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Guide de Dublin

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• Dublin en 2 jours

Pourquoi visiter Dublin ?

Fondée par les Vikings au début du IXe siècle , la capitale irlandaise a été le théâtre de guerres et de conflits jusqu’à ce qu’elle définisse sa propre identité au XXe siècle. Grâce à son passé, Dublin est aujourd’hui une capitale moderne et riche en histoire capable de captiver ses visiteurs grâce à l’alliance de ses traditions gaéliques les plus ancrées et la constante adaptation au monde moderne.  

Grâce à son centre-ville animé et à ses vastes espaces verts aux alentours , Dublin attire tous types de touristes : aussi bien les amoureux de la nature que les plus citadins.

Dublin est aussi synonyme de littérature. Elle a été le berceau et le lieu d’inspiration de grands écrivains comme James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, ou Bram Stoker . Dans les œuvres de ces auteurs se reflète la vision qu’ils avaient de la ville lorsqu’ils y vivaient.

Bien que la ville ne soit pas reconnue pour ses grands monuments ni pour ses musées , il s’agit d’un lieu où l’on peut se perdre dans ses jardins verdoyants et profiter d’agréables soirées tout en dégustant une bière Guinness dans l’une des centaines de tavernes et pubs traditionnels .

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Visite privée de Dublin En réservant notre visite privée, vous aurez un guide à votre disposition pour découvrir l'incroyable Dublin. Une visite exclusive pour vous et vos proches.

Excursion sur la côte ouest de l'Irlande Lors de votre séjour à Dublin , partez en excursion pour découvrir les falaises de Moher , le petit village de Doolin , le parc national de Burren et Galway !

Excursion d'une journée à Glendalough, Kilkenny et Wicklow Explorez l'Irlande lors de cette excursion à Wicklow, Kilkenny et dans la vallée de Glendalough, où Saint-Kevin a fondé un monastère au VIème siècle.

Excursion aux falaises de Moher + Balade en bateau Découvrez la beauté de l' ouest de l'Irlande lors de cette excursion aux falaises de Moher et profitez d'une balade en bateau le long de la côte atlantique .

Balade en bateau dans Dublin Embarquez à bord de cette croisère sur le Liffey , fleuve qui traverse Dublin. La meilleure manière de découvrir le cœur de la capitale irlandaise !

Go City : Dublin All-Inclusive Pass La carte Go City : Dublin All-Inclusive Pass permet d’accéder à plus de 30 attractions de Dublin comme la Guinness Storehouse ou le bus touristique.

Free tour dans Dublin Un free tour dans Dublin est la meilleure des manières de découvrir la capitale irlandaise . Vous pourrez voir ses monuments et quartiers emblématiques.

Excursion à la Chaussée des Géants, au château de Dunluce et à Belfast Créé par un volcan il y a plus de 50 millions d'années, ce superbe ensemble de 40 000 colonnes de basalte est une visite incontournable en Irlande du Nord !

Dîner et spectacle folklorique à Dublin Vivez une soirée différente à Dublin en assistant à un dîner et à un spectacle folklorique de musique irlandaise. Vous goûterez à la gastronomie locale !

Excursion dans la vallée celtique de Boyne et des sites antiques Explorez l'histoire de l'Irlande avec cette excursion depuis Dublin . Colline de Tara, château de Trim, cairns de Loughcrew, abbaye de Fore vous attendent !

Bus touristique de Dublin Big Bus Le bus touristique Big bus de Dublin est l’option idéale pour découvrir la ville d’une manière simple et divertissante . Son toit décapotable vous attend !

Billet pour le musée du whisky irlandais Visitez le musée du whisky irlandais  et découvrez l'histoire de l'une des boissons alcoolisées avec le plus de traditions.  

Visite sur le thème des sociétés secrètes de Dublin Des ordres mystérieux contrôlaient le pouvoir dans l'ombre. Avec cette visite sur le thème des sociétés secrètes de Dublin , vous en apprendrez davantage.

Billet pour l'EPIC, le musée de l'émigration irlandaise Découvrez l’une des pages les plus importantes de l'histoire d’Irlande avec cette visite de l'EPIC, le musée de l'émigration irlandaise.

Visite musicale dans Dublin L' histoire et la musique seront les vedettes de cette visite dans Dublin . Vous écouterez des chansons en direct et plongerez dans le folklore irlandais .

Balade en bateau à Howth et l'île Ireland's Eye Si vous voulez voir des macareux, des phoques et d'autres animaux , cette balade en bateau à Howth et l'île Ireland's Eye  est le meilleur moyen !

Excursion aux studios de Game of Thrones Le Roi du Nord ! L'hiver vient ! Découvrez les slogans de la série à succès Game of Thrones en visitant ses studios lors de cette excursion au départ de Dublin.

Balade à vélo dans Dublin Avec cette balade à vélo dans Dublin , vous parcourrez le centre historique de la capitale irlandaise . Tourisme et sport en une même activité !

Billet d'entrée au Museum of Literature Ireland Avec ce  billet pour le Museum of Literature Ireland , découvrez l'histoire de la littérature à travers d' anciens l ivres fournis par la Bibliothèque nationale.

Trek à Howth Lors de cette excursion de trek à Howth , observez ses falaises fascinantes et découvrez l'histoire de ce lieu lors d'une randonnée au départ de Dublin.

Bus des fantômes dans Dublin Montez à bord du mystérieux  bus des fantômes de Dublin et découvrez ses histoires macabres lors de cette visite théâtralisée à travers la capitale.

Visite des ponts de Dublin Lors de cette visite des ponts de Dublin , vous suivrez le cours de la rivière Liffey et découvrirez ses différents ouvrages de génie civil . 

Visite de Bull Island Lors de cette visite de Bull Island , la réserve de biosphère de Dublin , découvrez les paysages de cette zone naturelle protégée par l'UNESCO .

Balade en bus + goûter Parcourez la capitale irlandaise en savourant un délicieux goûter à bord d'un bus . Une façon unique de découvrir Dublin !

Pub Crawl : tournée des bars à Dublin ! Découvrez les meilleurs pubs de Dublin lors de notre tournée des bars du quartier de Temple Bar et passez une nuit inoubliable en ville.

Bus touristique de Dublin, City Sightseeing Le bus touristique City Sightseeing fait le tour de Dublin en s'arrêtant aux principaux points d'intérêt de la capitale irlandaise . À ne pas manquer !

Visite guidée dans Dublin + Billet pour le château Si vous voulez découvrir Dublin , cette visite est idéale. Vous passerez devant les principaux monuments et vous pourrez visiter le château par vous-même .

Guinness Storehouse + Bus touristique de Dublin Avec cette activité, visitez le Guinness Storehouse et les principales attractions de Dublin à bord d'un bus touristique , l'option la plus complète !

Votre guide de Dublin

Ce guide a été élaboré après avoir parcouru attentivement chaque recoin de la ville, pris des photos des endroits les plus spéciaux et prêté attention à chaque détail qui pourrait vous être utile lors de votre futur voyage .

Toutes les informations  et données pratiques ont été actualisées en décembre 2022 . Si vous détectez une erreur ou jugez que nous devrions corriger quoi que ce soit,  n’hésitez pas à nous contacter .

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The Ultimate Dublin Itinerary: 1,2, and 3 Day Guides to Dublin

You can’t visit Ireland without spending a day or two in Dublin. While I’m a big advocate of seeing more than just the capital, even I can’t deny Dublin’s charm. Beautiful buildings, endless museums, awesome greenspaces and, of course, the pubs. Dublin has some awesome pubs. But with so much do see and do, how do you decide? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with this Dublin itinerary.

In this post, I’m sharing what I consider to be the best of Dublin. From where to eat (and drink!) to what to see and do. Whether you have one day in Dublin, two days in Dublin, or three days in Dublin, there is more than enough to keep you busy.

I’ve created this itinerary based on personal preference but I’ve also tried to keep location in mind so I don’t have you wasting your time running around the city. With that being said, your tastes and interests are what matter the most so be sure to mix and match my suggestions to create your own perfect Dublin itinerary. Ready to explore? Here’s what you need to know.

PS: Planning an Ireland trip? Check out my Ireland itineraries.

Arriving into Dublin

Getting into Dublin city centre is really easy. The airport has two terminals but they are attached so once you exit the airport you can make your way to the taxi stand (the most expensive option) or, go through the parking lot and make your way to where the busses are. There are several buses that go directly into the city centre and stop at several main areas. I always the Dublin Express bus. It runs regularly, is reliable, affordable, and gets me to the city centre easily. Grab your ticket here.

Visitors should note that car services like Uber do exist in Dublin, they really aren’t cheaper than taxis.

Getting Around Dublin

My favourite way to explore Dublin is by foot and if you only have one day in Dublin, this is probably the best way to get around and experience the city as the sites and attractions I recommend for one day in Dublin are all quite close to each other. However, if you plan on spending two, three, or more days in Dublin, it may be worth looking into getting a Dublin City Pass. Not only because it includes transit but it will also get you into some of the sites I list below for free and allow you to skip the line. Of course, price it out against your Dublin itinerary ahead of time to make sure it’s worth the money.

Buy Your Dublin City Pass here

Buy Your Hop on Hop off Dublin City Bus Pass here

If you decide not to do the pass, you may also consider a hop-on-hop-off type ticket which will get you around the city. This is ideal if you plan on going to some of the further attractions like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol which are outside of the main tourist hub.

Dublin also has a decent public transit system that you can make use of. There are city buses as well as the LUAS system. Be sure to ask your accommodation for help in figuring out your route if you plan on exploring Dublin this way.

Where to Stay in Dublin

You may be surprised to know that Dublin actually has some of the most expensive hotels in all of Europe. While there are plenty of luxury hotels there are also some great B&Bs, some mid-range choices, and hostels although, keep in mind, they will all likely be pricier than you expect. 

As for location, I suggest staying as close to the main tourist areas as possible to save on travel time and make the most out of your Dublin itinerary. Look for properties near Temple Bar (though that area can be noisy), Stephen’s Green, or Trinity College.

Here are some of my top recommendations for where to stay in Dublin.

Hostels: Abbey Court Hostel

Midrange hotels: Temple Bar Hotel or Brooks Hotel

Luxury hotels: The Westbury Hotel or The Merrion Hotel Dublin

OR if you are looking for a truly decadent Dublin experience, book your stay at Clontarf Castle hotel . It’s a bit outside of the city core, but you can easily hop on a bus to get to and from town. If you’ve always dreamed of staying in an Irish castle hotel, this is a beautiful (and affordable!) pick.

Dublin Itinerary 

One day in dublin itinerary .

  Breakfast

Start your day right with a traditional Irish meal: a full Irish breakfast. There’s no shortage of places to have an Irish breakfast in Dublin though some places are better than others. I recommend Queen of Tarts Bakery in Dublin’s Temple Bar. All of their meals (and cakes) are delicious and, it has a cozy atmosphere. Plus, it’s a bit off the beaten path but still central enough for tourists who only have one day in Dublin.

If you’re not a big breakfast person, then I recommend heading to Bewleys on Grafton Street . This beautiful café can get busy (so go around 8am to avoid the crowds!) but it’s stunning inside and has delicious food including a lighter breakfast menu. I suggest their scones and a pot of tea.

Trinity College

After breakfast head across to Trinity College; Ireland’s famous university. The grounds are beautiful and worth a walk around, but the main attraction here is the Book of Kells. However, I caution you not to get too excited because, as beautiful and impressive as it is, you only get to see two pages. They do change the pages daily but it’s still just two pages that you and everyone else is desperately trying to look at. Personally, the highlight for me of Trinity College is the Long Hall which looks like it belongs in Hogwarts or the castle in Beauty and the Beast. It’s every bibliophile’s dream and photos are allowed so make sure to bring a camera.

The Long Hall and Book of Kells to require a ticket. They can be purchased at the door, or in advance. I highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance so you don’t have to spend too much time waiting. After all, you only have one day in Dublin and you want to make the most of it!

St. Stephen’s Green

  After Trinity College head down to St. Stephen’s Green, one of the most famous parks in the city. Here you can find a lake, gardens, and several statues and sculptures. St. Stephen’s green has played an important role in Irish history during the Easter Rising of 1916. Today, however, it’s a peaceful place to relax and you’ll find plenty of locals here, especially on warm sunny days.

The Little Museum of Dublin

Dublin has no shortage of museums, but the Little Museum of Dublin is my favourite so if you only have one day in Dublin, I say pick this museum. It’s not free and tours are timed so you’ll definitely want to book online ahead of time. It’s very interesting and definitely worthwhile because tours, while very informative, are quite short, meaning you can learn and see quite a bit without taking up too much time out of your one day in Dublin itinerary. Of course, if you like, you are welcome to stay and look around more once the tour has finished.

No doubt you will have worked up an appetitive after this so grab some lunch near Grafton Street. There are plenty to choose from but I suggest heading to Davy Byrnes which is just off Grafton Street. It’s a historic pub that is known for being mentioned in Ulysses . You can grab food and a drink here and rest your feet for a bit before moving on.

Grafton Street Area

Grafton Street is the main pedestrian street in Dublin. It’s lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. If you are looking to shop or pick up some souvenirs definitely peek into some of the stores on Grafton Street and check out the side streets too. Keep an eye out for Avoca and Kilkenny stores for quality Irish merchandise. For fun souvenirs like magnets, postcards, and Guinness merchandise, head to Carrolls.

Mary Malone Statue

You may know of Mary Malone from the famous Irish song of the same name that has become Dublin’s unofficial anthem. She’s a fictional character who sold seafood (mussels and cockles) by day, but worked as a prostitute by night. The statue of Mary can be found Suffolk Street by the tourism office and makes for a fun photo reminder of your day in Dublin.  

Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle isn’t quite the castle that you may be expecting, but it is a pretty impressive building and worth a visit. It was once the seat of the Irish government, but today is maintained by the Office of Public Works and open to tourists. Within the Dublin Castle complex you can find richly decorated state apartments, the Garda Museum, and the Chester Beatty Library.

Get the fast track Dublin Castle plus Book of Kells Ticket here

Afternoon Pint

You’ve walked around and explored quite a bit today so head to Temple Bar Quarter and grab a pint. Temple Bar itself is a tourist trap, but it’s also a must see and a good place for a pre-dinner drink. If it’s too crowded for you, head down the road a bit to the Palace Bar which is one of my favourites in Dublin. This historic pub is a great place to have a pint or some Irish whiskey.

There is no shortage of places to grab dinner in Dublin and you can find pretty much any cuisine you like. However, I recommend heading to the Boxty House . It’s located in Temple Bar District and offers a variety of dishes all playing on the tradition boxty; an Irish potato pancake. The food is good and the prices are reasonable (especially if you take advantage of the early bird menu).

Hit the Pub(s)

If you only have one day in Ireland than my favourite pub to recommend is O’Donoghues. It’s a local and tourist favourite and for good reason. Great pints, great music, and great atmosphere. It will be crowded, but it’s worth it!

Two Days in Dublin Itinerary 

Start your day off right with a fresh breakfast from Avoca Café in Dublin. Eggs, pancakes, porridge and more can be found on the café menu of this popular Dublin café.  Looking for something lighter to grab and go? Try Keogh’s Café for fresh and delicious muffins, scones, and pastries that you can eat as you explore.

Visit a couple of Dublin’s Museums

As I mentioned earlier, Dublin has a number of museums to visit. In fact, you could spend your whole time in the city just exploring museums if you really wanted. If you have two days in Dublin, it’s definitely worth checking out one or two. Bonus: Dublin’s national museums are free!

I recommend the National Museum of Ireland. It’s my favourite thanks to the cool artefacts, incredible gold pieces, and the bog bodies which I think are strangely fascinating. However, there are plenty more Dublin museums and galleries to check out which may appeal to you. Some of the more popular choices include:

• The Dublin Writer’s Museum
• The Zoological Museum
• EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum
• The National Gallery of Ireland
• Museum of Modern Art
• The National Library of Ireland

When you think of Ireland you probably think of Fish and Chips, so head to Beshoff’s, a local favourite, to get some. It’s a fast-food style spot where you order at the counter and can take your meal to go or sit in. There are a few different types to choose from though I like the cod.

Visit Two of Dublin’s Famous Churches

Dublin has no shortage of churches, but there are two that are definitely worth a look. St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Christ Church Cathedral. Both are stunning buildings that are worth a walk around. You do have to pay to go inside, although I’d say you only need to go into one. Personally, I prefer Christ Church Cathedral.

Get your Christ Church Cathedral Ticket here

Dublinia Museum

Dublinia Museum is right beside Christ Church Cathedral and is another cool museum in Dublin. Sadly, this one is not free but it’s informative and fun- especially if you are travelling with children. Dublinia tells the story of Viking Dublin and Medieval Dublin with interesting interactive exhibits. At the end, there’s a great viewpoint you can climb to and get a bird’s eye view of the city.

Jameson Whisky Experience

Dublin has a few alcohol-related tourist attractions but Jameson’s Whisky Experience is my favourite. There are small group tours with entertaining guides that really do a good job of telling this story and history behind this Irish whisky. Plus, you get to compare it to American and Scottish Whisky, and you get a drink at the end. It’s one of my top recommendations for things to do in the city and a perfect stop if you have two days in Dublin.

Get your Jameson Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting Ticket Here

For two days in Dublin, I recommend dinner at the Brazen Head which, if you’ve done any research, you will recognize as the oldest pub in Dublin. It’s also known for its live music so stick around after your meal and have a pint or two and enjoy the pub ambience.

A Nightcap at the Long Hall

If you are still up for a drink head to the Long Hall. It’s one of the more beautiful historic pubs in Dublin and the perfect place for a pint or two before your two days in Dublin comes to an end.

Three Days in Dublin Itinerary

Today is a busy day and my suggestions for a three days in Dublin itinerary doesn’t have many lunch choices, so I suggest you eat up this morning. Try Hatch and Sons for a country style full Irish Breakfast to get you going.  

Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol is the old jail and where many of the Irish revolutionaries and leaders of the Easter Rising were held and executed. Today, this historic building is a museum that can only be accessed by tour. The tours here are excellent but do need to be booked well in advance. So if you know you have three days in Dublin (or if this on the top of your list of things to do in Dublin with one or two days) then make sure you book your time slot early. It’s a bit far from the heart of Dublin so you’ll want to either take a taxi, figure out the local bus system, or use your hop on hop off pass if you have one.

