Directions & Transport

Academy Plaza Hotel is situated at 10-14 Findlater Place, just off O’Connell Street, in the heart of Dublin city centre. We are a short stroll from Temple Bar – the hub of Dublin’s nightlife, Trinity College, St. Stephens Green, consisting of the very best of international shopping, galleries, and famous city sights.

Academy Plaza Hotel is a 15 min walk from the Financial Centre, 20 min walk from The Convention Centre and a 20 min walk from Croke Park Stadium.

 

Transport

We are well located and serviced to Dublin Airport. The Aircoach bus brings you to and from Dublin Airport.We are also located close to Heuston Train station and as little as 900 meters walk away from Connolly Train Station. 
 
The Hotel is only 50 meters to the nearest Luas stop and O'Connell street. The Hotel is also accessible to both M1 and M50 Motorways.
 
 

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AirCoach

All Aircoach services operate from the front door of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport and stops less than 50 metres from the Hotel entrance. The Aircoach leaves every 30 minutes and runs 24 hours, seven days per week. Tickets can be purchased online or on the bus. There is only one stop between Dublin Airport and O’Connell Street. 

Rail

Both mainline railway stations and the DART (electric train service) are easily reached, with just ten-minute stroll to both Connolly and Tara St. stations. The DART is the ideal mode of transport for guests looking to explore the picturesque east coast while it also runs through Dun Laoghaire, making it easy for tourists travelling by boat to reach the city centre. 

Bus

It is only a 10-minute walk from the hotel to Dublin’s central bus station, Busáras, where all provincial bus services from Dublin depart. The majority of Dublin buses stop near to the hotel, on O’Connell Street. 

Bike

Just Eat Dublinbikes are also available outside the hotel, stations are distributed throughout the city centre to enable easy access and optimal use. Some credit card equipped terminals to allow you to purchase a 3 Day Ticket, Princess Street / O’Connell Street, Station number 33 is a 600m walk from the hotel. Once purchased, you can use the 3 Day Ticket to rent or return a bike from any station in the network. A 3 Day Ticket costs €5. The first 30 minutes of use is free on every bike. T&C’s Apply

Luas

Dublin’s new light rail system, LUAS is a quick and hassle-free way to get around parts of Dublin. The LUAS green line stops at O'Connell Upper and Marlborough Street less than a five-minute walk from the property. The LUAS green line operates from Broombridge, passes the famous Trinity College and St. Stephen’s Green park serving south of the city, including Dundrum Shopping Centre, one of Europe’s biggest shopping centres.


Redline is also a short walk away and is ideal for reaching the central bus station or Connolly and Huston train Stations. The red line services attractions such as the National Museum of Ireland, the Four Courts and the Old Jameson Distillery.
 

Driving from the north and Dublin Airport 

Follow the M1 to the city centre; the M1 will continue into the Drumcondra Road, which will take you into O’Connell Street. This is the principal street in Dublin city centre. Academy Plaza Hotel is just off O’Connell Street on Findlater Place at O’Connell Street – Cathal Brugha street junction.


Driving from the south 

Follow N7 to the city centre along the quay of the River Liffey into O’Connell Street. This is the principal street in Dublin city centre. Academy Plaza Hotel is just off O’Connell Street on Findlater Place at O’Connell Street – Cathal Brugha Street junction.


Driving from the east 

Follow the N11 to the city centre on to O’Connell Street. This is the principal street in Dublin city centre. Academy Plaza Hotel is just off O’Connell Street on Findlater Place at O’Connell Street – Cathal Brugha Street junction.


Driving from the west

Follow the N4 to city centre into O’Connell Street. This is the principal street in Dublin city centre. Academy Plaza Hotel is just off O’Connell Street on Findlater Place at O’Connell Street – Cathal Brugha Street junction.

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