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Hotels in central Dublin, Dec 1 to 3, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Tuesday to Thursday, 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 16 of the 49 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

This selection covers Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green, Temple Bar, Christchurch and the Liberties, O’Connell Street, Smithfield and Portobello. Ballsbridge, the Docklands, Dún Laoghaire and Dublin Airport are separate selections.

Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green: the easiest all-round choice for a first Dublin visit. Temple Bar: stay for the nightlife, not for an early night. O'Connell Street and Gardiner Street: a practical central base where the exact street matters. Christchurch and the Liberties: historic Dublin on your doorstep, without sleeping inside Temple Bar.

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Hotels in central Dublin, Dec 1 to 3, 2026

This selection covers Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green, Temple Bar, Christchurch and the Liberties, O’Connell Street, Smithfield and Portobello. Ballsbridge, the Docklands, Dún Laoghaire and Dublin Airport are separate selections.

Compound search: hotels located in central Dublin (Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green, Temple Bar, Christchurch and the Liberties, O’Connell Street, Smithfield and Portobello); check-in 2026-12-01, check-out 2026-12-03, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green; Temple Bar; O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street; Christchurch & the Liberties. 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 2026-12-01 to 2026-12-03; 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 Booking.com, 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 (16 of 49 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green: The easiest all-round choice for a first Dublin visit. Typical $288 a night. Subway: Walk to Trinity, the main museums and Temple Bar.
  • Temple Bar: Stay for the nightlife, not for an early night. Typical $230 a night. Subway: Walk to Trinity and Grafton Street.
  • O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street: A practical central base where the exact street matters. Typical $194 a night. Subway: Green Line Luas serves O'Connell Street and Marlborough.
  • Christchurch & the Liberties: Historic Dublin on your doorstep, without sleeping inside Temple Bar. Typical $210 a night. Subway: Walk to Temple Bar and the medieval sights.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. easyHotel Dublin City Centre — 3-star, independent

2. Academy Plaza Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. The Hendrick Smithfield — 4-star, independent

4. Phoenix Park Hotel — 3-star, Travelodge UK

5. Dublin One Hotel — 4-star, independent

6. Harcourt Hotel — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (43)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 1 to 3, 2026
  1. easyHotel Dublin City Centre, Smithfield & Stoneybatter
    #1 of 6 · Smithfield & Stoneybatter

    easyHotel Dublin City Centre

    3-star · Independent

    $83a night · Dec 1 to 3

    The lowest-rate option here for short stays with minimal luggage. You accept tiny rooms, infrequent cleaning and charges for basic extras. 20 minutes' walk to Dublin Castle.

    $33/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $373 vs $438 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $166 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Academy Plaza Hotel, O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street
    #2 of 6 · O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street

    Academy Plaza Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $90a night · Dec 1 to 3

    A cheaper central base for short stays using trams and airport coaches. You accept compact bedrooms and bathrooms, with variable street and tram noise. 20 minutes' walk to Grafton Street, 20 minutes' walk to Dublin Castle.

    $10/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Axel $483 vs $503 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $181 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. The Hendrick Smithfield, Smithfield & Stoneybatter
    #3 of 6 · Smithfield & Stoneybatter

    The Hendrick Smithfield

    4-star · Independent

    $99a night · Dec 1 to 3

    A cheaper stylish Smithfield base with friendly staff and nearby trams. You accept small rooms and limited luggage space. 20 minutes' walk to Dublin Castle, 25 minutes' walk to Grafton Street.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $198 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Phoenix Park Hotel, Smithfield & Stoneybatter
    #4 of 6 · Smithfield & Stoneybatter

    Phoenix Park Hotel

    3-star · Travelodge UK

    $106a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Simple stopover practicality near Heuston and Phoenix Park. You accept traffic noise, warm rooms and uneven wear.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $211 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Dublin One Hotel, O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street
    #5 of 6 · O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street

    Dublin One Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $109a night · Dec 1 to 3

    A cheaper design-led option for Croke Park trips and bus-based stays. You accept compact rooms, limited storage and a longer walk downtown.

