Reviews of Kennedys B&B Drumcondra
134 Drumcondra Road Lower, Dublin, Ireland
#72 of 167 B&Bs and Inns in Dublin
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 525 B&B reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
7.9
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Reviewed: 24 October 2025
Modris
Latvia31 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Good location for one night stay not far from the airport and in walking distance to the center.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Overall everything was good, as we spent little time there. The hot water jet in the shower could be bigger. There was no live music in the bar downstairs on our evening :)
Good location for one night stay not far from the airport and quite near the center. Friendly staff, we were able to check in earlier than the specified in booking.
Stayed in October 2025
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Reviewed: 30 September 2025
Quinn
Ireland2 reviews8.0“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and felt it was excellent value.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff, warm welcome. Comfortable clean room
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 21 September 2025
Hugh
United Kingdom9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was just a wee bit outside City Ce5
The staff were very friendly and let us leave our bags to go an do things. And good public transport links .
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 19 September 2025
Brendan
United Kingdom111 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bedroom was only okay!
Location was excellent
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 8 September 2025
Mateja
Slovenia5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Barry
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“Decent enough for the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only thing I did not like was it’s advertised as BB and there no breakfast provided in the price I paid I would recommend you advertise as room only
Over all good no issues
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Redsell
Australia6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was very hot and loud music
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Caitlin
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
It was a room for the night and it met all of our expectations. A place to lay your head and a shower the next day. Friendly and lovely pub downstairs.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Jerry
Canada13 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“A very convenient location to get to the airport by bus”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
As the pub is downstairs, it does get a bit noisy at night. The floor boards are a little creaky. If you walk heavily, you might hear lots of creaking. The lights at the head of the bed aren't working.
The host was very very friendly. I've booked a single room and he upgraded me to a double room. So very kind of him to do so. I had to get up early in the morning to catch my flight. I did get a good rest the night prior using the ear plugs and wasn't too bothered by the party downstairs in the pub. The toilet/shower was also spacious so you don't feel like you are squeezed in a tiny bathroom. The bus stop to the airport is right in front of the hotel. Just check out and wait for the bus if you don't have a lot of luggage with you.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Cashman
Ireland6 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
location
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Ελινα
Greece6 reviews7.0“It was a great experience!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Until 1 at night we couldn’t sleep due to the music
We met a lot of nice people
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Christine
United States3 reviews9.0“Great Dublin Hotel AND Pub!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Check-in procedure could have been clearer. Music was loud, but we appreciated the ear plugs. The hotel website made the location above a pub clear but that was less clear on the Booking page.
Clean and comfortable. Close to bus stops, although also easy walking to city center. Breakfast was extra, but quite tasty and plentiful. Staff was super nice!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 18 May 2025
Kim
Canada3 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
We were a bit concerned that we received ear plugs with our check in but all was good. Staff were welcoming, easy to find the hotel and overall comfy. Thanks for our final nights stay in Dublin
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Hilda
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“A great place to stay , close to the city and a great base to explore Dublin.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
I had no complaints.
The room was spacious, clean, nice facilities and a comfortable bed. There was music in the pub that evening but I was not disturbed . The breakfast in the morning was beautifully cooked and plenty of it. They also had vegetarian options . Amazing helpful and friendly staff and I would stay again.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Yee
United Kingdom19 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great stay for a Dublin trip.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Price was a bit high, but that might just be Dublin in general!
Clean room with all basic amenities provided.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Mattia
Italy3 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Many noisy comes from outside till late night
Easy to get there, well conected.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 11 April 2025
Michele
Australia5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good sleep and great breakfast
Gemma is wonderful
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Sergio
Netherlands8 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Saturday evening the music from the pub was very loud. If you want to sleep early on Saturday evening you might have some troubles. But they provide earplugs
Comfortable, location, clean
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Gemma
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
10/10 would recommend.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Coey
United Kingdom1 review1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Was somewhat taken aback when asked to pay for breakfast! Given thatI booked under the description of B&B I felt entitled to assume breakfast was included. At no stage was I informed otherwise.
Hospitality and convivial atmosphere outstanding.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Alcolm
Turkey5 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Not a place to sleep early”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Maybe I am not familiar with the concept but till 1 am music from the bar.they provided ear plugs though
Clean and proper place to stay
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 20 February 2025
David
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The management and staff were superb. Throughout our stay they couldn't do enough for us and were extremely friendly and professional. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Carmel
Ireland14 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to dislike.
I upgraded to Double room with private bathroom.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Jen
Uruguay2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was so cold when we arrived, and the heater didn't work the entire night. It was freezing. They handed out a manual heater but it was too small for one night and blankets were not enough. The room was very clean, except for the toilet that was not entire properly cleaned from previous usage.
The room was very tidy, and clean. The personnel were very kind from the very beginning. You had everything you need for a night and the bar/restaurant just right downstairs. Even the restaurant was closed when we arrived, they kindly gave us options to find a meal near the place. I will recommend and come back, with previous contact to solve the issue mentioned below
Stayed in January 2025
