See all properties

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

4.0 star property
Hotel in Swords with a coffee shop and a restaurant

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

Dining
Front of property
Property grounds
Exterior
Family Triple Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 517
SAR 586 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Family Triple Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Economy Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Accessible

Family Triple Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk

Family Triple Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

You may also like

Ad
Library

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

City Centre Dublin
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,892 reviews
The price is SAR 559
SAR 634 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

About the neighborhood

Map
72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7

What's nearby

  • Swords Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Malahide Castle - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Croke Park - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Dublin Port - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Trinity College - 15 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

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), an elevator, and outdoor furniture
  • 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

Languages

English

Similar properties

Lobby lounge

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 6,609 reviews
The price is SAR 547
SAR 621 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 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

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

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

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 is parking at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon?

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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Swords Castle and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Malahide Castle. Malahide Beach and Portmarnock Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 345 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

10/10

Excellent little property and convenient to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

I would definitely stay there again. Staff was friendly and location was very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice hotel and nice staff in a lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Loved that the pub was right down stairs. Rooms were modern and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Good place to stay if you need to be close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Room was lovely and restaurant offers great selection of food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

What a pleasant surprise to stay at this property. Staff was friendly. Our room was very nice and also spacious. Parking was great right in front of the hotel. They had a nice pub inside with great prices and selection. We were also pleased with the close proximity to the airport for our flight the next day. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10

Limited space, hot room, adequate food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This was a great place to stay and very accommodating. Bus service was convenient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Room looked nothing like the photos, needs updating - nice to have the bar downstairs with lots of food options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice comfortable and relaxing Hotel with great food and drink downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Will stay again. Beds comfortable. Lots of in room amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10

I really liked the hotel and staff, but i think you have a drug problem at the hotel which needs to be addressed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great people and great time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great stay for a quick overnight visit. Lovely room and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Old and needs repairs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice accommodations - very convenient to shopping and restaurants and to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10

The hotel needs a full refurbishment as all decos and furniture were old and dirty. Lighting was very dim and pipes were smelly. Not worth anything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Well kept, fair pricing and great food for great pricing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024