Heading to an event in the Aviva Stadium? - Stay at the Grand Canal Hotel

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Heading to an event in the Aviva Stadium? - Stay at the Grand Canal Hotel

 

Just a short 5 minute walk from the Lansdowne Road entrance, The Grand Canal Hotel is the best choice of hotels near the Aviva Stadium. With amazing views of the stadium from the hotel and the electric atmosphere in our lobby bar Canal Express and The Waterbank Gastro Bar on match/concert days. The Grand Canal Hotel is the perfect place to base yourself for a sporting or musical event being held at the Aviva Stadium.

 

With it’s very close proximity to the Aviva Stadium, Canal Express lobby bar is fully stocked with draught beers, bottled beers, ciders, wines and spirits.  We also serve up a storm of delicious food. This is the perfect spot to enjoy food or drink before heading to the Aviva. For the match goers going to and from the international games, we serve a delicious BBQ outside the hotel. Then later stroll back to the hotel for a nightcap before retiring to the comfort of your room for a good night’s sleep. Wake up to a hearty Full Irish Breakfast waiting for you in the Epic Restaurant

Our hotel is close to all major tourist attractions such as Trinity College, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grafton Street and Temple Bar. Each of our fabulous rooms feature a Lavazza coffee machine, free W-Fi and smart TVs. Get free parking when you book directly on our website or by calling 01-6461000. 

 

Upcoming events:

 

 

 

 

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Ireland v Scotland

14th March 2026 - Kick Off: 2.10pm

Guinness Six Nations

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Leinster v Scarlets

27th March 2026 - Kick Off: 7.45pm

BKT United Rugby Championship

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FAI Senior Men's International Match

31st March 2026 

The Republic of Ireland Senior Mens team will play at Aviva Stadium on 31st March 2026! Opponent TBC

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Energia All-Ireland League Men’s & Women’s Finals 2026

26th April 2026 

Aviva Stadium will be hosting the Energia All Ireland League Men’s and Women’s finals double header

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Ireland v Scotland

17th May 2026 - Kick Off: 2.30pm

Guinness Women's Six Nations

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Metallica M72 World Tour 

June 19th 2026 & June 21st 2026

Enjoy delicious bites before the concert and until 10pm at The Waterbank, with live music from 5pm.

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Take That l The Circus Live

July 4th 2026 

Pre‑concert bites available at The Waterbank until 10pm, live music from 5pm.

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Dermot Kennedy

July 11th & 12th 2026 

Pre‑concert bites available at The Waterbank until 10pm, live music from 5pm.

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3 reasons to stay with us

 

Flexible to change dates 

 

Only a 7 minute walk 

 

A rare find in Dublin City 

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