Guinness Storehouse

Chances are you are wondering why I haven’t recommended the Guinness Storehouse until now. I’ve been twice and if I’m being completely honest, I don’t love it. It’s a self-guided tour that always seems to be very crowded. Is it interesting? Yes. Is learning how to pour a pint of Guinness kind of cool? Absolutely. But, it is a huge facility and takes up a lot of time that, personally, I think can be spent doing better things if you are short on time in Dublin. That being said, if you do have three days in Dublin then it is worth a visit. For the best prices, book your ticket ahead of time. Doing this also means you can skip the lines which can be huge.

Buy your skip the line Guinness Storehouse Ticket here

There aren’t a ton of good lunch spots in this area (at least not that I’ve found) so if you are hungry, I suggest grabbing something at the café or restaurant at the Guinness Storehouse.

Phoenix Park or Jeanie Johnston Tallship & Famine Experience

If you have a nice day, I’d recommend heading to Phoenix Park. This is the biggest park in Dublin and is home to the Dublin Zoo, the Áras an Uachtaráin (residence of the Irish president), and several impressive monuments. It’s also home to a herd of wild fallow deer which are quite friendly and sometimes enjoy being fed by humans.

If it’s raining, then Phoenix Park isn’t such a great idea, so instead head to the Jeanie Johnston Tallship & Famine Experience. This tallship is a replica of the original which was built in Quebec, Canada and used as one of Ireland’s famine ships. It made 16 voyages carrying the Irish to North America. There are guided tours of the museum which will tell you the story behind the ship, it’s crew, and passengers and what their experience was like crossing the ocean. The tour last about an hour but be sure to check the schedule in advance as tours run at specific times.

Have an early dinner at Market Bar in Dublin which is a fun tapas-style restaurant. It gets pretty busy and can have long wait times (which is why I recommend going early) but the food is good and the dishes are perfect for sharing if you have a group. It’s a fun atmosphere and a popular local, rather than tourist, spot in the city.

It’s your last night so I recommend doing a bit of a pub crawl to celebrate the end of your three days in Dublin. There are plenty of bars to choose from but if you are up for a bit of a walk (or taxi ride if your feet hurt) then I suggest heading to a couple spots a little bit away from the main tourist area. One of my all-time favourite Dublin pubs is the Bleeding Horse. Nearby you can also find another Dublin classic, Whelan’s which you may recognize from the movie PS I Love You.  

Check out my list of Dublin pubs here.

Have more time? There are plenty of great day trips you can take from Dublin. Whether you want to go west to the Cliffs of Moher , south to kiss the Blarney Stone , or North to see the Giants Causeway .

Dublin is a great city, and while I recommend you do take some time to explore the rest of the county, you absolutely need to spend some time in the capital. There is plenty to do in the city and the above is only my recommendations based on my favourite things to do. Feel free to mix and match as you please to create your own perfect Dublin itinerary for 1, 2 or 3 days in Dublin.

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These are some great recommendations! We will only have one day in the city and will have a car as we are coming from the airport. Where do you suggest to leave the car while touring the heart of the city?

Your best bet would be to ask your hotel (assuming you are staying in Dublin) where you can park. There is lots of street parking but it can be pricey if you are exploring all day!

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Dublin Voyage Tips and guide

• Orientation
• By public transport
• Tickets and Leap Card
• City network
• Useful routes
• Night services
• North of the river
• South of the river
• South suburbs
• North suburbs
• Performing Arts
• Traditional Irish pubs
• Micro-breweries and brew-pubs
• LGBTQ+ Travellers
• Area information

Dublin ( Irish : Baile Átha Cliath , "Town of the Hurdled Ford") is the capital city of Ireland . Its vibrancy, nightlife and tourist attractions are world renowned and it's the most popular entry point for international visitors to Ireland.

As a city, it is disproportionately large for the size of the country with a population of over 2 million in the Greater Dublin Region (2022); nearly half of the Republic's population lives in this metropolitan area. The central sights can be navigated by foot, with a few outlying sights, and suburbs sprawling out for miles.

The climate is mild, making Dublin a year-round destination. It's seldom freezing in winter, cool in summer and frequently has light showers. For more information, see County Dublin weather chart.

Understand [ edit ]

History [ edit ]

Dublin is in a low-lying, fertile area, not boggy by Irish standards, and with good sea access. It became the core of the Gaelic kingdom of Leinster, and the Vikings established a large settlement by what is now Dublin castle, until ejected by Brian Boru at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. This set a pattern that Dublin was fought for, not fought in. The Normans colonised the southwest and Leinster from the 12th century, and further out they battled with the Gaels, but Dublin sat snug within the "Pale" — the defensive palisade. Similarly with the Tudor conquests; then the city fell swiftly to Cromwell so his atrocities were elsewhere, and King William marched in unopposed after the Battle of the Boyne. 18th century Dublin was the second largest city in the British Isles, with a tight little Protestant clique ruling the place to London's liking. Industry and culture flourished, and the city acquired its graceful Georgian streets and squares, but Ireland was ruled as a colony. Britain's other colonies watched with great interest as the independence movement gathered pace.

"The Troubles" of the late 19th and early 20th century involved ethnic conflicts, paramilitary gangs, and savage reprisals by the authorities. The outbreak of the First World War seemed to put a brake on this, with tens of thousands of Irishmen marching away to France and Flanders. Surely one big push on the Somme would win this war - but while the generals were planning this, armed insurrection broke out at Easter 1916. The rebels seized the central Post Office on O'Connell Street, read their proclamation of independence, then were bombarded until they surrendered. Initially they attracted little sympathy or support, especially as they were backed by arch-foe Germany, but the authorities snatched defeat from a quick win by the subsequent court-martials and executions by firing squad. Hundreds were arrested and 15 were shot. This and atrocities such as the Croke Park massacre were fatal to the legitimacy of British rule. By 1921, the Irish tricolour fluttered over a Dublin that was capital of a separate state.

Orientation [ edit ]

Dublin is divided by the River Liffey. North of the Liffey runs O'Connell Street the main thoroughfare, intersected by numerous shopping streets such as Henry Street and Mary Street. On the south bank are Merrion Square, St Stephen's Green, Grafton Street (the main south-side shopping area), Trinity College, Christ Church and St Patrick's Cathedrals, the main branch of the National Museum, and many other attractions.

The postal district Dublin 1 is north of the river centred on the Post Office, Dublin 2 is south centred on Trinity College, and so on out to the burbs. These districts have all been incorporated into Eircodes, which cover the whole Republic. Thus D04 followed by four alphanumerics is somewhere around Ballsbridge. These pages state Eircodes wherever possible, as keying them into an online map will drop you onto the exact address. They only apply to addresses that receive mail so a lonely megalithic tomb on a mountainside won't have one, but that's seldom an issue in downtown Dublin.

There is a Dublin Visitor Centre northside at 53.349 -6.259 1 1 Sackville Place opposite the Post Office, and another southside at 53.344 -6.26 2 118 Grafton Street by Trinity College. They're both open daily 8:30AM-6PM. Several other places call themselves "tourist offices" but are just marketing their own tours.

Visit Dublin is the website of the tourism bureau.

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ]

Between airport and city: bus and taxi are the options, there's no rail / metro link. Some options below, however, find more details within the Dublin Airport page.

• Aircoach runs to the city centre and several of Dublin's major hotels, which are mostly south-side. Buses run from T1 then T2 every 15 min, taking 30 mins, fare is around €7 single or €9 return. Aircoach also run to other cities, including Cork and Belfast. Taxi drivers routinely try to pick up passengers waiting at the Aircoach stop: they're forbidden to do so, but offer a similar rate and get many takers, so they persist.
• Dublin Express travels between Dublin Airport, Dublin City Centre, and Heuston Station up to every 10 minutes at peak times.

• Bus 16 via Drumcondra railway station, O'Connell St, Georges St and out to the southern suburbs of Rathmines and Ballanteer / Kingstown.
• Bus 41 via Drumcondra railway station and O'Connell St, passing near Busáras, to Lower Abbey St. Northbound it runs out to Swords . Unlike bus 16, it operates night and day every 20-30 minutes.
• As of 2022, taxis operating in Ireland are legally obliged to accept card payments .
• Make sure to ask for a receipt as otherwise they often don't provide one.

Other destinations: many bus routes between Dublin and other Irish cities run via the airport, see individual cities' "Get in". Within County Dublin:

• Bus 101 runs every 20 min to Balrothery, Balbriggan and Drogheda . This bus runs from Dublin Talbot St via Drumcondra but is not available for journeys just between city, airport and Swords.
• Bus 102 runs from the airport every 30 min to Swords , Malahide , Portmarnock and Sutton near Howth .
• Drumcondra (Bus 16 & 41) has trains from Connolly towards Maynooth.
• Aircoach Bus 700 runs to Leopardstown and Sandyford, 702 to Bray and Greystones, and 703 to Dún Laoghaire , Dalkey and Killiney.

By train [ edit ]

The country's railways converge on the city. For more information, see Rail travel in Ireland .

• 53.34652 -6.29274 2 Heuston ( Stáisiún Heuston ), St Johns Rd West, Dublin 8 ( 2 km west of city centre, on LUAS tram red line ). Ticket office 7AM-9PM . This serves all directions except the north or the east coast. Direct trains run from Cork (2 hr 30), Galway (2 hr 30), Westport (3 hr 30), Limerick Colbert (2 hr 15) and Waterford (2 hr). There are connections from Ballina, from Tralee and Killarney, from Clonmel and Tipperary, and from Nenagh. Heuston has toilets, ATM, small shops, kiosks and cafes, plus supermarkets on the streets nearby. To reach the centre take the tram. ( updated May 2019 )
• 53.35129 -6.24963 3 Connolly ( Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile ), Amiens St, Dublin 1 ( north-east city centre, 200 m north of main bus station, on LUAS tram red line ). Ticket office 6:30AM-7PM . This serves the north plus the east coast. Direct trains run from Sligo (3 hr), Belfast via Drogheda (2 hr), and Rosslare ferry port via Wexford (3 hr). From Derry change in Belfast. Connolly is also the hub for local DART trains. It has toilets, ATM and small shops, and Madigan's bar and restaurant. The surrounding area is tacky at night. ( updated May 2019 )

Allow 45 min if you need to transfer between Heuston and Connolly.

By bus [ edit ]

53.35 -6.252 4 Busáras main bus station has Bus Eireann services from most towns in Ireland, such as Belfast (2 hr 30), Cork (4 hr), Limerick (3 hr 30), Galway (4 hr) and Donegal (2 hr 30), all running via the airport. Other operators are Kavanaghs to Limerick and Waterford, and Citylink and GoBus to Galway. Eurolines Bus 871 runs nightly to Dublin from London Victoria via Luton, Birmingham, Lymm motorway services (with National Express connections from Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford and Leeds) to Holyhead then by ferry to Dublin Port and Busáras. Luggage lockers are in the basement, along with the pay-to-enter public toilets.

Competitor companies don't use this station but leave from stops in the nearby streets. Busáras is just south of Connolly railway station and 300 m east of O'Connell Street.

By boat [ edit ]

53.347 -6.196 5 Dublin Port has ferries from Holyhead in Wales ( Stena and Irish Ferries , 3 hr 30 min), Bootle near Liverpool ( P&O , 8 hrs and Douglas , Isle of Man ( Isle of Man Ferries , 3 hr 30 min). From Cherbourg in Normandy and Pembroke in Wales they nowadays only sail to Rosslare and not to Dublin.

The port is 2 km east of the centre; a link bus connects the port to Busáras. The former ferry port of Dún Laoghaire is no longer used. The M50 tunnel (toll) allows motorists to disembark at Dublin and drive straight onto the motorway without getting snarled in city centre traffic.

Another ferry route is the short crossing from Cairnryan in Scotland to Belfast, then by road or rail to Dublin.

By car [ edit ]

If you're visiting Dublin just for a day trip, don't bring a car into the congested centre, as using a Park & Ride will be easier. From the south, use either Sandyford Luas stop, just off junction 15 of M50 on Blackthorn Rd, or Bray DART stop on Bray Rd. From the west, use Red Cow Luas stop, off junction 9 of M50. From the north east, use Howth DART station. Tariffs at Park & Ride stations are €2-4.

Get around [ edit ]

You can see much of the city on foot.

By public transport [ edit ]

Public transport in Dublin consists of trains, trams and buses. Unlike many other European capitals, the rail network in Dublin is quite limited, so buses are by far the main mode of public transport. Public transport is not run by a single agency, but by a number of state-contracted operators, and most information is provided separately on each operator's website. Trains are run by Irish Rail and trams by Luas , while most buses are run by Dublin Bus , except some local buses in suburban areas which are run by Go-Ahead Ireland .

Transport for Ireland (TFI) is the umbrella brand for public transport in Ireland, although its website primarily just directs you to the individual operators websites for information. However, the TFI Journey Planner is a good way to plan your journey across different modes, and the Live Departures provides real time information for all rail and bus stops. TFI also provides a number of smartphone apps including a journey planner and real time departures. Note that the journey planner app also provides real time departures, so you don't need to download both. The TFI Journey Planner and Live Departures are also integrated into Google Transit and are available within Google Maps.

Tickets and Leap Card [ edit ]

On trains and trams, tickets can be purchased from ticket vending machines at the station or stop prior to boarding. Train tickets are valid for the day of purchase and are needed to get through the entry and exit turnstiles at stations. Tram tickets do not have to be validated prior to boarding, but must be used within 90 minutes of purchase. On buses, you can pay the fare to the driver when boarding, however you must have the exact amount in coins. Notes cannot be taken, and if you overpay in coins, no change is given.

If you plan to use public transport a lot, consider getting a TFI Leap Card , which you can top up with credit and use to pay fares on all public transport in the city, at a 30% discount. Leap Cards can be purchased from most convenience shops at just €5 for adults and €3 for children (this is actually a deposit and if you register your card online, it can later be refunded to an EU bank account or a number of charities). You can check your credit and top up the card at most convenience shops, at train or tram ticket vending machines, and on your phone with the Leap Top-Up App .

To use your Leap Card on trains or trams, you need to tag-on by holding your card against the turnstile or validator before boarding, and then tag-off again at the turnstile or validator at the end of your journey. You will automatically be charged the relevant fare between the tag-on and tag-off locations. To use your Leap Card on buses, you need to place the card on the drivers machine, and tell the driver where you are going, and they will deduct the relevant fare. If you are making a longer journey, you can instead hold your card against the validator on the right hand side of the door where you will automatically be charged the highest fare. It's important to note that if you don't tag-on, you don't have a valid ticket, so you could be fined if a ticket inspector boards and checks your card.

Single fares are around 30% cheaper with a Leap Card than with cash. If you change between any buses, trams or trains within 90 minutes, then any subsequent fares will automatically be reduced by a further €1. The fares are also capped, so once you reach a certain amount within the same day or week (Monday to Sunday), you can continue to travel for free for the remainder of that day or week. For adults, the daily caps are €7 for buses or trams, €9.50 for trains and €10 for all modes. The weekly caps are €27.50 for buses or trams, €37 for trains and €40 for all modes. Child caps are much lower, about one third of the adult caps.

A special Leap Visitor Card is also available for tourists, which allows unlimited use of all public transport for 1 day (€10), 3 days (€19.50), or 7 days (€40), starting from the time of first use. This can be purchased at arrivals in Dublin Airport (WH Smith in Terminal 1 and Spar in Terminal 2) in some city centre tourist offices, or ordered online for delivery. Once your chosen time period expires, you can also top it up with additional time periods at most convenience shops in the city.

Inter-city, commuter and DART trains use the same track, but vary in the stops they make. For timetables, route maps and fares, see Irish Rail .

• DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is a suburban line along the coast, from Howth and Malahide in the north to Bray and Greystones in the south, via Connolly and other city centre stations, Dún Laoghaire and Dalkey . Trains run 6AM-11PM and the core section between Howth Junction and Bray has trains M-F every 10 min and Sa Su every 30 min. North of Howth Junction, alternate trains either head for Malahide or for Howth. South of Bray, every third train extends to Greystones. Change at Bray for inter-city trains to Wicklow, Wexford and Rosslare.
• Commuter trains fan out to towns within an hour or so of the city.

Connolly and Heuston are the principal stations, see Get in. Others that visitors are likely to use are on the DART line south from Connolly:

Fares: The short hop zone covers all DART and commuter rail services as far as Balbriggan, Kilcock, Sallins and Kilcoole. As of 2021, a standard single is €2.25-6.20 adult and €1.25-2.55 child. Paying by TFI Leap Card it's €1.70-4.90 adult and €0.80-1.94 child. Day return, 1 day, 3 day, 7 day and monthly tickets are also available. A family all day ticket is €20, for up to 2 adults and 4 children; it's rail-only and doesn't include tram or bus. (See Rail travel in Ireland for other ticket deals, some of which are thoroughly bad value.) Your ticket is valid for any train so if you were at Bray waiting for the Dart service back to city centre, and the inter-city from Rosslare happened to pull in, you could hop aboard. Only don't be complaining when your preferred stop at Pearse goes by at a gallop then Tara Street at a canter before the train draws up at Connolly.

By tram [ edit ]

Luas, Irish for "speed", is Dublin's tram syste. Trams are modern and reliable, and run frequently from 6AM to midnight. There are two lines:

• Red line is east-west, from The Point in dockland and Connolly Station to Busáras, Abbey Street, Heuston Station, St James's Hospital, Red Cow P&R then either Tallaght P&R or Cheeverstown P&R and Saggart in the southwest of the city.
• Green line is north-south, from Broombridge to TU Dublin Grangegorman Campus, Marlborough St southbound / O'Connell St northbound, Trinity College, St Stephen's Green, Dundrum, P&Rs at Balally, Stillorgan and Sandyford, Leopardstown, Carrickmines P&R and Brides Glen in the southeast of the city.

The lines cross in north city centre, with a 100-m walk from the Abbey Street stop on the Red line to the Green lines north or south, a block apart at that point.

You must buy your ticket before boarding: there are machines by all the stops. Visitors are only likely to use the outer sections for the Park & Rides. For the city centre zone, e.g., between Heuston and Connolly, it's €2.10 adult standard and €1.54 by Leap Card. Day return, 1 day and 7 day tickets are also available.

