The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

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

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Dining
Property grounds
Exterior
Front of property
Family Triple Room, Accessible

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

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72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7
  • Place, Swords Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Malahide Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Croke Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

Economy Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Triple Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Triple Room

Highlights

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

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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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Malahide Castle - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Croke Park - 10 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Malahide Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Trinity College - 14 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Arch Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • The Old Borough
  • ‪Indie Spice - ‬2 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.

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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

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

  • 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 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$169.23, 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.