The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

Property class: 4

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A hallway leading to a dining area with a patterned floor, wooden chairs, and a bar area with stools.
A modern building with a courtyard, featuring a wooden bench and chairs, a small table, and a door with a balcony.
A historic building named "The Old Borough" with a sign indicating its establishment in 1804.
A bar area with a granite countertop, multiple beer taps, and a wine cooler.
A traditional interior with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and a hanging lamp.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

Explore the area

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72 Main Street, Swords, K67 E6W7
  • Place, Pavilions Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Swords Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Economy Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double Room, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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 Croke Park and Dublin Port.

What's nearby

  • Pavilions Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swords Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Green Straw - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indie Spice - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Borough by Wetherspoon

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 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 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Borough by Wetherspoon on 29 Nov 2026 start from AU$154, 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. 268 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 560 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good first night outside of Dublin when you first arrive before heading out on your sightseeing journey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
difficult to find anyone related to the hotel. The staff was tied up with the resturant and pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and spacious. We did find that the food was subpar. Our burgers were cold and we were missing parts of our meal. A decent hotel to stay at but I'd suggest finding supper and breakfast elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect hotel. Very helpful and polite staff. Clean rooms. Easy booking in and out. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very happy with the bar and restaurant. Uncomfortable sleep though. The bed was so worn it was visibly concave when I walked in. It was a very uncomfortable night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool location and the room was very nice. Parking was a bit of pain as it is also a busy bar and lounge. Overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not a good experience, the room was just ok. The TV didn’t work, the WiFi didn’t work - there was nobody to contact to highlight this - no reception area. For £110 for bed only this was a truly very poor experience, will not be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It a nice place, I liked the ambiance and the setting, close to the airport but there is no shuttle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel great food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Very walkable and the rooms were surprisingly quiet. The staff was extremely helpful and kind but the room was than expected. It was a bit run down and smelled of old cigarette smoke in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid room, good staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great location and super helpful staff. Always my go to when I fly from Dublin.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and well equipped. The staff were very helpful at our arrival and departure. The lift is very basic--it's of a type that is usually found in residences, but it worked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Close to the airport, very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful..clean, comfortable room..friendly staff. Great location and proximity to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Had great time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, easy to get a meal at night and at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay & the staff were very friendly :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025