Hotels Near 3Arena, Dublin
Wednesday 2 December 2026 3ArenaUpdated Friday 13 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 5 km of 3Arena, 4 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are The Gibson (2 min), Premier Inn Dublin Cc North Docklands (5 min), Anantara The Marker Dublin (12 min). Next up at the venue: Placebo on Wednesday 2 December 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$134 per night and the median is A$234, +1% against a normal A$232 night. Rates sampled 13 Nov 2026.
3Arena sits right in Dublin's Docklands, and for a Placebo show on 2 December 2026 that location pays off. Of the 24 hotels we list within the radius, four are genuinely walkable, and the nearest is just 0.13 kilometres from the door. The International Financial Services Centre/The O2 area is where you want to be for that walk-to-the-show convenience, with three of its five hotels close enough to stroll. Trinity College offers by far the widest choice, eleven hotels running from three to five stars, though only one of those is a walk. Ballsbridge, O'Connell Street and St Stephen's Green sit a short ride away rather than a walk, which suits travellers happy to trade a few extra minutes of transport for a different style or price point. On a big arena night like this, the closest rooms tend to go first, so proximity is worth deciding on early.
When to book
Placebo plays 3Arena on 2 December 2026, with Charli XCX following on 13 February 2027 and Rod Stewart on 23 April 2027. Only four hotels across the whole radius are walkable, so if being on foot matters to you, book that one early. Everything else is a short ride, which gives more flexibility if you decide later.
Best areas to stay near 3Arena
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
International Financial Services Centre/The O2
5 hotels · 0.1 to 1.2 km · 3 walkable
The closest cluster to 3Arena, five hotels between 0.13 and 1.21 kilometres out, three of them walkable. Stars run three to four. Best suited to fans who want to walk in and walk home after the show without thinking about transport.
- Event night
- A$305
- Normal night
- A$241
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Trinity College
11 hotels · 0.8 to 1.9 km · 1 walkable
The biggest selection near the venue, eleven hotels spanning 0.76 to 1.95 kilometres and three to five stars. Only one is walkable, so most guests here take a short ride to 3Arena, trading distance for wider choice and higher-end options.
- Event night
- A$254
- Normal night
- A$236
3 to 5 star hotels listed
Ballsbridge
6 hotels · 1.2 to 1.9 km · 0 walkable
Six hotels sit between 1.2 and 1.89 kilometres from 3Arena, all rated three to four stars. None are walkable, so plan on a short ride in. Suits travellers who prefer a quieter base away from the venue crowds.
- Event night
- A$229
- Normal night
- A$202
3 to 4 star hotels listed
O'Connell Street
1 hotel · 1.8 to 1.8 km · 0 walkable
Just one four-star hotel here, 1.81 kilometres from 3Arena and not walkable. Works well for those who want a classic central Dublin address first and are happy to take a short ride to the show.
- Event night
- A$134
- Normal night
- A$134
4-star hotels listed
St Stephen's Green
1 hotel · 1.8 to 1.8 km · 0 walkable
A single three-star hotel at 1.83 kilometres from the venue, not walkable. Suits visitors who want this well-known Dublin address as their base and don't mind a short ride to reach 3Arena.
- Event night
- A$207
- Normal night
- A$197
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near 3Arena, by distance
Event window 1 Dec 2026 → 3 Dec 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Gibson Closest hotel to 3Arena, a two-minute walk from the door, four-star comfort in the IFSC. | International Financial Services Centre/The O2 | ~2 min walk 0.1 km | 4 | A$328 | A$322 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Premier Inn Dublin Cc North Docklands Five minutes on foot from 3Arena, a straightforward three-star base in the Docklands. | International Financial Services Centre/The O2 | ~5 min walk 0.3 km | 3 | A$153 | A$141 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Anantara The Marker Dublin A twelve-minute walk from 3Arena, five-star stay in the Trinity College area. 9.1/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Trinity College | ~12 min walk 0.8 km | 5 | A$609 | Not yet | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Spencer Hotel A fifteen-minute walk from 3Arena, four-star option in the IFSC/The O2 area. | International Financial Services Centre/The O2 | ~15 min walk 1.0 km | 4 | A$357 | A$325 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Maldron Hotel Pearse Street A short ride from 3Arena, four-star hotel in the Trinity College neighbourhood. | Trinity College | ~5 min ride 1.1 km | 4 | A$190 | Not yet | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Moxy Dublin Docklands A short ride from 3Arena, three-star stay in the Docklands area. | International Financial Services Centre/The O2 | ~6 min ride 1.2 km | 3 | A$156 | A$156 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Grand Canal Hotel A short ride from 3Arena, four-star base in the Ballsbridge neighbourhood. 7.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Ballsbridge | ~6 min ride 1.2 km | 4 | A$242 | Not yet | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre A short ride from 3Arena, four-star hotel in the IFSC/The O2 area. 9.2/10 guest score · 6 reviews | International Financial Services Centre/The O2 | ~6 min ride 1.2 km | 4 | A$305 | A$241 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Premier Inn Dublin Cc Gloucester St South A short ride from 3Arena, three-star option near Trinity College. | Trinity College | ~6 min ride 1.4 km | 3 | A$189 | A$149 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Merrion Square Studios A short ride from 3Arena, three-star guesthouse near Trinity College. Guesthouse | Trinity College | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 3 | A$137 | A$152 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Roxford Lodge Hotel A short ride from 3Arena, three-star hotel in the Trinity College area. | Trinity College | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 3 | A$254 | A$245 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 | Ballsbridge | ~7 min ride 1.5 km | 3 | A$278 | A$270 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 | Ballsbridge | ~7 min ride 1.5 km | 4 | A$218 | A$202 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Address Connolly Hotel A short ride from 3Arena, four-star hotel near Trinity College. 