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title: "Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre vs Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Tivoli"
description: "Townsend three-star versus Francis Street aparthotel — a 13,124-review Travelodge with flat-nine service against a Storehouse-side Staycity with location 10 out of 10."
url: "https://travelshifu.com/hotels/dublin/compare/travelodge-plus-dublin-city-centre-vs-staycity-aparthotels-dublin-tivoli/"
type: "hotel comparison"
reviewed_on: "2026-08-06"
source: "TravelShifu"
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# Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre vs Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Tivoli

Townsend three-star versus Francis Street aparthotel — a 13,124-review Travelodge with flat-nine service against a Storehouse-side Staycity with location 10 out of 10.

## Why this pair

Different star classes and different maps at a similar headline score — 9.4 at both — but one sells theatre proximity and breakfast praise, the other sells Guinness walks and parking. A practical either/or.

## Verdict

Travelodge if service, breakfast and Bord Gáis proximity matter and you accept small rooms; Tivoli Staycity if the Storehouse and Liberties are the anchor — accepting cleanliness caveats and no full restaurant in the cited facts.

Position decides the itinerary. Travelodge puts Bord Gáis at 0.2 km and Temple Bar at 1.1 km; Tivoli puts Guinness Storehouse at 0.8 km and St Patrick’s at 0.6 km. Location scores 9.49 against a flat 10 at Tivoli — different products.

Both post 9.4 out of 10 supplier ratings — Travelodge from 13,124 reviews (10 January 2026), Tivoli from 10,129 (16 January 2026). Travelodge leads on service and overall experience (9.95 each); Tivoli leads on value (9.75) and location headline. Room quality is soft at both: 8.44 small rooms at Travelodge, 8.77 cramped groups at Tivoli.

Star class splits three-star versus four-star. Travelodge lists restaurant, kid-friendly buffet and terrace; Tivoli lists parking garage, snack bar and coffee shop — aparthotel kit without a full restaurant in the cited amenity list.

**Best for:**
- Deciding between a three-star chain base and a four-star Liberties aparthotel at the same headline score
- Travellers weighing theatre nights against Guinness Storehouse mornings

**Not for:**
- Anyone who needs St Stephen’s Green on the doorstep — Marlin is the Green pick
- Guests who need large rooms — both name size as a con

## Head to head

| Criterion | Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre | Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Tivoli | Edge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official classification | 3-star | 4-star | Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Tivoli |
| Position | Townsend Street. Bord Gáis 0.2 km, Temple Bar 1.1 km, Connolly 1 km. | Francis Street. Guinness Storehouse 0.8 km, St Patrick’s 0.6 km, Temple Bar 1.3 km. | tie |
| Supplier rating (our hotel data provider, /10 — display only) | 9.4 from 13,124 reviews, as of 10 January 2026 | 9.4 from 10,129 reviews, as of 16 January 2026 | tie |
| Location (third-party guest score, /10 — display only) | 9.49 — central Townsend | 10 — Liberties / Storehouse side | Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Tivoli |
| Service (third-party guest score, /10 — display only) | 9.95 | 9.73 | Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre |
| Room quality (third-party guest score, /10 — display only) | 8.44 — small rooms named | 8.77 — cramped for multiple guests named | Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Tivoli |
| Food and beverage (third-party guest score, /10 — display only) | 9.48 — breakfast praised | 9.21 — breakfast positive | Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre |
| What guests complain about | Small room size; limited amenities | Cleanliness during stay; room size for groups | tie |
| Guinness Storehouse (POI) | 3.6 km | 0.8 km | Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Tivoli |
| Aparthotel / parking garage | Not aparthotel — no parking garage in cited facts | Parking garage listed; aparthotel setup | Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Tivoli |
| Review sample size | 13,124 reviews | 10,129 reviews | Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre |

## Which is better for the Guinness Storehouse?

Staycity Tivoli — 0.8 km against 3.6 km at Travelodge on our hotel data provider’s figures. Travelodge wins on Bord Gáis Theatre at 0.2 km and on service scores.

## Why do both show 9.4 out of 10?

Same headline, different samples and dates — 13,124 reviews at Travelodge as of 10 January 2026, 10,129 at Tivoli as of 16 January 2026. Travelodge leads on service; Tivoli leads on location score and Storehouse proximity.

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