From Dublin 1 to 5, we have compared each postal district to help you narrow down your search for office space.
Dublin is a thriving, vibrant, and diverse city with many locations perfect for starting and running a business. The city and county of Dublin have a population of more than 1.3 million people. In addition to its robust job market, Dublin has an extraordinary business culture. Major brands such Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft all have headquarters or operational bases in the city.
A key starting point for many businesses is budget and the Rubberdesk research team has compared the major locations to look at the median office rate per month per person. Using the Rubberdesk platform and examining real time availability and pricing we are able to bring together the most thorough comparison possible. Read our 2022 Ireland Flexible Office Price Guide today.
At a city level, Dublin accounts for over 90% of the flexible office space in Ireland followed by County Meath, Limerick and Cork. When it comes to price, it's no surprise Dublin is also the most expensive per person per month for private office space.
City | 1-4 Desks | 5-10 Desks | 11-15 Desks | 16-25 Desks | 26-50 Desks | 50+ Desks |
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Dublin | €500 | €500 | €601 | €605 | €610 | €657 |
Meath | €445 | €360 | €328 | |||
Limerick | €250 | €250 | €250 | |||
cork | €190 | €283 | €190 |
The table above displays the median price of office space across Ireland by office size as at February 28, 2022. Source Rubberdesk real-time availability.
Median Office Rate Per Person | €643 |
Median Coworking Desk Rate | £225 |
Flex Floorspace Available (sq. ft.) | 3,365 |
Available Desk Capacity | 673 |
Dublin 1, which encompasses the northern part of the city centre, is Dublin’s financial district. It’s home to the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Ireland’s international trading financial services industry. The Food Scene
Those looking for something quick and tasty should check out the Peacock Café in the Abbey Theatre. Here, they’ll find an assortment of freshly baked goods, sandwiches, soups, and artisan coffee. They’ll find numerous restaurants featuring international cuisine, such as Kopitiam for casual Malaysian or Terre Madre for authentic Italian. After work, they can head to Flanagan’s or Legal Eagle (reopening in June 2022) for a drink and something to eat.
The main train station in Dublin 1 is Connolly Station on Amiens Street. Services include intercity, commuter, DART, and Luas.
Dublin 1 is home to the General Post Office. One of the city’s most symbolic buildings, it’s the point from which distances from Dublin are measured.
The Dublin Airport is the closest airport to the city, approximately 10 km from Dublin 1.
Median Office Rate Per Person | €600 |
Median Coworking Desk Rate | €299 |
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) | 13,020 |
Available Desk Capacity | 2,604 |
Dublin 2 encompasses the southern part of Dublin’s city centre. It’s home to many of Dublin’s government departments and addresses.
There’s no shortage of great restaurants in Dublin 2. Workers can grab lunch from Hugo’s, where they can enjoy bisto-style dining with French influences. Or, they can get a sandwich and smoothie from KC Peaches.
After work, they can enjoy drinks and small plates at Yamamori or catch a game with some beer at The Square Ball. They can also check out Isabelle’s Restaurant and Bar for burgers, pizzas, and cocktails. Notable Train Stations
The most notable tube station in Dublin 2 is Pearse Station on Westland Row. Services include intercity, commuter, and DART lines. The Tara Street Station serves DART and commuter lines as well.
Dublin 2 is part of the Dublin city centre.
It’s approximately 15 km from the Dublin Airport to Dublin 2.
Located just above Dublin 1, Dublin 3 is just outside of the hustle and bustle of the city centre. It’s also known for its coastal views, which many entrepreneurs and workers can enjoy from the office spaces in the district.
Bram’s Café is a quaint, family-run establishment in Marino. Employees can enjoy all-day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, and more. With vegetarian and vegan options available, too, there are plenty of choices.
Bay Restaurant features a menu of clean, flavorful, and seasonal dishes that cater to all kinds of specialized diets. For an after-work bite, they can check out the Bru House, which offers a full menu as well a great selection of cocktails and beer.
One of the most notable stations in Dublin 3 is the Clontarf Station on Clontarf Road. It’s serviced by DART and Dublin commuter lines.
It’s approximately 4 km from Dublin 3 to the city centre.
It’s just under 10 km from Dublin 3 to the Dublin Airport.
Median Office Rate Per Person | €450 |
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) | 1,795 |
Available Desk Capacity | 359 |
Just south of Dublin 2 sits Dublin 4. It’s a popular residential area. It’s home to several embassies and the University College Dublin. Several companies, like Google and Amazon, also have their international headquarters here.
Dublin 4 has several great coffee shops, including The Art of Coffee, Fiji Coffee Bar, and Eathos. For something delicious to eat, employees should check out Asador for burgers, Miller’s Pizza Kitchen for unique and innovative pizzas, or YOI for bento boxes and ramen.
For those looking to grab a drink after work, there’s the Waterloo Bar, Bath Pub, and Bobby’s Wine Bar.
One train station in Dublin 4 is the Sandymount Station on Sandymount Avenue. Routes serviced are DART and commuter lines. The Landsdowne Road Station is 10 minutes from the US embassy.
Dublin 4 is about 5 km from the city centre.
Dublin 4 is about 15 km from the Dublin Airport.
Dublin 5, north of Dublin 3, is a suburban area. It’s a great place for businesses that want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
Employees have their pick of restaurants in Dublin 5, with such notable places as Suas, Taza, and Good Fortune. For more casual dining, there’s Joe’s Village Kitchen and the River Café.
The area might not be in the heart of the city, but it still offers some decent bars for an after-work drink. Employees can head to The Manhattan, a bar with 170 years of history, or check out some live music with their brews at The Goblet.
The Harmonstown Station has trains along the DART and commuter lines. It’s a five-minute walk from Raheny. The Raheny Station sits within walking distance of Bull Island and Dollymount Strand.
Dublin 5 is approximately 6 km from the city centre.
It’s about 8 km between the Dublin Airport and Dublin 5.
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