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The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4.0 star property
Hotel in Swords with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Restaurant
Exterior
Front of property
Family Triple Room, Accessible
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Explore the area

Map
72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7
  • Swords Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Malahide Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Malahide Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Accessible

Family Triple Room, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Swords

At The Old Borough by Wetherspoon you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Swords Castle and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Malahide Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Plus you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and a lift. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and noon. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Swords hotel, attractions include Dublin Port and Croke Park.

What's nearby

  • Swords Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beaumont Hospital - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Croke Park - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Malahide Castle - 13 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Trinity College - 16 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • The Old Boro Public House
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Arch Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪J2 Sushi & Bento - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

Hotel in Swords with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Old Borough by Wetherspoon also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and a lift. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Swords hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 2.95 to 8.60 for adults and EUR 2.95 to 2.95 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard 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 ratings 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on 18 Mar 2025 start from AU$160.27, including 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.

Is parking available at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Yep, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

The closest beach to The Old Borough by Wetherspoon is Malahide Beach (5.7 km).

Does The Old Borough by Wetherspoon serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

No, The Old Borough by Wetherspoon does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 280 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff were friendly, room was hot and stuffy
No window, AC wasn't working. Incredibly stuffy and hot overnight. No top sheet so had to choose between no blankets or a down comforter.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Cumming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the feel of the hotel room. Parking was kind of a nightmare.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

litzia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Adele

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small and very hot . We tried turn on Ac but it did not turn on . Me n my husband sweated n could not sleep good at all . But over all the hotel was nice n the pub had amazing tradition Irish breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marquita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and beautiful historical building , very clean very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kavithaa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks but no thanks
Not as per expectations. It is not a bad facility overall, but be advised. There are only five parking spaces and you can get blocked in by double parking quite easily. The very nice competent security guard helped me park my car in a suitable space the moment one became free, but without him it was impossible. It is a Wetherspoons bar, I was not aware of this on booking, be advised quite busy and exuberant. Room was clean but dark with only a skylight no window.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Edel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy
Great stay. Staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. There is a very busy bar downstairs but the rooms were clean and quiet and nicely appointed. Parking was tight in the lot but we managed. A quick walk to The Old Schoolhouse for dinner- it was a great spot to stay before heading to the airport in morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, fair pricing and great food for great pricing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice area and convenient pub restaurant downstairs. When restaurant is busy it can be tough to find an employee to help with the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were initially very excited to stay at this hotel.. however, the pictures of the rooms and the one we got were entirely different. There wasn’t any stone feature wall in our room, there wasn’t even a window. The corners of the room and walls were extremely dusty where I had to wet a hand towel and wipe them down. I don’t think the room had been properly vacuumed in a while. At least the linens were clean and the washroom surfaces were decent. Overall, disappointed with the room at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and pleasant staff. Good location. Large restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice overnight stay
Boutique hotel above a bustling pub in a historic building. Beautiful architectural features. Pub is a local hangout. Easy walk to Swords castle, restaurants & shopping. 5 min from airport. Enjoyed our stay. Parking lot is tiny, so if you arrive in late afternoon, they’ll have to give you a voucher to park offsite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport (8-10 min). Hotel pub food was good (I really liked my pizza) and was easy to order online from the table or at the bar, then delivered hot to the table. Drinks were pretty inexpensive and coffee/tea/espresso in the morning was bottomless. Our room was very quiet. No window but a skylight that could open for a breeze and a shade that could be closed for darkness. The whole room looks like it had been recently updated and did have its own thermostat which was nice as we prefer cooler sleeping temps. Everything was clean. Parking out front was limited but we arrived early enough (2:30) so there were lots of spaces. Check in for the rooms is done at the bar. Overall, it was a quick night for us as we were heading for the airport early to return our rental but it was a good place to rest our weary bodies.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean property. The room itself was average size. Really nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024