
Axel’s take
A friendly Ballsbridge base with a proper pub, but rooms need some tolerance.
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Axel’s rating: 7.7/10 · a traditional, family-run 3-star in Ballsbridge
The Lansdowne is a traditional, family-run 3-star in Ballsbridge, strongest as a straightforward base for Aviva Stadium events and Dublin weekends. We'd choose it for the neighborhood, welcoming staff and downstairs Den Bar rather than stylish bedrooms. Booking.com and Expedia guests generally praise cleanliness and helpful service, while recent Tripadvisor reviews also highlight comfortable beds and good breakfasts. The Aviva is around ten minutes away on foot; central shopping and sightseeing take a longer walk.
The compromises are old-fashioned interiors, some small bedrooms and bathrooms, and recurring reports of overly warm rooms. Recent guests also mention noise from courtyards or neighboring rooms. There is no lift, so stairs are a meaningful drawback, not a minor detail. We'd skip it if you need step-free access, reliably cool sleeping conditions or a polished modern hotel.
- Rooms
- Traditional furnishings and variable space; small bathrooms, warmth and sound insulation attract recurring criticism.
- Cleanliness
- Generally a strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor feedback.
- Service
- Usually friendly and helpful, though some recent guests report uneven restaurant service and problem handling.
- Amenities
- Den Bar, full Irish breakfast, free Wi-Fi and in-room tea and coffee; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.
- Fees and surprises
- Confirm parking availability and arrangements directly; guests report limited options and costly daytime street parking.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · itinera.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
27-29 Pembroke Road, Dublin
Walkable Ballsbridge setting near pubs, restaurants, Aviva Stadium and the RDS; outside the central sightseeing core.
Amenities and check-in
Den Bar, full Irish breakfast, free Wi-Fi and in-room tea and coffee; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Wi-Fi (free)
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Fee for full breakfast: EUR 12.50 per person (approximately); Self parking fee: EUR 12 per night
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Lansdowne Hotel: from $110 for Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $110 total for Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults at Lansdowne Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 6, 2026.
Lansdowne Hotel is a traditional, family-run 3-star in Ballsbridge in Dublin, Ireland.
Address: 27-29 Pembroke Road, Dublin. Property ID: 1032496. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/dublin/lansdowne-hotel-1032496
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/dublin/lansdowne-hotel-1032496/2026-11-29/2-adults
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $463 | $557 on Booking.com | $94 less (17%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $110 USD
2026-11-29 to 2026-11-30 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $226 USD
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3 nights
Total price: $347 USD
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4 nights
Total price: $465 USD
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5 nights
Total price: $589 USD
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6 nights
Total price: $758 USD
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7 nights
Total price: $1,052 USD
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8 nights
Total price: $1,158 USD
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9 nights
Total price: $1,276 USD
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10 nights
Total price: $1,399 USD
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11 nights
Total price: $1,517 USD
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12 nights
Total price: $1,653 USD
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Axel's take: 7.7/10
A friendly Ballsbridge base with a proper pub, but rooms need some tolerance. a traditional, family-run 3-star in Ballsbridge, scored for what it is.
The Lansdowne is a traditional, family-run 3-star in Ballsbridge, strongest as a straightforward base for Aviva Stadium events and Dublin weekends. We'd choose it for the neighborhood, welcoming staff and downstairs Den Bar rather than stylish bedrooms. Booking.com and Expedia guests generally praise cleanliness and helpful service, while recent Tripadvisor reviews also highlight comfortable beds and good breakfasts. The Aviva is around ten minutes away on foot; central shopping and sightseeing take a longer walk.
The compromises are old-fashioned interiors, some small bedrooms and bathrooms, and recurring reports of overly warm rooms. Recent guests also mention noise from courtyards or neighboring rooms. There is no lift, so stairs are a meaningful drawback, not a minor detail. We'd skip it if you need step-free access, reliably cool sleeping conditions or a polished modern hotel.
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Best for: Aviva Stadium concert and rugby trips; Travelers who enjoy a traditional pub; Short stays in Ballsbridge
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Watch out for: No lift; stairs to bedrooms; Some small, dated and overly warm rooms; Room-dependent noise
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Location: Walkable Ballsbridge setting near pubs, restaurants, Aviva Stadium and the RDS; outside the central sightseeing core.
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Rooms: Traditional furnishings and variable space; small bathrooms, warmth and sound insulation attract recurring criticism.
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Cleanliness: Generally a strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor feedback.
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Service: Usually friendly and helpful, though some recent guests report uneven restaurant service and problem handling.
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Amenities: Den Bar, full Irish breakfast, free Wi-Fi and in-room tea and coffee; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking.
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Fees and surprises: Confirm parking availability and arrangements directly; guests report limited options and costly daytime street parking.
Axel's opinion of Lansdowne Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · itinera.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Lansdowne Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 27-29 Pembroke Road, Dublin
- Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 863 reviews (location 4.2/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Dublin Airport: 25 min by taxi · The Little Museum of Dublin: 8 min by taxi · St Patrick's Cathedral: 12 min by taxi · EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum: 12 min by taxi · Dublin Castle: 13 min by taxi · Christ Church Cathedral: 13 min by taxi
- Optional charges: Fee for full breakfast: EUR 12.50 per person (approximately); Self parking fee: EUR 12 per night
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Wi-Fi (free)
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Dublin
Room types
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Standard Triple room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
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Standard Single room (single bed)
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Triple room
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Standard Quintuple room
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Business room
Business Triple room
Business Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Business Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
Superior room
Superior Single room
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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