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Dallas hotels under $400 a night, Dec 18 to 20, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 29 of the 44 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Downtown and Arts District: choose Downtown for museums and transit, not nonstop street life. Design District and Market Center: come for design and dinner; expect to organize your transport. Love Field and Medical District: a practical airport or hospital stay, not a Dallas sightseeing base. Convention Center and West End: useful for conventions and JFK history, with major construction caveats.

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Dallas hotels under $400 a night, Dec 18 to 20, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Dallas under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-18, check-out 2026-12-20, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Downtown & Arts District; Design District & Market Center; Love Field & Medical District; Convention Center & West End. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-18 to 2026-12-20; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (29 of 44 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Downtown & Arts District: Choose Downtown for museums and transit, not nonstop street life. Typical $251 a night. Subway: Walk between Downtown sights.
  • Design District & Market Center: Come for design and dinner; expect to organize your transport. Typical $163 a night. Subway: Walk selected gallery and Hi Line blocks.
  • Love Field & Medical District: A practical airport or hospital stay, not a Dallas sightseeing base. Typical $111 a night. Subway: Green/Orange trains serve Inwood/Love Field and SWMD/Parkland, useful only if your address is close.
  • Convention Center & West End: Useful for conventions and JFK history, with major construction caveats. Typical $191 a night. Subway: JFK sights are walkable.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Ctr - Love Field by IHG — 3-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Love Field — 3-star, La Quinta Inns & Suites

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field - Dallas Market Center — 2-star, Comfort Inn

4. Wingate by Wyndham Dallas Love Field — 3-star, Wingate By Wyndham

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Medical/Market Center — 3-star, Fairfield Inn by Marriott

6. Holiday Inn Express Dallas Medical-Market Center by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

More hotels in the area (38)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 18 to 20, 2026
  1. Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Ctr - Love Field by IHG, Love Field & Medical District
    #1 of 6 · Love Field & Medical District

    Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Ctr - Love Field by IHG

    3-star · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

    $86a night · Dec 18 to 20

    On-site dining and an indoor pool for a practical driving-based stay. You accept recurring cooling and hot-water problems; paid parking.

    $104/night less than Expedia (54%)

    Axel $176 vs $383 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $172 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Love Field, Love Field & Medical District
    #2 of 6 · Love Field & Medical District

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Love Field

    3-star · La Quinta Inns & Suites

    $87a night · Dec 18 to 20

    A simple airport stay with spacious rooms, breakfast and free overnight parking. You accept recurring odors, uneven upkeep and a shuttle service gap.

    $20/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $207 vs $247 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $175 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field - Dallas Market Center, Love Field & Medical District
    #3 of 6 · Love Field & Medical District

    Comfort Inn & Suites Love Field - Dallas Market Center

    2-star · Comfort Inn

    $90a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Updated, spacious rooms and included breakfast for brief driving-based visits. You accept freeway noise, uneven housekeeping and insect reports.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $179 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Wingate by Wyndham Dallas Love Field, Love Field & Medical District
    #4 of 6 · Love Field & Medical District

    Wingate by Wyndham Dallas Love Field

    3-star · Wingate By Wyndham

    $91a night · Dec 18 to 20

    A budget airport stop with spacious rooms, breakfast and free parking. You accept uneven cleaning, worn furnishings, odors and highway noise.

    $17/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $187 vs $221 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $183 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Medical/Market Center, Design District & Market Center
    #5 of 6 · Design District & Market Center

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Medical/Market Center

    3-star · Fairfield Inn by Marriott

    $100a night · Dec 18 to 20

    A lower-rate Market Center base with accommodating staff and included breakfast. You accept dated interiors, paid parking and elevator repairs to confirm.

    $21/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $196 vs $237 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 17, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $200 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Holiday Inn Express Dallas Medical-Market Center by IHG, Design District & Market Center
    #6 of 6 · Design District & Market Center

    Holiday Inn Express Dallas Medical-Market Center by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $102a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Helpful staff, included breakfast and free parking for medical or Market Center trips. You accept some train and road noise, plus occasional hallway odors.