City network [ edit ]

An extensive network of 150 bus routes serves most parts of the city and its surrounding suburbs. Most buses in the city centre pass through the O'Connell St area (including Mountjoy and Parnell Squares, Eden Quay and Fleet St) and the Trinity College area (including Pearse St, Nassau St, Dame St and College Green). Services vary from high frequency routes running every few minutes all day, to lower frequency routes running every hour or less, to peak-only limited-stop "Xpresso" routes and weekend-only late night "Nitelink" routes.

Confusingly, the bus network in Dublin is run by two separate companies, with timetables listed on two separate websites, and displayed at stops in two different formats. However, both companies share the same fare structure and Leap ticketing system, and all routes are included in the Transport for Ireland Journey Planner and Real Time apps:

• Dublin Bus operate all cross-city routes, and all routes which run to and from the city centre. The timetables displayed at stops refer to the time the bus leaves the terminus, not the time it will be passing that particular stop, so there is a bit of guesswork required.
• Go-Ahead Ireland operate local routes in the suburbs, as well as orbital routes which avoid the city centre. In contrast to Dublin Bus, all Go-Ahead Ireland timetables displayed at stops refer to the times buses are due to be passing that particular stop.

A detailed map of the entire city network, colour coded by frequency is available here (and for the far outer areas see here ).

Cash fares within the city (exact amount in coins only) are €2.15-3.80 adult and €1.00-1.60 child, while if paying with a TFI Leap Card are €1.55-3.00 adult and €0.80-1.26 child. Those paying with a TFI Leap Card can also benefit from a €1 discount if interchanging within 90 minutes, and maximum daily and weekly caps. See Tickets and Leap Card .

At busier stops, an electronic sign lists the next 4 to 6 real-time departures. For all other stops, real-time departures can be checked online or in TFI apps (see By public transport above). All buses display their route number and destination on the front. When you see your bus approaching, hold out your hand to signal to the driver that you want to get on, otherwise they may not stop. If you have a prepaid TFI Leap Card, enter on the right-hand side and tag on by holding your card against the reader. Otherwise enter on the left-hand side to pay the driver.

Inside the bus, small screens display the next stop in both Irish and English, along with an audio announcement in both languages. When you see or hear your stop being announced, press one of the red buttons to signal to the driver that you want to get off.

Useful routes [ edit ]

The following routes are the most frequent cross-city routes, running every 8 to 12 minutes Monday to Friday, and every 10 to 15 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays:

• Dublin Bus Route 4 operates from Harristown and Ballymun in the north to Ballsbridge and Blackrock in the southeast.
• Dublin Bus Route 15 operates from Clongriffin and Artane in the northeast to Templeogue and Ballycullen in the southwest.
• Dublin Bus Route 16 operates from Dublin Airport and Santry in the north to Rathfarnham and Ballinteer in the south.
• Dublin Bus Route 27 operates from Clare Hall and Artane in the northeast to Walkinstown and Tallaght in the southwest.
• Dublin Bus Route 39a operates from Ongar and Blanchardstown in the northwest to Baggot Street and University College Dublin in the southeast. This service operates 24 hours a day, with a bus every half an hour in the late/early hours of the morning.
• Dublin Bus Route 40 operates from Charlestown and Finglas in the northwest to Ballyfermot and Liffey Valley in the west.
• Dublin Bus Route 41 and Route 41c operate from Swords, Santry and Drumcondra in the north to Abbey Street in the city centre, with every second bus (route 41) serving Dublin Airport.
• Dublin Bus Route 46a operates from the Phoenix Park in the inner northwest to University College Dublin, Stillorgan and Dún Laoghaire in the southeast.
• Dublin Bus Route 130 operates from Abbey Street in the city centre to Clontarf, Bull Island and St. Annes Park in the east.
• Dublin Bus Route 145 operates from Heuston Station in the inner west to University College Dublin, Stillorgan and Bray in the southeast.

While Dublin's bus network is primarily focused on cross-city routes and routes into the city centre, there are also a number of orbital routes which avoid the city centre. The most useful of these are:

• Route 17 [dead link] operates around the south of the city, from Rialto via Terenure, Rathfarnham and University College Dublin to Blackrock, every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes on Sundays.
• Route 17a [dead link] operates across the north of the city, from Blanchardstown via Finglas, Ballymun, Santry and Coolock to Kilbarrack, every 20 minutes Monday to Sunday.
• Route 18 [dead link] operates across the inner south of the city, from Palmerstown via Ballyfermot, Kylemore, Crumlin, Rathmines, Ranelagh and Ballsbridge to Sandymount, every 20 minutes Monday to Sunday.
• Route 75 [dead link] operates across the outer south of the city, from Tallaght via Rathfarnham, Ballinteer, Dundrum and Stillorgan to Dún Laoghaire, every 30 minutes Monday to Sunday.
• Route 76 [dead link] across the west of the city, from Tallaght via Clondalkin, Liffey Valley and Ballyfermot to Chapelizod, every 20 minutes Monday to Sunday. A limited number of services extend to Blanchardstown (route 76a, Monday to Friday only).
• Route 175 [dead link] operates across the south of the city, from Citywest via Tallaght, Ballinteer and Dundrum to University College Dublin, every 30 minutes Monday to Friday and every 60 minutes on Sundays.

Night services [ edit ]

On most routes, the last departures to and from the city centre are at 11:30PM each night. However, a small number of routes operate a 24 hour service, 7 days a week, with departures every 30 minutes throughout the night in each direction:

• Dublin Bus Route 15 is a cross-city route between Clongriffin in the northeast and Ballycullen in the southwest, via the Malahide Road, city centre, Rathmines and Templeogue.
• Dublin Bus Route 39a is a cross-city route between Ongar in the northwest and University College Dublin in the southeast, via Blanchardstown, the Navan Road, city centre, Baggot Street and Donnybrook.
• Dublin Bus Route 41 operates between Abbey Street in the city centre and Swords in the north, via Drumcondra, Santry and Dublin Airport.
• Dublin Bus Routes C1 and C2 operate services from Adamstown Station to Sandymount, running along the Chapelizod Bypass, Quays, and via Ballsbridge. The only difference between the two routes is they take slightly different routes through Lucan.
• Dublin Bus Routes G1 and G2 operate services from Spencer Dock to Red Cow Luas and Liffey Valley Shopping Centre respectively, both via Ballyfermot.
• Dublin Bus Route N4 operates from the Point Village to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, via DCU and Finglas.

A nighttime-only service applies on the following routes:

• Dublin Bus Routes C5 and C6 operate from Maynooth Station to Ringsend Road (via Leixlip and Celbrdige respectively), and both via Lucan and Chapelizod villages.

Normal daytime fares and tickets apply to the three 24 hour routes. On the Nitelink routes there is a higher cash fare of €3.00 and Leap fare of €2.40 (with half-price fares for Young Adults and €1.30 cash or €1.00 leap for children). As with all routes, only the exact amount in coins is accepted on the bus. However, if you don't have the exact amount, you can also purchase a prepaid ticket for the same amount from Londis or Colemans on Westmoreland Street or from Spar on D'Olier Street.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, a network of 15 Nitelink routes provide late night departures from the city centre to most parts of the city. These depart from D'Olier Street, Westmoreland Street and Aston Quay between midnight and 4AM, and only operate outwards from the city centre.

By bike [ edit ]

Hiring a bicycle is a handy way to get around if you want to get outside the very centre of the city and are comfortable cycling in traffic. That being said, the city is not very bicycle-friendly, either in terms of quantity & quality of bike paths, pedestrians and drivers honouring the bike paths, road space available where there is no bike path (i.e. numerous narrow roads), or driver attitudes in general.

When cycling in the city centre, be aware that cycle lanes, where they exist, are generally shared with buses, taxis, motorcycles, and parked cars; cyclists should pay particular attention when approaching bus stops where a bus is pulling out. Motorbikes are not allowed to use the cycle lanes, but many still do so. Passing on the left is also allowed only in limited circumstances but is in fact still common. When cycling in Phoenix Park, while there is a dedicated cycle lane on both sides of the main thoroughfare unfortunately pedestrians also use these.

There are bikes to hire in several locations around the city centre with the Dublinbikes scheme. A 3-day pass (which is the only pass available to non-residents) costs €5 and gives you access to the bikes. They are free for the first 30min, up to 1h rentals cost €0.50 and up to 2 hours cost €1.50, so it is a good idea to return the bikes frequently. You can purchase the 3-day pass only at stations which accept credit cards, but once purchased you can use it to rent bikes at any station. Your credit card will be preauthorized with a security deposit of €150, which will be charged in case of theft or if the bike was not returned within 24 hours. Among others, there is a Dublinbikes bike hire place located at the entrance to the Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.

Don't drive if you can realistically avoid it. For instance, if you plan to see Dublin before touring the country, take the bus in from the airport and return there a few days later to hire your car. For a day-trip, use the city edge Park & Rides. If you do venture in, you face traffic congestion (even on Sunday), difficulty parking, confusing one-ways or diversions for road repairs, traffic congestion, drunken revellers and phone-entranced jaywalkers veering into your path, ill-signed but rigidly enforced bus lanes, the silent onrush of trams, and traffic congestion, traffic, traffic....

On-street meter parking is in short supply and only for brief periods, and if you over-stay you're likely to be clamped or towed, for a penalty in excess of €100. For a visit say to a museum you need to seek out a multi-storey car park — plan ahead for those you might use. Check also what the deal is with your accommodation; a central place may not have its own parking.

Dublin's outer road is M50, which starts from the port downtown and tunnels beneath the north city (toll) to the airport perimeter, where M1 continues north towards Belfast while M50 arcs round the western city with access to all arterial routes. There's another toll between Junctions 6 (N3 Blanchardstown) and 7 (N4 Lucan). Tolls are about €3, but in rush hour the tunnel is €10. There are no cash booths, you must pay online either in advance or by 8PM next day, else there's a penalty (to which your hire company and credit card will gleefully add). Hire cars may come with an e-tag.

The Outer Orbital Route, or M45, is a proposed bypass further out, arcing round from Drogheda to Navan, Enfield and Newbridge. The government keeps confirming this plan but nothing has happened; it would carve through important sites such as Hill of Tara. Meanwhile the same name is also used for the Outer and Inner orbital routes within the M50 semicircle. These are just existing streets interconnecting between the radial roads, confusingly signed and with much zigzagging.

By taxi [ edit ]

Taxis in Ireland can be identified by the yellow taxi plate placed on the roof of the vehicle.

Fares are nationally regulated and are required to use the meter. Every taxi in Ireland must accept credit and debit card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) as well as cash – it’s the passenger’s choice. Drivers may not charge surcharges on any card payments. [1]

There are a number of ride hailing mobile apps which facilitate ordering a taxi, however this typically will include a surcharge on the side of the App, and an additional prebooking charge ( €2.00 ) added to the taxi fare.

These include FreeNow , Uber , and the Bolt app, available on Android and iOS.

See [ edit ]

In summer, Dublin's top attractions can sell out. Buy tickets online in advance if you know you want to see something, especially for the Book of Kells where even early arrivals may find all the day's slots are filled.

The Dublin Pass gives you free and fast track entry to thirty-some attractions in Dublin. Adult prices in 2021 are €70 for one day, €86 for two, €99 for three, €109 for four and €115 for five, child prices about half, and days must run consecutively. You'll struggle to break even on this deal as only the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour and the Jameson Distillery and Guinness tours charge over €20; most are way cheaper and among their "free entry" attractions are many that don't charge anyhow. The Pass doesn't include the Library and Book of Kells at Trinity College, and it doesn't include any public transport.

North of the river [ edit ]

• 53.34936 -6.26053 1 General Post Office (GPO) , O'Connell St Lower, Dublin 1 , ☏ +353 1 705-7000 . The GPO is the headquarters of the Post Office in Ireland, built in Neo-Classical style 1814-1818. In 1916 it was occupied by Irish rebels led by PH Pearse, who read the Proclamation of the Republic outside the front door of the building. The interior was burnt out by shelling from government forces against the rebels, but the exterior survived. Subsequently the GPO was restored, reopening in 1929, and remains a busy working post office. The GPO Witness History exhibit provides an in-depth multimedia exploration of the 1916 Easter Rising. ADULT €15, SENIOR CITIZEN (65+) €12, CHILD (6 to 13) €7.50, CHILD (14 to 18) €12, CHILDREN (5 and under) Free, FAMILY (2 adults + 2 children) €37, FAMILY (2 adults + 4 children) €43, GUIDED TOUR (ADULT) €17, GUIDED TOUR (SENIOR) €15
• O'Connell Street is the broad thoroughfare running north from the river, and the main district for budget accommodation. It was smashed up in the 1916 uprising and subsequent civil war, but rebuilt; then in the 1970s the developers made one sorry mess of it. Plus their assistants: All along O'Connell Street the pieces flew, up went Nelson, and the pillar too . . . was the ditty commemorating the 1966 IRA bombing of Nelson's Column. Where it stood, next to the GPO, is now the 121 m pin of the Spire of Dublin ; close by on North Earl St is the James Joyce Statue. Northbound trams glide up the street: go a block east for the southbound track. The city council are doing their best to further improve the place but it's a work in progress: pleasant enough by day, but tacky by night.

• At its north end at Parnell Square, O'Connell St takes a turn and becomes Frederick St. Here are the Rotunda Hospital, City Art Gallery, Writer's Museum and Garden of Remembrance.

• The Garden of Remembrance across the street from the gallery and museum commemorates those who died in the struggle for Irish independence. Open daily.
• The River Liffey is lined by stylish buildings, many of which have been renovated within living memory. Just upstream from O'Connell Bridge, the 53.3461 -6.263 4 Ha'penny Bridge is the one on all the picture postcards and film locations, a 43 m cast-iron arch spanning the river between Liffey St Lower and Wellington Quay. Officially called the "Liffey Bridge" ( Droichead na Life ), it was built in 1816 to replace the cross-river ferries, with the right to charge a ha'penny toll for the next century. There were turnstiles at both ends, removed in 1919 after the toll ceased. The bridge was extensively repaired in 2001. Please don't clutter it up with "love-locks" - the last big clean-up removed 300 kg of these, and bear in mind that the 2001 repairs were by Harland and Wolff, who built the Titanic .
• Downstream from O'Connell Bridge the river broadens into dockland and the open sea, with poignant reminders of the Irish people's relationship with that sea.
• 53.34806 -6.25004 5 The Famine Memorial on Custom House Quay depicts victims of the Great Famine ( an Gorta Mór ) of 1845-49, when a million died and another million fled the country. Five gaunt figures totter to the docks with their bundles as if to take ship and leave. Or perhaps they hope for scraps from those ships, which during the famine years were briskly exporting food for profit, plenty to feed everyone yet unaffordable to most.
• 53.35 -6.238 8 Green on Red Gallery , Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 , ☏ +353 87 245 4282 , [email protected] . W-F 10:00-17:30, Sa 11:00-15:00 . Commercial gallery exhibiting Irish and international modern art. In 2020 they announced plans to re-locate but remain open on this site. Free . ( updated Oct 2021 )
• 53.34979 -6.26956 9 Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre , 105 Capel Street, D01 R290 , ☏ +353 1 873 4999 , [email protected] . 10AM - 9PM . Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre is a vibrant and safe space for LGBTQ+ people. The centre includes a welcoming drop-in space, a community café, social and cultural events, resources and support services, a queer library, a theatre and meeting spaces. ( updated Jun 2023 )

South of the river [ edit ]

Most of Dublin's top sights are a short way south of the river, notably Trinity College, the National Museum archaeology collections, the National Gallery, and the elegant Georgian town through Merrion Square to St Stephen's Green.

• 53.34391 -6.2569 10 Trinity College , College Green, Dublin 2 , ☏ +353 1 896-2320 , fax : +353 1 896-2690 , [email protected] . Kells: May-Sep: M-Sa 08:30-17:00, Su 09:30-17:00; Oct-Apr: M-Sa 09:30-17:00, Su 12:00-16:30 . Trinity College is the fine Georgian campus of the University of Dublin. It's generally open to stroll around in daylight hours, but it is a working university, and most interiors are off-limits to tourists. You can visit the Chapel near the front (west) gate of the College. But the big attraction (ie mobbed) is the Old Library and Book of Kells. If you've not booked online, then first buy your ticket from the machines under the new (Lecky) library just south - this is for a timed slot, and on holiday weekends may be booked out. You enter an exhibition hall setting the Book in the context of other monastic writings of its period, circa 800 AD. Next, enter the display area: only two pages are displayed at any time, one being richly illustrated with little text (or no text, on the "carpet" pages), and one page being text of the Vulgate Gospels, written in Insular Majuscule Latin. But it's difficult to enjoy, with crowds jostling round the display case. Next, go upstairs into the massive Long Hall of the library, with books and ladders and more books and ladders towering away upwards. Last but not least, exit through the gift shop, which can be entered without a ticket. Adults €13 (€10 online off-peak), students & seniors €10, family €26, under 12 years free. Audio guides €5 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Bank of Ireland opposite the College is worth a look while waiting for your appointment with Kells. It has a small display of early banknotes and memorabilia.
• Temple Bar is the district just west of the College along the riverside. It's wall-to-wall pubs and eating places, the cobbled streets are agreeable but there are no specific sights except Ha'penny Bridge until the Castle area, described in "West city". It's thronged with merry-makers, and by evening the hen parties and lads' outings are steaming, raucous and upchucking.
• Irish Whiskey Museum: and not before time. Irish distilleries have for too long pumped out bland commercial fare, though the country has all the ingredients (including the know-how) to produce whiskey of character to rival single-malt Scotch. The museum is next to the Dublin Visitor Centre at the gates of Trinity College. It's open daily Apr-Oct 10:00-18:00, Nov-Mar 10:30-18:00; the bar stays open Friday till 23:00 and Sa Su to 22:00. Standard tour (1 hour) costs €20.

• 53.34376 -6.26088 11 Molly Malone is the subject of a 19th century music-hall ballad, famously featured at the beginning of the A Clockwork Orange 1971 film, about her pushing her wheelbarrow and crying "cockles and mussels alive, alive-oh" before dying of a fever. She's entirely fictional, though Dublin had many such streethawkers, and she's not to be confused with Mary Mallon of Cookstown , the all-too-real "Typhoid Mary". Her kitsch statue dates to 1988 and was originally on nearby Grafton Street, but moved to its present spot in 2014 to make way for tram tracks. She's often mocked as "The Tart with the Cart" or "The Trollop with the Scallop" and her breasts (above an unhistorical low-cut dress) have been well polished by passing hands. Alas amidst these misogynist tropes and gropes, we forget the sad fate of the cockles and mussels themselves.

