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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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Property grounds
Front of property
Family Triple Room, Accessible
Exterior
Located in the heart of the city, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offers a warm welcome with a fireplace in the lobby, a garden to unwind, and an on-site coffee shop/cafe. Connect to WiFi and enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast options or dine at the restaurant. Guests appreciate its proximity to the airport and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Family Triple Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Triple Room, Accessible

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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7

What's nearby

  • Swords Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Malahide Castle - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Croke Park - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Dublin Port - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Trinity College - 15 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Old Borough
  • ‪The Arch Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Schoolhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indie Spice - ‬2 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

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 does it cost to stay at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

As of Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on Sept 7, 2025 start from CA $159.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 371 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, the food at the pub downstairs was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check in, room is amazing. AC was perfect. Location is great, got into the city and back very easily as stop is right across the street. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little property and convenient to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the pub was right down stairs. Rooms were modern and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and restaurant offers great selection of food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the entire experience. Wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vandalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

ELIZABETH G

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
good place before to take the plane
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a pleasant surprise to stay at this property. Staff was friendly. Our room was very nice and also spacious. Parking was great right in front of the hotel. They had a nice pub inside with great prices and selection. We were also pleased with the close proximity to the airport for our flight the next day. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay and very accommodating. Bus service was convenient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Nice comfortable and relaxing Hotel with great food and drink downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tge building had an old charm about it yet had very modern and clean facilities. The staff were very friendly. It was very convenient for getting transport into the city and for car rental drop off at the airport. Food and drink was very good and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth Shea

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room looked nothing like the photos, needs updating - nice to have the bar downstairs with lots of food options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again. Beds comfortable. Lots of in room amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a quick overnight visit. Lovely room and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Great people and great time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night before flying home and it was okay but I would not stay again. The pub food and drinks were excellent and the prices for food very reasonable. Parking is almost non-existent and it is on a busy street. If we had not grabbed the last parking spot in front of the hotel my rating would be lower. Dragging suitcases through the pub to the tiny elevator not fun. Room was so small. No window just a skylight that opened. I would eat here again no problem but not stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025