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Aviva Stadium

Aviva Stadium is where both the Republic of Ireland Football and Irish Rugby teams call home. Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence is only 1km from Aviva Stadium - only 10-15 minutes away by foot, and 5 minutes away by car or taxi. Located close enough to see the stadium and easily access all of the action, but in a quiet location away from the traffic and crowds, Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence is the perfect place to stay when looking for hotels near the Aviva Stadium to experience the best of Irish Sporting Heritage. For detailed directions, see below.

On large match days, such as the Six Nations Ireland v France and Six Nations Ireland v England matches (both at Aviva Stadium) the hotel hosts a buffet meal and expands our bar offerings prior to the match to ensure you have everything you need to cheer on your team. To learn more, read here.

History of Aviva Stadium


First opened in 2010, Aviva Stadium is the first and only UEFA Category 4 stadium in Ireland. It hosted the Europa League Final in 2011 as well as the inaugural Nations Cup. It also hosts international home matches for the national Irish rugby team, and national Irish football team, as well as big, international matches for provincial rugby teams like Leinster and Munster. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, France, and England have all traveled to Aviva Stadium for these matches. Matches in Dublin between provincial teams are usually held at the RDS, which is located directly next to Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence.

The Irish National Rugby Team, which played its first international game in 1875, has won the Six Nations Grand Slam a total of 3 times since beginning their participation in the event in 1883. They have never won the World Cup, but many Irish fans are hopeful this will change soon.

The Irish Football Association was founded in the 1880s, and so was the National Irish Football Team. While Gaelic football and hurling are Ireland's national sports, rugby and football are among the most popular to follow by sports fans in the country.

Events at Aviva Stadium


Aviva Stadium has a capacity of 51,700 for rugby and football matches, 49,000 for American Football games, and 65,000 for concerts. 

Some of the biggest events held at Aviva stadium are several Six Nations Matches, Heineken Champion's Cup, Guinness Series, EURO Qualifier Games, and American Football games (such as NFL or College Football, namely Navy v Notre Dame).

Not only is the Aviva Stadium Dublin home to Irish Soccer and Irish Rugby, but it also hosts popular concerts (such as Billy Joel, Harry Styles, Phil Collins, The Eagles, and more), events, and corporate conferences (ICES Annual Science Conference, The Business Show, etc.) throughout the year. For the bigger sporting fans, Aviva Stadium also offers tours of the facilities. 

Accommodation near Aviva Stadium


The head office of the IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) is also located just minutes away by foot from the hotel and Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road. 

Look no further than Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence for all your accommodation needs near Aviva Stadium.

Continue reading to view a full list of future fixtures and events.

If you are planning to stay in Dublin  for an upcoming event at the Aviva Stadium, book your accommodation at the Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence, where a warm welcome always awaits you:

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Guest Review

"This hotel was perfect for our stay - 20 mins walk from the city centre and 10 mins from the Aviva stadium - it was also overlooking Herbert Park which was nice for a wander in the morning. The staff were all really friendly and helpful and the facilities immaculate - could not fault it at all and we will be back!!"

Fixtures & Events

Upcoming Events

16 MAR 2024: Guinness 6 Nations - Ireland v Scotland
20-21st June 2024: Pink 
28th-30th June 2024: Taylor Swift


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Directions to AVIVA Stadium

To get to AVIVA Stadium from Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence


By Foot


Leave the hotel through the rotating door to the right of reception
Continue straight down Ballsbridge Terrace
Turn left onto Pembroke/Merrion Road
Cross Pembroke/Merrion road and turn down Shelbourne Lane (straight across Pembroke road)
Turn right onto Lansdowne Road


By Car


Leave the carpark and turn Left onto Anglesea Road
Turn left onto Pembroke/Merrion Road
Turn right onto Shelbourne Lane
Turn right onto Lansdowne Road

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