• The Mansion House on Dawson Street (by the Little Museum) is the office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. You can only get in to see it (eg the plush 1821 Round Room) for special events or on occasional open days.
• Iveagh Gardens are a block south of St Stephens Green: a hidden green space, as they're secluded by buildings.
• The Grand Canal marks the southern boundary of the inner city; the Royal Canal similarly loops across the northern city. Both were built in the 18th / 19th century to carry passengers and freight between Dublin and the Shannon and Atlantic. The Grand Canal took 47 years to construct: the expense of crossing the Bog of Allen replicated the prehistoric custom of sinking gold into bogs. And indeed Irish waterways go that far back, as the earliest dwellers could barely get about by land. The dockland visitor centre has closed but the Waterways Ireland website gives information eg on walks, navigability and fishing on this and the other canals.

West city [ edit ]

The original Dublin was in this area, at the confluence of the Liffey and the smaller Poddle (now culverted). Their peaty waters formed a dark pool, in Irish dubh linn.

• Dublinia ( Viking Museum ), St Michael's Hill, Christchurch D02 V529 ( Next to Christchurch Cathedral ), ☏ +353 1 679 4611 , [email protected] . Th-Su 10:00-17:30 . Exhibition of life in the Viking settlement and medieval city, child-friendly. Adult €12, conc €11, child €7 (plus €7 combi with cathedral) . ( updated Oct 2021 )
• St Audoen's Church on Cornmarket near Christ Church is a 19th century neo-classical church built over 12th century remains. It's now the RC Polish Chaplaincy for Ireland.
• St Michan's Church on Church St north of Arran Quay was built in 1686 on Viking foundations. It has fine interior woodwork and an organ used by Handel. However the main draw was the mummified remains in the vaults: a 400-year old nun, a crusader, and the ancient Earls of Leitrim. In Feb 2019 these remains were vandalised so the vaults are closed for the forseeable future.

• Irish National War Memorial park and gardens are dedicated to the 49,500 Irish soldiers who died in the Great War. They're on the riverside just north of Kilmainham Gaol.
• The President's Residence ( Áras an Uachtaráin ) can be visited by free guided tour on Saturdays hourly 10:30-15:30. Pick up a ticket from the Phoenix Park visitor centre, no booking.
• Grangegorman Military Cemetery is a leafy, reflective space on the northeast flank of Phoenix Park, opposite the fish ponds.
• Farmleigh is an Edwardian mansion off White's Road at the west end of Phoenix Park. It's used to accommodate visiting VIPs but at other times can be seen by guided tour, daily 10:00-16:30, adult €8.

• 53.36184 -6.38866 25 Strawberry Beds is the bosky riverside neighbourhood west of Phoenix Park, which as the name implies was market gardens. It's a pleasant area to cycle or stroll, pubs include Anglers’ Rest, Strawberry Hall and Wren’s Nest.

South suburbs [ edit ]

• Ballsbridge is Dublin's embassy district and has Ireland's most expensive properties, especially along Shrewsbury Road and Ailesbury Road. The Royal Dublin Society is based here and promotes many cultural events. Get here on Bus 4 or 7, but it really ought to be an embassy limo.
• Donnybrook is separated from Ballsbridge by Herbert Park and is prosperous rather than opulent. It's best known for Donnybrook Fair, founded in 1204 and lasting until 1855 by which time it was a byword for drunkenness, fighting and hasty marriages. Yes, the bus will do for this area, the 46a.
• Ranelagh and Dartry are also worth a look- Ranelagh is small but affluent, reached by the Luas Green line and with several well-regarded eateries.
• Sandymount , a coastal suburb 3 km southeast of the centre, is an affluent area that was the birthplace of WB Yeats, and features prominently in James Joyce's Ulysses . There is a grand walk from Sandymount across the north end of its beach to the South Bull Wall which reaches a finger well out into the Bay.
• 53.308 -6.222 3 University College Dublin (UCD) is now a "city-within-a-city" on Belfield Campus.
• Rathfarnham Castle is originally Elizabethan, but was prettified in the 18th century. Open May-Sept daily, Oct-Apr W-Su.
• Pearse Museum is in St Enda's Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Patrick Pearse lived here 1910-16.

North suburbs [ edit ]

• Drumcondra is a relatively affluent Victorian suburb along the valley of the River Tolka ( An Tulcha , "the flood", as property owners know to their cost). The Royal Canal bounds it to the south: this has a good towpath and is navigable all the way to the Shannon. (Remarkably, its backers lost even more money than those of the Grand Canal.) On its east side is Croke Park, the centrepoint of Gaelic sports. To the west it runs into Glasnevin, which has the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin Cemetery and good restaurants. Many bus routes come this way, and commuter trains towards Maynooth stop at Drumcondra.
• Clontarf is a suburb on the north shore of the Tolka estuary. Here in 1014 was the battle at which Brian Boru defeated Leinster and their Viking allies but was killed himself. Clontarf has a 4.5 km promenade, traversed by Buses 104, 130 and 32X from the city, so it's a popular seaside outing. (Don't take the train, which runs inland.) St Anne's Park was the estate of the Guinness family home, and has ponds, follies, walks and a Rose Garden. Clontarf Island has disappeared beneath the waves, but in 2004 archaeologists were astounded by a Moai or Easter Island statue that now stands near the pier, until they read in the newspapers that it was a replica gifted by the government of Chile.

Do [ edit ]

Tours [ edit ]

• 53.34815 -6.27718 4 Old Jameson Distillery , Bow Street, Smithfield D07 N9VH , ☏ +353 1 807 2355 . Daily 12:00-19:00 . Jameson whiskey was produced in Dublin from 1780 to 1976, when the business relocated to Midleton near Cork. So the old Bow St distillery no longer makes whiskey but has been converted into a museum about the process and industry. Adult €25, conc €19 . ( updated Oct 2021 )
• 53.3446 -6.2694 5 The Lazy Bike Tour Company , 4 Scarlet Row, Essex Street West, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 , ☏ +35314433671 , [email protected] . Daily 09:30-17:50 . The Lazy Bike Tour Company offers tours of Dublin by electric bike. They use state of the art, retro, funky orange bikes to get you around the city. The tour takes in some of the major sights in the city as well as taking you off the beaten track to show you a very real side of Dublin. Tours last around 2 hours and are guided by local guides full of information. €40 . ( updated Aug 2015 )
• Walking Tours . Dublin city is famous for its characters. A great way to experience and live the city is by learning about it from people who are characters themselves - Dublin Tour Guides. Tours can vary from one to four hours in length and include, as well as the standard sightseeing tour, tours on topics like the paranormal and ghosts, music and song, literature, historical, 1916 Rising, and even Irish mythology. There are various walking tour companies and freelance tour guides available in Dublin. Anyone interested in geeky history should try the Ingenious Dublin tours , that cover history of medicine, Irish inventions (yes, there are lots!), great Irish scientists (lots of those too). They have walking tours and self-guided MP3 tours.  
• Dublin Literary Pub Crawl , 'The Duke Pub', 9 Duke St, Dublin 2 ( Just off Grafton St ). 2 . This is the most ingenious crash course in Irish literature, history, architecture and pub bonhomie yet devised... It combines street theatre with the 'craic' that makes Dublin pubs the liveliest in Europe. It is a highly enjoyable evening that gives you the pleasant notion of replacing brain cells as you drown them. The tour is a kind of rough guide to the cultural, religious and political life of the city. Performances by professional actors are central to the experience, not forgetting a fun-filled quiz with prizes for the winners. Can be a bit formal at times but this one's been going a long time and is well worth the experience for such an unusual tour. There's just enough time to stop in each pub for a pint as well. €10-12 .  

Performing Arts [ edit ]

• International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is held in May, celebrating the contribution of gay people to theatre, past and present. The event was founded in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Oscar Wilde in his native city. It has an emphasis on new International and Irish works with a broadly gay theme or relevance. The next Festival is 2-15 May 2022.

Sports [ edit ]

• 53.28348 -6.37353 12 Tallaght Stadium , Whitestown Way, Tallaght ( south of the city centre; easily accessible by public transport: just a few minutes walk from the Red Luas line terminal at The Square Shopping Centre and numerous bus stops ). Watch a Shamrock Rovers F.C. soccer match during the FAI League of Ireland Football ( association football ) season from March to November. Home matches take place on Friday nights at 19:45. Tickets cost: €15 (Adult), €7 (U-16′s/OAPs).  
• Shebourne FC were promoted in 2021 so they too play soccer in the Premier Division. Their stadium (capacity 3600) is Tokla Park in Drumcondra, 5 km north of city centre.
• Watch rugby union at 53.32555 -6.22944 13 RDS Arena , Anglesea Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 ( 3 miles south of centre; Bus 4, 7, 18 ). This is the home ground of Leinster Rugby , who play in the United Rugby Championship (formerly Pro14), the professional European league. They often win it, most recently in 2019. The stadium has a capacity of 18,500 and big games sometimes transfer to the larger Aviva stadium. ( updated Oct 2021 )
• 53.335 -6.228 14 Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Rd, Dublin 4 is Ireland's national stadium, capacity 51,700. International rugby, soccer and other big events are hosted here. It's a mile or so southeast of the centre, take DART train to Lansdowne Rd or buses towards Sandymount or Ballsbridge.

Other [ edit ]

• 53.34461 -6.26499 16 Irish Film Institute , 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 . Watch independent Irish and international movies. ( updated May 2015 )
• 53.33718 -6.26316 17 Conradh na Gaeilge ( Gaelic League ), 6 Harcourt St, Dublin 2 . An Irish language centre where you can hear Irish being spoken as a first language and also enjoy a beverage with friends.  

Buy [ edit ]

Dublin is not cheap for general shopping, although visitors from outside the European Union can obtain a refund of VAT (sales tax: 23%) on many of their purchases. Just look for the refund sign and ask in the shop for details. Keep in mind that most stores will issue VAT refund vouchers only on the same day of purchase. More on VAT refund can be found on Irish eGovernment website .

South side [ edit ]

The south side of the river (Dublin 2) includes Dublin's most famous shopping street, the pedestrianised Grafton Street , which runs between St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College . It has, along with its surroundings, been classified as an Architectural Conservation Zone . This will involve a re-establishment of the area's rich historic charm and urban character. Alongside the historic Trinity College you will find Nassau Street where there are many shops selling tourist-related items such as Waterford Crystal, Belleek Pottery, Aran sweaters, and other Irish craft items. Dawson Street , parallel to Grafton Street, is home to the official residence of the lord mayor (the Mansion House ) as well as several upmarket clothes shops, restaurants and well stocked large bookshops.

• 53.34233 -6.25995 1 Brown Thomas , 88-95 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 . Dublin's most famous and expensive department store is on Grafton Street along with a wide range of clothing, jewelry, and photography shops, etc.  
• 53.34222 -6.26185 2 Powerscourt Centre , 59 South William Street ( just off Grafton Street ). One of Dublin's most attractive shopping centres, set in a beautifully restored 18th-century townhouse. Here, you will find clothes, cafes, galleries and Irish designer jewelers. You must check out The Loft Market - it is a haven for Dublin Fashion. There is lots of up and coming young fashion designers and vintage clothing sellers such as, Lisa Shawgi Knitwear and MO MUSE to shop around. Beware the overpriced antique dealers, some of whom will drop a price by 50% after only the merest suggestion that you are willing to haggle (and it still may not be a bargain). For gifts, there is an engraving business based in the centre next to Bonsai Shop.  
• 53.34252 -6.26389 3 George's Street Arcade ( also known as: Market Arcade ), Dublin 2 ( Leaving Powerscourt via the ornate steps on to South William Street , you will find yourself facing a small street called Castle Market , which leads to the arcade ). A covered red-brick shopping arcade. This area is worth a visit for vintage clothing, fabrics, unusual accessories, vinyl and club wear. It also features some small cafes.  
• 53.34225 -6.25823 4 Hodges Figgis , 56-58 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 . Well-stocked large bookshop (now owned by Waterstones).  
• 53.342156 -6.255217 5 Kilkenny Design , 6 Nassau Street . Also sells above-mentioned tourist-related items.  
• 53.34325 -6.23889 6 Fresh - The Good Food Market , Grand Canal Square . A smaller Irish supermarket with three other locations. One of the few places where you can find Guinness Foreign Extra Stout . Also offers beers from other Irish breweries. ( updated Jul 2015 )
• The best concentration of shoe shops is found on Grafton Street and the adjoining Wicklow Street.

The Temple Bar area offers some alternative to shopping at the larger chain-stores. Small clothing boutiques, including the city centre's only swap shop, are popping up all around the area (Temple Lane, Crow Street and Fownes Street) with an emphasis on vintage and unique original independent designer pieces. If you can't make it to any of the markets at the weekend, the best can be found here during the week.

Be sure to visit Temple Bar's Temple Bar Square and Meetinghouse Square on a Saturday morning or afternoon for the markets (Dublin 2), which sells all types of foods, from traditional fare to delicious baked goods. Both squares are also home to several very good restaurants. Meetinghouse Square, which lies only about 150 ft (50 m) west of Temple Bar Square, sells much finer fare and more exotic foods than Meetinghouse Square.

• Casa Rebelde , Crow Street, Dublin 2 ( in the heart of Temple Bar ). A unique football supporters shop that stocks clothing from around the world for the fashion conscious football fan.  
• Cow's Lane Fashion and Design Market , Dublin 8 . The largest designer market in Dublin, offers handmade one-off original designs. The market is open every Saturday from 10:00-17:30. Found outdoors on Cow's Lane and indoors in the old Dublin's Viking Adventure, this market is not to be missed.  

North side [ edit ]

There is also an extensive shopping area on the north side of the river, in Dublin 1, centred on O'Connell Street and Henry Street (Ireland's busiest shopping street). Just off Henry Street is Moore Street , which has a fruit, vegetable and fish market. It's worth a stroll if you want to get a slice of life from the less genteel side of Dublin. For a more traditional Dublin shopping experience go to the Liberties area around Thomas street and check out the stalls on Meath street and the liberty market (off Meath Street) on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Also, if you want to find thrifty nicknack shops, then Talbot Street is a good start - like any city, if you look hard enough and don't get caught up in the glitz and glam when shopping, there are great bargains to be found.

• 53.34911 -6.26317 7 Arnott's , 12 Henry St . A large department store with a long history.  
• 53.34839 -6.26577 8 Jervis Shopping Centre , Jervis St . A large shopping centre.  
• 53.35011 -6.26457 9 Ilac Centre , Henry St . Another large shopping centre. It also houses Dublin's Central Public Library .  
• 53.35149 -6.26412 10 Chapters Bookstore , Ivy Exchange, Parnell Street, Dublin 1 ( northern parallel street to Henry Street ). Has a massive selection of books at generally cheaper prices than other high street stores, as well as a large secondhand section. It is especially great for 'coffee table' style art books.  
• Further out are several edge-of-city malls. The largest are at Blanchardstown (off N3), Liffey Valley (junction of M50 and N4), The Square Tallaght (off N81), and Dundrum Town Centre (south on Luas green line).

Eat [ edit ]

Dublin has a wide range of good quality restaurants, most of which are seen as overpriced by European standards. Main course prices range from around €10 at the lower end up to around €40 at the higher end. Wine in restaurants is generally marked up from its already expensive retail price by a factor of at least two and three times retail price would not be uncommon.

There are many excellent value Indian restaurants around the South William Street area, parallel to Grafton Street. These often have reasonable priced lunch and 'early bird' deals, offering three course meals for around €10. Quality is high but not on a par with UK.

A similar multi-cultural hotspot is Parnell Street in Dublin 1 (O'Connell Street-Gardiner Street), which has a dense concentration of Chinese and Asian restaurants extensively frequented by the ex-pat communities.

In Dublin, there has been a rise in Mexican, Indian and ergonomically-designed eateries as restaurants, to reflect the hipster demographic. Many of the Indian and Mexican restaurants are small businesses.

