Our Hotels Near The 3Arena
Make Maldron your Basecamp for the 3 Arena
The 3Arena is Dublin’s go-to concert venue, hosting the world’s biggest acts in its 13,000-capacity amphitheatre-style auditorium.
Set across the River Liffey, the 3Arena is easily reached from Maldron Hotel Pearse Street, the closest Maldron hotel to the venue at just a 23-minute walk. Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Maldron Hotel Smithfield and Maldron Hotel Parnell Square also offer great city-centre stays with easy access.
With headline 2026 events including Guns N’ Roses, Lily Allen and Westlife’s 25th Anniversary Tour, make it a night to remember with Maldron Hotels, your epic basecamp.
Stay Close To The Music
Book your Dublin city stay with Maldron Hotels and enjoy the show without the stress of late-night travel or taxi queues. It starts here… and hits all the right notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
From check-in to encore, a choice of 8 locations across Dublin, your gig night gets the VIP treatment with Maldron Hotels.
While Maldron Hotel Pearse Street is the closest, Maldron Hotel Parnell Square is a 1.7km stroll away. The Red Luas line runs almost from the door of Maldron Hotel Smithfield and stops directly outside the 3Arena, while Maldron Hotel Croke Park is just 3km from the 3Arena and can be reached on foot or by public transport.
- Maldron Hotel Pearse Street is a 1.7km walk from the 3Arena, simply cross the Samuel Beckett Bridge and stroll down the quays. Guests staying at Maldron Hotel Smithfield can catch the Red Luas just moments from the hotel, travelling directly to The Point stop beside the 3Arena.
- The Abbey Street stop on the Red Luas line is around a 10-minute walk from Maldron Hotel Parnell Square. Dublin Bus routes G1 and G2 offer frequent services to and from High Street, which is a 650m walk from Maldron Hotel Kevin Street.
- Maldron Hotel Croke Park is approximately 3km from the 3Arena and can be reached with a 40-minute walk or by public transport in around 30 minutes.
- Guests staying at Maldron Hotel Merrion Road can catch one of the frequent bus services stopping outside the hotel to O’Connell Street, then hop on the Red Luas at Abbey Street for effortless connections to The Point and 3Arena.
- The Red Luas from Tallaght offers an almost door-to-door journey from Maldron Hotel Tallaght to the 3Arena. The hotel has limited onsite parking, operated on a first-come, first-served basis, with several public car parks located nearby.
- There is a multi-storey car park adjacent to Maldron Hotel Smithfield, which offers discounted parking rates for hotel residents.
- Catch the Red Luas from Smithfield to Spencer Dock, 10 minutes walk from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
- Limited onsite parking is available at Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, with alternative options within a short walking distance.
- For airport stays, the Dublin Express from Terminal 2 travels directly to The Point, making it a convenient option for guests staying at Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport.
All Maldron Hotels have relaxing bars, perfect for a pre-theatre drink or nightcap.
The 3Arena’s 2026 calendar features a strong line-up of headline acts, including Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance (February 5), Guns N’ Roses (June 10), Lily Allen (June 30, July 1), Westlife’s 25th Anniversary Tour (September 10-26), and The World of Hans Zimmer (October 4).
The 3Arena can accommodate over 13,000 guests in its amphitheatre-style auditorium.