Guests can start their day with coffee in the garden or end it beside a crackling fireplace after visiting local attractions at this centrally located spot
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon, in the city center, features a lobby fireplace for cozy evenings and a relaxing garden. Enjoy the on-site coffee shop, WiFi, and cooked-to-order breakfast at the restaurant. Helpful staff and convenient airport access enhance its appeal.
Located in Swords, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is in an area with good airport proximity and shopping. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit O'Connell Street and Grafton Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium. Visit our Swords travel guide
72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7
What's nearby
Croke Park
10 min drive - 14.8 km
Trinity College
13 min drive - 17.1 km
Guinness Storehouse
17 min drive - 18.0 km
Pavilions Shopping Centre
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Swords Castle
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Malahide Station
6 min drive
Dublin Airport (DUB)
11 min drive
Restaurants
The Cottage
2 min walk
Butlers Chocolate Café
4 min walk
The Old Borough
Indie Spice
2 min walk
The Arch Bar
4 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), outdoor furniture, and an elevator
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
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
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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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on Mar 22, 2026 start from ₩143,781, 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?
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 3 mi (4.8 km) from Malahide Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of Malahide Beach and Portmarnock Beach. Croke Park and O'Connell Street are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Cute little inn with friendly staff. Small but comfy room. Good option if you want to stay in a village instead of going into Dublin. Bus 41 will get you to the airport in 15 min.
Staff very helpful and friendly.Room was nice but lacked day light.Food selection was excellent .
The Area was brilliant for local shopping and restaurants.
Very nice accommodation close to the airport. Would definitely stay again.
William
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thilde Christine
Sep 9, 2025
Great hotel
Amazing hotel, very very friendly staff, very unique style in the rooms, and cozy neighborhood. Close to airport, and very easy and cheap to go to the airport with the local bus.
Staff were wonderful couldn’t do enough for us. We moved room as we were in room 8 but the night club was just behind the venue and it was going till 0330 we moved to room 12 and it was wonderful.
We did not eat at this hotel, room was nice, spacious, staff was fantastic. We were close to some restaurants, and a bus ride to Dublin for sightseeing, food, drink and shopping
It was a hotel on top of a pub. Not fancy, but comfortable. Order everything from the bar including food, drinks, and hotel room. Not much parking and a little hard to find, but we felt secure, had a good dinner, and enjoyed the pub atmosphere.