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Venue & Travel

Venue Information

Convention Centre Dublin

Spencer Dock, N Wall Quay, North Wall
Dublin 1, D01 T1W6, Ireland

Hotel Information

Rooms will most likely sell out in advance of the room block close dates listed below. We encourage you to book early to secure a room at the conference rate. Please, Book Early. There is a high demand for sleeping rooms in Dublin, especially on the weekends

Important: The Linux Foundation will never reach out to attendees by phone to make hotel reservations for our conferences. Please be advised that the most secure way to book in our discounted room block is by using the direct booking link provided below or by calling the hotel directly. If you receive a phone call or email from someone claiming to be with The Linux Foundation or the hotel and they attempt to sell you a hotel room, please email us at housing@linuxfoundation.org.

Need more info or have questions? Please contact us at housing@linuxfoundation.org.


The Samuel

At The Samuel, we have negotiated the following discounted rates:

  • September 11: from €389
  • September 12: from €225
  • September 13: from €225
  • September 14: from €225
  • September 15: from €225
  • September 16: from €225

Rate Includes: Breakfast

Address
Spencer Place, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1

Room Block Closes: August 19
(Please note, the rate is valid until the cut-off date or the room block is full)

Dates with Availability: 12, 13, 15, 18 September

Use Code GROU160522

Hotel Rating: ★★ | Hotel Website

Deposit Policy
 A deposit equal to the first nights’ accommodation will be taken at the time of booking. 30 days before arrival the credit card will be fully charged for the balance of the entire reservation.

Cancellation Policy
30 days prior to arrival to avoid a 100% charge of the value of the reservation.

Early Departure Fee
100% of the full reservation will apply for early departure.

No-Show Fee
100% of the full reservation will apply for no-shows.

Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House

At Hilton Garden Inn Dublin Custom House, we have negotiated the following discounted rates:

  • Deluxe Room, Single: €219 per night
  • Deluxe Room, Double: €229 per night

Rate Includes: Breakfast, WiFi, and VAT

Address
Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1, D01 V9X5, Ireland

Room Block Closes: SOLD OUT
(Please note, the rate is valid until the cut-off date or the room block is full)

Dates with Availability: SOLD OUT

Hotel Rating: ★ | Hotel Website

Cancellation Policy
29 days before arrival the cancellation is 100% of the value of the reservation. The cancellation must be made directly with the hotel.

Early Departure Fee
100% of the full reservation will apply for early departure.

No-Show Fee
100% of the full reservation will apply for no-shows.

The Gibson

At The Gibson, we have negotiated the following discounted rates:

  • Superior Room, Single: €185 per night
  • Superior Room, Double: €200 per night

Rate Includes: Breakfast and VAT

Address
Point Square, North Dock, Dublin, D01 X2P2, Ireland

Room Block Closes: SOLD OUT
(Please note, the rate is valid until the cut-off date or the room block is full)

Dates with Availability: SOLD OUT

Hotel Rating: ★★ | Hotel Website

Deposit Policy
One night’s pre-payment is required at the time of booking – this will be charged to the card provided to confirm the booking. 30 days before arrival the credit card will be fully charged for the balance of the entire reservation.

Cancellation Policy
30 days prior to arrival to avoid a 100% charge of the value of the reservation.

Early Departure Fee
100% of the full reservation will apply for early departure.

No-Show Fee
100% of the full reservation will apply for no-shows.

Alternate Lodging Options

The Linux Foundation has not contracted rooms at these properties and cannot guarantee rates or availability.

Airbnb

varied distances from the venue

Rating: varied

Please know the cancellation policy before finalizing the booking

Getting There

Airport Information

Dublin Airport (DUB)

Time by Taxi: 15 minutes
Distance from Venue: 12.9 km
Driving Directions from DUB to Venue

Public Transportation

 Dublin Bus operates a 24-hour service from the city centre to the airport. Dublin Express also offers a direct service to and from the airport, stopping at Custom House, which is a short walk from The CCD. Taxi and car hire services are also easily available.

Parking

The Convention Centre Dublin’s ESPA Gold award underground car park, managed by Euro Car Parks, has 320 spaces, eight disabled spaces, two electric vehicle charging points, and a height limit of 2.1m.

It operates from 7:00 am to midnight, 7 days a week. Parking rates are €3.80 per hour or €25 per day, with an evening rate of €14 from 6:00 pm to midnight and an overnight rate of €16 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 am. 

You can pre-book parking up to two weeks in advance. Please note a 10% service fee applies to each transaction.

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