Academy Plaza Hotel rates, Dublin

Axel $231 a night vs $235 on Expedia at Academy Plaza Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $4 a night less (2%). Seen Oct 9.

3-star hotel · 10-14 Findlater Place, Dublin

Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Television in lobby · Dryer

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Axel's take

A practical 3-star city-center hotel just off O’Connell Street

8.1/10

A strong sightseeing base, with friendly service but compact rooms and variable noise.

Academy Plaza is a practical 3-star just off O’Connell Street, and a strong pick for exploring Dublin without needing a car. Recent Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, helpful staff and convenient location. Rooms are straightforward rather than stylish, but air conditioning and generally comfortable beds cover the essentials. The bar, café and small gym add useful extras for this class.

The main compromises are space and room position: smaller bedrooms and bathrooms can feel cramped, while some guests report late-night street noise or tram bells. Recent Tripadvisor reviews also flag occasional bathroom maintenance issues, though these do not dominate the overall feedback. Check whether breakfast is included, and budget separately for nearby parking. We’d skip it if spacious rooms or reliably quiet nights are priorities.

Best for

First-time Dublin sightseers
Car-free city breaks
Short stays focused on location

Watch out for

Compact bedrooms and bathrooms
Street and tram noise in some rooms
Paid third-party parking

Location: Central, just off O’Connell Street, with nearby trams, airport coaches and walkable sights.
Rooms: Air-conditioned and functional; smaller categories are tight, with occasional bathroom maintenance complaints.
Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback on Booking.com and Expedia outweighs scattered housekeeping complaints.
Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a consistent strength, despite occasional poor problem handling.
Amenities: Bar and grill, café, small gym and free Wi-Fi; no hotel-operated airport shuttle.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast inclusion varies by booking; nearby parking costs extra and a credit-card preauthorization is required.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

Rates seen for Academy Plaza Hotel

Axel
$231 /night
Expedia
$235 /night
$231 a night with Axel against $235 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (2%).
Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (2%)
Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
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$231 /night
Expedia
$234 /night
$231 a night with Axel against $234 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (1%).
Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
$3/night less than Expedia (1%)
Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel
$97 /night
Expedia
$99 /night
$97 a night with Axel against $99 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $2 a night less (2%).
Small Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$2/night less than Expedia (2%)
Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel
$209 /night
$209 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Small Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 6
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Axel
$252 /night
$252 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
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Rate for Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Axel
$805 /night
$805 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Small Double room (full double bed) (small) · non-refundable
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Rate for Oct 23 to Oct 29, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Axel
$779 /night
$779 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Small Double room (full double bed) (small, bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
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Rate for Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Axel
$149 /night
$149 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Room (single bed) · non-refundable
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Rate for Nov 2 to Nov 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Axel
$160 /night
$160 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Room (single bed) · non-refundable
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Rate for Nov 3 to Nov 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Axel
$152 /night
$152 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
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Rate for Nov 5 to Nov 12, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Axel
$151 /night
$151 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Single room · non-refundable
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Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 12, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Axel
$157 /night
$157 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Small Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
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Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 14, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Axel
$180 /night
$180 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Room (single bed) · non-refundable
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Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 22, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Axel
$131 /night
$131 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Small Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
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Rate for Dec 2 to Dec 22, 2026 · 20 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Axel
$138 /night
$138 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
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Rate for Dec 3 to Dec 22, 2026 · 19 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Axel
$216 /night
$216 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
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Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel
$163 /night
$163 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
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Rate for Dec 27 to Jan 2, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Axel
$177 /night
$177 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Room (single bed) · non-refundable
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Rate for Dec 29 to Jan 3, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Axel
$185 /night
$185 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Single room · non-refundable
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Rate for Dec 30 to Jan 3, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Axel
$98 /night
$98 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
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Rate for Jan 4 to Jan 10, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Axel
$130 /night
$130 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
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Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel
$130 /night
$130 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Room (single bed) · non-refundable
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Rate for Jan 29 to Feb 7, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Axel
$138 /night
$138 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Single room · refundable
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Rate for Feb 26 to Mar 7, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Axel
$268 /night
$268 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
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Rate for Mar 15 to Mar 18, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Axel $231 a night vs $235 on Expedia at Academy Plaza Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $4 a night less (2%). Seen Oct 9.

