The pool of the spa at The Merrion, between white columns, with a painted mural at the end

8 of the best · Dublin, Ireland

Hospitals, Emergency Numbers and Spas in Dublin

The emergency numbers 112 and 999, the city’s emergency departments, late-night pharmacies and the spas of The Merrion, The Shelbourne and the InterContinental.

Our 8 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three places from this list we would send a friend to first, chosen by people who know Dublin well.

  1. 112 · 999

    Emergencies: call 112 or 999

    Ireland·Emergency

    In an emergency in Ireland, call 112 or 999 for an ambulance, the Gardaí (police), the fire brigade or the coastguard.

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In an emergency 1

Call 112 or 999.

  1. 112 · 999

    Emergencies: call 112 or 999

    Ireland·Emergency

    In an emergency in Ireland, call 112 or 999 for an ambulance, the Gardaí (police), the fire brigade or the coastguard.

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Hospitals 3

From their own websites.

  1. Emergency department

    Beacon Hospital

    Sandyford·Hospital

    A private hospital with an emergency department, in Sandyford.

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  2. Emergency department

    St James’s Hospital

    James’s Street·Hospital

    A major teaching hospital with an emergency department, on James’s Street.

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  3. Emergency department

    St Vincent’s University Hospital

    Elm Park·Hospital

    An academic teaching hospital with an emergency department, in Elm Park.

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Pharmacies 1

Across the city.

  1. Late-night pharmacies

    Hickey’s Pharmacy

    Across the city·Pharmacy

    An Irish-owned pharmacy group with branches across Dublin, some open late.

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Spas 3

Hotel spas.

  1. In Ballsbridge

    The Spa at InterContinental Dublin

    Ballsbridge·Spa

    The InterContinental’s spa in its two acres of gardens in Ballsbridge.

    Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 D04 A9K8Explore View on map

  2. Open seven days

    The Spa at The Merrion

    Merrion Street·Spa

    The Merrion’s spa and health club, with an 18-metre pool, open seven days a week.

    Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 D02 KF79Explore View on map

  3. At The Shelbourne

    The Spa at The Shelbourne

    St Stephen’s Green·Spa

    The Shelbourne’s spa, on St Stephen’s Green.

    27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 K224Explore View on map

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