Ariel House, Dublin

This 1850 Victorian mansion is absolutely gorgeous and full of character. Convenient to the DART (Dublin's urban rail system) and only about a fifteen-minute walk to St. Stephen's Green, this guesthouse provides bed-and-breakfast charm with city centre convenience. Fifteen of the rooms are located in the original building and are decorated with antiques and period wallpapers and drapes. The additional rooms are more on the functional side, but they do overlook the garden. There is a wine bar and a cosy drawing room, the perfect place for curling up for a good chat. There is also a bright, airy conservatory for having breakfast.