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Hotels in central Dublin, Nov 27 to 29, 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 48 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.

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. Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green: the easiest all-round choice for a first Dublin visit.

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Hotels in central Dublin, Nov 27 to 29, 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 2026-11-27, check-out 2026-11-29, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Christchurch & the Liberties; Temple Bar; O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street; Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green. 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 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29; 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 48 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

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

3. Clayton Hotel Charlemont — 4-star, Clayton Hotels

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

5. Harcourt Hotel — 3-star, independent

6. Academy Plaza Hotel — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (42)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 27 to 29, 2026
  1. easyHotel Dublin City Centre, Smithfield & Stoneybatter
    #1 of 6 · Smithfield & Stoneybatter

    easyHotel Dublin City Centre

    3-star · Independent

    $197a night · Nov 27 to 29

    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.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $394 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Phoenix Park Hotel

    3-star · Travelodge UK

    $221a night · Nov 27 to 29

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

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $441 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Clayton Hotel Charlemont

    4-star · Clayton Hotels

    $227a night · Nov 27 to 29

    Mid-priced canal-side comfort with helpful staff and quick Charlemont tram access. You accept outside the sightseeing core, with limited paid parking. 15 minutes' walk to St Stephen's Green, 20 minutes' walk to Grafton Street.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $453 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    The Dean Dublin Centre

    4-star · Independent

    $236a night · Nov 27 to 29

    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.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $473 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Harcourt Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $239a night · Nov 27 to 29

    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.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $477 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Academy Plaza Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $242a night · Nov 27 to 29

    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.

    Nov 27 to 29, two adults: $483 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

17 of 48 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 Nov 27 to 29

  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 Nov 27 to 29

  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 Nov 27 to 29

  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 Nov 27 to 29

  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 Nov 27 to 29

  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 Nov 27 to 29

  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 Nov 27 to 29

  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 Nov 27 to 29

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

42 more
  1. 1. Ashling Hotel Dublin · Smithfield · 4-star$243Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  2. 2. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli · Christchurch · 3-star$192/night less than Booking.com (43%)$247Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  3. 3. The Hendrick Smithfield · Smithfield · 4-star$247Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  4. 4. Dublin One Hotel · O'Connell Street · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (7%)$249Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  5. 5. Temple Bar Inn · Temple Bar · 3-star$256Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  6. 6. Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$260Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  7. 7. Harding Hotel · Christchurch · 3-star$262Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  8. 8. The Trinity City Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$272Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  9. 9. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City · O'Connell Street · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$277Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  10. 10. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge · O'Connell Street · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (8%)$281Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  11. 11. Maldron Hotel Smithfield Dublin City · Smithfield · 4-star$283Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  12. 12. Aloft by Marriott Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$30/night less than Expedia (10%)$285Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  13. 13. Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin · Christchurch · 4-star$18/night less than Expedia (6%)$286Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  14. 14. Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG · O'Connell Street · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$286Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  15. 15. Marlin Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$286Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  16. 16. NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello · Portobello · 4-star$14/night less than Expedia (5%)$286Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  17. 17. Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar · Temple Bar · 3-star$292Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  18. 18. Iveagh Garden Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (6%)$296Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  19. 19. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG · Smithfield · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$297Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  20. 20. Camden Court Hotel · Portobello · 4-star$304Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  21. 21. The Fleet · Temple Bar · 4-star$308Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  22. 22. The Chancery Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$309Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  23. 23. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street · O'Connell Street · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (5%)$309Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  24. 24. Hilton Dublin · Portobello · 4-star$56/night less than Expedia (15%)$311Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  25. 25. The Wilder Townhouse · Portobello · 4-star$320Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  26. 26. The Morgan Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$329Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  27. 27. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Quay · O'Connell Street · 4-star$340Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  28. 28. NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Temple Bar · 4-star$358Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  29. 29. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin · Christchurch · 4-star$359Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  30. 30. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton · Temple Bar · 5-star$362Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  31. 31. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Christchurch · 4-star$363Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  32. 32. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre · O'Connell Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (14%)$369Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  33. 33. Conrad Dublin · Portobello · 5-star$393Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  34. 34. Stauntons on the Green · Grafton Street · 3-star$395Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  35. 35. Staycity Dublin Castle · Christchurch · 4-star$430Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  36. 36. The Mercantile Hotel · Temple Bar · 3-star$431Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  37. 37. The Merrion Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$508Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  38. 38. The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection · Temple Bar · 5-star$547Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  39. 39. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street · Christchurch · 4-star$599Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  40. 40. The Westbury Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$739Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  41. 41. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin · O'Connell Street · 4-star$838Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
  42. 42. The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection · Grafton Street · 5-star$891Rooms for Nov 27 to 29
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