Budget [ edit ]

• 53.34168 -6.26035 1 Bewley's Café , 78 Grafton St D02 K033 , ☏ +353 1 564 0900 . M-F 12:00-17:30, Sa Su 11:00-17:30 . Grand stylish coffee shop, a Dublin institution. It's had some famous regular customers, from Joyce to Geldof, but they'll make you feel just as important. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.33649 -6.26557 2 BóBós , 22 Wexford St D02 YW98 , ☏ +353 1 400 5750 . Daily 12:00-00:00 . Chain of burger restaurants ( Bó is Irish for cow), they have three other city outlets. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34296 -6.26195 3 Butlers Chocolate Café , 24 Wicklow Street D02 R981 , ☏ +353 1 671 0591 . M-F 08:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 10:00-18:00 . Chain of chocolate-themed cafes, Wicklow Street is the original outlet. There are three others in city centre, plus airside in T1 and T2 at the airport. They also ship orders. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• Govinda's , 83 Middle Abbey St D01 EV91 , ☏ +353 1 872 7463 . M-Sa 12:00-20:00, Su 12:00-19:00 . Hare Krishna-run vegetarian restaurant. Filling portions, only order their Special if you're really hungry. Their original outlet on Aungier St has closed. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34345 -6.2639 4 Honest To Goodness , 12 Dame Court D02 YP65 , ☏ +353 1 633 7727 . M-F 08:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 10:00-16:00 . Cafe Bakery does good breakfasts and lunch. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34291 -6.26198 5 Lemon Crèpe & Coffee Company , 66 South William St D02 FT51 , ☏ +353 1 672 9044 . M-F 08:00-17:00, Sa Su 09:00-17:00 . Good value filled crèpes, they also do waffles and sandwiches. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34301 -6.27008 6 Leo Burdock , 2 Werburgh St D08 HC82 , ☏ +353 1 454 0306 . Daily 12:00-00:00 . Chain of fish & chips shops, this is Christchurch outlet. Takeaway only, flop down on a bench outside the Cathedral and scoff. Large portions. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34864 -6.26827 7 Madina Street Food , 60 Mary St D01 CD40 , ☏ +353 1 872 6007 . Daily 17:00-21:00 . Indian & Pakistani food, halal cuisine, no alcohol. They earned good reviews until 2020 but a string of bad ones since. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.33749 -6.25158 8 Pablo Picante , 131 Lower Baggot St D02 Y237 , ☏ +353 1 662 9773 , [email protected] . M-F 12:00-20:00 . Small friendly Mexican eatery, eat in or takeaway to nearby St Stephen's Green. They also have outlets at Clarendon Market, Ashton Quay and Dawson St. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34486 -6.26737 9 Zaytoon , 44 Lower Camden St ( opposite Bleeding Horse Pub ), ☏ +353 1 400 5006 . Daily 12:00-04:00 . Casual Persian restaurant with kebabs etc. They also have a fast-food cafe in Temple Bar (corner of Parliament St and Essex St). ( updated May 2019 )

Mid-range [ edit ]

• 53.34532 -6.26292 10 Bad Ass Café , 9-11 Crown Alley D02 ED77 , ☏ +353 1 675 3005 . M-Th 12:00-23:30, F 12:00-01:30, Sa Su 09:00-01:30 . Modern pub and entertainment venue for US-themed food, plus trad Irish beer and live music. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34121 -6.26154 11 Balfes , 2 Balfe Street ( within Westbury Mall ), ☏ +353 1 646 3353 , [email protected] . M-F 08:00-21:30, Sa 10:00-21:30, Su 10:00-16:00 . Lively seafood restaurant with outdoor terrace. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.3464 -6.26497 12 Bar Italia , Ormond Quay D01 CA21 , ☏ +353 1 874 1000 . Daily 12:00-22:00 . Good value Italian with great atmosphere. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.3431 -6.26148 13 Cornucopia , 19-20 Wicklow St D02 FK27 , ☏ +353 1 677 7583 , [email protected] . M-F 09:30-20:00, Sa Su 10:30-20:00 . Smart modern restaurant for vegetarian, vegan and other wholefood options. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34238 -6.25662 14 Dunne & Crescenzi , 16 South Frederick St D02 RK68 , ☏ +353 1 677 3815 . Daily 10:30-23:00 . Smart trattoria, rightly popular so get there early. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.3457 -6.26229 15 Elephant & Castle , 18 Temple Bar D02 HY86 , ☏ +353 1 533 7563 . Daily 12:00-22:00 . Famous and popular for its chicken wings, you could have a very long wait for a table Saturday lunchtime. It's now a national chain but this is the original outlet. Mains €15-25 . ( updated Mar 2021 )
• FX Buckley Steakhouse , 2 Crow St D08 N228 , ☏ +353 1 671 1248 . Tu-F 16:00-22:30, Sa Su 12:30-21:00 . Quality steaks in a friendly and comfortable restaurant. Plus other meat and seafood, but not much for veggies. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34569 -6.26212 16 Gallagher's Boxty House , 20 Temple Bar D02 ET66 , ☏ +353 1 677 2762 . M-Sa 12:00-21:30, Su 15:00-21:30 . Good traditional Irish fare and not too expensive. A boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake filled and rolled up. Also try the Irish stew and the chowder. Small, friendly, traditional Irish decor. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• Peploe's , 16 St Stephen's Green D02 KF34 , ☏ +353 1 676 3144 . Tu-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-21:00 . Excellent basement wine bar and bistro. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34346 -6.26165 17 Salamanca , 1 St Andrews St D02 R856 , ☏ +353 1 677 4799 . M-Th 16:00-21:30, F Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 13:00-21:00 . Good value, tasty and substantial tapas, sized more like raciones, priced around €6-8. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34745 -6.26603 18 TP Smiths , 9-10 Jervis Street D01 VX66 , ☏ +353 1 872 4031 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . Very good pub food, also handy if you're shopping around Henry Street. ( updated Sep 2021 )

Splurge [ edit ]

• 53.33834 -6.25484 19 Bang Restaurant , 11 Merrion Row D02 KW61 , ☏ +353 1 400 4229 . W-F 12:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00, Sa 17:00-23:00 . A great cosmopolitan menu. Not cheap, but food and presentation is excellent. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.342221 -6.264649 20 Brasserie Sixty6 , 66-67 South Great Georges Street D02 YD61 , ☏ +353 1 400 5878 , [email protected] . M-F 12:00-22:00, Sa Su 10:00-22:00 . Large, stylish modern European restaurant gets good reviews for food, service and atmosphere. €20-40 . ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34 -6.258 21 Fire Steakhouse , Mansion House, Dawson Street D02 AF30 , ☏ +353 1 676 7200 . Su-Th 17:00-23:00, F Sa 13:00-23:00 . Casual dining restaurant in the former Supper Room of the Lord Mayor. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34193 -6.26434 22 L'Gueuleton , 1 Fade St D02 RT92 ( behind Hogan's Bar ), ☏ +353 87 939 3608 . M-Sa 11:00-23:30, Su 12:00-23:30 . Pricey but highly-rated place. Hugely popular and traditionally they didn't take reservations, but they do now thanks to covid. It's an ill wind . . . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.329197 -6.23195 23 Kites , 15-17 Ballsbridge Terrace D04 H683 , ☏ +353 1 660 7415 . W-Su 17:00-21:30 . Chinese, predominantly Cantonese, also in Szechuan, Peking and Thai style, gets great reviews. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.33836 -6.25294 24 Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud , 21 Upper Merrion St D02 KF79 , ☏ +353 1 676 4192 . Tu-Sa 12:20-14:00, 19:00-22:00 . Expensive but outstanding restaurant. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• Purple Sage Restaurant is within Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, see Sleep.
• 53.32945 -6.23227 25 Roly's Bistro , 7 Ballsbridge Terrace D04 DT78 , ☏ +353 1 668 2611 . Daily 09:00-20:00 . Lively bistro offering set menus. lunch €28, dinner €35 . ( updated Mar 2021 )

Drink [ edit ]

Water in Dublin is fresh and clean from the Wicklow Mountains. The water of Vartry reservoir at Roundwood is commended in Joyce's Ulysses but the characters go boozing instead. Poulaphouca at Blessington was built later, and Sally Gap is the scenic road between the two catchments.

Pubs: it's reckoned that Dublin has over 600. You can but make a start.

In 2021 you might pay €6 for a pint, glass of wine or measure of spirits, somewhat more in Temple Bar. Pubs are generally open Su-Th to 23:00 and F Sa to 01:00 or later. Hours were curtailed during covid, the plus (which will likely remain) was that pubs increased their food offering, which meant they were "restaurants" and permitted to stay open - "You must try our pizza!" became a legally enforceable invitation. Smoking is illegal within all Irish pubs but many have a beer garden or similar outdoor smoking area.

Temple Bar was named for the sand bar and mud flats along the south bank of the Liffey, reclaimed for building in the 17th century. "Temple" was both the name of the landowners, and of the Temple Bar district in London, with Essex St and Fleet St in the same respective positions. It's nowadays a tourist strip of cobbled alleys, drinking places, restaurants, more drinking places, shops, even more drinking places . . . it's very central so those stag and hen parties are probably just in for a quick one before heading to the Book of Kells or the big museums. Take care, but the sheer number of people on the streets gives you a measure of safety.

Traditional Irish pubs [ edit ]

• 53.34427 -6.26541 1 Peadar Kearney's , 64 Dame St, D02 RT72 , ☏ +353 1 707 1890 . M-Th 11:00-23:30, F Sa 11:00-00:30, Su 12:00-23:30 . Named for Peadar Ó Cearnaígh (1883-1942) who penned Amhráin na bhFiann , Ireland's national anthem, and was uncle to the three Behans, authors and prolific drinkers all. The pub is a great spot for pre- and post-gig drinks next to Olympia Theatre, with a young crowd and live music from up and coming Irish trad bands. Mostly tourists here but a nice spot to talk to other visitors. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34982 -6.27785 2 The Cobblestone , 77 North King St D07 TP22 ( Smithfield Square ), ☏ +353 1 872 1799 . M-Th 16:00-23:30, F Sa 14:00-00:30, Su 13:30-23:00 . They nicely describe themselves as "a drinking pub with a music problem" - they're famous for trad sessions. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34695 -6.28007 3 Frank Ryans , 5 Queen St D07 D227 , ☏ +353 89 217 3073 . M-Th 16:00-23:30, F Sa 16:00-00:30, Su 12:00-23:00 . A student favourite, this quaint pub keeps a traditional feel with a bit of a twist. Friendly bar staff and a highly mixed crowd of local students, law types, trendies and locals makes this a lively, fun spot for a few drinks. Expect weekly trad nights interspersed with Rockabilly, Country and Soul on the jukebox. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.33816 -6.25418 4 O'Donoghue's , 15 Merrion Row D02 PF50 , ☏ +353 1 660 7194 . M-Th 10:00-00:00, F Sa 10:00-01:00, Su 12:00-00:00 . Famous for impromptu live music, it's where folk group The Dubliners were formed. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.33055 -6.26058 5 The Barge , 42 Charlemont St D02 R593 ( Near St Stephen's Green ), ☏ +353 1 475 1869 . Daily 15:00-23:00 . Friendly trad pub with good food and great decor. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.33596 -6.25666 6 Hartigan's , 100 Leeson St Lower D02 W023 , ☏ +353 1676 2280 . M-Th 11:00-23:30, F 11:00-00:30, Sa 13:30-00:30 . Popular student bar, as a result occasionally raucous. Good option after international rugby matches. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34496 -6.27636 7 The Brazen Head , 20 Bridge Street Lower D08 WC64 , ☏ +353 1 679 5186 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . Surely the oldest pub in Dublin, founded in 1198 (Ireland's oldest, in Athlone , is from circa 900 AD). Wonderful on warm, dry summer nights. Live trad music and friendly atmosphere. One of the bars is covered in signed currency notes, there's quite a collection but lacking any bitcoins. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34509 -6.27577 8 O'Shea's Merchant , 12 Bridge Street Lower D08 Y271 . Live traditional music and dancing. It remains closed in 2021. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.339 -6.27337 9 John Fallon's ( Capstan Bar ), 129 The Coombe D08 Y8CP ( near St Patrick's Cathedral ), ☏ +353 1 454 2801 . W-Su 16:00-23:30 . Small and friendly local pub. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• The Oval , 78 Middle Abbey St D01 RW24 ( corner with O'Connell St, by tram crossing ), ☏ +353 1 872 1264 . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 12:30-23:00 . Good for drink and food, does an excellent Irish stew. Attracts a mixed age group. Lots of pictures of old Irish celebrities with a tribute to the Quiet Man. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.36963 -6.27192 10 John Kavanagh's ( The Gravediggers ), 1 Prospect Square, Glasnevin D09 CF72 ( By Glasnevin cemetery ). M-Sa 10:30-22:30, Su 12:30-22:30 . Lugubriously authentic pub from 1833 and little altered, where you toast the departed in the next-door cemetery. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34582 -6.25794 11 Bowe's Lounge Bar , 31 Fleet St D02 DF77 , ☏ +353 1 671 4038 . Daily 12:00-00:30 . Victorian pub with a huge selection of whiskey. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34691 -6.25557 12 Mulligans , Poolbeg St D02 TK71 , ☏ +353 1 677 5582 . Su-Th 12:00-23:30, F Sa 11:00-00:30 . Busy pub with great Guinness and plenty of history having been frequented by James Joyce among others. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34817 -6.29395 13 Nancy Hands , 30-32 Parkgate St D08 W6X3 , ☏ +353 1 677 0149 . Su-Th 12:00-23:30, F Sa 12:00-00:30 . Family-friendly restaurant and bar near Phoenix Park, the National Museum at Collins Barracks, and Heuston railway station. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34816 -6.29348 14 Ryan's ( part of F.X. Buckley ), 28 Parkgate St D08 CH93 ( near Heuston Station ), ☏ +353 1 677 6097 . M-W 12:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00, Th-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:30-22:00 . Beautiful Victorian pub. A good place for a pint before getting a train out of Dublin. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34589 -6.25963 15 Palace Bar , 21 Fleet St D02 H950 , ☏ +353 1 671 7388 . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 12:30-23:30 . Trad bar with interesting decor complete with "snug" (small private booth). Live music upstairs Wednesday and Saturday. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34181 -6.26531 16 The Long Hall , 31 Georges St Great South, Dublin 2 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . Atmospheric bar with Victorian decor, nice window to sit and people watch. One of the last "long hall" bars in Ireland. ( updated May 2019 )
• 53.34118 -6.25949 17 Kehoe's , 9 Anne St South D02 NY88 , ☏ +353 1 677 8312 . Daily 13:00-23:00 . An excellent spot for a pint or a meal after a hectic days sight-seeing or shopping. Several snugs downstairs. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34215 -6.25075 18 Kennedy's , 30/32 Westland Row D02 DP70 ( rear of Trinity College ), ☏ +353 1 679 9077 . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 12:00-23:30 . Trad-style pub serving good food and drink with plenty of friendly atmosphere. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• O'Neill's , Suffolk St D02 KX03 , ☏ +353 1 679 3656 . M, W-F 16:00-23:00, Sa Su 11:30-23:00 . Excellent atmosphere in a Victorian style pub. They have great food with weekend lunchtime carvery. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.3438 -6.26363 19 The Stag's Head , 1 Dame Court D02 TW84 ( off Great Georges St ), ☏ +353 1 679 3687 . Daily 13:00-23:00 . Trad Victorian pub, no TV, just great ales and conversation. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.33976 -6.25885 20 Dawson Lounge , 25 Dawson St D02 XT59 . Probably Dublin's smallest pub - 20 people and it's packed. So it can't meet covid rules and remains closed in 2021. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34121 -6.26104 21 McDaids , 3 Harry Street D02 NC42 ( next to Westbury Hotel ), ☏ +353 1 670 4395 . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 12:30-23:00 . This trad pub was a regular place for Brendan Behan and Oscar Wilde to ponder life. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34221 -6.26267 22 Grogan's ( Castle Lounge ), 15 William St South D02 H336 , ☏ +353 1 677 9320 . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 12:30-23:00 . Wonderful trad pub, no music or TV. Great Guinness and a mixture of tourists and locals, with a hotchpotch of interesting art on the walls. ( updated Mar 2021 )

Modern [ edit ]

• 53.34201 -6.25948 23 The Bailey , 1-4 Duke St D02 ET99 , ☏ +353 1 670 4939 . M-Th 11:30-23:00, F-Su 11:30-00:30 . This swish bar attracts Dublin's belle-monde and celebs. Very busy on summer afternoons and evenings with a nice outdoor seating area. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34736 -6.26336 24 The Lotts , 9 Liffey St Lower D01 E3F9 , ☏ +353 1 872 7669 . Su-Th 12:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-23:00 . Cafe bar, elegant interior with chandeliers, a marble bar and comfortable leather seating. Live music many nights. Small outside seating area. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34206 -6.26406 25 Market Bar , 14a Fade St D02 A368 ( in George's St Arcade ), ☏ +353 1 613 9094 . Su-F 12:00-21:30, Sa 12:00-23:30 . Large spacious bar, with murmur of conversation in the background, nice tapas restaurant with a good value menu. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.33334 -6.26236 26 The Odeon , 57 Harcourt St D02 VE22 . This attractive bar at the top of Harcourt St is in a converted railway station. ( updated Oct 2023 )
• 53.34217 -6.2623 27 Pygmalion , 59 South William St D02 HK51 ( in Powerscourt Townhouse shopping centre ), ☏ +353 1 633 4522 . Busy bar and restaurant with Med food, best book if you hope to eat. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34069 -6.25866 28 Café en Seine , 39-40 Dawson St D02 X067 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . Fancy megapub on 3 floors, pricey. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34337 -6.26428 29 The Globe , 11 South Great Georges St D02 V628 , ☏ +353 1 671 1220 . Daily 12:30-00:00 . One of the original trendy bars to hit Dublin in the mid 90's. Still as cool as ever with one of Dublin's longest running clubs Ri-Ra in the basement - no cover charge for this. ( updated Mar 2021 )

Micro-breweries and brew-pubs [ edit ]

• 53.33708 -6.26544 30 Against the Grain , 11 Wexford St D02 HY84 , ☏ +353 1 470 5100 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . Owned by a Galway-based brewery, offers a wide variety of Irish micro-brews and world beers. Does not serve generic commercial beers on tap. A vibrant pub with an eclectic clientele. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34343 -6.26994 31 Bull and Castle ( part of F.X. Buckley ), 5-7 Lord Edward St D02 P634 ( next to Christchurch ), ☏ +353 1 475 1122 . M-Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:30-21:00 . Gastropub and beer hall with a large selection of microbrewed and international beers. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34697 -6.25824 32 J.R. Mahon's , 1-2 Burgh Quay D02 F243 , ☏ +353 1 670 5777 , [email protected] . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F-Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 120:30-23:30 . Spread over two stories on two buildings near O'Connell Bridge, they produce a very good stout quite different to Guinness, fresher and more complex, plus their own ale and lager. Also has good cafeteria-style lunch. ( updated Oct 2023 )
• 53.34508 -6.26743 33 Porterhouse , 16-18 Parliament St D02 VR94 , ☏ +353 1 679 8847 . M-Th 16:00-22:00, F-Su 12:00-22:00 . As well as good indigenous brews including an oyster stout, there's an extensive Belgian and international beer list. Also does reasonably priced food. Has sister pubs on Grafton St and in Bray and Phibsboro. ( updated Mar 2021 )

Bars [ edit ]

• 53.34445 -6.26347 34 The Foggy Dew , 1 Fownes Street, Temple Bar D02 WP21 , ☏ +353 1 677 9328 . W-Su 15:00-23:00 . Popular central Victorian-styled pub. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34133 -6.26088 35 Bruxelles , 7 Harry Street D02 KX36 ( next to Westbury Hotel ), ☏ +353 1 677 5362 . Daily 10:30-23:00 . Lively bar founded in 1886 and popular with 20 and 30 year olds. Spread over 3 bars the music is loud and the atmosphere is excellent. A statue of the legend Phil Lynott (from Irish rock band Thin Lizzy) is outside. If you like metal, rock and indie music go downstairs. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34196 -6.25872 36 The Duke , 9 Duke St D02 NR76 , ☏ +353 1 679 9553 . Daily 12:00-23:00 . Great after-work bar and Fridays it's packed to the door. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34343 -6.2597 37 O'Donoghues , 15 Suffolk Street D02 C671 , ☏ +353 85 241 7790 . Daily 10:30-23:30 . A comfortable bar with live music and TV sport. It's also a hang-out spot for some of the city's most well-known musicians, actors and DJs. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• Fibber Magees , 80-81 Parnell Street D01 CK74 , ☏ +353 1 872 2575 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . A heavy metal bar, handy for Rotunda Hospital. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• O'Reillys , Tara St Station , ☏ +353 1 671 6769 . Tu-Th 16:00-23:30, F M 16:00-03:00, Sa 17:00-03:00, Su 17:00-23:00 . Victorian Gothic pub beneath the DART station, with Hell Club Saturday late-night music. ( updated Mar 2021 )

Clubs [ edit ]

• Button Factory , Curved St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 , ☏ +353 1 670 9202 . One of Dublin's top clubs and live venues, with early shows from 19:30 and late shows from 23:00. Main venue has 550 capacity, Crowbar is both a theatre bar and a 60-person venue itself. ( updated Oct 2021 )
• The Workmans Club , 10 Wellington Quay D02 VX36 ( next to Clarence Hotel ), ☏ +353 1 670 6692 . Daily 15:00-03:00 . From 1888 to 2003 this was the city's Working Mens Club, turning into a live entertainment venue in 2010. It's on two floors, the main live room is 300 capacity and beside it is the venue bar. Visitors find it friendly, relaxing and well-run. ( updated Oct 2021 )
• The Academy , 57 Middle Abbey St D01 W573 , ☏ +353 1 877 9999 . This is nowadays primarily a live performance venue, but Friday and Saturday are clubbing nights. ( updated Oct 2021 )
• Krystle , Harcourt St, Dublin 2 . This club is a new haven for the nouveau riche and wannabe celebrities of Ireland. If you want to go C list celebrity spotting and doing some over the top posing with the D4 set, you'll be at home. For the regular visitor to Dublin, avoid, much better places on the list.  
• Copper Face Jacks , 29 Harcourt St D02 XV58 , ☏ +353 1 425 5300 . Daily 23:00-04:00 . Legendary club, a post-pub meat-market. Over 20s only, some of the clientele hoping to cop off are going on 120. Rooms available for private events. ( updated Oct 2021 )
• The George , 89 South Georges St D02 R220 , ☏ +353 1 478 2983 . M-F 17:00-23:30, Sa Su 14:00-23:30 . The oldest gay bar in Dublin. Usually it has late nights with drag shows, karaoke, bingo and DJs. In 2021 hours and amusements are much reduced but the place remains open. ( updated Oct 2021 )

Sleep [ edit ]

Camping [ edit ].