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Axel's take: 8.1/10

A strong sightseeing base, with friendly service but compact rooms and variable noise. A practical 3-star city-center hotel just off O’Connell Street, scored for what it is.

Best for: First-time Dublin sightseers; Car-free city breaks; Short stays focused on location
Watch out for: Compact bedrooms and bathrooms; Street and tram noise in some rooms; Paid third-party parking
Location: Central, just off O’Connell Street, with nearby trams, airport coaches and walkable sights.
Rooms: Air-conditioned and functional; smaller categories are tight, with occasional bathroom maintenance complaints.
Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback on Booking.com and Expedia outweighs scattered housekeeping complaints.
Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a consistent strength, despite occasional poor problem handling.
Amenities: Bar and grill, café, small gym and free Wi-Fi; no hotel-operated airport shuttle.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast inclusion varies by booking; nearby parking costs extra and a credit-card preauthorization is required.

Axel's opinion of Academy Plaza Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

Rates seen for Academy Plaza Hotel

Every stay Axel priced for Academy Plaza Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.

Stay	Axel rate	Public rate	Difference	Seen	Book
Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	$231 a night · refundable · Twin room (twin beds)	$235 a night on Expedia	$4 a night less (2%)	Seen Oct 9	Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	$231 a night · refundable · Twin room (twin beds)	$234 a night on Expedia	$3 a night less (1%)	Seen Oct 11	Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	$97 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed)	$99 a night on Expedia	$2 a night less (2%)	Seen Oct 11	Sign up free to book
Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult	$209 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed)	not seen		Seen Oct 6	Sign up free to book
Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults	$252 a night · refundable · Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability)	not seen		Seen Oct 12	Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 29, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult	$805 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (small)	not seen		Seen Oct 7	Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult	$779 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (small, bed type is subject to availability)	not seen		Seen Oct 10	Sign up free to book
Nov 2 to Nov 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult	$149 a night · non-refundable · Room (single bed)	not seen		Seen Oct 9	Sign up free to book
Nov 3 to Nov 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult	$160 a night · non-refundable · Room (single bed)	not seen		Seen Oct 11	Sign up free to book
Nov 5 to Nov 12, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult	$152 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)	not seen		Seen Oct 11	Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 12, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult	$151 a night · non-refundable · Single room	not seen		Seen Oct 11	Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 14, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult	$157 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed)	not seen		Seen Oct 9	Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 22, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult	$180 a night · non-refundable · Room (single bed)	not seen		Seen Oct 13	Sign up free to book
Dec 2 to Dec 22, 2026 · 20 nights · 1 adult	$131 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed)	not seen		Seen Oct 9	Sign up free to book
Dec 3 to Dec 22, 2026 · 19 nights · 1 adult	$138 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)	not seen		Seen Oct 9	Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults	$216 a night · refundable · Twin room (twin beds)	not seen		Seen Oct 11	Sign up free to book
Dec 27 to Jan 2, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult	$163 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)	not seen		Seen Oct 13	Sign up free to book
Dec 29 to Jan 3, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult	$177 a night · non-refundable · Room (single bed)	not seen		Seen Oct 7	Sign up free to book
Dec 30 to Jan 3, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult	$185 a night · non-refundable · Single room	not seen		Seen Oct 7	Sign up free to book
Jan 4 to Jan 10, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult	$98 a night · non-refundable · Room (single bed)	not seen		Seen Oct 11	Sign up free to book
Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults	$130 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)	not seen		Seen Oct 11	Sign up free to book
Jan 29 to Feb 7, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult	$130 a night · non-refundable · Room (single bed)	not seen		Seen Oct 10	Sign up free to book
Feb 26 to Mar 7, 2027 · 9 nights · 1 adult	$138 a night · refundable · Single room	not seen		Seen Oct 10	Sign up free to book
Mar 15 to Mar 18, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult	$268 a night · non-refundable · Small Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)	not seen		Seen Oct 9	Sign up free to book

About Academy Plaza Hotel

3-star hotel
10-14 Findlater Place, Dublin
Amenities: Computer, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Television in lobby, Dryer
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