GAA Matches and Croke Park Gigs: Where to Stay in 2024

On Dublin's Northside, in a neighbourhood named Drumcondra, sits the home of the Gaelic Games in Ireland. Croke Park Stadium is a 82,000 capacity arena, with a deep history in Ireland.

This famous sports ground in Dublin 1 was once only used for the traditional Irish sports of Gaelic, Hurling, and Camogie. Until in 1984, Neil Diamond played the first concert in Croke Park. In the following 40 years, the sports stadium has seen hundreds of thousands concert goers over the years.

Some historical performances include Garth Brooks, and his infamous tour that didn't happen! Irish artists often have a homecoming tour here, with Westlife, The Script, U2, and to an extent One Direction also playing here. International artists have seen Beyonce, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and Michael Buble also take the stage.

Croke Park Gigs all do one thing, attract thousands of visitors to Dublin. You will need to find a hotel within walking distance from this iconic venue. Travelodge Plus is in a convenient location for getting to the gig and to Dublin City Centres best spot.

2024 Concerts and Events

It looks like six concerts will be held at the iconic venue in 2024.

The Boss comes back to Croker for another sell out concert. With dates in Belfast, Cork, Kilkenny and Dublin for the Bruce Springsteen 2024 World Tour. The Boss has played 36 concerts in Ireland since 1985 and his final concert of this Irish tour will be number 40!

All the way from Australia, Rock band AC/DC hit Irish shores in August. Celebrating their 51st year as a band along the way. The band come to the largest stadium in Ireland on August 17th

English pop legends Coldplay are set to return to Croke Park Stadium. It will be their first time since 2017's "A Head Full of Dreams" tour. They take a four night residence at GAA HQ between August 29th and September 2nd. The 2024 tour is their "Music of the Spheres" tour.

Dublin's inter-county home league championship games are played at the Home of GAA. This is then followed by the penultimate and final games of the All-Ireland football and hurling championships.

Our Location

Travelodge Plus recently opened on Townsend street, Dublin 2. Boasting a stylish bar, restaurant, café and outdoor terrace. One of the most popular hotels in the area, perfect for concert goers.

It's just a 30 minute walk from the entrance to the concert arena. While also being served by bus routes taking 15 minutes.

Key locations such as Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Bord Gais Theatre, 3 Arena and Grafton Street are all within walking distance. This central location is perfect to stay in Dublin.

If you're looking to book a hotel near croke park stadium, the Travelodge is the ideal hotel for you.

About the hotel

Our recently redesigned standard rooms feature a modern look and have a brand new en-suite. Making sure you look your best for your big event a Croke Park stadium. Rejuvenate the morning after, our SuperRooms come equipped with a Lavazza coffee machine, and a raindance 3jet shower.

Spend an amazing afternoon browsing lots of shops on O'Connell street or find an awesome spot for brunch around one of south Dublin's neighbourhoods.

Time to Book

There are lots of accommodation options around Croke Park Stadium, but we like to think that Travelodge Plus offers comfortable rooms, amazing facilities, wonderful staff and all within a 15 minute drive of the venue.

Check your dates and make your hotel reservation as soon as possible to get the best rate on your stay.

Do you have a restaurant and/or bar to enjoy before going to Croke Park?

Of course, our excellent hotel restaurant MossCo serves an all day menu from 12pm. The drinks menu contains an extensive cocktail list alongside draft beers. We have some of the tastiest non-alcoholic mixes in Dublin City Centre.

On the way to Croke Park Stadium, you will pass by many restaurants and traditional pubs. For something to eat, call into Da Mimmo pizzeria. These authentic woodfired pizzas are incredible. Their helpful staff can ensure you order something truly exceptional for a meal! Cleary's is a timeless pub on Amiens street. Known for their stiff service, and excellent staff. This Dublin City Centre is an institution for those travelling to Croke Park Stadium.

The Wrap Up

When you're travelling to Dublin for an event in Croke Park Stadium, it's important to check the availability on hotels. Getting a hotel reservation closer to the event means you will miss out on the best deals available.

Try to figure out if the location of hotel is what suits you best. A hotel near Croke Park Stadium is great for the event, and getting around Dublin City Centre after the show. However, if you're flying home the next day, maybe a hotel near Dublin Airport would suit you better.

Central Dublin is packed with tonnes of fun things to do during your stay. Whether you want to discover the rich heritage of Dublin City Center or shop til you drop in some of the famous streets in the area.