Dublin the cheapest capital in Western Europe for hotel rooms

Hotel prices in Ireland are rising for the first time since 2008 — offering a welcome boost for the tourism industry.

However, an international hotel price index shows that Dublin remains the cheapest capital city in Western Europe, despite Irish hotel room prices increasing by an average 4% increase over the past year.

The annual survey by Hotels.com reveals that the average price of a hotel room in Dublin is €76.