Dublin is not well-served for camping or caravaning. The nearest to the city centre is beyond the M50 to the southwest.

• 53.304 -6.415 1 Camac Valley Caravan and Camping Park , Naas Rd, Clondalkin D022 DR60 ( 10 km west of city on N7 Naas Rd ), ☏ +353 1 464 0644 , [email protected] . Friendly well-run site on bus route to city. Car with tent or motorhome €25 . ( updated May 2019 )

There are a huge number of youth hostels (mostly around €20 per night in dorm accommodation), bed & breakfasts (around €45 per person), and hotels (€50+ per room). Cheaper accommodation is to be found around Dublin's main bus station, Busaras. South of the river is more expensive.

• Abbey Court Hostel Dublin , 29 Bachelors Walk, North City , ☏ +353 1 878 0700 , [email protected] . Centrally located hostel in Dublin. €89 . ( updated Jun 2023 )
• 53.363 -6.261 2 Abbington House , 30 St Annes Rd, Drumcondra D09 P9P0 ( 1 km north of centre near Croke Park ), ☏ +353 1 444 1415 , [email protected] . Simple 3-star in north city. B&B double €70 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Anchor House Dublin , 49 Lower Gardiner St D01 T658 , ☏ +353 1 878 6913 , [email protected] . Central simple B&B. Friendly helpful staff, mostly. B&B double €160 . ( updated May 2019 )
• 53.375 -6.251 3 Ashling House , 168 Drumcondra Rd D09 XH90 , ☏ +353 1 837 0300 , [email protected] . Guesthouse in leafy Drumcondra. Decent rooms but it's not a B&B. Double (room only) €120 .  
• Avondale House , 41 Lower Gardiner St D01 HD82 , ☏ +353 1 874 5200 , [email protected] . Basic B&B accommodation (few en suite) in city center. ( updated May 2019 )
• DCU Summer Rooms , Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 , ☏ +353 1 700 5736 . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 11:00 . Dublin City University's accommodation is open to the public from June - September. There are three types of accommodation. All have en suite rooms. Hot buffet breakfast is also available. Swimming pool and gym (additional fee) on campus. €36 - 89 . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• Glen Guesthouse , 84 Lower Gardiner St D01 YY54 ( 5 min walk to O'Connell St ), ☏ +353 1 855 1374 , [email protected] . Clean friendly place, rooms have TV, direct dial telephone, tea & coffee-making facilities, power showers, en-suite. ( updated May 2019 )
• Jacobs Inn Hostel , 21-28 Talbot St D01 W5P8 ( 100 m from bus & railway stations ), ☏ +353 1 855 5660 , [email protected] . Nice, clean budget hostel with keycard security. A sister to Isaac Hostel. Ensuite shower and bathroom as well as an additional washroom at the end of each hall. The bunks are pods so there's extra privacy. Pod €114 ppn . ( updated Jun 2023 )
• Kinlay House , 2-12 Lord Edward St D02 P634 ( One block south of river ), ☏ +353 1 679 6644 . Central yet quiet hostel. Open 24 hr a day with keycard entry to the room. Staff friendly and helpful. Dorm €69 ppn . ( updated Jun 2023 )
• Lyndon House , 26 Gardiner Pl D01 Y103 , ☏ +353 1 878 6555 . Basic 2-star near the James Joyce Museum and the Custom House. ( updated May 2019 )
• Maple Hotel , 75 Lower Gardiner St D01 E125 ( four blocks east of O'Connell St Upper ), ☏ +353 1 855 5442 , [email protected] . Basic 2-star, showing its age, no lift to upper floors. ( updated May 2019 )
• 53.32506 -6.26485 4 Travelodge Dublin City Centre , Lower Rathmines Rd D06 R201 ( 2 km south of centre ), ☏ +353 1 491 1402 , fax : +353 1 496-7688 , [email protected] . Reliable chain 3-star, though not exactly "city centre". B&B double €169 . ( updated Jun 2023 )
• Trinity College (May to mid-September only) , Various locations on the Trinity College campus , ☏ +353 1 896 1177 ext 1497 . Summer accommodation at Trinity College is available in single, double or apartment-style accommodation (some with en suite). The continental breakfast is very generous. Campus security may be frustrating for guests who stay out late as there are limited access points into Trinity College after midnight, which can result in a long walk from the main gate to some of the residences. From €60 .  
• Generator Dublin , Smithfield Square D07 F2VF ( A block east of Queen St ), ☏ +353 1 901 0222 , [email protected] . Check-in: 2PM , check-out: 10AM . Design-led hostel. Open social spaces but also a bar and a café to its guests. There are male and female shared rooms that come with all facilities, plus private rooms. Group bookings and private hires available. Dorm bunk from €72 ppn . ( updated Jun 2023 )
• Abbey Hotel , 52 Middle Abbey St D01 W9H6 ( 2 blocks north of Liffey ), ☏ +353 1 872 8188 . Central 3-star, vfm facilities, some noise, and breakfast is kind of basic. B&B double €170 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Albany House , 84 Harcourt St D02 Y045 ( 100 m south of St Stephens Green ), ☏ +353 1 475 1092 . Good central 3-star, some noise in street-facing rooms. Shower and taps take 5 min to run hot, keep running and have faith. B&B double €230 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Ariel House , 50-54 Lansdowne Rd, Ballsbridge D04 DD27 ( by Aviva Stadium ), ☏ +353 1 668 5512 . Very comfy welcoming B&B near Aviva stadium. No dogs. B&B double €100 . ( updated May 2020 )
• Baggot Court Townhouse , 92 Lower Baggot St, D02 KV77 ( 200 m south of Merrion Sq ), ☏ +353 1 661 2819 . Decent 3-star Georgian townhouse. B&B double €240 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Barry's Hotel , 2 Great Denmark St, Dublin 1 , ☏ +353 1 874 9407 , [email protected] . Central 2-star, all rooms en suite, tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi. B&B double €200 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Belvedere Hotel , Great Denmark St D01 W1C0 ( a block back from Frederick St ), ☏ +353 1 873 7700 . Decent 3 star. B&B double €230 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Clayton Hotel , Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge D04 P3C3 ( 3 km south of centre ), ☏ +353 1 668 1111 , [email protected] . Splendid 3-star in 19th-century school building. B&B double €230 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Buswells Hotel , 23-27 Molesworth St D02 CT80 ( corner with Kildare St, 100 m south of TCD College Park ), ☏ +353 1 614 6500 , [email protected] . Georgian three-star hotel, small rooms but friendly staff, good location. B&B double from €200 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Castle Hotel , Great Denmark St D01 R640 ( 2 min from O'Connell St ), ☏ +353 1 874 6949 . Georgian hotel with 130 bedrooms all en suite, free Wi-Fi, TV, tea & coffee facilities and hairdryer. Restaurant & bar with live Irish music every weekend. B&B double €80 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• Dublin Citi Hotel , 46-49 Dame St, Temple Bar D02 X466 ( next to Central Bank ), ☏ +353 1 679-4455 , [email protected] . 3 star in busy central location, all rooms en suite. Hotel also has the Trinity Bar and Havanna nightclub. B&B double €250 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Handel's Hotel , 16-18 Fishamble St, Temple Bar D08 E7R0 ( off Dame St ), ☏ +353 1 670 9404 . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Central 3-star in the west end of Temple Bar. B&B double €200 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Fitzwilliam Townhouse , 41 Upper Fitzwilliam St D02 PW71 ( 200 m south of Merrion Square ), ☏ +353 1 662 5155 . Georgian house with many original features. All room en-suite with free Wi-Fi. Decent 3 star, you're paying 4-star rates for the great location. B&B double €250 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Fleet Hotel , 19-20 Fleet St, Temple Bar D02 WP97 , ☏ +353 1 670 8124 . Central 3-star, most rooms comfy, some a bit worn. B&B double €120 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Grafton Guest House , 26-27 South Great George's St D02 X019 ( corner with Fade St ), ☏ +353 1 679 2041 , fax : +353 1 677 9715 , [email protected] . In a 112-year-old Victorian Gothic style building but with generic modern interiors. Some visitors report that reception is next door at Kelly's, it's not clear if this is a permanent arrangement. B&B double €150 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Leonardo Hotels ( formerly Jury's Inn ). Mid-range chain with two locations: Christchurch, facing Christ Church Cathedral and Temple Bar, and Parnell St, junction with Granby Row. B&B double €120 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Kildare Street Hotel , 47-49 Kildare St D02 CT92 ( Corner of Nassau Street near Trinity College ), ☏ +353 1 679 4643 , [email protected] . Simple mid-range hotel in old building on 3 floors with no lift. Blarney Inn pub and Club Nassau are also part of this hotel. B&B double €170 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Maldron Parnell Square Hotel , Parnell Square West D01 HX02 ( corner of Dorset St & Granby Row ), ☏ +353 1 871 6800 , [email protected] . Clean welcoming 3-star hotel, but a lot of construction noise in early 2019. Not to be confused with the Maldron at the airport. Room only double €89 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Morehampton Townhouse , 78 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook D04 WV96 ( 10 min on bus 38 from Trinity College ), ☏ +353 1 668 8866 . Check-out: 11:00 . 3-star with all 22 room en suite, wi-fi, car parking. B&B double from €70 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• Portobello Hotel , 33 South Richmond St D02 CF40 ( 500 m south of St Stephen's Green ), ☏ +353 1 475 2715 , [email protected] . 2-star, many rooms have views onto the Grand Canal. B&B double from €70 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• River House Hotel , 23-24 Eustace St, Temple Bar D02 YP77 , ☏ +353 1 670 7655 , [email protected] . 2-star in the centre of Temple Bar. B&B double from €70 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• Sandymount Hotel ( formerly Mount Herbert Hotel ), Herbert Rd, Lansdowne Rd D04 VN88 , ☏ +353 1 614 2000 . A three-star hotel in the Ballsbridge area next to AVIVA Stadium. Nice classic building and good size rooms equipped with large bathrooms makes it good value. The bar is great and there is a nice patio area overlooking the hotel's garden. Free Wi-Fi, conference facilities, and the staff are friendly and approachable. B&B double from €100 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• 53.295 -6.202 5 Talbot Hotel Stillorgan , Stillorgan Rd, Blackrock A94 V6K5 ( 5 km south of city centre, take bus 145 or 46a ), ☏ +353 1 200 1800 . Upmarket hotel with spa, restaurant, bar, free wifi and free car park. B&B double from €180 . ( updated Mar 2021 )
• Clarence Hotel , 6-8 Wellington Quay D02 HT44 , ☏ +353 407 0800 . Owned by Bono and The Edge from Irish band U2, buzzing happening sort of place... code for, you may get a lot of noise from Temple Bar, and "cool" means the showers are a tad lukeish. Overall it's a good central 4-star for 5-star prices: you're paying for the rock associations. B&B double €230 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Waterloo Lodge , 23 Waterloo Rd, Ballsbridge D04 P526 ( 2 km south of centre, take Bus 39a ), ☏ +353 1 668 5380 . 3-star in quiet area. All 20 guest rooms are en-suite and free car parking is available. B&B double €180 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Waterloo House , 8-10 Waterloo Rd, Ballsbridge D04 T651 , ☏ +353 1 660 1888 . Pleasant B&B in quiet area. No dogs. B&B double €200 . ( updated May 2020 )
• 53.333 -6.375 6 Aspect Hotel Parkwest , Nangor Road Park D12 F2V4 ( Park West Business Campus ), ☏ +353 1 642 9100 , [email protected] . Edge of city hotel next to Park West & Cherry Orchard railway station and near Exit 9 of M50. Comfy, good service. B&B double €90 . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.278 -6.211 7 Premier Suites Sandyford , The Forum, Ballymoss Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate D18 Y9R9 ( Tram: Stillorgan ), ☏ +353 1 292 0200 , [email protected] . Serviced apartments available for short stays. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.349433 -6.278321 8 Maldron Hotel Smithfield , Smithfield Market D07 RF2Y ( Luas Red Line, Smithfield Stop ), ☏ +353 1 485 0900 , [email protected] . Rooms have free Wi-Fi, tea- and coffee-making equipment, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. 92 rooms including family rooms, sleeping up to 6 people. B&B double €90 . ( updated Jul 2020 )
• InterContinental Dublin , Simmonscourt Rd D04 A9K84 ( Ballsbridge 2 km south of centre ), ☏ +353 1 665 4000 . 5-star, gets great reviews for comfort and service. B&B double €420 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Hampton Hotel , 29 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook D04 Y6K4 ( 2 km south of centre on bus route to Donnybrook ), ☏ +353 1 668 0995 . Four-star boutique hotel. Original Georgian building with stylish interior design. Downstairs bar is noisy, pick an upper floor for quiet. B&B double €150 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Hilton Dublin , Charlemont Place D02 A893 ( 1 km south of centre, take tram to Charlemont ), ☏ +353 1 402 9988 . Pleasant, modern hotel, clean and quiet. B&B double €300 . ( updated May 2019 )
• The Morrison , Ormond Quay D01 K5X5 ( just north of Liffey near Millennium Bridge ), ☏ +353 1 887 2400 . Comfortable stylish hotel, central for sights. Part of Hilton chain. B&B double €300 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Radisson Blu Royal Hotel , Golden Lane D08 VRR7 , ☏ +353 1 898 2900 . Five-star hotel, functional modern building, swish comfy interior and very centrally located. B&B double €350 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Radisson Blu St Helen's Hotel , Stillorgan Rd, Blackrock A94 V6W3 ( 5 km south of city centre in St Helen's Wood ), ☏ +353 1 218 6000 . 5-star in grand old mansion in southern suburbs, on bus route to centre. B&B double from €300 . ( updated May 2019 )
• The Morgan , 10 Fleet St, Temple Bar D02 AT86 ( off Westmoreland St ), ☏ +353 1 643 7000 . Stylish accommodation in standard rooms, suites or penthouse apartments. All characterised by clean, modern design. B&B double from €200 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Spencer Hotel Dublin City ( The Spencer ), Excise Walk, IFSC, D01 X4C9 , ☏ +353 1 433 8800 . Chic, luxurious five-star hotel in the docklands. The quay outside is busy, rooms at the back are quieter. B&B double from €160 . ( updated May 2019 )
• 53.337375 -6.263281 10 Green Hotel ( Stephens Green Hotel ), 1-5 Harcourt St, Saint Peter's D02 WR80 , ☏ +353 1 607 3600 , [email protected] . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . A 4-star, boutique hotel near St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street. ( updated Apr 2020 )
• 53.341667 -6.250028 11 Davenport Hotel ( O'Callaghan Davenport ), 8-10 Merrion Street Lower D02 DX57 , ☏ +353 1 607 3500 , [email protected] . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . The splendour of Georgian Dublin reimagined with the best of 21st-century facilities. ( updated Apr 2020 )

Airport [ edit ]

Dublin Airport is north of the city near the town of Swords . Hotels listed here are so close to the airport that you'd travel that way to reach them, even if you weren't flying, and many inter-city buses run via the airport. Those closer to Swords town centre are listed on that page along with other amenities: they're much cheaper than their airport or city centre equivalents.

