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Hotels in central Dublin, Dec 15 to 17, 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 9 of the 33 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.

Temple Bar: stay for the nightlife, not for an early night. Portobello and Camden Street: stay for restaurants and music; choose your sleeping street carefully. 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.

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Hotels in central Dublin, Dec 15 to 17, 2026

From $101 a night for Dec 15–17, 2026 at Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre (2 adults, $202 total), checked Oct 28, 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 2026-12-15, check-out 2026-12-17, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Temple Bar; Portobello & Camden Street; Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green; 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 private rate" lines are for 2026-12-15 to 2026-12-17. 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 (9 of 33 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Temple Bar: Stay for the nightlife, not for an early night. Typical $230 a night. Subway: Walk to Trinity and Grafton Street.
  • Portobello & Camden Street: Stay for restaurants and music; choose your sleeping street carefully. Typical $219 a night. Subway: Walk north to the Green and Grafton Street.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre — 4-star, independent

2. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street — 4-star, Jurys Inns

3. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG — 4-star, independent

4. Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City — 4-star, Maldron Hotels

5. Temple Bar Inn — 3-star, independent

6. NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello — 4-star, independent

More hotels in the area (27)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 15 to 17, 2026
  1. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre, O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street
    #1 of 6 · O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street

    Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre

    4-star · Independent

    $101a night · Dec 15 to 17

    Modern self-catering rooms with helpful staff beside Capel Street restaurants. You accept no short-stay scheduled cleaning; some evening street noise. Ten minutes' walk to Dublin Castle, 15 minutes' walk to Grafton Street.

    $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.

    Axel private rate for Dec 15 to 17, two adults. Total price: $202 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

  2. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street, O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street
    #2 of 6 · O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street

    Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street

    4-star · Jurys Inns

    $105a night · Dec 15 to 17

    Refreshed, air-conditioned practicality with shared family rooms near shops and trams. You accept busy surroundings after dark and outside noise in some rooms. 15 minutes' walk to Dublin Castle, 20 minutes' walk to Grafton Street.

    $7/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $252 vs $265 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026.

    Axel private rate for Dec 15 to 17, two adults. Total price: $211 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

  3. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG, Smithfield & Stoneybatter
    #3 of 6 · Smithfield & Stoneybatter

    Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

    4-star · Independent

    $106a night · Dec 15 to 17

    Design-led comfort with good beds and air conditioning, without paying for extensive facilities. You accept compact rooms, limited shower privacy and possible construction noise. Ten minutes' walk to Dublin Castle, 15 minutes' walk to Grafton Street.

    $27/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $704 vs $758 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Axel private rate for Dec 15 to 17, two adults. Total price: $212 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. Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City, Christchurch & the Liberties
    #4 of 6 · Christchurch & the Liberties

    Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City

    4-star · Maldron Hotels

    $106a night · Dec 15 to 17

    Practical cathedral-side comfort with family options offering proper beds. You accept limited paid parking and occasional bathroom or cooling problems. Ten minutes' walk to Dublin Castle, 15 minutes' walk to St Stephen's Green.

    $3/night less than Expedia (1%)

    Axel $564 vs $570 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Axel private rate for Dec 15 to 17, two adults. Total price: $212 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

  5. Temple Bar Inn, Temple Bar
    #5 of 6 · Temple Bar

    Temple Bar Inn

    3-star · Independent

    $107a night · Dec 15 to 17

    A cheaper modern base for travelers prioritizing Temple Bar pubs and walking. You accept nightlife noise, no air conditioning and compact rooms. Nine minutes' walk to Grafton Street, ten minutes' walk to Dublin Castle.

    Axel private rate for Dec 15 to 17, two adults. Total price: $215 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

  6. NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello, Portobello & Camden Street
    #6 of 6 · Portobello & Camden Street

    NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello

    4-star · Independent

    $110a night · Dec 15 to 17

    Cheaper canal-side design and comfortable beds near Camden Street dining. You accept harbour-square construction, some compact rooms and no on-site parking. 15 minutes' walk to St Stephen's Green, 20 minutes' walk to Grafton Street.

    $14/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $574 vs $601 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Axel private rate for Dec 15 to 17, two adults. Total price: $220 USD for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

9 of 33 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Booking.com
  1. 1. 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 15 to 17

  2. 2. 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 15 to 17

  3. 3. 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 15 to 17

  4. 4. 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 15 to 17

  5. 5. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG · Smithfield · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $704 vs $758 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 15 to 17

  6. 6. Iveagh Garden Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (6%)

    Axel $591 vs $626 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Dec 15 to 17

  7. 7. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street · O'Connell Street · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $252 vs $265 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Dec 15 to 17

  8. 8. NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello · Portobello · 4-star$14/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $574 vs $601 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 15 to 17

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

27 more
  1. 1. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge · O'Connell Street · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (8%)$114Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  2. 2. Keavans Port · Portobello · 4-star$114Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  3. 3. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Christchurch · 4-star$115Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  4. 4. Harcourt Hotel · Portobello · 3-star$120Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  5. 5. The Dean Dublin Centre · Grafton Street · 4-star$30/night less than Booking.com (18%)$126Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  6. 6. Marlin Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$135Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  7. 7. Clayton Hotel Charlemont · Portobello · 4-star$139Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  8. 8. The Morgan Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$145Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  9. 9. Iveagh Garden Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (6%)$145Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  10. 10. Harding Hotel · Christchurch · 3-star$147Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  11. 11. NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Temple Bar · 4-star$148Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  12. 12. The Trinity City Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$156Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  13. 13. The Fleet · Temple Bar · 4-star$157Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  14. 14. Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar · Temple Bar · 3-star$167Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  15. 15. The Mercantile Hotel · Temple Bar · 3-star$168Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  16. 16. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin · O'Connell Street · 4-star$179Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  17. 17. Camden Court Hotel · Portobello · 4-star$179Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  18. 18. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin · Christchurch · 4-star$182Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  19. 19. Hilton Dublin · Portobello · 4-star$56/night less than Expedia (15%)$189Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  20. 20. The Chancery Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$193Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  21. 21. Buswells Hotel · Grafton Street · 3-star$219Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  22. 22. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton · Temple Bar · 5-star$235Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  23. 23. The Wilder Townhouse · Portobello · 4-star$253Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  24. 24. Stauntons on the Green · Grafton Street · 3-star$275Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  25. 25. Conrad Dublin · Portobello · 5-star$338Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  26. 26. The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection · Temple Bar · 5-star$505Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
  27. 27. The Westbury Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$512Rooms for Dec 15 to 17
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