Travelwasp has cut the price of a 3-night central Dublin break by up to 42%. A short trip to Ireland's capital is now available for £145 per person, based on two sharing.

Depart from London Gatwick from 2 November-21 December; 3 January-28 March, 2013, and stay for three nights at the Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge, where breakfast is included daily. Summer travel (17 July-21 August) is £159 per person, on a room only basis.

Update (25 June, 9:10 am): 6-17 February; 1-31 March are now sold out.

The travel window covers Dublin's Christmas market season, where the city plays host to traditional seasonal stalls offering sweets, games, wooden toys, as well as food and festive drinks.

It's an additional £20 to depart from Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow Prestwick, Manchester, Newcastle and London Stansted. It's £30 more from Aberdeen, Cardiff, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool and London Southend. Fly from London Heathrow for £70 per person more.

Book by 27 June.

The Arlington Hotel is by O'Connell Bridge, overlooking the quays in Dublin's city centre and within walking distance of the Ha'penny Bridge and the bars and restaurants of Temple Bar. The hotel is known for its popular Knightsbridge Bar featuring live music and nightly Celtic Rhythm Irish dancing show.

Add a Guinness Experience Tour or Jameson factory tour for £12 per person, or a Dublin City Bus Tour for £15 per person.

Click here for more information. However, this offer can only be booked by phone.

Hand luggage is included. Checked baggage can be added from £30 per person, return.