• Carlton Hotel , Old Airport Rd, Cloghran K67 P5C7 ( 500 m south of airport ). 4-star hotel with free bus transfer to the airport. Bar-food menu and a restaurant on the top floor. B&B double from €90 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• 53.412 -6.218 12 Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport , Stockhole Lane, Swords K67 X3H5 ( At jcn M50 / M1 exit for R139 Malahide, don't take airport off-ramp ), ☏ +353 1 871 1000 , [email protected] . Convenient three-star hotel with free shuttle bus service to the airport. B&B double €250 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Holiday Inn Express Dublin Airport , Stockhole Lane, Swords K67 E5C9 , ☏ +353 1 903 8833 . Modern hotel adjacent to the Clayton. Free airport shuttle every 30-60 min, wired internet, good continental buffet breakfast. No gym. Buses 16A/33/41 pass nearby, but it's at least 30 min to city centre. B&B double €80 . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• Maldron Hotel is within the airport complex, B&B double from €150. Not to be confused with the city centre Maldron Hotel.
• Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport ( formerly Great Southern ), Dublin Airport ( 200 m east of T2 ), ☏ +353 1 844 6000 . Four-star accommodation within the airport complex just minutes from the passenger terminals. B&B double €240 . ( updated May 2019 )

Stay safe [ edit ]

Dublin is generally a very safe city during the day by American and European standards but can be an intimidating place on weekend nights. As in most other large cities, a few crimes against the person, such as muggings, unprovoked attacks, and robberies, have been known to occur in Dublin. Treat Dublin as you would other Western cities, and be sensible: never walk in poorly-lit areas at night, especially alone. As Dublin centre is relatively compact, be aware that walking a few blocks can take you into some bad areas. Areas where crimes against foreigners have occurred include Rialto and western parts of the North Circular Road. Be especially vigilant or preferably avoid walking around the city centre altogether after bar closing times on weekends (02:30 - 03:00) when very drunk people looking to take advantage of other drunk people roam the streets and when violent behaviour and crime are most likely to occur. Most homicides in the city are gang related.

Never be afraid to approach Gardaí (police officers) to ask for help or directions – it is their job to help. If you do get into trouble somehow and fear for your safety (which is very rare) and cannot find a Garda officer, head to the nearest establishment such as a bar or shop where you will be safe. Call the emergency services on "999" or 112, free from any phone, and ask for the relevant service. If you have no phone, ask anyone working in a shop or bar to call the police for you, and the employee will gladly assist. Also, most doormen and bouncers in pubs will gladly call the police for you if you explain your situation.

LGBTQ+ Travellers [ edit ]

Dublin is generally a very safe city for LGBTQ+ travellers. However 2022 saw a 29% increase nationwide in hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ people. It is advisable to take sensible precautions, particurarly after dark, paying attention to your surroundings and following the other safety advice here. If you do fall victim to a crime, each Garda (police) station has a Garda Diversity Officer (GDO) on duty as part of their Community Policing Teams. These officers have specialist training which can be of particular help to Trans*, non-binary, and other gender-non-conforming people. Support can also be obtained from Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre on Capel Street should you encounter any difficulties during your visit.

Area information [ edit ]

• Avoid the Boardwalk and Lower Abbey Street, as a large number of drug addicts hang around these areas due to nearby drug rehabilitation centres.
• The area around Temple Bar is an attraction for both tourists and pickpockets. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Most suburbs on all sides of the city are very safe, but there are a few rough areas, mostly on the Northern and Western peripheries of the city, which are seldom visited by tourists but might warrant some caution. Nonetheless, those interested in urban regeneration may find a visit to Ballymun (home to Ireland's most well known tower-blocks as well as Swedish furniture superstore IKEA) and Tallaght (a historic village that was developed into a 70,000-strong residential suburb) of interest.

People [ edit ]

• You will see a wide variety of buskers and street performers, these are normal people just plying their trade; they are usually very helpful for directions and appreciate your donations. (Busking and street performance is an old and vibrant part of Irish culture, and there is nothing unusual or unsavory about a person playing an instrument or performing in a public place even in the small hours of the morning. So approach and appreciate these talented and friendly individuals. Be aware that it is considered rude to photograph a street performer without tipping.)
• If people approach you on the street, they could indeed be people just looking for directions, charity workers looking for donations, or people simply looking for a cigarette lighter. Be aware that Dublin people are usually open and unlike big cities like London or New York, talking to complete strangers is a common and regular occurrence.
• If someone who appears to be drunk, under the influence of drugs or a habitual drug user, approaches you asking if they can talk to you for a moment, it is wise to keep walking (although expect drunk people to talk to you in a pub as it is common). These people may simply ask you for a cigarette or some money for a bus, but be aware that most Dubliners, even if they have no money, would never ask a stranger for money or cigarettes (although asking for a light for a cigarette is common). There are several scams being used on unaware tourists and locals alike so please be careful and use your judgement. If someone comes to you on the street, touches you, and/or asks you for something, say "no" or "sorry" and walk away. Again, locals will almost never behave like this so avoid people who do.

Traffic [ edit ]

• When driving, leave nothing valuable visible in your car, and lock doors while driving through slow traffic in the city. There are plenty of taxis at all hours of the day and night, which are safe and usually friendly.
• Dublin has heavy traffic, and even if several of the locals tend to cross the road without having a green man, it is not recommended to follow this example. Hardly any of the cars slow down in front of zebra-crossings in busy and crowded streets.
• If you rent a bicycle, ensure you rent full safety wear (helmet and lights) failure to do so can (albeit rarely) result in fines. If possible, travel by foot or public transport is best.
• Care should also be used when taking some of the "Nitelink" buses that frequent the city as they, while often safe, have seen their fair share of trouble. Sit downstairs if possible, if only to avoid the more raucous singing, shouting, and post-drinking vomiting.
• Taxis are well regulated in Ireland, but many taxi drivers have been known to take longer routes when tourists are being carried, ask for the quickest route. If staying in a hotel or hostel your host may be able to help you acquire a reputable taxi.
• Be aware when crossing over roads where pedestrians have an official right of way sign, as these are frequently ignored by Dublin motorists particularly taxis; also beware that unlike a lot of European cities, Dublin cyclists will nonchalantly cycle on footpaths. This often happens even when there is also a cycle lane right beside the path, something that, in turn, is frequently ignored by the Gardai.

Cope [ edit ]

Medical [ edit ].

You should only go to the hospital if you're too ill to go there, so to speak. For immediate treatment of minor ailments try one of the Walk-in Medical Centres. The most central are at 16 Dame St D02 TD50 (M-F 09:30-18:30, Sa 11:00-17:00, Su 12:00-16:00) and at 71 Middle Abbey St D01 E7K5 (M-F 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-15:00). They're private so an EHIC card won't help. Expect to pay €60 for a consultation, plus the cost of any prescription or other treatment.

Embassies [ edit ]

Connect [ edit ].

As of March 2021, most of the city has 5G from all Irish carriers. Some suburbs have 5G only from Eir, with a 4G signal from Three and Vodafone.

Dublin City Libraries , Ilac Centre, Henry St, Dublin 1 . There's free wifi and internet access throughout the network of branch libraries. You'll need to register as a user to access. ( updated Mar 2021 )

Go next [ edit ]

Almost all of Ireland is within 2-3 hours travel from Dublin, and the transport routes converge on the city. People even make day-trips to the Aran Islands out west or Giant's Causeway in the north, a mad way to experience them. Those listed here are all within an hour of the city.

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Dublin Travel Guide: Vacation and Trip Ideas

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Dublin is a city brimming with history, from centuries-old cathedrals to stately manors that line the winding streets. Institutions like Dublin Castle, the National Gallery of Ireland, and St. Patrick's Cathedral have long drawn tourists looking to catch a glimpse of the city's rich history, while places like Trinity College highlight Dublin's literary past — after all, there's a reason the city is called 'the land of saints and scholars.'

Spirits lovers will find themselves right at home amongst favorite spots like the Guinness Storehouse, the Jameson Distillery, and the Teeling Distillery. And Irish cuisine, once considered a bit of an oxymoron, is on full display in Dublin. The city is now home to five Michelin-starred restaurants, plus an array of international restaurants that highlight the diversity of the city.

So whether it's history, architecture, or literature that piques your interest, or you're most focused on food and spirits, there's plenty to keep you busy on your next trip to Dublin. Here, our favorite spots in 'The Pale.'

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Best Time to Go

Winter weather in Dublin is less than ideal, with temperatures averaging in the 30s and 40s Fahrenheit. But the city offers a number of festivals that make up for the chilly weather. There's the New Year's Festival which takes place for three days at the start of each year, the Dublin International Film Festival every February, and a five-day-long St. Patrick's Day Festival in March.

St. Patrick's Day in Dublin is more so celebrated by travelers than locals. However, you'll still find quite the crowd congregating around the city's Temple Bar neighborhood indulging in the revelry. Locals view the day as more of a reflective occasion to celebrate relationships, family, and faith.

As the weather starts to get a bit nicer, travel to the city starts to pick up significantly, but that also means that prices tend to increase. In late spring and summer there are a host of festivals to keep anyone busy, including the International Literature Festival in May, Bloomsday (a celebration of author James Joyce) and Pride in June, and the Festival of Curiosity in July.

The autumn months are particularly beautiful as leaves start to change color throughout the city and its many parks. Every September, there's the Dublin Fringe Festival and the Taste of Dublin — great for foodies. And each November, celebrated authors come to the city for the annual Dublin Book Festival .

Things to Know

Currency: Euro

Current Exchange Rate

Language: English is the predominant language but signage is also in Gaelic.

Calling Code: +353

Electricity: Standard voltage in Ireland is 230v, which is within the 110-240v range most U.S. electronics use. However, you'll still need an adapter as the country uses a large "G" electrical outlet with three square prongs.

How to Get Around

Getting around Dublin and the surrounding area is incredibly easy. The DART train connects the city to the quaint villages and towns that dot the countryside and waterfront. The light rail and bus system can get you anywhere around town, and there are even bicycles for rent for a more leisurely experience. Aer Lingus is the national airline of Ireland and offers direct flights that connect Dublin to cities all over Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

Trains: The DART is the city's commuter train that connects Dublin to surrounding cities and towns. The city's light rail system, the Luas , has two lines that service 67 stations around the city. The Green line runs north to south, and the red line east to west. Travelers can purchase tickets at any of the stops.

Buses: The Dublin Bus has 120 routes and 18 night routes that connect the entire city. The fare is dependent on distance traveled and tickets can be purchased at stations and on the bus. Travelers can also purchase the Leap Card, a prepaid card that saves 24% on travel, and they can be purchased at any number of locations around the city.

Taxis: Taxis are available all over Dublin and are fast and efficient, if only a bit expensive. City Cabs (01 872 7272) and Taxi 7 (01 460 0000) are two highly rated companies that service the city. Uber is also available throughout Dublin.

Best Hotels

The westbury.

Address: Balfe St, Dublin 2, Ireland Phone: +353 1 679 1122 Website

The five-star boutique hotel in Dublin's Temple Bar neighborhood blends contemporary designs with neutral colors to offer a relaxing retreat, while still being in the heart of the city. The hotel has 205 rooms and suites, a central location close to a handful of historic attractions, and a world-class cocktail bar: The Sidecar.

The Merrion Hotel

Address: Merrion St Upper, Dublin 2, Ireland Phone: +353 1 603 0600 Website

Housed in a collection of four Georgian townhomes, The Merrion Hotel offers a five-star experience with an on-site spa, pool, and gym, plus the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud. There's also The Cellar Bar, The Garden Room, and No. 23 Cocktail Bar, for those looking for a quick bite or fine cocktail. The hotel offers 142 rooms and suites, many of which overlook the meticulously manicured gardens.

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

Address: 27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland Phone: +353 1 663 4500 Website

Just across from St. Stephen's Green, The Shelbourne is a luxury hotel that oozes history. The nearly 200-year-old property seamlessly blends historic design with modern amenities and has played host to a number of celebrities, from John F. Kennedy to Princess Grace. Guests can enjoy cocktails or bites from any of the six venues at the hotel and the on-site spa offers a range of wellness amenities perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

The Marker Hotel

Address: Grand Canal Square, Dublin Docklands, Dublin, D02 CK38, Ireland Phone: +353 1 687 5100 Website

Situated on Grand Canal Square in the city's newly emerging cultural and business district, The Marker Hotel offers a luxury stay with loads of modern amenities. The hotel's 187 rooms and suites sport bright and stylish design with pops of color accenting contemporary furnishings. Guests can partake in rooftop yoga sessions, grab a bite or drink from any of the hotel's three eateries and bars, or unwind at the on-site spa.

The Westin Dublin

Address: College Green, Westmoreland St, Dublin, D02 HR67, Ireland Phone: +353 1 645 1000 Website

Within Dublin's Temple Bar neighborhood, The Westin Dublin offers an opulent stay in an historic building loaded with modern conveniences. The 191 rooms and suites all sport classic Irish décor and offer a signature Westin Heavenly Bed, designed for optimal sleep. The hotel is centrally located to much of what the city has to offer, overlooking Trinity College and just down the block from the many shops and boutiques that line Grafton Street.

Best Restaurants

Glover's alley.

Address: 128 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 HE18, Ireland Phone: +353 1 244 0733 Website

This fine-dining restaurant led by chef Andy McFadden dishes up elegant fare with ingredients sourced by some of Ireland's top farmers. Overlooking St. Stephen's Green, Glover's Alley blends contemporary décor with imaginative dishes to offer a truly unique culinary experience. Reservations recommended.

Fade Street Social

Address: 6 Fade St, Dublin 2, Ireland Phone: +353 1 604 0066 Website

Fade Street Social offers a range of phenomenal and incredibly unique dishes — think: duck egg with pickled anchovy and glazed pork belly — that are all craveworthy. The restaurant is centrally located, just steps from Dublin Castle. There's also a rooftop terrace with wood-fired dishes and cocktails on offer, plus some of the best views around.

Chapter One

Address: 18-19 Parnell Square N, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 T3V8, Ireland Phone: +353 1 873 2266 Website

Chapter One is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the Phibsborough neighborhood, serving up dishes that combine international recipes with creative and innovative techniques. Housed in an 18th-century mansion, along with the Dublin Writers Museum, the restaurant blends history with contemporary design. Reservations recommended.

Ananda Restaurant

Address: Sandyford Rd, Dundrum, Dublin, D16 VK54, Ireland Phone: +353 1 296 0099 Website

Located about a 30-minute drive south from the city center, Ananda is a culinary hot spot that's worth the trek. The restaurant serves contemporary Indian fare and is open for dinner service Tuesdays through Saturdays, and for both lunch and dinner on Sundays. Reservations recommended.

The Pig's Ear

Address: 4 Nassau St, Dublin, D02 YX74, Ireland Phone: +353 1 670 3865 Website

The Pig's Ear is a local favorite, offering unique takes on traditional Irish dishes. The restaurant offers a four-course set menu, mainly using ingredients specific to Ireland, and is open for dinner service from Wednesday through Saturday. Reservations recommended.

Things to Do

Guinness storehouse factory.

Address: St. James's Gate, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H, Ireland Phone: +353 1 408 4800 Website

Pretty much anyone coming to Dublin has the Guinness Storehouse on their list of places to visit — and for good reason. It's not only geared toward beer lovers (though that is a main draw), but also history fanatics, offering plenty of information on the building and the surrounding neighborhood throughout the years. Learn to pour the perfect pint or just enjoy hearing of the building's 250-year history, either way, it's a great place to visit for anyone heading to Dublin.

Teeling Distillery

Address: 13-17 Newmarket, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 KD91, Ireland Phone: +353 1 531 0888 Website

While the Jameson Storehouse is most often visited by tourists (and is surely a place worth checking out), the Teeling Distillery is less than a 10-minute drive away and offers a less-crowded experience. The distillery has more than 230 international whiskey awards and is a favorite among whiskey aficionados. Guests can tour the facilities or partake in a whiskey tasting for the full experience.

Dublin Castle

Address: Dame St, Dublin 2, Ireland Phone: +353 1 645 8800 Website

Once the seat of the British government's administration in Ireland, Dublin Castle now welcomes world travelers interested in learning about the history of the country. The 13th-century building is situated right in the heart of the city, with easy transport to pretty much anywhere you need to go. Visitors can opt for a guided tour of the castle or visit for any number of their regular events or exhibitions.

Trinity College Library

Address: College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Phone: +353 1 896 1000 Website

You might think that a visit to a college library wouldn't be top of mind during your Irish vacation, but Trinity College Library isn't like anything you've seen before. The 400-year-old building houses over seven million books, but the architecture is just as impressive — resembling something out of a Harry Potter movie.

St. Stephen's Green

Address: St Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland

This bucolic park is situated right in the center of town and offers a quiet retreat after a long day of exploring, or at least a respite before you continue on. Take in the views of the stately Georgian mansions that line the park or stroll along the central pond to watch for swans. On the surrounding streets, you'll find upscale boutiques and shops, plenty of restaurants, and a few landmarks.

National Botanic Gardens

Address: Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 VY63, Ireland Phone: +353 1 804 0300 Website

The National Botanic Gardens are about a 10-minute drive north of the city center but feels worlds away. At nearly 20 hectares, you could easily spend an entire day strolling through the beautifully landscaped gardens.

National Museum of Ireland—Natural History

Address: Merrion St Upper, Dublin 2, D02 F627, Ireland Phone: +353 1 677 7444 Website

There are three National Museum of Ireland locations, each with their specific focus — including archaeology and decorative arts and history — but the Natural History museum is a favorite. The museum hosts a number of events, and showcases a range of 10,000 unique exhibits.

Best Shopping

Clerys quarter.

Address: 27 O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin, Ireland Phone: +353 1 618 1300 Website

The famed department store dating back to 1853 is being fully reimagined with a more contemporary feel. Situated on O'Connell Street and just a block from the Liffey River, Clerys Quarter will offer a hotel, rooftop bar, and plenty of shops and eateries to keep you busy all day.

Temple Bar Markets

Address: Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland Website

The Temple Bar Markets are open every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. right in the heart of the city. Visitors can find plenty of handmade goods and bites, making for a great place to stop to pick up some souvenirs.

George's Street Arcade

Address: South Great George's Street, Dublin, Ireland Website

George's Street Arcade is filled with shops, galleries, and eateries and has been serving the community since 1881. Visitors can stroll the halls to check out any of the 32 shops or grab a bite to eat at one of the 10 restaurants on-site.

Powerscourt Townhouse Centre

Address: 59 William St S, Dublin 2, D02 HF95, Ireland Website

This upscale shopping center is housed in an 18th-century mansion and perfectly showcases the architectural heritage that is so prevalent in Dublin. Visitors can shop or dine at any of the over 40 boutiques and restaurants throughout the complex.