    $21/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $551 vs $593 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $219 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Harcourt Hotel, Portobello & Camden Street
    #6 of 6 · Portobello & Camden Street

    Harcourt Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $110a night · Dec 1 to 3

    A cheaper nightlife-focused base with its own nightclub and beer garden. You accept club and tram noise, dated rooms and no air conditioning. Eight minutes' walk to St Stephen's Green, 15 minutes' walk to Grafton Street.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $221 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

16 of 49 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Booking.com
  1. 1. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli · Christchurch · 3-star$192/night less than Booking.com (43%)

    Axel $500 vs $884 on Booking.com for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  2. 2. The Dean Dublin Centre · Grafton Street · 4-star$30/night less than Booking.com (18%)

    Axel $273 vs $333 on Booking.com for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  3. 3. Hilton Dublin · Portobello · 4-star$56/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $646 vs $759 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  4. 4. easyHotel Dublin City Centre · Smithfield · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $373 vs $438 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  5. 5. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre · O'Connell Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $202 vs $236 on Expedia for Dec 15 to 17, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  6. 6. Aloft by Marriott Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$30/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $557 vs $616 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  7. 7. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge · O'Connell Street · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $589 vs $638 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  8. 8. Dublin One Hotel · O'Connell Street · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $551 vs $593 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

43 more
  1. 1. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City · O'Connell Street · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$112Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  2. 2. Maldron Hotel Smithfield Dublin City · Smithfield · 4-star$117Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  3. 3. NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello · Portobello · 4-star$14/night less than Expedia (5%)$120Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  4. 4. Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$121Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  5. 5. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street · O'Connell Street · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (5%)$122Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  6. 6. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli · Christchurch · 3-star$192/night less than Booking.com (43%)$123Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  7. 7. Keavans Port · Portobello · 4-star$126Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  8. 8. Staycity Dublin Castle · Christchurch · 4-star$128Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  9. 9. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Christchurch · 4-star$128Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  10. 10. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge · O'Connell Street · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (8%)$128Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  11. 11. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre · O'Connell Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (14%)$131Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  12. 12. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Quay · O'Connell Street · 4-star$131Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  13. 13. The Dean Dublin Centre · Grafton Street · 4-star$30/night less than Booking.com (18%)$135Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  14. 14. Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG · O'Connell Street · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$136Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  15. 15. Temple Bar Inn · Temple Bar · 3-star$138Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  16. 16. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG · Smithfield · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$144Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  17. 17. Harding Hotel · Christchurch · 3-star$151Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  18. 18. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street · Christchurch · 4-star$152Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  19. 19. NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Temple Bar · 4-star$153Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  20. 20. Marlin Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$155Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  21. 21. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin · O'Connell Street · 4-star$160Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  22. 22. The Mercantile Hotel · Temple Bar · 3-star$161Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  23. 23. Ashling Hotel Dublin · Smithfield · 4-star$162Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  24. 24. Iveagh Garden Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (6%)$162Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  25. 25. The Fleet · Temple Bar · 4-star$164Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  26. 26. Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar · Temple Bar · 3-star$167Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  27. 27. Aloft by Marriott Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$30/night less than Expedia (10%)$168Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  28. 28. The Trinity City Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$168Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  29. 29. The Morgan Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$171Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  30. 30. Clayton Hotel Charlemont · Portobello · 4-star$174Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  31. 31. Buswells Hotel · Grafton Street · 3-star$201Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  32. 32. Hilton Dublin · Portobello · 4-star$56/night less than Expedia (15%)$201Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  33. 33. Camden Court Hotel · Portobello · 4-star$202Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  34. 34. The Chancery Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$219Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  35. 35. Stauntons on the Green · Grafton Street · 3-star$223Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  36. 36. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin · Christchurch · 4-star$242Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  37. 37. The Wilder Townhouse · Portobello · 4-star$262Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  38. 38. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton · Temple Bar · 5-star$285Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  39. 39. Conrad Dublin · Portobello · 5-star$427Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  40. 40. The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection · Temple Bar · 5-star$532Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  41. 41. The Westbury Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$562Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  42. 42. The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection · Grafton Street · 5-star$645Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  43. 43. The Merrion Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$747Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
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