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.
At The Old Borough by Wetherspoon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dublin Port and Croke Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, 3Arena and Malahide Castle are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and airport proximity.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–noon
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Facilities
Garden
Fireplace in reception
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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
Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon and nearby?
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Old Borough by Wetherspoon like?
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is located a short 5-minute walk from Swords Castle.
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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Airport
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Location
Food
Breakfast
What guests liked
Breakfast was great, good value, and offered plenty of choice. (8 reviews)
The air conditioning was a standout feature, providing a welcome relief during a heatwave and being the best of all propertys on the trip. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Great stay
Comfortable beds, clean rooms, tea and coffee making facilities, friendly staff
Holly
Holly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2025
Great wee town, close to airport.
geoffrey
geoffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2025
Authentic and comfortable stay
Absolutely AMAZING stay. HUGE room, comfortable beds, excellent amenities. We only wish we could have stayed longer then our couple of hours before our flight. HIGHLY recommend.
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Nice hotel and nice staff in a lovely location
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2025
Good place to stay if you need to be close to the airport.
Madelaine
Madelaine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Jul 2025
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.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Room was lovely and restaurant offers great selection of food and drinks
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Jul 2025
Have used before and will use again.
I have stayed here many times for work. It's everything you expect from Wetherspoons, good value, good choice and good, clean rooms and friendly service.
Alan
Alan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2025
We loved the entire experience. Wonderful location.
Jerry
Jerry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2025
The staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Vandalia
Vandalia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Jun 2025
Great, pub and food prices, hotel was just okay, the shower was cold and moon roof on our hotel that wouldn’t close was loud
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 May 2025
good place before to take the plane
ELIZABETH G
ELIZABETH G, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Mar 2025
This was a great place to stay and very accommodating. Bus service was convenient as well.
Bridget
Bridget, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Feb 2025
Would stay again
Nice comfortable and relaxing Hotel with great food and drink downstairs.
Gerard
Gerard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Great place to stay. Super friendly staff.
Gemma
Gemma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 May 2025
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.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
29 May 2025
Limited space, hot room, adequate food.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Great stay for a quick overnight visit. Lovely room and easy check in
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2025
Will stay again. Beds comfortable. Lots of in room amenities
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
26 Aug 2025
Sleepless night
Parking is a challenge. The lot holds enough for maybe a dozen cars. Confusing check in process. Walked through restaurant and checked in at bar. No reception. Room was large and spacious. Sleepless night though as they have an automatic opening skylight they opened and closed by itself all night long.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Mar 2025
I have stayed here on several occasions when working away. Good value for money, staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are always of a good size, clean and comfortable.
Alan
Alan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Apr 2025
Superb
Great people and great time
Darren
Darren, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2024
Very nice accommodations - very convenient to shopping and restaurants and to the airport.
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Apr 2025
We had a pleasant stay.
Great value for the money, room was okay not great not poor. Clean and modern bathroom, mattress a little tired, deck outside window rotten to the point of falling down, but you could not get out there so no big deal. We had a pleasant stay.
Antony
Antony, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
31 May 2025
I really liked the hotel and staff, but i think you have a drug problem at the hotel which needs to be addressed