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Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels with free cancellation, Nov 20 to 22, 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 4 of the 22 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.

Portobello and Camden Street: stay for restaurants and music; choose your sleeping street carefully. 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. Ballsbridge: choose leafy streets and event convenience over maximum centrality.

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Dublin, Dún Laoghaire and the airport area hotels with free cancellation, Nov 20 to 22, 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 2026-11-20, check-out 2026-11-22, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Portobello & Camden Street; Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green; Temple Bar; Ballsbridge. 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 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22; 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 (4 of 22 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Temple Bar: Stay for the nightlife, not for an early night. Typical $230 a night. Subway: Walk to Trinity and Grafton Street.
  • Ballsbridge: Choose leafy streets and event convenience over maximum centrality. Typical $227 a night. Subway: DART at Lansdowne Road or Sandymount serves the city and coast.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

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

3. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli — 3-star, independent

4. Harcourt Hotel — 3-star, independent

5. Ashling Hotel Dublin — 4-star, independent

6. Haddington House Hotel — 4-star, independent

More hotels in the area (16)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 20 to 22, 2026
  1. Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport
    #1 of 6 · Dublin Airport

    Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

    4-star · Clayton Hotels

    $160a night · Nov 20 to 22

    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 20 to 22, two adults: $321 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 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

    $216a night · Nov 20 to 22

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

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $431 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli, Christchurch & the Liberties
    #3 of 6 · Christchurch & the Liberties

    Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, Tivoli

    3-star · Independent

    $250a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Cheaper self-catering studios handy for Liberties sights and Vicar Street concerts. You accept studios feel cramped with extra sleepers; no short-stay scheduled cleaning. Six minutes' walk to Christ Church Cathedral, seven minutes' walk to St Patrick's Cathedral.

    $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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $500 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Harcourt Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $265a night · Nov 20 to 22

    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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $529 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Ashling Hotel Dublin, Smithfield & Stoneybatter
    #5 of 6 · Smithfield & Stoneybatter

    Ashling Hotel Dublin

    4-star · Independent

    $305a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Full-service comfort and welcoming staff for Heuston arrivals and western Dublin family outings. You accept outside central nightlife; parking costs extra and housekeeping needs requesting. 15 minutes' walk to Guinness Storehouse, 25 minutes' walk to Christ Church Cathedral.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $610 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Haddington House Hotel, Dun Laoghaire
    #6 of 6 · Dun Laoghaire

    Haddington House Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $310a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A food-led seaside boutique stay with warm hospitality and possible harbour views. You accept some small, warm rooms; children must be ten or older.

    $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.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $620 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

4 of 22 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 20 to 22

  2. 2. 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 20 to 22

  3. 3. 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 Nov 20 to 22

  4. 4. 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 Nov 20 to 22

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

16 more
  1. 1. Clayton Hotel Charlemont · Portobello · 4-star$316Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  2. 2. Marlin Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$336Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  3. 3. The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre · Docklands · 4-star$353Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  4. 4. The Trinity City Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$357Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  5. 5. The Morgan Hotel · Temple Bar · 4-star$371Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  6. 6. Camden Court Hotel · Portobello · 4-star$374Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  7. 7. The Wilder Townhouse · Portobello · 4-star$378Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  8. 8. Clayton Ballsbridge · Ballsbridge · 4-star$392Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  9. 9. Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge · O'Connell Street · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (8%)$418Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  10. 10. Dylan Hotel · Ballsbridge · 5-star$438Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  11. 11. The Chancery Hotel · Grafton Street · 4-star$453Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  12. 12. Herbert Park Hotel · Ballsbridge · 4-star$493Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  13. 13. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin · O'Connell Street · 4-star$497Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  14. 14. Anantara The Marker Dublin - A Leading Hotel of the World · Docklands · 5-star$529Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  15. 15. The Fleet · Temple Bar · 4-star$1,170Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  16. 16. The Westbury Hotel · Grafton Street · 5-star$1,512Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
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