Hotels near
The Aviva Stadium Dublin
Your Basecamp for Six Nations in Dublin
At Maldron Hotels, your epic basecamp, we’re all about putting you right at the heart of the action. When Dublin comes alive for the Six Nations, there’s no better place to stay than close to the Aviva Stadium. We’re here to make match weekends easy, exciting and full of great memories, from pre-kick-off buzz to the final whistle.
Home to the Irish national rugby union team, the Republic of Ireland football team and Leinster Rugby, the Aviva Stadium is Dublin’s premier sports and entertainment venue. With a seating capacity of over 51,700, it delivers an unbeatable atmosphere for Six Nations rugby matches, international fixtures and world-class live events. Its central location on Lansdowne Road, striking design, and modern facilities make it one of the most iconic stadiums in Europe.
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road is one of our closest hotels to the Aviva Stadium, with easy access by DART from nearby Booterstown, making matchday travel simple and stress-free. With our hotels across Dublin, we’re gearing up for the upcoming Six Nations championship, with Ireland’s home fixtures taking place at the Aviva Stadium in February and March 2026.
2026 Men’s Six Nations Rugby Fixtures at the Aviva Stadium
| Date | Kick-off (GMT) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 14th Feb, 2026 | 14:10 | Ireland v Italy |
| Friday 6th March, 2026 | 20:10 | Ireland v Wales |
| Saturday 14th March, 2026 | 14:10 | Ireland v Scotland |
Hotels near Aviva Stadium
Choose from our 8 hotels across the city for your next trip to the Aviva Stadium.
Dublin Hotels
Maldron has eight hotels across the city, and each of our Dublin hotels is an ideal basecamp for exploring all that Dublin has to offer. Enjoy some of the city’s best traditional pubs, or take a trip outside the city to make your stay even more special. All of our hotels have excellent public transport connections, making it easy to get around the city and travel to the airport.
FAQs: Aviva Stadium
Public transport is the best way to travel to the Aviva Stadium as there is no car or bike parking available on match and concert days. The best route can be checked on Google maps depending on your location, make sure to leave in plenty of time to beat the crowds.
Maldron Hotel Merrion Road is just 17 minutes from the Aviva Stadium by DART, with Booterstown DART station only 700 metres from the hotel. Maldron Hotel Croke Park is approximately 26 minutes away by public transport. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square can be reached in around 30 minutes by public transport, while Maldron Hotel Pearse Street is located just 1.5 km from the Aviva Stadium, making it a comfortable 20-minute walk. Maldron Hotel Smithfield is approximately 30 minutes away by public transport, and Maldron Hotel Kevin Street is around 30 to 35 minutes away. Maldron Hotel Tallaght offers the advantage of avoiding city centre traffic, with the Red Luas stop just a five-minute walk from the hotel, making travel into the city centre simple. Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross also allows you to avoid driving through the city, with the Aviva Stadium reachable in approximately 80 minutes. Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport is around 50 minutes away by public transport and is an excellent choice for early morning flights, located just 257 metres from Dublin Airport.
Maldron Hotel Pearse Street, Maldron Hotel Smithfield, Maldron Hotel Merrion Road and Maldron Hotel Croke Park all offer guest parking on each hotel site.
Parking for cars and bikes is not available on game or concert days, for security reasons.
Check-in is from 3.00pm and check-out is at 12noon.
The Six Nations is played across six countries, with matches hosted in Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.
The Six Nations rugby championship takes place from 5 February to 14 March, 2026.
The stadium will host Metallica’s M72 World Tour in June, followed by multiple nights with Dublin-born singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy in July.
In addition to the Six Nations, the stadium is expected to host the 2026 Autumn Internationals rugby competition. Ireland is scheduled to play against southern hemisphere sides such as Argentina and Fiji at Aviva Stadium in early and mid-November 2026, with another high-profile international against South Africa also slated later that month.