How Axel worksUpdated 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 4 of the 26 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks
Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of National Gallery of Ireland; the minutes are on each hotel’s line, closest first.
Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green: the easiest all-round choice for a first Dublin visit. Temple Bar: stay for the nightlife, not for an early night. Docklands and Grand Canal Dock: choose waterfront space and work convenience over old-Dublin atmosphere. Portobello and Camden Street: stay for restaurants and music; choose your sleeping street carefully.
Hotels near National Gallery of Ireland, Dec 8 to 10, 2026
Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of National Gallery of Ireland; the minutes are on each hotel’s line, closest first.
Compound search: hotels within about 15 minutes’ walk of National Gallery of Ireland; check-in 2026-12-08, check-out 2026-12-10, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green; Temple Bar; Docklands & Grand Canal Dock; Portobello & Camden Street. Order: closest to the landmark first.
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Other ways to choose for these dates: Hotels in central Dublin https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/dublin/central-dublin-dec-8-to-10-2026; Hotels in Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green, Dublin https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/dublin/grafton-street-st-stephens-green-dec-8-to-10-2026; Hotels in Temple Bar, Dublin https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/dublin/temple-bar-dec-8-to-10-2026; Hotels in O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street, Dublin https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/dublin/oconnell-street-gardiner-street-dec-8-to-10-2026; Hotels in Portobello & Camden Street, Dublin https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/dublin/portobello-camden-street-dec-8-to-10-2026; Hotels in Docklands & Grand Canal Dock, Dublin https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/dublin/docklands-grand-canal-dock-dec-8-to-10-2026; Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels under $200 a night https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/dublin/dublin-hotels-under-200-dec-8-to-10-2026; Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels under $300 a night https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/dublin/dublin-hotels-under-300-dec-8-to-10-2026; Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels under $400 a night https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/dublin/dublin-hotels-under-400-dec-8-to-10-2026; Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels under $500 a night https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/dublin/dublin-hotels-under-500-dec-8-to-10-2026.
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Where Axel beats the public price (4 of 26 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)
Neighborhoods inside the area
Hotels, closest first (6)
1. Buswells Hotel — 3-star, independent
2. The Alex — 4-star, O'Callaghan
3. The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection — 5-star, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts
4. The Merrion Hotel — 5-star, The Leading Hotels of the World
5. The Trinity City Hotel — 4-star, independent
6. Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City — 4-star, Maldron Hotels
More hotels in the area (20)
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Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green · from about $288
Temple Bar · from about $230
Docklands and Grand Canal Dock · from about $221
Portobello and Camden Street · from about $219Cheaper traditional hospitality near the museums, Grafton Street and the Green. You accept no air conditioning, variable rooms and only partial lift access. Four minutes' walk to National Gallery of Ireland.
Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $443 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Generous bedrooms and warm service near Merrion Square and Pearse Station. You accept gym is elsewhere; some tight bathrooms and reported rear construction. Four minutes' walk to National Gallery of Ireland.
Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $486 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
5-star · Renaissance Hotels and Resorts
Historic grand-hotel character, attentive hospitality and occasion dining opposite the Green. You accept renovation noise and closed spa, pool, sauna and steam room. Five minutes' walk to National Gallery of Ireland.
Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $1,231 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
5-star · The Leading Hotels of the World
Restful Georgian luxury with exceptionally warm service, gardens and an indoor pool. You accept room character varies; children cannot swim during adults-only periods. Five minutes' walk to National Gallery of Ireland.
Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $1,494 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
Characterful interiors and helpful staff beside Trinity, with nearby airport-bus access. You accept room-dependent fire-station noise and crowded breakfast periods. Nine minutes' walk to National Gallery of Ireland.
Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $324 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
4-star · Maldron Hotels
Cheaper spacious rooms, including two-double family layouts, near the theatre. You accept no bedroom air conditioning and possible road noise. Ten minutes' walk to National Gallery of Ireland.
Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $229 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.
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 8 to 10
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 Dec 8 to 10
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 8 to 10
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 8 to 10
Neighborhood research dated 2026-10-19. Walking times are estimates from distance until measured times replace them.
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