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Hotels in central Dublin, Jan 8 to 10, 2027

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, Jan 8 to 10, 2027

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 2027-01-08, check-out 2027-01-10, 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's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2027-01-08 to 2027-01-10; 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 (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. The Hendrick Smithfield — 4-star, independent

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

3. Harcourt Hotel — 3-star, independent

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

5. Academy Plaza Hotel — 3-star, independent

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

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 Jan 8 to 10, 2027
  1. The Hendrick Smithfield, Smithfield & Stoneybatter
    #1 of 6 · Smithfield & Stoneybatter

    The Hendrick Smithfield

    4-star · Independent

    $114a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $228 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

    4-star · Independent

    $117a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $233 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Harcourt Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $120a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $241 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 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

    $121a night · Jan 8 to 10

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

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $243 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Academy Plaza Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $125a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $250 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street

    4-star · Jurys Inns

    $126a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $252 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

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 Jan 8 to 10

  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 Jan 8 to 10

  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 Jan 8 to 10

  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 Jan 8 to 10

  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 Jan 8 to 10

  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 Jan 8 to 10

  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 Jan 8 to 10

  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 Jan 8 to 10

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

44 more
  1. 1. Dublin One Hotel · O'Connell Street · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (7%)$130Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  2. 2. easyHotel Dublin City Centre · Smithfield · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (15%)$132Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  3. 3. The Dean Dublin Centre · Grafton Street · 4-star$30/night less than Booking.com (18%)$136Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  4. 4. Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$139Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  5. 5. Ashling Hotel Dublin · Smithfield · 4-star$141Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  6. 6. Maldron Hotel Smithfield Dublin City · Smithfield · 4-star$141Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  7. 7. Clayton Hotel Charlemont · Portobello · 4-star$142Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  8. 8. Marlin Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$143Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  9. 9. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Christchurch · 4-star$143Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  10. 10. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City · O'Connell Street · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$146Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  11. 11. NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello · Portobello · 4-star$14/night less than Expedia (5%)$149Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  12. 12. Keavans Port · Portobello · 4-star$150Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  13. 13. Temple Bar Inn · Temple Bar · 3-star$152Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  14. 14. Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin · Christchurch · 4-star$18/night less than Expedia (6%)$154Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  15. 15. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Quay · O'Connell Street · 4-star$154Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  16. 16. Aloft by Marriott Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$30/night less than Expedia (10%)$156Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  17. 17. Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG · O'Connell Street · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$159Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  18. 18. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli · Christchurch · 3-star$192/night less than Booking.com (43%)$159Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  19. 19. Harding Hotel · Christchurch · 3-star$163Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  20. 20. Iveagh Garden Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (6%)$165Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  21. 21. The Fleet · Temple Bar · 4-star$166Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  22. 22. The Mercantile Hotel · Temple Bar · 3-star$168Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  23. 23. The Morgan Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$170Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  24. 24. The Trinity City Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$173Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  25. 25. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge · O'Connell Street · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (8%)$178Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  26. 26. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street · Christchurch · 4-star$181Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  27. 27. Staycity Dublin Castle · Christchurch · 4-star$183Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  28. 28. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre · O'Connell Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (14%)$185Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  29. 29. NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Temple Bar · 4-star$188Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  30. 30. Buswells Hotel · Grafton Street · 3-star$194Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  31. 31. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin · O'Connell Street · 4-star$194Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  32. 32. Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar · Temple Bar · 3-star$194Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  33. 33. Camden Court Hotel · Portobello · 4-star$199Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  34. 34. Hilton Dublin · Portobello · 4-star$56/night less than Expedia (15%)$200Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  35. 35. The Chancery Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$227Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  36. 36. Stauntons on the Green · Grafton Street · 3-star$236Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  37. 37. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton · Temple Bar · 5-star$274Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  38. 38. The Wilder Townhouse · Portobello · 4-star$275Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  39. 39. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin · Christchurch · 4-star$282Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  40. 40. Conrad Dublin · Portobello · 5-star$327Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  41. 41. The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection · Temple Bar · 5-star$392Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  42. 42. The Merrion Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$469Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  43. 43. The Westbury Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$487Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  44. 44. The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection · Grafton Street · 5-star$548Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
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