A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
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
Trinity College
19 min drive - 18.8 km
St. Stephen's Green
22 min drive - 19.8 km
Guinness Storehouse
24 min drive - 20.8 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
Starbucks
6 min walk
Indie Spice
2 min walk
Butlers Chocolate Café
4 min walk
Five Guys
3 min walk
The Cock Tavern
3 min walk
About this property
The Old Borough by Wetherspoon
Upscale hotel
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
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
Property class
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.
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 3 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on 26 Shawwal 2026 start from SAR 395, 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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Swords Castle and within 3 mi (5 km) of National Show Centre and Malahide Castle. Malahide Beach and Portmarnock Beach are also within 6 mi (10 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great place to stay near the airport. Staff were helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Daren
29 September 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bath towels were in disarray making me wonder if they had been changed, hair on the floor in the bathroom and in the tub. Our room was right above the bar so we only got about 4 hrs of sleep.
Staff people were nice. Parking was really tight. Not the best value for the price
Had a great stay at the Hotel. The staff is amazing and very helpful.
I loved the pub and we had a great meal and drinks.
The room was pleasantly roomy and very clean.
Loved the rustic vibe with modern upgrades.
A great night in a quaint community.
We enjoyed our stay here. We just needed a place to sleep between flights and it was really easy to a late night check in. The convenience of the restaurant was great. The staff were friendly and helpful. Super close to the airport. It's located on the main street in swords so there's lots of other options for food & coffee alone the main street as well!
Lovely place to stay instead of Dublin before our flight back home. Nice town. Wonderful castle, nice room and can’t beat the food prices at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
William
2 August 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location if wanting to stay outside of Dublin close to bus stops and quick way to get to airport. Charming hotel overall, but could use some touch ups inside the hotel. Bar was lively and most, but not all, staff were friendly. We spent most of our time in Malahide which was a cuter town not far away.
This hotel was the perfect first stop for us! It was close to the airport, so we got a little practice using the rental car. The hotel itself is centrally located, clean, comfortable and very reasonably priced! But what really makes this location fantastic is the staff! From check-in with Neil, to conversations with Gerry and Gera( short for Geraldine), the staff were helpful, professional and very friendly! I doubt any of them have ever met a stranger!
Our room was comfortable and modern. The water pressure in the bathroom was very strong( important point for visiting Yanks!).
I recommend that you give the Old Borough an opportunity to make your visit to Ireland memorable!
Good location, typical bar/restaurant area.
Room was tastefully decorated but had a few scuffs user marks.
Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Amanda
29 August 2026
Liked: Staff & service
This hotel is advertised as far more luxury than it is, maybe a 2-3 star hotel in all honesty. However, it was acceptable for a less than 24 hour stay to catch a flight. My room was in need of a deep clean and/or fresh coat of paint. There was also black mold around the windows and I found a condom wrapper under the bed when trying to connect the misaligned box springs. The shower was fantastic though and the pub food was a good portion for the price. I was impressed with the amount of vegetarian/vegan options available. The pub was a bit noisy but not so much that it bothered my rest. Great location for walking and buses.
Nice location near shopping mall and a few good pubs in addition to their own bar and restaurant all within walking distance. Rooms are well designed and comfortable, though the air conditioning unit in our room periodically made grinding sounds — seemed only when adjusting to new set temperature— and did not happen while sleeping at night. Surprisingly quiet in room considering above a busy pub. Parking is not guaranteed and is very limited on premises, and not a-lot on street either— we parked in a pay lot a half plovk away until a space opened in front of the property.
The parking was very tight but free for guests. I was a bit worried when I saw the bar downstairs but the rooms were lovely and quiet. The location was handy to the airport and an easy walk to the castle and shops. The beds were very comfortable and the shower was clean and hot. We bought breakfast which was a very good deal. I would stay here again.
The room was incredible, the staff were wonderful and extremely helpful when we had an issue with our shower. Our last night we tried the food and bar both were great! We hope to stay again when we plan our next trip to Ireland!
Clean, comfortable and stylish rooms with a decent sized bathroom and a lift to get to the upper floor. Bathroom also had a tub/shower combo
You'll be extremely lucky if you can park at the facility. If not, you have to park about a block away.
Ordering food/drinks in the bar/restaurant has to be done from a QR code on the table. Menu is limited and you're virtually invisible to the staff while sitting at your table