Axel’s take
A handy nightlife base, but late music and uneven rooms compromise the stay.
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Axel’s rating: 6.8/10 · a basic 3-star hotel attached to a lively Temple Bar pub
Fitzsimons is a basic 3-star hotel attached to a busy Temple Bar pub, best chosen for nights out rather than restful nights in. Its riverside location makes central Dublin easy to explore on foot, and Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff. Rooms offer straightforward comforts, including walk-in showers and tea-making facilities; some guests find them clean and comfortable.
The catch is substantial: Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews repeatedly describe late music, street noise and worn carpets, while several recent guests report stuffy rooms without air-conditioning. The hotel itself warns about nighttime noise. Breakfast gets mixed reports, and cleanliness is not consistently praised. We'd consider it for a short, nightlife-focused trip, but skip it for quiet evenings or dependable comfort. Check the booking terms carefully: deposits and additional third-party booking surcharges can apply.
- Rooms
- Basic en-suite rooms; guests praise some bathrooms but repeatedly flag heat, noise and worn carpets.
- Cleanliness
- Many clean-room reports, balanced by recurring complaints about stained carpets and occasional linen issues.
- Service
- Helpful, welcoming staff are a frequent strength, though problem handling receives some criticism.
- Amenities
- Live-music bars, rooftop bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi and lift; breakfast depends on the booked rate.
- Fees and surprises
- Security deposit required; official terms list third-party surcharges for larger groups and stays of three nights or more; post-checkout luggage storage costs extra.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
21/22 Wellington Quay, Dublin
Riverside Temple Bar setting, convenient for pubs, restaurants and walking around central Dublin.
Amenities and check-in
Live-music bars, rooftop bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi and lift; breakfast depends on the booked rate.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- No parking
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Deposit: €150 per room per stay
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Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar: from $267 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $267 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar is a basic 3-star hotel attached to a lively Temple Bar pub in Dublin, Ireland.
Address: 21/22 Wellington Quay, Dublin. Property ID: 1104880. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/dublin/fitzsimons-hotel-temple-bar-1104880
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/dublin/fitzsimons-hotel-temple-bar-1104880/2026-11-13/2-adults
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $348 | $488 on Expedia | $140 less (29%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $267 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $531 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $725 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-16 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $896 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-17 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $1,069 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-18 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $1,240 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,412 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,675 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,901 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $2,090 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $2,293 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-24 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $2,451 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-25 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $2,654 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $2,838 USD
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#9 of 9 hotels in Temple Bar by Axel's take. Temple Bar is #3 of 11 places to stay in Dublin. The best hotels in Temple Bar, ranked · Where to stay in Dublin
Axel's take: 6.8/10
A handy nightlife base, but late music and uneven rooms compromise the stay. a basic 3-star hotel attached to a lively Temple Bar pub, scored for what it is.
Fitzsimons is a basic 3-star hotel attached to a busy Temple Bar pub, best chosen for nights out rather than restful nights in. Its riverside location makes central Dublin easy to explore on foot, and Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff. Rooms offer straightforward comforts, including walk-in showers and tea-making facilities; some guests find them clean and comfortable.
The catch is substantial: Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews repeatedly describe late music, street noise and worn carpets, while several recent guests report stuffy rooms without air-conditioning. The hotel itself warns about nighttime noise. Breakfast gets mixed reports, and cleanliness is not consistently praised. We'd consider it for a short, nightlife-focused trip, but skip it for quiet evenings or dependable comfort. Check the booking terms carefully: deposits and additional third-party booking surcharges can apply.
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Best for: friends visiting for nightlife; short stays focused on central Dublin
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Watch out for: late music and street noise; stuffy rooms and worn carpets; deposits and third-party booking surcharges
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Location: Riverside Temple Bar setting, convenient for pubs, restaurants and walking around central Dublin.
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Rooms: Basic en-suite rooms; guests praise some bathrooms but repeatedly flag heat, noise and worn carpets.
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Cleanliness: Many clean-room reports, balanced by recurring complaints about stained carpets and occasional linen issues.
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Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a frequent strength, though problem handling receives some criticism.
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Amenities: Live-music bars, rooftop bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi and lift; breakfast depends on the booked rate.
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Fees and surprises: Security deposit required; official terms list third-party surcharges for larger groups and stays of three nights or more; post-checkout luggage storage costs extra.
Axel's opinion of Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 21/22 Wellington Quay, Dublin
- Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 5,009 reviews (location 4.9/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Dublin Airport: 25 min by taxi · Ha'penny Bridge: 3 min walk
- Hotel policies: Deposit: €150 per room per stay
- Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, No parking, Pets Not Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Dublin
Room types
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Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Quadruple room with river view
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
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Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Premier room
Premier Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Suite
Quadruple Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Superior Suite
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