
 Pembroke Hall Guesthouse | Ballsbridge | ~7 min ride 1.8 km | 3 | Check live | A$280 | See rates | View rates |
 Celtic Lodge Guesthouse Restaurant Bar Guesthouse | O'Connell Street | ~7 min ride 1.8 km | 4 | Check live | A$314 | See rates | View rates |
Map: 3Arena and the listed hotels
Getting to 3Arena
Luas Red Line to The Point
3Arena is reached via the Luas Red Line, with The Point stop located just beside the venue, and travelling from central stops such as Abbey Street or Jervis typically takes fifteen to twenty minutes.
Source: 3arena.ie, www.dublinguide.ie
Extra trams and post-event queues
Operators schedule extra trams to The Point on show nights, yet long queues still form at the stop once a performance ends, with staff filling trams one by one until the crowd clears.
Source: 3arena.ie, concertsremembered.app
Connect from Connolly Station
Rail and DART passengers generally arrive at Connolly Station and continue to the venue by taking the Luas Red Line, boarding near Busaras, towards The Point stop.
Dublin Bus routes and nearest stop
Several Dublin Bus routes including 151, G1, G2 and N4 serve 3Arena, with the Castleforbes Road stop only about a two minute walk from the venue entrance.
Direct airport bus to the arena
Dublin Express route 784 is the only direct airport to arena bus service, running from Dublin Airport terminals straight to a stop outside 3Arena at Point Village.
Source: www.dublinexpress.ie, dodublin.ie
Point Square is the main car park
3Arena has no dedicated on-site car park, so the adjacent Point Square multi storey car park acts as the official nearby parking option, alongside other Docklands facilities such as Q-Park IFSC.
Short walk to and from the city centre
The venue sits in the Docklands roughly twenty minutes on foot from the O'Connell Bridge area, and many attendees choose to walk back into town after a show rather than wait for transport.
Limited pick up right at the venue
Space for taxis and rideshare cars to stop directly outside 3Arena is limited after events, so visitors are often advised to walk a short distance toward the city or to a quieter nearby street such as Sheriff Street before requesting a pick up.
Source: www.boards.ie, concertsremembered.app
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of 3Arena?
4 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are The Gibson (2 min, 0.1 km), Premier Inn Dublin Cc North Docklands (5 min, 0.3 km), Anantara The Marker Dublin (12 min, 0.8 km).
How much do hotels near 3Arena cost on the event night?
We sample event-night rates for every listed hotel and publish the median against a normal night once both dates have been quoted. Use the live search for today's exact prices.
Which area is best to stay in for 3Arena?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 4 listed hotels are within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Dublin are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near 3Arena with free cancellation?
0 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Dublin events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.