2 Best Hotels in O'Connell Street and Around, Dublin

This modern, architecturally uninspired hotel is centrally located just off O'Connell Street and offers lots of comfort at an affordable, slightly unfashionable-neighborhood price. Guest rooms have a polished, contemporary feel with king-size beds and rich rust-and-beige color schemes, and added comforts include free newspapers and sound-insulated windows. The main restaurant offers a traditional menu, and the stylish bar has a warm, relaxed vibe.

A few doors down from the Abbey Theatre, Wynn's began its life as a Dublin boardinghouse in 1845, and its beautiful stained-glass awning has become something of a landmark as a romantic meeting spot for locals. Although the rooms are not huge, they include nice touches, such as fireplaces and ornate cherrywood beds, and there's a surprising amount of space in the bathrooms. The decor attempts to blend a hint of the past with a sleeker modern look, not always successfully, but overall there's a warm, comforting feel to the design. Abbey Street has an excited buzz around curtain time, but is otherwise very quiet, so you should get a sound sleep. Its restaurant does a pre-theater special where you can pop back for coffee after the show.