    $21/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $378 vs $420 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $204 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

29 of 44 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton · SMU, Park Cities · 4-star$613/night less than Expedia (64%)

    Axel $692 vs $1,919 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  2. 2. Crowne Plaza Dallas Market Ctr - Love Field by IHG · Love Field · 3-star$104/night less than Expedia (54%)

    Axel $176 vs $383 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  3. 3. Sheraton Suites Market Center Dallas · Design District · 3-star$113/night less than Expedia (45%)

    Axel $281 vs $507 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  4. 4. Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG · Convention Center · 4-star$83/night less than Expedia (41%)

    Axel $239 vs $406 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  5. 5. Fairmont Dallas · Downtown · 4-star$144/night less than Expedia (37%)

    Axel $500 vs $788 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 9 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  6. 6. Warwick Melrose Dallas · Uptown · 4-star$77/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $502 vs $657 on Expedia for Dec 15 to 17, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  7. 7. Marriott Dallas Uptown · Uptown · 3-star$84/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $593 vs $761 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  8. 8. The Beeman Hotel · SMU, Park Cities · 4-star$121/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $872 vs $1,114 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

38 more
  1. 1. Sleep Inn Dallas Love Field - Medical District · Love Field · 2-star$104Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  2. 2. Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG · Convention Center · 4-star$83/night less than Expedia (41%)$105Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  3. 3. Candlewood Suites Market Center by IHG · Love Field · 2-star$114Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  4. 4. Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Market Center · Design District · 3-star$122Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  5. 5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Market Center · Design District · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (10%)$124Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  6. 6. SOVA Micro-Room & Social Hotel · Downtown · 2-star$125Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  7. 7. Sheraton Suites Market Center Dallas · Design District · 3-star$113/night less than Expedia (45%)$126Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  8. 8. Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · Downtown · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (15%)$127Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  9. 9. HYATT house Dallas/Lincoln Park · SMU, Park Cities · 3-star$9/night less than Expedia (6%)$128Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  10. 10. Sheraton Dallas Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$24/night less than Expedia (14%)$131Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  11. 11. Holiday Inn Express Dallas Downtown by IHG · Convention Center · 2-star$136Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  12. 12. Dallas Marriott Suites Medical/Market Center · Design District · 4-star$25/night less than Expedia (13%)$137Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  13. 13. Fairmont Dallas · Downtown · 4-star$144/night less than Expedia (37%)$138Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  14. 14. Dallas Marriott Downtown · Downtown · 4-star$49/night less than Expedia (14%)$141Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  15. 15. DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre · SMU, Park Cities · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (21%)$143Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  16. 16. DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Market Center · Design District · 4-star$20/night less than Expedia (12%)$144Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  17. 17. Aloft by Marriott Dallas Love Field · Love Field · 3-star$148Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  18. 18. Courtyard Dallas Downtown Reunion District · Convention Center · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (11%)$157Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  19. 19. Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown · Downtown · 4-star$35/night less than Expedia (17%)$158Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  20. 20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown, TX · Convention Center · 3-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$161Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  21. 21. The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton · SMU, Park Cities · 4-star$613/night less than Expedia (64%)$163Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  22. 22. Hyatt Regency Dallas · Convention Center · 4-star$173Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  23. 23. SpringHill Suites Dallas Downtown / West End · Convention Center · 3-star$4/night less than Expedia (3%)$183Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  24. 24. HYATT house Dallas/Uptown · Uptown · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (9%)$185Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  25. 25. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas – Love Field · Love Field · 4-star$197Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  26. 26. Renaissance Dallas Hotel · Design District · 4-star$209Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  27. 27. Hilton Dallas/Park Cities · SMU, Park Cities · 4-star$211Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  28. 28. Hilton Anatole · Design District · 5-star$212Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  29. 29. The Beeman Hotel · SMU, Park Cities · 4-star$121/night less than Expedia (22%)$221Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  30. 30. The Statler Dallas Curio Collection By Hilton · Downtown · 4-star$231Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  31. 31. Omni Dallas Hotel · Convention Center · 4-star$32/night less than Booking.com (8%)$243Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  32. 32. Warwick Melrose Dallas · Uptown · 4-star$77/night less than Expedia (24%)$251Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  33. 33. The Westin Dallas Downtown · Downtown · 4-star$4/night less than Expedia (2%)$267Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  34. 34. Marriott Dallas Uptown · Uptown · 3-star$84/night less than Expedia (22%)$334Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  35. 35. The Adolphus, Autograph Collection · Downtown · 5-star$352Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  36. 36. The Stoneleigh, Autograph Collection · Uptown · 4-star$353Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  37. 37. W Dallas · Uptown · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (5%)$353Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  38. 38. Drey Hotel · SMU, Park Cities · 4-star$73/night less than Expedia (14%)$361Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
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