The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde, Bray
- Airport shuttle
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- 24/7 front desk
- Non-smoking
The Strand Hotel is a 3.5-star hotel in Bray, County Wicklow, in a former residence of Oscar Wilde. It sits on the seafront, a 2-minute walk from Bray Beach, and suits travellers who want a seaside base with dining, a bar and a terrace within easy reach of the town.
The Strand Hotel is a 3.5-star property at 73 Strand Road, Bray, housed in the former residence of Oscar Wilde. Guests have access to a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a café and a fine food shop with snack bar. A terrace, a library, a fireplace in the lobby and a reception open 24 hours a day complete the common areas, and the staff speak English, Hindi, Italian and Portuguese. A complete breakfast is served daily from 8:00 to 12:00 for an extra charge.
The hotel is on the seafront. Bray Beach is a 2 minute walk away and Seafront Park is 1 minute away. Little Fire Coffee is 1 minute on foot, The Curry Leaf Indian restaurant is 2 minutes away, and The Palm pub is 3 minutes away. Bray Daly station is a 7 minute walk, and Dublin Airport (DUB) is a 41 minute drive.
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: who is it for?
The Strand Hotel suits couples, who can book the dedicated couples dining option, and guests who want to be by the sea, since Bray Beach is a 2 minute walk away. It also suits travellers who want a base close to the station, 7 minutes on foot, for trips into Dublin, and visitors working remotely, thanks to the coworking space.
Is its price a good deal?
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Median price €140, across 90 hotels
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43% more expensive
Median price €140, across 144 hotels
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: which rooms?
Room prices checked on November 12, 2026 for the night of December 12, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde?
Distance from The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde to the centre of Dublin: 19.9 km, as the crow flies.
Open in Google MapsThe Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: what to do around it?
Landmarks
- Plage de Bray2 min walk
- Carlisle Grounds13 min walk
- Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre17 min walk
- Dublin (DUB)41 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- Little Fire CoffeeCafé1 min walk
- The Curry LeafIndian cuisine2 min walk
- The Coffee DockCafé3 min walk
- SilviosBurgers4 min walk
- FinnbeesCafé5 min walk
- Butler & BarryRestaurant6 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- The PalmPub3 min walk
- O’Driscoll’sPub7 min walk
- The HiberniaPub9 min walk
What to see nearby?
- Seafront ParkPark1 min walk
- Sidmonton ParkPark4 min walk
- Sans Souci WoodPark7 min walk
- Panoramic view of BrayViewpoint10 min walk
- People's ParkPark1.5 km
Which stadiums, exhibition and event venues?
- Carlisle GroundsStadium10 min walk
How to get around?
- Bray DalyTrain station7 min walk
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: frequently asked questions
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: where is the hotel?+
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde is in Bray. Address: 73 Strand Rd, Bray. Plage de Bray is a 2 min walk away. Distance from The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde to the centre of Dublin: 19.9 km, as the crow flies.
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €166 for the night of December 12, 2026 (recorded on November 12, 2026).
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: what transport is nearby?+
Around the hotel: Bray Daly (Train station, 7 min walk).
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: Little Fire Coffee (Café, 1 min walk), The Curry Leaf (Restaurant, 2 min walk), and The Coffee Dock (Café, 3 min walk).
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: The Palm (Pub, 3 min walk), O’Driscoll’s (Pub, 7 min walk), and The Hibernia (Pub, 9 min walk).
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: Seafront Park (Park, 1 min walk), Sidmonton Park (Park, 4 min walk), and Sans Souci Wood (Park, 7 min walk).
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: which event venues are nearby?+
Around the hotel: Carlisle Grounds (Stadium, 10 min walk).
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: The Duchess Of Padua (16 m², Sleeps 2), The Picture of Dorian Gray (16 m², Sleeps 2), The Selfish Giant (17 m², Sleeps 2), Impressions Of America (16 m², Sleeps 2), and The Devoted Friend (16 m², Sleeps 2).
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at The Strand Hotel?+
A complete breakfast is served every day from 8:00 to 12:00, but it is an extra charge on top of the room rate. The hotel also has a café and a fine food shop with a snack bar on site.
Can I get to the beach from the hotel?+
Yes, Bray Beach is a 2 minute walk from the hotel, and Seafront Park is 1 minute away.
Is the hotel accessible for guests with reduced mobility?+
The hotel has ramps in its corridors and a well-lit access path. Guests with specific needs should confirm the details directly with the hotel.
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