Why we picked this hotel
The appeal is in the balance: apartment freedom, hotel service, riverside location and enough shared spaces to make the building feel social without becoming noisy
Hotel description
Zanzibar Locke in Dublin is a modern aparthotel set in a restored heritage building beside Ha’penny Bridge, right in the heart of Dublin’s lively city centre. The design blends minimalism with warm tones, natural materials and thoughtful details that make each studio feel like a home. Guests can relax in the social courtyard, grab coffee at the café downstairs or enjoy cocktails at the vibrant bar that opens into one of Dublin’s most characterful streets. With a fitness studio, coworking spaces and fully equipped kitchens, it’s the perfect base whether you’re staying for a few nights or a few weeks. Step outside and you’re surrounded by the rhythm of Dublin, with historic pubs, galleries, shops and the River Liffey right on your doorstep.
Hotel location
This is great
Right by Ha'penny Bridge
One of Dublin's most central locations for exploring the city on foot.More apartment than hotel room
Studios come with kitchens, dining space and plenty of room to spread out.Surprisingly quiet
Guests often mention how peaceful the rooms feel despite the central location.Useful for longer stays
Many rooms include a washer/dryer alongside the kitchen facilities.Coffee downstairs, city outside
A good setup for slow mornings before heading out.Walk almost everywhere
Temple Bar, Trinity College, Grafton Street and many of Dublin's highlights are within easy reach.
Our take on the stay
What I love about Zanzibar Locke is how you can wake up by the River Liffey, cross Ha’Penny Bridge in seconds, and still return to a space that feels calm and lived in.
Curated by
Bob
What guests loved
The apartment-style rooms
The central location by Ha'penny Bridge
The kitchens and laundry facilities
How quiet the rooms feel
Best for
Walking everywhere • Kitchen in your room • Longer stays • Dublin city centre
Good to know
160 apartments
Check-in from 16:00
Check-out until 11:00
Room size: approximately 24 m² to 49 m²
Fully equipped kitchens in all apartments
Locke Coffee Club
Lounge and coworking spaces
Courtyard garden
Dogs welcome, one dog up to 30 kg
Accessible apartments available
Public parking available nearby (charges apply)
Located on Ormond Quay, beside Ha’penny Bridge
Around 25 minutes by car from Dublin Airport
Amenities
Pet friendly
Gym
Free cots available for children
About the destination
Dublin
Dublin is a city that balances Georgian elegance with a lively, down-to-earth character, where historic streets, traditional pubs, and independent cafés sit side by side. Around the Liberties and the western edge of the city centre, old distilleries, markets, and creative spaces give the area a distinctly local feel. Zanzibar Locke is set along the River Liffey in this part of the city, placing you within easy walking distance of Dublin’s cultural landmarks and everyday rhythm.
