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Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels under $500 a night, Nov 19 to 23, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 4 nights, Thursday to Monday, 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 20 of the 50 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

O'Connell Street and Gardiner Street: a practical central base where the exact street matters. Smithfield and Stoneybatter: the best balance of neighbourhood life, food and useful transport. 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.

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Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels under $500 a night, Nov 19 to 23, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area under $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-19, check-out 2026-11-23, 4 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street; Smithfield & Stoneybatter; Christchurch & the Liberties; Temple Bar. 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 2026-11-19 to 2026-11-23; 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 (20 of 50 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • Smithfield & Stoneybatter: The best balance of neighbourhood life, food and useful transport. Typical $188 a night. Subway: Red Line Luas stops at Smithfield and Museum.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport — 4-star, Clayton Hotels

2. The Bonnington Dublin — 4-star, McGettigan Hotels

3. Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport — 4-star, Maldron Hotels

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

5. Dublin Skylon Hotel — 4-star, independent

6. Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport Hotel — 4-star, independent

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 Nov 19 to 23, 2026
  1. Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport
    #1 of 6 · Dublin Airport

    Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

    4-star · Clayton Hotels

    $145a night · Nov 19 to 23

    A cheaper airport stopover with spacious rooms and a free round-the-clock shuttle. You accept off-campus transfer, busy surroundings and Deluxe rooms without air conditioning.

    $13/night less than Expedia (6%)

    Axel $398 vs $424 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 19 to 23, two adults: $581 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. The Bonnington Dublin, Drumcondra & Croke Park
    #2 of 6 · Drumcondra & Croke Park

    The Bonnington Dublin

    4-star · McGettigan Hotels

    $164a night · Nov 19 to 23

    A useful family pool and leisure centre without paying the stadium-side premium. You accept uneven room upkeep, noise and occasional odor complaints.

    Nov 19 to 23, two adults: $654 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport
    #3 of 6 · Dublin Airport

    Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport

    4-star · Maldron Hotels

    $171a night · Nov 19 to 23

    Terminal-walking convenience and air-conditioned rooms for an early departure. You accept uneven soundproofing and some compact rooms and bathrooms.

    Nov 19 to 23, two adults: $685 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    easyHotel Dublin City Centre

    3-star · Independent

    $184a night · Nov 19 to 23

    The lowest-rate option here for short stays with minimal luggage. You accept tiny rooms, infrequent cleaning and charges for basic extras. Ten minutes' walk to Guinness Storehouse, 15 minutes' walk to Christ Church Cathedral.

    $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 19 to 23, two adults: $734 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Dublin Skylon Hotel, Drumcondra & Croke Park
    #5 of 6 · Drumcondra & Croke Park

    Dublin Skylon Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $189a night · Nov 19 to 23

    Friendly neighbourhood hospitality with useful airport and city bus connections. You accept air conditioning varies by category; central sightseeing requires a journey.

    $4/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $388 vs $395 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 19 to 23, two adults: $758 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport Hotel, Dublin Airport
    #6 of 6 · Dublin Airport

    Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $197a night · Nov 19 to 23

    Generally spacious pre-flight rooms with a short, round-the-clock shuttle connection. You accept air conditioning is not guaranteed; airport-bound shuttles need booking.

    $2/night less than Expedia (1%)

    Axel $321 vs $325 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 19 to 23, two adults: $789 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

20 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 Nov 19 to 23

  2. 2. The Gibson Hotel Dublin City · Docklands · 4-star$65/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $414 vs $543 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Nov 19 to 23

  3. 3. 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 19 to 23

  4. 4. 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 19 to 23

  5. 5. 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 19 to 23

  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 19 to 23

  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 19 to 23

  8. 8. Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane · Docklands · 4-star$24/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $576 vs $624 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 21, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 19 to 23

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

44 more
  1. 1. Phoenix Park Hotel · Smithfield · 3-star$203Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  2. 2. Dublin One Hotel · O'Connell Street · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (7%)$213Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  3. 3. The Hendrick Smithfield · Smithfield · 4-star$218Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  4. 4. NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello · Portobello · 4-star$14/night less than Expedia (5%)$230Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  5. 5. Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City · Docklands · 4-star$236Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  6. 6. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City · O'Connell Street · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$237Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  7. 7. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG · Smithfield · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$244Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  8. 8. Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$248Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  9. 9. Clayton Ballsbridge · Ballsbridge · 4-star$250Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  10. 10. Clayton Hotel Charlemont · Portobello · 4-star$253Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  11. 11. Aloft by Marriott Dublin City · Christchurch · 4-star$30/night less than Expedia (10%)$254Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  12. 12. Academy Plaza Hotel · O'Connell Street · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (4%)$257Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  13. 13. Marlin Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$260Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  14. 14. Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG · O'Connell Street · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$264Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  15. 15. Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre · Docklands · 4-star$264Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  16. 16. Maldron Hotel Smithfield Dublin City · Smithfield · 4-star$271Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  17. 17. Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane · Docklands · 4-star$24/night less than Expedia (8%)$271Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  18. 18. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street · O'Connell Street · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (5%)$272Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  19. 19. The Dean Dublin Centre · Grafton Street · 4-star$30/night less than Booking.com (18%)$277Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  20. 20. Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin · Christchurch · 4-star$18/night less than Expedia (6%)$278Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  21. 21. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge · O'Connell Street · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (8%)$281Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  22. 22. The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre · Docklands · 4-star$284Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  23. 23. The Trinity City Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$295Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  24. 24. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli · Christchurch · 3-star$192/night less than Booking.com (43%)$296Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  25. 25. Camden Court Hotel · Portobello · 4-star$299Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  26. 26. Hilton Dublin · Portobello · 4-star$56/night less than Expedia (15%)$300Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  27. 27. Temple Bar Inn · Temple Bar · 3-star$301Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  28. 28. The Spencer Hotel · Docklands · 4-star$302Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  29. 29. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Christchurch · 4-star$302Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  30. 30. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin · O'Connell Street · 4-star$303Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  31. 31. NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Temple Bar · 4-star$320Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  32. 32. The Fleet · Temple Bar · 4-star$337Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  33. 33. The Gibson Hotel Dublin City · Docklands · 4-star$65/night less than Expedia (24%)$338Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  34. 34. The Morgan Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$339Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  35. 35. Stauntons on the Green · Grafton Street · 3-star$344Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  36. 36. The Chancery Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$361Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  37. 37. Herbert Park Hotel · Ballsbridge · 4-star$392Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  38. 38. Staycity Dublin Castle · Christchurch · 4-star$400Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  39. 39. Generator Dublin · Smithfield · 2-star$408Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  40. 40. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton · Temple Bar · 5-star$410Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  41. 41. Conrad Dublin · Portobello · 5-star$422Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  42. 42. InterContinental Dublin by IHG · Ballsbridge$437Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  43. 43. Ashling Hotel Dublin · Smithfield · 4-star$444Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
  44. 44. Dylan Hotel · Ballsbridge · 5-star$448Rooms for Nov 19 to 23
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