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Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels with a bathtub, Dec 8 to 10, 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 9 of the 20 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. The Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area selection spans Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green, Christchurch & the Liberties, Temple Bar, O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street, Portobello & Camden Street, Smithfield & Stoneybatter, Docklands & Grand Canal Dock, Ballsbridge, Drumcondra & Croke Park, Dun Laoghaire and Dublin Airport. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

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. Portobello and Camden Street: stay for restaurants and music; choose your sleeping street carefully. Smithfield and Stoneybatter: the best balance of neighbourhood life, food and useful transport.

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Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels with a bathtub, Dec 8 to 10, 2026

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. The Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area selection spans Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green, Christchurch & the Liberties, Temple Bar, O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street, Portobello & Camden Street, Smithfield & Stoneybatter, Docklands & Grand Canal Dock, Ballsbridge, Drumcondra & Croke Park, Dun Laoghaire and Dublin Airport. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels with a bathtub, located in Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area (Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green, Christchurch & the Liberties, Temple Bar, O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street, Portobello & Camden Street, Smithfield & Stoneybatter, Docklands & Grand Canal Dock, Ballsbridge, Drumcondra & Croke Park, Dun Laoghaire and Dublin Airport); check-in 2026-12-08, check-out 2026-12-10, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Temple Bar; O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street; Portobello & Camden Street; Smithfield & Stoneybatter. 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 2026-12-08 to 2026-12-10; 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 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 (9 of 20 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.
  • 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.
  • Portobello & Camden Street: Stay for restaurants and music; choose your sleeping street carefully. Typical $219 a night. Subway: Walk north to the Green and Grafton Street.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City — 4-star, Maldron Hotels

2. Academy Plaza Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. Maldron Hotel Smithfield Dublin City — 4-star, Maldron Hotels

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

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

6. Harcourt Hotel — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (14)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 8 to 10, 2026
  1. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City, O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street
    #1 of 6 · O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street

    Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City

    4-star · Maldron Hotels

    $105a night · Dec 8 to 10

    Comfortable family and triple configurations for travelers prioritizing space over luxury. You accept street noise, nearby construction and a longer central walk. 20 minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin, 20 minutes' walk to Dublin Castle.

    $5/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $573 vs $583 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $210 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Academy Plaza Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $108a night · Dec 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. 15 minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin, 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.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $216 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Maldron Hotel Smithfield Dublin City, Smithfield & Stoneybatter
    #3 of 6 · Smithfield & Stoneybatter

    Maldron Hotel Smithfield Dublin City

    4-star · Maldron Hotels

    $115a night · Dec 8 to 10

    Square-side tram convenience and flexible family layouts. You accept weak cooling and soundproofing, with uneven housekeeping. 15 minutes' walk to Guinness Storehouse, 15 minutes' walk to Christ Church Cathedral.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $230 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street

    4-star · Jurys Inns

    $116a night · Dec 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 Trinity College Dublin, 15 minutes' walk to Dublin Castle.

    $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.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $231 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport
    #5 of 6 · Dublin Airport

    Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

    4-star · Clayton Hotels

    $116a night · Dec 8 to 10

    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.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $232 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Harcourt Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $121a night · Dec 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. 15 minutes' walk to Dublin Castle, 15 minutes' walk to St Patrick's Cathedral.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $243 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

9 of 20 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 8 to 10

  4. 4. The Croke Park Hotel · Drumcondra · 4-star$23/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $443 vs $488 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

  5. 5. Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport · Dublin Airport · 4-star$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. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

  6. 6. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street · O'Connell Street · 4-star$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. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

  7. 7. Academy Plaza Hotel · O'Connell Street · 3-star$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. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

  8. 8. Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dublin City · O'Connell Street · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $573 vs $583 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

14 more
  1. 1. Dublin Skylon Hotel · Drumcondra · 4-star$4/night less than Expedia (2%)$122Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  2. 2. Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Christchurch · 4-star$123Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  3. 3. The Dean Dublin Centre · Grafton Street · 4-star$30/night less than Booking.com (18%)$129Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  4. 4. The Gibson Hotel Dublin City · Docklands · 4-star$65/night less than Expedia (24%)$132Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  5. 5. The Sandymount Hotel · Ballsbridge · 4-star$141Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  6. 6. The Morgan Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$153Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  7. 7. The Croke Park Hotel · Drumcondra · 4-star$23/night less than Expedia (9%)$157Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  8. 8. Ashling Hotel Dublin · Smithfield · 4-star$161Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  9. 9. NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch · Temple Bar · 4-star$168Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  10. 10. Hilton Dublin · Portobello · 4-star$56/night less than Expedia (15%)$189Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  11. 11. The Spencer Hotel · Docklands · 4-star$243Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  12. 12. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton · Temple Bar · 5-star$327Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  13. 13. Dylan Hotel · Ballsbridge · 5-star$336Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  14. 14. Conrad Dublin · Portobello · 5-star$405Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
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