The best cheap hotels in Dublin for 2026

The Castle Hotel is Dublin’s oldest hotel, dating back to 1809, so it’s housed guests through the Great Famine, the Easter Rising, the founding of the Republic of Ireland as a free state, and its entry in the EU. Now a four-star hotel, the interconnected run of nine Georgian townhouses keeps its olde worlde charm. Enter its arched door, and you’ll find expansive lounges crammed with antique furniture, 130 grandma’s house-style bedrooms, and a good dose of tourist-friendly Irish tradition, from the live music and dancing to the filling Irish breakfast that comes with every booking. 

Time Out tip: Live traditional music takes place seven days a week at the restaurant. It’s loud and a lot of fun. 

Address: Gardiner Row, Denmark Street Great, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 R640, Ireland

Price: Starting from €135 per night

Closest transport: O'Connell Upper and Parnell LUAS stops

You are quite literally right in the middle of the action here at the Grafton. On the corner of Drury Street and Stephen Street, this modern hotel is in the perfect position to stumble straight home after a night on the Guinness in town (rooms are,  thankfully, soundproofed). First opening in 2019, the Grafton re-emerged from the chrysalis of lockdown in 2021 with a full makeover. The vibe they are going for is very much art deco glam, with a side of Studio 54. In the lobby, glittery pillars have been dressed up like disco balls, while gold accents can be found in furniture and fittings all over the digs. But overall the atmosphere is lively, welcoming and doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Time Out tip: Just opposite the hotel is the hypey TikTok sensation Bambino, an American-style pizza by the slice spot that often has queues up the street.  

Address: 32 Stephen Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 WV05

Price per night: Prices start at €170 per night

Closest transport link: Dublin Bus stops on George’s Street, Dawson Street and St Stephens Green

Blooms Hotel is in a bustling area full of bohemian shops, restaurants and pubs (so light sleepers take note). Rooms at Blooms are comfortable, with all the usual mod cons, including TVs, free Wi-Fi, in-room safes and tea and coffee-making facilities. You’ll want to explore the local area, of course, but should you wish to stay close to home, there’s nightly music and whiskey tasting in the hotel’s traditional Irish pub VAT House Bar, or check out the foot-tapping live performances just steps away at The Oliver St John Gogarty bar. 

Address: 3-6 Anglesea Street, Dublin 2, D02 FK84

Price: from approximately €165 per night

Closest transport: Luas light-rail, Trinity or Westmoreland stops (about five-minutes)

Uber-cool neighbourhood hotel Dublin One sits in one of the city's most creative areas, offering a unique stay where style and culture are at the forefront. Expect pops of colour, modern furnishings, a leafy courtyard and easy access to the top spots for Dublin entertainment and dining. The hotel restaurant Botanical even has a bottomless brunch with a DJ and endless mimosas. 

Address: 493-511 North Circular Road, D01 A2Y5, Dublin

Price: Starting from approximately €80 per night

Closest transport: Drumcondra Station (rail and multiple bus routes), about a 5-minute walk.

Décor at this central hotel is cosy and rooms come with a Lavazza coffee machine, complimentary mineral water, and Orla Kiely toiletries. The fitness centre has a huge array of equipment and craft beer enthusiasts should drop into the Waterbank Gastro Bar for brews and eats as well as cocktails.

The Harcourt Hotel is in a series of elegant Georgian Buildings in an area that comes alive at night – the hotel is home to a nightclub, and light sleepers should also take note that the hotel has an all-weather beer garden that's responsible for some late-night noise. Rooms are well-appointed, with TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and family rooms can sleep up to five. Best of all, pop into the nearby Iveagh Garden for a daytime stroll and to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Address: 60 Harcourt Street, D02 P902, Dublin

Price: Starting from approximately €60 per night

Closest transport: Harcourt Luas stop (about a two-minute walk)

The Parnell Street Leonardo hotel is close to the shopping areas of Henry Street and the Ilac Mall, as well as the stadium at Croke Park for concerts and sporting events. Basic rooms have the usual mod cons with flat screen TVs and free wifi, plus guests have access to a fitness area with treadmill, cross-trainer and weights on the second floor plus a spacious bar and restaurant serving international cuisine—but as this is a Dublin city centre hotel, you may be too tempted by the nearby offerings to try out the on-site eatery. 

Address: Moore Street Plaza, Parnell Street, D01 E0H3, Dublin

Price: Starting from approximately €95 per night 

Closest transport: Luas Green Line, Dominick or Parnell stop (about five minutes)

Maldron Hotel has many sites across Dublin, but this one can be found in the centre near the lively Temple Bar district. While the key selling point of this place is the location, you can also expect a comfortable, fashionable stay with everything you need to stay relaxed. Grab a buffet breakfast at Stir Café & Bar as well as an array of European and Irish dishes come the evening – they also have pizzas on the menu which can be taken back to your room. 

Address: Parnell Square West, D01 HX02, Dublin

Price: Starting from approximately €80 per night

Closest transport: Dominick Luas stop (about five minutes)

The Clayton is a four-star hotel set in an old Victorian building and rooms range from deluxe to family rooms and suites. Amenities include a king-sized bed, TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel has landscaped gardens, plus a spacious bar and formal restaurant for seasonal plates made with locally sourced ingredients. The hotel is adjacent to the RDS (Royal Dublin Society) and just a few minutes from the Aviva Stadium, for concerts and sporting events. The direct airport bus, the Aircoach, stops directly outside the hotel.

Address: Merrion Road, D04 P3C3, Dublin

Price: Starting from approximately €120 per night

Closest transport: Sandymount DART station is about five minutes away

This pretty little guest house sits on the southeast side of the city, but you can easily get into the centre by walking (40 minutes) or via a half-hour bus. The rooms are beautifully dressed, with tea and coffee making facilities and Orla Kiely toiletries. There’s also a tennis court onsite. Our top tip? Take a trip to Sandymount Beach, it’s less than a ten-minute drive away.

Address: 76 Pembroke Road, D04 PY89, Dublin

Price: Starting from approximately €110 per night

Closest transport: Lansdowne Road train station is about a nine-minute walk

Sitiated on a quiet resindential street in Glasnevin, Egans Guesthouse is the perfect family and wallet-friendly lodging for your visit to Dublin. The accommodation offers comfy rooms with charming vintage interiors, private parking, a garden, a assortment of board games and puzzles to keep your lot entertained, and an optional buffet-style breaky. Fuss-free and low cost. We like it. 

Address: 7 Iona Park, Glasnevin, D09 E5XH, Dublin

Price: Starting from approximately €75–€85 per night (for a double room)

Closest transport: Drumcondra station is about even-minutes’ walk