Hotels near RDS Arena for Megacon Live Dublin
Sorted by distance to RDS Arena — each room priced against Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com and Hotels.com
Which hotels are closest to RDS Arena?
The closest bookable hotel to RDS Arena for Megacon Live Dublin is InterContinental Dublin by IHG, a 7-minute walk (0.28 km) from the venue. In total, 8 hotels sit within a 15-minute walk of RDS Arena, ranging from 0.28 km to 0.44 km away. Live nightly prices for 16–17 January 2027 are on the booking page, compared side-by-side with Booking.com and Expedia.
InterContinental Dublin by IHG
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Clayton Ballsbridge
Premier Suites Dublin Ballsbridge
Herbert Park Hotel
Premier Suites Plus Dublin Ballsbridge
Herbert Park Hotel and Park Residence
Classical Residence Next To The City
Which nights should you book for Megacon Live Dublin?
Book for both nights — 16 January and 17 January — if you are attending on either day. Since the festival runs across two consecutive days with late finishes each night, most attendees stay overnight both nights to avoid late travel. If you are only attending on one day, you may choose to book just that night, but note that check-out on 17 January is after the festival ends and check-in on 16 January is before it begins.
How do you get to RDS Arena?
All listed hotels are within a 13-minute walk of the RDS Arena, with the closest (Premier Suites Dublin Ballsbridge) at 5 minutes and the furthest (Classical Residence Next To The City) at 13 minutes. There is no train station within the precinct, and no bus or ride-share drop-off point is specified in the data — walking is the confirmed mode of access from these hotels. Services thin out late — check the last departure before you go if relying on public transport beyond walking.
Where do you eat and drink after the festival?
The Ballsbridge area has several pubs, cafés, and casual restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotels and venue. These are open after typical festival hours and suitable for winding down, drying off, or charging devices.
What is the area around RDS Arena like?
The RDS Arena sits in the Ballsbridge neighbourhood, a residential and diplomatic area south of Dublin’s city centre. It is leafy and quiet during the day, with wide streets and mature trees, but comes alive during events with extra foot traffic and local hospitality venues staying open later. Hotels here are clustered along or near Herbert Park and Sydney Parade Avenue, offering a balance of calm and convenience.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the venue from the hotels?
Distances are given as walk times: from 5 to 13 minutes. No distances in metres or miles are provided, and no alternative transport times are available.
Can I walk back after the festival ends late at night?
Yes — all listed hotels are within a 13-minute walk of the RDS Arena. The shortest walk is 5 minutes, the longest is 13 minutes. Lighting and foot traffic on these routes are not specified in the data.
Is parking available at the hotels?
Parking availability is not stated for any of the listed hotels. You will need to contact the hotel directly to confirm.
Are these hotels suitable for festival-goers who need to dry clothes and charge devices?
The event type notes that festival-goers choose hotels over camping specifically for a real bed, shower, charging, and drying space. All listed hotels meet the basic criteria of being bookable accommodations — but specific amenities like laundry facilities or USB outlets are not detailed in the data.
Event details are sourced from the venue's public calendar and may change — always confirm with the official ticket seller. Hotel availability and prices are live on the search page.