9.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Trinity College | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 4 | A$234 | A$236 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre 8.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Trinity College | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 3 | A$168 | A$172 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Ballsbridge | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 4 | A$239 | A$249 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 The Mont 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Trinity College | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 4 | A$385 | A$311 | See rates | View rates |
| Trinity College | ~7 min ride 1.7 km | 4 | A$258 | A$232 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Pembroke Townhouse Guesthouse | Ballsbridge | ~7 min ride 1.8 km | 4 | A$178 | A$180 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Celtic Lodge Guesthouse Restaurant Bar Guesthouse | O'Connell Street | ~7 min ride 1.8 km | 4 | A$134 | A$134 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| St Stephen's Green | ~7 min ride 1.8 km | 3 | A$207 | A$197 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Ballsbridge | ~8 min ride 1.9 km | 3 | A$206 | A$202 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Trinity College | ~8 min ride 1.9 km | 3 | A$360 | A$275 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Trinity College | ~8 min ride 1.9 km | 3 | A$465 | A$374 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: 3Arena and the listed hotels
Getting to 3Arena
The Dublin Express route 784 runs directly from Dublin Airport to a stop outside 3Arena at Point Village, the only direct airport to arena bus service. Rail and DART travellers usually arrive at Connolly Station, then continue by Luas Red Line from near Busaras to The Point stop beside the venue. Dublin Bus routes 151, G1, G2 and N4 also serve the arena, with the Castleforbes Road stop about two minutes' walk from the entrance. Extra trams run on show nights, though long queues still build at The Point once a performance ends. Walking into the city centre from the Docklands takes about twenty minutes, and many fans choose this over waiting. Taxis and rideshares have limited space right outside, so expect to walk a short distance, perhaps to Sheriff Street, before requesting a pickup. For parking, Point Square multi storey car park is the main option, alongside Q-Park IFSC.
Luas Red Line to The Point
3Arena is reached via the Luas Red Line, with The Point stop located just beside the venue, and travelling from central stops such as Abbey Street or Jervis typically takes fifteen to twenty minutes.
Source: 3arena.ie, www.dublinguide.ie
Extra trams and post-event queues
Operators schedule extra trams to The Point on show nights, yet long queues still form at the stop once a performance ends, with staff filling trams one by one until the crowd clears.
Source: 3arena.ie, concertsremembered.app
Connect from Connolly Station
Rail and DART passengers generally arrive at Connolly Station and continue to the venue by taking the Luas Red Line, boarding near Busaras, towards The Point stop.
Dublin Bus routes and nearest stop
Several Dublin Bus routes including 151, G1, G2 and N4 serve 3Arena, with the Castleforbes Road stop only about a two minute walk from the venue entrance.
Direct airport bus to the arena
Dublin Express route 784 is the only direct airport to arena bus service, running from Dublin Airport terminals straight to a stop outside 3Arena at Point Village.
Source: www.dublinexpress.ie, dodublin.ie
Point Square is the main car park
3Arena has no dedicated on-site car park, so the adjacent Point Square multi storey car park acts as the official nearby parking option, alongside other Docklands facilities such as Q-Park IFSC.
Short walk to and from the city centre
The venue sits in the Docklands roughly twenty minutes on foot from the O'Connell Bridge area, and many attendees choose to walk back into town after a show rather than wait for transport.
Limited pick up right at the venue
Space for taxis and rideshare cars to stop directly outside 3Arena is limited after events, so visitors are often advised to walk a short distance toward the city or to a quieter nearby street such as Sheriff Street before requesting a pick up.
Source: www.boards.ie, concertsremembered.app
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 5 km that returned a rate for 1 Dec 2026 → 3 Dec 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$134 per night. Sampled 13 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at 3Arena
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of 3Arena?
4 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are The Gibson (2 min, 0.1 km), Premier Inn Dublin Cc North Docklands (5 min, 0.3 km), Anantara The Marker Dublin (12 min, 0.8 km).
How much do hotels near 3Arena cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 5 km, the median rate for 1 Dec 2026 is A$234 per night for two adults, compared with A$232 on a normal night (+1%). The lowest listed rate is A$134 at Celtic Lodge Guesthouse Restaurant Bar.
When is Placebo at 3Arena?
Placebo is scheduled for Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 18:30 local time (Concerts). Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (1 Dec 2026 → 3 Dec 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for 3Arena?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 4 listed hotels are within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Dublin are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Are hotels near 3Arena more expensive on concert nights?
Yes on this date: the median listed rate is A$234 against A$232 on a normal night, a 1% difference.
Can I book a hotel near 3Arena with free cancellation?
23 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Dublin events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.