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Hotels near Trinity College Dublin, Dec 1 to 3, 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 6 of the 31 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of Trinity College Dublin; the minutes are on each hotel’s line, closest first.

Temple Bar: stay for the nightlife, not for an early night. Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green: the easiest all-round choice for a first Dublin visit. O'Connell Street and Gardiner Street: a practical central base where the exact street matters. Christchurch and the Liberties: historic Dublin on your doorstep, without sleeping inside Temple Bar.

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Hotels near Trinity College Dublin, Dec 1 to 3, 2026

Every hotel here is within about fifteen minutes’ estimated walk of Trinity College Dublin; the minutes are on each hotel’s line, closest first.

Compound search: hotels within about 15 minutes’ walk of Trinity College Dublin; check-in 2026-12-01, check-out 2026-12-03, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Temple Bar; Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green; O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street; Christchurch & the Liberties. Order: closest to the landmark 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 2026-12-01 to 2026-12-03; 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 Expedia, 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 (6 of 31 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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, closest first (6)

1. The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection — 5-star, Westin

2. Temple Bar Inn — 3-star, independent

3. The Fleet — 4-star, independent

4. The Trinity City Hotel — 4-star, independent

5. The Morgan Hotel — 4-star, independent

6. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (25)

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Where to stay, closest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 1 to 3, 2026
  1. The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection, Temple Bar
    #1 of 6 · Temple Bar

    The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection

    5-star · Westin

    $532a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Historic five-star surroundings opposite Trinity, with especially attentive concierge and door teams. You accept variable room sizes and views, plus Atrium refurbishment. Three minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $1,064 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Temple Bar Inn

    3-star · Independent

    $138a night · Dec 1 to 3

    A cheaper modern base for travelers prioritizing Temple Bar pubs and walking. You accept nightlife noise, no air conditioning and compact rooms. Four minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $276 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. The Fleet, Temple Bar
    #3 of 6 · Temple Bar

    The Fleet

    4-star · Independent

    $164a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Historic interiors and a characterful lounge at a central Temple Bar address. You accept variable noise and cooling, compact rooms and some stairs. Four minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $329 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The Trinity City Hotel, Temple Bar
    #4 of 6 · Temple Bar

    The Trinity City Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $168a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Characterful interiors and helpful staff beside Trinity, with nearby airport-bus access. You accept room-dependent fire-station noise and crowded breakfast periods. Four minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $337 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. The Morgan Hotel, Temple Bar
    #5 of 6 · Temple Bar

    The Morgan Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $171a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Comfortable contemporary rooms in the middle of Temple Bar nightlife. You accept late-night noise in some rooms; request a quieter rear position. Five minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $342 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge, O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street
    #6 of 6 · O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street

    Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge

    3-star · Independent

    $128a night · Dec 1 to 3

    Central riverfront convenience with Irish music and welcoming staff. You accept dated interiors, nighttime noise and warm rooms without air conditioning. Seven minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin.

    $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.

    Dec 1 to 3, two adults: $255 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

6 of 31 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 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 1 to 3

  2. 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 1 to 3

  3. 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 1 to 3

  4. 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 1 to 3

  5. 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. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

  6. Axel $573 vs $583 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 1 to 3

More hotels on this page’s terms, closest first

25 more
  1. 1. The Mercantile Hotel · Temple Bar · 3-star$161Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  2. 2. The Westbury Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$562Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  3. 3. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Quay · O'Connell Street · 4-star$131Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  4. 4. Buswells Hotel · Grafton Street · 3-star$201Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  5. 5. Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar · Temple Bar · 3-star$167Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  6. 6. Marlin Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$155Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  7. 7. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton · Temple Bar · 5-star$285Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  8. 8. The Alex · Docklands · 4-star$430Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  9. 9. The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection · Grafton Street · 5-star$645Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  10. 10. Academy Plaza Hotel · O'Connell Street · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (4%)$90Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  11. 11. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street · O'Connell Street · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (5%)$122Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  12. 12. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Christchurch · 4-star$128Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  13. 13. Staycity Dublin Castle · Christchurch · 4-star$128Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  14. 14. Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City · Docklands · 4-star$131Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  15. 15. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre · O'Connell Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (14%)$131Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  16. 16. Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG · O'Connell Street · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$136Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  17. 17. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG · Smithfield · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$144Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  18. 18. Harding Hotel · Christchurch · 3-star$151Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  19. 19. NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Temple Bar · 4-star$153Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  20. 20. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin · O'Connell Street · 4-star$160Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  21. 21. Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre · Docklands · 4-star$172Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  22. 22. The Chancery Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$219Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  23. 23. Stauntons on the Green · Grafton Street · 3-star$223Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  24. 24. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin · Christchurch · 4-star$242Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
  25. 25. The Merrion Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$747Rooms for Dec 1 to 3
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