The hotel is opposite Connolly Train Station, 10-15 minutes' walk from the 02 Venue, with a direct tram. The North Star is walking distance from all the city's main attractions and business districts, such as O'Connell Street, Temple Bar and Grafton Street. Croke Park is a 10-minute walk away.
By Air:
The hotel is approximately 6.5 miles (10.5 km) from Dublin Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport and the journey from the airport to the hotel should take about 20 minutes. Several buses run regularly from the airport to the city centre. Recommended are the Airlink 747 and 748. Airlink tickets can be bought in the airport at the Bus and Rail Information desk, the Dublin Tourism Information desk or on the bus. The number 41 and 41B regular buses are reasonably direct, but take longer due to more stops. The bus stop for the hotel is around an 8-minute walk from the hotel. Other buses go to the city centre, but these may take much longer due to their routes and are not advisable.
By Train (DART/LUAS):
The hotel is directly opposite Dublin Connolly railway station. Trains run regularly between Connolly station and Sligo, Belfast and Wexford/Rosslare. Heuston station is the second train station for the rest of Ireland and has direct connections with Connolly Station by LUAS, bus, or taxi. DART is the Dublin Area Rapid Transit system, a suburban railway. LUAS is a modern light rail transit system comparable to a tram or above-ground metro.
By Boat/Ferry
Ferries to Dublin arrive at Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire Port. Dublin Port is a 3-minute drive from the hotel and the city centre. Those arriving at Dun Laoghaire can take the DART, a bus or a taxi into town.
By Bus (from Busaras Bus Station):
Busaras Station, just a 2-minute walk from the hotel is where most, if not all, provincial bus services from Dublin depart and arrive.
By Taxi:
A taxi rank is located directly opposite the hotel at Connolly station. Taxis have meters and upon request they will give you a receipt.
By Bus.
Amiens Street is the nearest bus stop to the hotel and is serviced by the following bus routes 130, 151, 20b, 27, 27b, 27c, 42, 42a, 42b, 43 and 90. Please note that bus numbers in both directions are the same. Only the end destination name will indicate in which direction the bus is going. Bus stops are not called out or visible on a screen. However, you can ask the driver to give you a warning when your bus stop is up.
Parking:
The hotel’s own park is available for guests. Please note that the hotel has also have arranged for guests to use the Connolly car park directly opposite the hotel at the same charge. The entrance to the car park is on Lower Sheriff Street, directly opposite. A right turn into Lower Sherrif Street is not allowed.