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Hotels in central Dublin, Dec 11 to 13, 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 17 of the 50 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. Christchurch and the Liberties: historic Dublin on your doorstep, without sleeping inside Temple Bar. 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.

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Hotels in central Dublin, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

From $184 a night for Dec 11–13, 2026 at Phoenix Park Hotel (2 adults, $368 total), checked Oct 24, 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 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green; Christchurch & the Liberties; Temple Bar; O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street. 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 private rate" lines are for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms. "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 (17 of 50 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

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

3. The Dean Dublin Centre — 4-star, independent

4. Dublin One Hotel — 4-star, independent

5. Buswells Hotel — 3-star, independent

6. Hilton Dublin — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

More hotels in the area (44)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Phoenix Park Hotel, Smithfield & Stoneybatter
    #1 of 6 · Smithfield & Stoneybatter

    Phoenix Park Hotel

    3-star · Travelodge UK

    $184a night · Dec 11 to 13

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

    Axel private rate for Dec 11 to 13, two adults. Total price: $368 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

  2. easyHotel Dublin City Centre, Smithfield & Stoneybatter
    #2 of 6 · Smithfield & Stoneybatter

    easyHotel Dublin City Centre

    3-star · Independent

    $185a night · Dec 11 to 13

    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.

    Axel private rate for Dec 11 to 13, two adults. Total price: $371 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

  3. The Dean Dublin Centre, Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
    #3 of 6 · Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    The Dean Dublin Centre

    4-star · Independent

    $204a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Nightlife-focused design with unusually strong gym and adults-only pool facilities for the rate. You accept nightclub noise, tiny Cosy rooms and possible refurbishment disruption. Eight minutes' walk to St Stephen's Green, 15 minutes' walk to Grafton Street.

    $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.

    Axel private rate for Dec 11 to 13, two adults. Total price: $408 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

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

    Dublin One Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $216a night · Dec 11 to 13

    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.

    Axel private rate for Dec 11 to 13, two adults. Total price: $432 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

  5. Buswells Hotel, Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
    #5 of 6 · Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    Buswells Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $217a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Cheaper traditional hospitality near the museums, Grafton Street and the Green. You accept no air conditioning, variable rooms and only partial lift access. One minutes' walk to National Museum of Ireland — Archaeology, four minutes' walk to National Gallery of Ireland.

    Axel private rate for Dec 11 to 13, two adults. Total price: $434 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

  6. Hilton Dublin, Portobello & Camden Street
    #6 of 6 · Portobello & Camden Street

    Hilton Dublin

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $219a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Generally spacious canal-side rooms with strong breakfast and immediate tram access. You accept older and refurbished rooms differ; occasional event or corridor noise. 15 minutes' walk to St Stephen's Green, 20 minutes' walk to Grafton Street.

    $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.

    Axel private rate for Dec 11 to 13, two adults. Total price: $437 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

17 of 50 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 11 to 13

  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 11 to 13

  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 11 to 13

  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 11 to 13

  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 11 to 13

  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 11 to 13

  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 11 to 13

  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 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

44 more
  1. 1. Harcourt Hotel · Portobello · 3-star$220Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Harding Hotel · Christchurch · 3-star$222Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. The Hendrick Smithfield · Smithfield · 4-star$223Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Academy Plaza Hotel · O'Connell Street · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (4%)$223Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Ashling Hotel Dublin · Smithfield · 4-star$224Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$239Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Keavans Port · Portobello · 4-star$240Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City · O'Connell Street · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$243Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Quay · O'Connell Street · 4-star$247Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli · Christchurch · 3-star$192/night less than Booking.com (43%)$247Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar · Temple Bar · 3-star$249Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Aloft by Marriott Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$30/night less than Expedia (10%)$254Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Temple Bar Inn · Temple Bar · 3-star$256Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG · O'Connell Street · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$257Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Clayton Hotel Charlemont · Portobello · 4-star$261Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Maldron Hotel Smithfield Dublin City · Smithfield · 4-star$266Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. The Trinity City Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$270Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. The Mercantile Hotel · Temple Bar · 3-star$282Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin · Christchurch · 4-star$282Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. Camden Court Hotel · Portobello · 4-star$284Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge · O'Connell Street · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (8%)$285Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello · Portobello · 4-star$14/night less than Expedia (5%)$289Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin · Christchurch · 4-star$18/night less than Expedia (6%)$292Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. The Fleet · Temple Bar · 4-star$292Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street · Christchurch · 4-star$293Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  26. 26. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street · O'Connell Street · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (5%)$294Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  27. 27. Marlin Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$315Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  28. 28. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Christchurch · 4-star$316Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  29. 29. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre · O'Connell Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (14%)$320Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  30. 30. The Chancery Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$322Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  31. 31. The Wilder Townhouse · Portobello · 4-star$323Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  32. 32. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG · Smithfield · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$329Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  33. 33. The Morgan Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$330Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  34. 34. Stauntons on the Green · Grafton Street · 3-star$339Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  35. 35. NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Temple Bar · 4-star$344Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  36. 36. Staycity Dublin Castle · Christchurch · 4-star$347Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  37. 37. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton · Temple Bar · 5-star$369Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  38. 38. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin · O'Connell Street · 4-star$400Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  39. 39. Conrad Dublin · Portobello · 5-star$409Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  40. 40. The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection · Temple Bar · 5-star$515Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  41. 41. Iveagh Garden Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (6%)$533Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  42. 42. The Merrion Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$746Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  43. 43. The Westbury Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$840Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  44. 44. The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection · Grafton Street · 5-star$1,028Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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