Portobello B&B
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Portobello B&B is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b in Dublin 8, on the Dublin coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 3 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
Relaxed, country-style rooms and breakfast with gluten-free options in a B&B dating from 1881.
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The historic Liberties postal district southwest of the city centre, home to the Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol and two of Dublin’s medieval cathedrals.
Dublin 8 covers the Liberties, a district that takes its name from the old chartered "liberties" granted outside the walls of medieval Dublin, where guilds and weavers operated free of the city’s usual taxes and restrictions. It’s one of the oldest and most distinctive parts of the city, a tight grid of narrow streets, markets and redbrick terraces running from Christ Church Cathedral out towards Kilmainham, and it has more of Dublin’s must-see attractions within walking distance of each other than almost any other district.
A B&B in Dublin 8 puts you within easy walking reach of the Guinness Storehouse at St James’s Gate, one of Ireland’s most visited attractions, and a short walk or hop on the Luas from Kilmainham Gaol and the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, home to the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral are both close by too, along with St Patrick’s Park and Marsh’s Library next door, one of the oldest public libraries in Ireland.
The area has also become a base for Dublin’s craft distilling scene, with Teeling Whiskey Distillery and others operating from the same streets where the Liberties’ weavers and brewers worked for centuries, and it’s an easy walk into the city centre proper across the river, or out the other way to the Phoenix Park and the War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge.
Things to do near Portobello B&B
Guinness Storehouse
Ireland’s most visited attraction, built around the original St James’s Gate brewery, with seven floors telling the story of the stout and a rooftop Gravity Bar looking out over the city.
Kilmainham Gaol
A former prison, unused since 1924, where leaders of the 1916 Rising were held and executed. Guided tours cover its role in Ireland’s struggle for independence; booking ahead is recommended.
Christ Church and St Patrick’s Cathedrals
Two of Dublin’s great medieval cathedrals stand within a few minutes of each other in the Liberties, both with roots going back to the 12th century.
Irish Museum of Modern Art
Housed in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the oldest classical public building in Ireland, IMMA’s galleries sit around a formal courtyard garden near Kilmainham Gaol.
The Liberties markets and distilleries
The district’s old market streets, including the Liberty Market and the Fumbally area, now sit alongside newer craft distilleries such as Teeling, carrying on the area’s long brewing and distilling tradition.
Marsh’s Library
Tucked beside St Patrick’s Cathedral, this is one of the oldest public libraries in Ireland, largely unchanged since it opened in 1707.
Getting to Dublin 8
Dublin 8 is a short walk or Luas ride from the city centre, with the Red Line stopping at James’s and Fatima on its way through the district. Dublin Airport is about 40 minutes away by car or bus, and Heuston Station, Dublin’s main rail hub for the south and west, sits right on the district’s edge.
Booking Portobello B&B direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Portobello B&B holds a 3-star b&b rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
No fees, no middleman
Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
A better stay, direct
Owners answer the questions a booking platform never will: whether the room at the front is quieter, how early breakfast can be served, or where to park for a few days. Speaking to the house directly is how B&Bs in Ireland were booked for decades.
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Portobello B&B, common questions
Where is Portobello B&B?
Portobello B&B is at 77 South Circular Road, Portobello, Dublin 8, Co. Dublin (Eircode D08 HE24). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Portobello B&B?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does Portobello B&B have?
Portobello B&B is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 64 Google reviews.
Is Portobello B&B suitable for families?
Yes, Portobello B&B is listed as family friendly. Ask the owner directly about room configurations and cots when you book.
How many rooms does Portobello B&B have?
Portobello B&B has 3 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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