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Clontarf Castle Hotel wedding venue, Co. Dublin
A genuine 12th century castle turned hotel in north Dublin, 15 minutes from the city centre.
- Up to 250 guests
- From €99 per guest
- 10m from Dublin
- 15m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Clontarf Castle is the city option that still looks like a castle in photographs. Parts of it date to 1172, the interiors are theatrical, and there are 111 beds so nobody is hunting for a taxi at two in the morning.
It is a working hotel rather than an exclusive use property, so there can be other events in the building. For a small wedding that needs to be easy for guests flying in, that trade off is usually worth it.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Which room would a wedding of your size use, and what else is on that day?
A little more of the place
The feeling, in photographs.
Planning facts
Getting there, the light, and how we checked.
Try your date and guest list
Getting there
For guests travelling in. Driving times are by road without traffic, from Clontarf Castle Hotel, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 15m 11 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 2h 5m 172 km
- Belfast International Airport 2h 5m 177 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 15m 7 km
- Belfast ferry terminal 2h 5m 172 km
- Railway stations
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- Killester 5m 1 km
- Clontarf Road 5m 2 km
Railway stations are those on the Irish Rail network, and the nearest by road is not always the best connection. Check the timetable before you plan a guest's day around a train.
Where guests can stay
OpenStreetMap lists 331 places to stay within 10 km of Clontarf Castle Hotel, and 411 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Aishling House Guest house or B&B 0.6 km
- Hollybrook Hotel Hotel 0.9 km
- The Bram Stoker Hotel 1.1 km
- Annagh House Guest house or B&B 1.4 km
- Moxy Dublin Docklands Hotel 1.9 km
- Gracefield Guest house or B&B 2.2 km
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers and is thinner in rural areas, so treat these counts as a minimum and check booking sites for your dates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, updated October 2026.
Light through the year
Worked out for Clontarf Castle Hotel's location on the 15th of each month, in Irish clock time. Golden hour is the last stretch before sunset when the sun is low and warm, a good window for portraits after the ceremony.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour from | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:32 | 15:32 | 16:34 | 8h 01m |
| February | 07:45 | 16:41 | 17:33 | 9h 48m |
| March | 06:41 | 17:40 | 18:26 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:27 | 19:35 | 20:22 | 13h 55m |
| May | 05:26 | 20:23 | 21:15 | 15h 50m |
| June | 04:55 | 20:56 | 21:53 | 16h 58m |
| July | 05:14 | 20:51 | 21:46 | 16h 33m |
| August | 06:03 | 20:06 | 20:56 | 14h 53m |
| September | 06:56 | 18:57 | 19:43 | 12h 47m |
| October | 07:49 | 17:43 | 18:31 | 10h 42m |
| November | 07:48 | 15:33 | 16:30 | 8h 42m |
| December | 08:33 | 14:59 | 16:06 | 7h 33m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Clontarf Castle Hotel within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clontarf Castle Hotel | This venue | Up to 250 | Yes | No | From €99 per guest |
| Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel | 12 km | Up to 280 | Yes | No | From €119 per guest |
| Luttrellstown Castle Resort | 4 km | Up to 120 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Stephen's Green Club | 4 km | Ask | Yes | No | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 250, from the venue's own wording: their FAQ: maximum capacity for a wedding is 250. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. From €99 per guest. Published by the venue at its own page. Checked September 2026.
- Rooms, exclusive use and catering. Not yet re-checked against the venue's own website. Confirm them when you enquire.
- Journey times and light. Calculated from the venue's location on OpenStreetMap roads, with sun times from standard solar equations. They are guides, not promises.
Questions about Clontarf Castle Hotel
- How many guests can Clontarf Castle Hotel hold?
- Up to 250 guests. Their FAQ: maximum capacity for a wedding is 250. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Clontarf Castle Hotel have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site, with 111 beds.
- Can you have exclusive use of Clontarf Castle Hotel?
- No, the venue is shared.
- How much does a wedding at Clontarf Castle Hotel cost?
- From €99 per guest. Lowest published wedding package, per adult. Prices change, so confirm what's included.
- Where is Clontarf Castle Hotel?
- Clontarf Castle Hotel is in Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 10m from Dublin, about 3h 5m from Cork, about 2h 35m from Galway.
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