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Exterior of Ariel House, a Victorian townhouse in Ballsbridge, Dublin, illuminated on a winter evening

Christmas in Dublin at Ariel House

Crystal glassware and refreshments available at the Ariel House Honesty Bar in Dublin

Christmas in Dublin at Ariel House

Spacious superior guest room with twin beds, floral headboards and seating area at Ariel House Dublin

Christmas in Dublin at Ariel House

Your Christmas city break begins in Dublin 4

Christmas has a particular way of settling over Dublin. Shop windows glow after dark, theatres fill for festive performances and meeting for dinner or a drink becomes reason enough to linger in the city.

Stay at Ariel House in Ballsbridge and you can enjoy Christmas in Dublin at your own pace, returning at the end of the day to the warmth and character of our Victorian townhouse on Lansdowne Road.

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Elegant breakfast room at Ariel House in Ballsbridge prepared for guests on New Year's Day morning.

A Stay with a Little More Character

Behind the curtains of Ariel House, cosy bedrooms offer a warm festive retreat. After Christmas shopping, seasonal events and sparkling city lights, settle in and enjoy the magic of the season.

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Luxurious junior suite at Ariel House Dublin with canopy bed, chandelier, and elegant seating area

Give Ariel House This Christmas

Gift the experience of Ariel House to loved ones near and far to share the magic this Christmas. Available to purchase here on our website, you may choose delivery to their email inbox or letterbox.

People gathered outside the Palace Bar on Fleet Street in Dublin during the festive season on New Year's Eve.

Close to the City, Away from the Rush

From our home on Lansdowne Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin’s Christmas lights, shopping, festive shows and winter evenings are within easy reach, while Ariel House offers a quieter place to return to...

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Christmas Shopping in Dublin

A Christmas Shopping Itinerary

Start at Grafton Street

Browse Dublin’s best-known shopping street for fashion, beauty, gifts and department stores, with Christmas lights and street performers adding to the December atmosphere.

Explore Drury Street & Creative Quarter

Step away from the main shopping streets to find Irish design, independent shops, crafts, homeware and more unusual Christmas gifts.

Wander through George’s Street Arcade

Browse this Victorian market for vintage finds, jewellery, art, books and independent stalls.

Stop at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre

Finish among the boutiques, galleries and Irish design stores inside this elegant Georgian townhouse, perhaps with coffee and something sweet before heading back.

Christmas Shows & Entertainment in Dublin

A night at the theatre adds something special to a Christmas stay in Dublin. From family pantomime to musicals and Irish theatre, some of the city’s best-known stages have already announced their festive programmes for 2026.

• The Gaiety Panto – Robin Hood
A Dublin Christmas tradition, Robin Hood takes to the Gaiety Theatre stage from 22 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with festive family fun in the heart of the city.
• Mrs. Doubtfire – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The hit West End musical comes to Grand Canal Square from 2 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, making it an easy addition to a Christmas evening in Dublin.
• The Magnificent – Abbey Theatre
Add a visit to Ireland’s National Theatre to your winter itinerary, with The Magnificent running from 25 November 2026 to 30 January 2027.

Make Christmas in Dublin Part of the Story

Come for the lights, the theatre, the shopping and the pleasure of having somewhere special to go. Stay for slow breakfasts, evenings in the Drawing Room and the feeling of returning to a Victorian house in Dublin 4 at the end of the day.

Christmas in Dublin is waiting. Make Ariel House part of it.

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