The Royal Hotel is situated on the main street, right at the heart of Bray.


Directions if travelling by car:

• Travel along the M50 motorway, and take the exit signposted as “Bray North” .

• You will then come to a roundabout, and from here you need to turn right towards Bray.

• On entering Bray, follow the main road and beyond the Dargle Bridge you will see the hotel, visible due to its prominent sign on the left-hand side at the top of the hotel.

Car Park

To reach the car park, you should drive past the hotel, and turn left at the next traffic lights. This will take you to Quinsboro Road. Here, take the next left on to Galtrim Road and the following left on to Seapoint Road.

You will see a left-hand turn for the car park at the rear of the Royal Hotel, just before a dip in the road.


Directions if travelling by train:

DART

The DART is Dublin’s rapid electric train service, and the Royal Hotel is just 5 minutes stroll from Bray train station.

The DART offers regular services to the neighbouring Wicklow town of Greystones, and northward to Dublin City.

Journey time from Bray to Dublin city centre by DART is approximately 35 minutes. The DART will also take you to Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port (approximately 20 minutes journey time) and the RDS (Lansdowne Road, 30 minutes journey time).

You can also connect with nationwide train services at Connolly Station in the city centre, and Heuston Station, which is just a short trip on a linking bus from Connolly Station.

Area Information


Bray

When staying at the Royal Hotel you will enjoy accessibility to vibrant Dublin and scenic Wicklow while enjoying a warm welcome in the seaside town of Bray. Although the town has grown rapidly in the past few years, there is still a great community atmosphere.

Enjoy a leisurely walk along the sea front, or if you are feeling energetic why not take the cliff-side walk to the neighbouring town of Greystones, of walk to the top of Bray Head to enjoy breath-taking vistas of Dublin Bay?

There are many exciting and buzzing restaurants and bars along Bray seafront, and there is always somewhere to enjoy either a quiet pint, live entertainment or dancing until late depending on your mood.

Dublin

Dublin City Centre is full of both history and exciting new cultural areas, with plenty to do and see.

Learn the story and history of world-renowned Guinness and savour a pint in the rooftop bar of the Guinness Storehouse; pass a leisurely afternoon strolling around Temple Bar, the cultural heart of the city or the peaceful oasis ofStephen’s Green or visit the beautifully ornate Book of Kells manuscript in Trinity College.

Dublin’s central shopping districts of Grafton Street and Henry Street are not to be missed, with bustling department stores, charming boutiques and fantastic cafés, bars and restaurants.

Wicklow

Widely known as “The Garden County” Wicklow is full of plenty of lush greenery and idyllic views which ensure it lives up to its nickname.

Elegant Powerscourt House, Gardens and Waterfall are just 5 kilometres from Bray and historic Glendalough both is a short, 40 minute drive from the hotel.

Wicklow is also home to some picturesque walks and drives, including the Sugarloaf Mountain and the Sally Gap.