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Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels with free cancellation, Dec 11 to 13, 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 8 of the 31 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before 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.

Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green: the easiest all-round choice for a first Dublin visit. Portobello and Camden Street: stay for restaurants and music; choose your sleeping street carefully. 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.

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Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels with free cancellation, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before 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 whose rate for these dates could be cancelled free, 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 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green; Portobello & Camden Street; Temple Bar; O'Connell Street & Gardiner Street. 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 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; 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 (8 of 31 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

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

3. Clayton Ballsbridge — 4-star, Clayton Hotels

4. Buswells Hotel — 3-star, independent

5. Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City — 4-star, Maldron Hotels

6. Hilton Dublin — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

More hotels in the area (25)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport
    #1 of 6 · Dublin Airport

    Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

    4-star · Clayton Hotels

    $119a night · Dec 11 to 13

    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 11 to 13, two adults: $238 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 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

    $193a night · Dec 11 to 13

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

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $385 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Clayton Ballsbridge, Ballsbridge
    #3 of 6 · Ballsbridge

    Clayton Ballsbridge

    4-star · Clayton Hotels

    $202a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Cheaper historic character with generous family and connecting-room options near the RDS. You accept cooling varies by category; the sightseeing centre requires a journey.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $404 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Buswells Hotel, Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
    #4 of 6 · Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    Buswells Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $217a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Cheaper traditional hospitality near the museums, Grafton Street and the Green. You accept no air conditioning, variable rooms and only partial lift access. Eight minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin, 15 minutes' walk to Dublin Castle.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $434 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City, Docklands & Grand Canal Dock
    #5 of 6 · Docklands & Grand Canal Dock

    Maldron Hotel Pearse Street Dublin City

    4-star · Maldron Hotels

    $217a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Cheaper spacious rooms, including two-double family layouts, near the theatre. You accept no bedroom air conditioning and possible road noise. 15 minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin, 25 minutes' walk to Dublin Castle.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $434 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hilton Dublin, Portobello & Camden Street
    #6 of 6 · Portobello & Camden Street

    Hilton Dublin

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $219a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Generally spacious canal-side rooms with strong breakfast and immediate tram access. You accept older and refurbished rooms differ; occasional event or corridor noise. 20 minutes' walk to St Patrick's Cathedral, 25 minutes' walk to Trinity College Dublin.

    $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.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $437 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

8 of 31 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 Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. 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 11 to 13

  3. 3. 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 Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG · Smithfield · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)

    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 11 to 13

  5. 5. Iveagh Garden Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (6%)

    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 11 to 13

  6. 6. 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 11 to 13

  7. 7. Haddington House Hotel · Dun Laoghaire · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $552 vs $581 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. 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 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

25 more
  1. 1. Harcourt Hotel · Portobello · 3-star$220Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Harding Hotel · Christchurch · 3-star$222Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Academy Plaza Hotel · O'Connell Street · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (4%)$223Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Herbert Park Hotel · Ballsbridge · 4-star$231Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Keavans Port · Portobello · 4-star$240Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Quay · O'Connell Street · 4-star$247Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli · Christchurch · 3-star$192/night less than Booking.com (43%)$247Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar · Temple Bar · 3-star$249Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Haddington House Hotel · Dun Laoghaire · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (5%)$259Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Clayton Hotel Charlemont · Portobello · 4-star$261Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Maldron Hotel Smithfield Dublin City · Smithfield · 4-star$266Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Camden Court Hotel · Portobello · 4-star$284Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge · O'Connell Street · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (8%)$285Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Saint Augustine Street · Christchurch · 4-star$293Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Marlin Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$315Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. The Chancery Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$322Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. The Wilder Townhouse · Portobello · 4-star$323Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG · Smithfield · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (7%)$329Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. The Morgan Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$330Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton · Temple Bar · 5-star$369Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin · O'Connell Street · 4-star$400Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection · Temple Bar · 5-star$515Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. Iveagh Garden Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (6%)$533Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. The Merrion Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$746Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. The Westbury Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$840Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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