Brown Thomas

Address: 88-95 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 VF65, Ireland Phone: +353 1 605 6666 Website

Brown Thomas is an upscale department store that's been serving the residents of Dublin for nearly 200 years. Those looking for the best in fashion will find just what they're looking for here, as some of the world's top design labels can be found at Brown Thomas, including Gucci, Hugo Boss, and Ralph Lauren, among many others.

Neighborhoods to Know

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Temple Bar : Temple Bar is the heart of the action in Dublin, located in the city center on the south bank of the Liffey River. The cobbled streets are lined with historic buildings, filled with boutique shops, cafés, pubs, hotels, and hostels. If you're looking for a place to catch live music, this area is it. Throughout the week, many of the pubs invite local musicians to rile up the crowds as they enjoy a pint or two. A favorite spot amongst visitors is the neighborhood's namesake Temple Bar pub, which dates back nearly 200 years.

St. Stephen's Green : Centered around its namesake park, St. Stephen's Green is one of the priciest areas in the city and is characterized by stately Georgian architecture. Just a short stroll away, you'll find some of Dublin's best shopping on Grafton Street with dozens of luxury retailers. On the south side of the park, you'll find the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI), which highlights the country's vast storytelling history.

Christchurch : Christchurch is centrally located to a number of Dublin's best attractions, including the 1,000-year-old Christchurch Cathedral, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and the Guinness Storehouse. In addition, travelers will find plenty of great restaurants and pubs on the surrounding streets.

Rathmines : Situated just outside of the city center of Dublin, Rathmines is an upscale neighborhood with great bars, boutique shops, and eateries. The nearby Ranelagh neighborhood has a similar feel, and both can be easily reached by taxi.

Portobello : Portobello is a city-suburb located just south of St. Patrick's Cathedral and is known for its beautiful scenery and quaint Georgian homes. The area is filled with great shops, restaurants, and boutiques, making it the perfect stop for souvenir shopping. Portobello Road runs along the canal and is a great place to take a leisurely stroll after a long day of exploring.

Compared to other European cities, Dublin has a relatively mild climate. Winters are on the cooler side but temperatures don't often drop below freezing and the summer months are very comfortable. The city gets a fair amount of rain, averaging some level of precipitation around 191 days out of the year.

Average temperatures are listed below in Fahrenheit.

January 37-47 February 36-47 March 38-51 April 40-55 May 45-59 June 49-64 July 53-67 August 52-66 September 49-62 October 45-57 November 40-51 December 38-48

Apps to Download

Dublin Bus iOs | Android

Iarnród Éireann : Irish Rail app iOs | Android

Journey Planner : Ireland's National Transit Authority app iOs | Android

Leap Top Up : Manage your Leap card on your phone iOs | Android

GPSmyCity : Literary Walking Tour of Dublin iOs | Android

Visiter Dublin en 3 jours : le guide complet

• Temps de lecture : 5 minutes

Bienvenue dans ce guide de voyage ultra cool pour explorer Dublin en seulement 3 jours ! Si vous cherchez une escapade qui combine l’histoire fascinante, la culture vibrante et l’ambiance chaleureuse de la capitale irlandaise, vous êtes au bon endroit. Dublin regorge de trésors cachés, de pubs animés et de paysages magnifiques, le tout dans une atmosphère conviviale qui vous fera tomber amoureux de cette ville dès votre arrivée.

Dans cet article, nous vous proposons un itinéraire détaillé pour profiter au maximum de votre séjour de 3 jours à Dublin. Préparez-vous à vous perdre dans les rues pavées du centre historique, à découvrir des trésors culturels uniques et à vous immerger dans la vie nocturne animée de la célèbre région de Temple Bar. Vous serez également transporté dans l’histoire du pays en visitant des sites emblématiques tels que Trinity College et la cathédrale Saint-Patrick.

Mais ne vous inquiétez pas, nous n’avons pas oublié les amoureux de la nature ! Nous avons également inclus des suggestions d’excursions dans les environs de Dublin, où vous pourrez explorer des paysages côtiers à couper le souffle et vous émerveiller devant les célèbres falaises de Moher.

Alors, préparez vos bagages, enfilez votre meilleur pull irlandais et suivez-nous pour une aventure inoubliable à travers les rues animées et les trésors cachés de Dublin. Attachez votre ceinture, car nous sommes sur le point de vous donner tous les conseils et astuces nécessaires pour profiter au maximum de votre visite en optimisant votre temps et vos découvertes.

Mais avant de plonger dans les détails passionnants de cette destination, jetons un coup d’œil à ce qui rend Dublin si spéciale et pourquoi 3 jours suffisent pour vous laisser des souvenirs impérissables.

Jour 1 : Découverte du centre historique de Dublin

Alright, explorateurs intrépides, préparez-vous pour une journée épique de découverte du centre historique de Dublin ! Cette première journée de notre itinéraire de 3 jours vous emmènera dans les rues pavées de la ville, à la rencontre de son passé riche et de sa culture captivante. Attachez vos lacets de chaussures confortables, car vous allez parcourir les sites emblématiques de Dublin à pied.

Explorer Trinity College et la bibliothèque du Livre de Kells

Notre première halte vous mènera à l’illustre Trinity College, l’une des plus anciennes universités d’Europe. Préparez-vous à être émerveillé par l’architecture majestueuse et les vastes pelouses verdoyantes de ce campus historique. Ne manquez pas la visite de la bibliothèque du Livre de Kells, où vous découvrirez l’un des manuscrits médiévaux les plus précieux au monde. Attendez-vous à être ébloui par les enluminures colorées et les détails artistiques de ce trésor national.

Chiller dans le quartier de Temple Bar : vie nocturne, pubs et musique traditionnelle

Après avoir nourri votre esprit, il est temps de vous plonger dans l’ambiance animée du quartier de Temple Bar. Ce quartier bohème regorge de pubs traditionnels, de galeries d’art branchées et de petites boutiques pittoresques. Prenez le temps de flâner dans les ruelles pavées, de vous imprégner de l’atmosphère festive et d’écouter de la musique traditionnelle irlandaise qui résonne dans les pubs. Vous pourriez même vous retrouver en train de taper du pied et de trinquer avec les habitants chaleureux de Dublin.

Visite de la cathédrale Saint-Patrick et de son histoire fascinante

Prêt pour un peu d’histoire ? Rendez-vous à la cathédrale Saint-Patrick, le plus grand édifice religieux d’Irlande. En entrant dans cette merveille gothique, vous serez enveloppé d’une atmosphère spirituelle et d’une beauté architecturale à couper le souffle. Promenez-vous dans les allées, admirez les vitraux colorés et découvrez les récits fascinants qui se cachent derrière les murs de ce lieu saint.

Découvrir le passé de Dublin au Dublinia and the Viking World

Pour terminer cette journée en beauté, dirigez-vous vers le Dublinia and the Viking World, où vous pourrez remonter le temps et découvrir l’histoire viking de la ville. Vous serez transporté à l’époque des guerriers nordiques, avec des expositions interactives, des artefacts fascinants et même la possibilité de revêtir une armure viking. Préparez-vous à embarquer pour un voyage captivant à travers le passé tumultueux de Dublin.

Voilà, explorateurs urbains, vous avez découvert le cœur historique de Dublin en une journée bien remplie. Laissez-vous porter par l’atmosphère magique de Trinity College, immergez-vous dans l’ambiance festive de Temple Bar, ressentez la spiritualité à la cathédrale Saint-Patrick et plongez dans le passé viking de la ville au Dublinia and the Viking World. Vous êtes maintenant prêts pour la suite de votre aventure à Dublin en 3 jours !

Jour 2 : Immersion dans la culture et l’histoire de Dublin

Préparez-vous pour une deuxième journée sensationnelle à Dublin, où nous nous immergerons complètement dans la culture et l’histoire de cette ville captivante. Attachez vos ceintures, car cette journée sera remplie d’expériences incroyables, de paysages pittoresques et de découvertes fascinantes.

Plongée dans l’histoire irlandaise au musée national d’Irlande

Notre première étape culturelle vous emmène au musée national d’Irlande, où vous plongerez dans l’histoire riche et variée de ce pays passionnant. Des artefacts préhistoriques aux trésors celtiques, en passant par l’histoire récente de l’Irlande, ce musée offre une immersion complète dans le patrimoine irlandais. Préparez-vous à être émerveillé par les expositions interactives, les objets fascinants et les récits captivants qui vous transporteront à travers les siècles.

Visite de la Guinness Storehouse : l’histoire et la dégustation de la célèbre bière irlandaise

Votre prochaine destination est un incontournable absolu : la Guinness Storehouse. Préparez-vous à plonger dans l’histoire et le processus de fabrication de la célèbre bière irlandaise. Découvrez les secrets de brassage, admirez les publicités vintage et terminez par une dégustation bien méritée dans le Gravity Bar, offrant une vue panoramique imprenable sur la ville. Laissez la mousse de la Guinness chatouiller vos lèvres et savourez ce moment unique dans l’un des symboles les plus emblématiques de Dublin.

Exploration de la distillerie Jameson : initiation à l’art de la fabrication du whisky irlandais

Et pourquoi ne pas continuer sur la lancée des délices alcoolisés ? Notre prochaine étape est la distillerie Jameson, où vous découvrirez tout sur l’art de la fabrication du whisky irlandais. Promenez-vous dans les anciens entrepôts de la distillerie, apprenez les secrets de l’élaboration du whisky et terminez par une dégustation guidée qui éveillera vos papilles. Vous serez un expert du whisky irlandais en un rien de temps !

Voilà, aventuriers intrépides, vous avez plongé dans la culture et l’histoire de Dublin lors de cette deuxième journée palpitante. Du musée national d’Irlande à la promenade le long de la Liffey, en passant par les expériences inoubliables à la Guinness Storehouse et à la distillerie Jameson, vous avez exploré les facettes les plus fascinantes de cette ville. Vous êtes maintenant prêts pour la suite de votre aventure à Dublin en 3 jours !

Jour 3 : Excursions dans les environs de Dublin

Cette troisième journée de notre escapade de 3 jours sera consacrée à des excursions inoubliables, à la découverte de paysages spectaculaires et à l’exploration de joyaux cachés autour de Dublin. Attachez vos ceintures, car nous partons à la conquête de l’extérieur de la ville !

Excursion à la magnifique Powerscourt Estate : jardins, cascades et manoir historique

Notre première excursion vous mènera à la splendide Powerscourt Estate, un véritable paradis pour les amateurs de nature. Préparez-vous à être émerveillé par les jardins paysagers impeccables, les cascades majestueuses et le magnifique manoir historique. Promenez-vous le long des allées fleuries, prenez un moment de détente dans les jardins en terrasse et laissez-vous envoûter par la beauté sereine de cet endroit enchanteur.

Découverte de la beauté naturelle de la péninsule de Howth

Pour les amoureux de la nature, notre prochaine destination est la péninsule de Howth, un véritable joyau côtier. Cette petite ville pittoresque regorge de charme et offre des vues à couper le souffle sur l’océan. Profitez d’une agréable promenade le long des falaises escarpées, respirez l’air marin revigorant et imprégnez-vous de l’atmosphère maritime authentique. Ne manquez pas de déguster des fruits de mer frais dans l’un des nombreux restaurants de fruits de mer du port. Votre palais vous remerciera !

Exploration du village côtier de Malahide et visite de son château médiéval

Pour une touche historique, rendez-vous au village côtier de Malahide, qui abrite un magnifique château médiéval. Promenez-vous dans les jardins bien entretenus, explorez les salles richement décorées du château et laissez-vous transporter dans le temps en imaginant la vie des nobles qui y ont vécu. Une visite du château de Malahide est une véritable plongée dans l’histoire et une occasion de découvrir l’élégance et la grandeur du passé.

Et voilà, aventuriers urbains, vous avez exploré les environs de Dublin lors de cette troisième journée remplie d’excursions incroyables. Des jardins enchanteurs de Powerscourt Estate à la splendeur des falaises de Moher, en passant par la tranquillité de Howth, vous avez découvert des paysages à couper le souffle près de Dublin. Vous êtes maintenant prêts à dire au revoir à cette magnifique ville…

Conseils pour visiter Dublin

Les meilleurs moments pour visiter les attractions principales.

Le meilleur moment pour visiter Dublin est l’été, de juin à août. C’est à ce moment-là qu’il fait le plus chaud et qu’il y a le plus de festivals et d’événements. Cependant, c’est aussi la période la plus fréquentée de l’année, donc si vous recherchez une expérience plus paisible, vous voudrez peut-être envisager de visiter pendant les saisons intermédiaires (printemps ou automne).

Les transports à Dublin : Comment se déplacer efficacement

Dublin dispose d’un système de transport en commun bien développé qui comprend des bus, des tramways et des trains. Une carte Leap est le meilleur moyen de payer les transports en commun à Dublin. Vous pouvez acheter une carte Leap dans n’importe quel marchand de journaux ou à l’aéroport.

La cuisine irlandaise : Quels plats typiques goûter à Dublin

Voici quelques-unes des meilleures cuisines et plats à essayer à Dublin :

• Ragoût irlandais : Ce ragoût copieux est fait d’agneau, de pommes de terre, de carottes, d’oignons et d’herbes. C’est un plat irlandais classique qui est parfait pour une journée froide.
• Boxty : Cette galette de pommes de terre est composée de pommes de terre crues râpées, de purée de pommes de terre cuite et de farine. Il peut être servi avec une variété de garnitures, comme du bacon et du chou, ou du fish and chips.
• Coddle : Cette spécialité de Dublin est un ragoût à base de saucisses, de bacon, de pommes de terre et d’oignons. C’est un plat copieux et copieux qui est parfait pour un repas d’hiver.
• Colcannon : Ce plat irlandais traditionnel est composé de purée de pommes de terre, de chou et de bacon. C’est un plat délicieux et réconfortant qui est parfait pour une journée froide.
• Boudin noir et blanc : Ce boudin irlandais est fait avec du porc, des flocons d’avoine et des épices. C’est un plat de petit-déjeuner populaire en Irlande, mais il peut également être dégusté en collation ou en apéritif.
• Pain soda : Ce pain irlandais est fait de babeurre, de bicarbonate de soude et de farine. C’est un pain rapide et facile qui est parfait pour un repas décontracté.
• Guinness : Cette célèbre stout irlandaise est un incontournable pour tout visiteur à Dublin. Il est préférable de le déguster dans un verre à pinte dans l’un des nombreux pubs de la ville.
• Café irlandais : Cette délicieuse boisson au café est composée de whisky irlandais, de café, de sucre et de crème. C’est le moyen idéal pour terminer une soirée à Dublin.

Ce ne sont que quelques-uns des nombreux plats délicieux que vous pouvez essayer à Dublin. Avec autant de choix, vous êtes sûr de trouver quelque chose à votre goût.

Conseils pour profiter de la vie nocturne dublinoise en toute sécurité

• Soyez conscient de votre environnement : C’est la chose la plus importante que vous puissiez faire pour rester en sécurité la nuit. Faites attention à qui est autour de vous et à ce qui se passe. Si vous vous sentez mal à l’aise, faites confiance à votre instinct et changez de lieu.
• Évitez de marcher seul : Si vous devez marcher seul, essayez de rester dans des endroits bien éclairés et évitez les ruelles sombres. Si vous marchez avec quelqu’un, restez proches les uns des autres.
• Ne transportez pas d’objets de valeur avec vous : si vous transportez des objets de valeur, gardez-les cachés et ne les montrez pas.
• Soyez prudent avec vos boissons : n’acceptez pas de boissons d’étrangers et ne laissez pas votre boisson sans surveillance.
• N’allez pas dans des endroits isolés  : si vous allez dans un bar ou une boîte de nuit, assurez-vous qu’il s’agit d’un endroit réputé. Évitez d’aller dans des endroits isolés, surtout si vous êtes seul.
• Utilisez les transports en commun : Les transports en commun sont un moyen sûr et fiable de se déplacer dans Dublin la nuit.
• Restez en contact avec quelqu’un : Faites savoir à quelqu’un où vous allez et quand vous pensez être de retour.

En suivant ces conseils, vous pouvez contribuer à assurer votre sécurité lors de votre visite nocturne à Dublin.

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• 1.1 History
• 1.2 Orientation
• 2.1 By plane
• 2.2 By train
• 2.4 By boat
• 3.1.1 Tickets and Leap Card
• 3.2 By train
• 3.3 By tram
• 3.4.1 City network
• 3.4.2 Useful routes
• 3.4.3 Night services
• 3.5 By bike
• 3.7 By taxi
• 4.1 North of the river
• 4.2 South of the river
• 4.3 West city
• 4.4 South suburbs
• 4.5 North suburbs
• 5.2 Performing Arts
• 6.1 South side
• 6.2 North side
• 7.2 Mid-range
• 7.3 Splurge
• 8.1 Traditional Irish pubs
• 8.3 Micro-breweries and brew-pubs
• 9.1 Camping
• 9.3 Mid-range
• 9.4 Splurge
• 9.5 Airport
• 10.1 LGBTQ+ Travellers
• 10.2 Area information
• 10.3 People
• 10.4 Traffic
• 11.1 Medical
• 11.2 Embassies

Dublin ( Irish : Baile Átha Cliath , "Town of the Hurdled Ford") is the capital city of Ireland . Its vibrancy, nightlife and tourist attractions are world renowned and it's the most popular entry point for international visitors to Ireland.

As a city, it is disproportionately large for the size of the country with a population of over 2 million in the Greater Dublin Region (2022); nearly half of the Republic's population lives in this metropolitan area. The central sights can be navigated by foot, with a few outlying sights, and suburbs sprawling out for miles.

The climate is mild, making Dublin a year-round destination. It's seldom freezing in winter, cool in summer and frequently has light showers. For more information, see County Dublin weather chart.

Understand [ edit ]

History [ edit ]

Dublin is in a low-lying, fertile area, not boggy by Irish standards, and with good sea access. It became the core of the Gaelic kingdom of Leinster, and the Vikings established a large settlement by what is now Dublin castle, until ejected by Brian Boru at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. This set a pattern that Dublin was fought for, not fought in. The Normans colonised the southwest and Leinster from the 12th century, and further out they battled with the Gaels, but Dublin sat snug within the "Pale" — the defensive palisade. Similarly with the Tudor conquests; then the city fell swiftly to Cromwell so his atrocities were elsewhere, and King William marched in unopposed after the Battle of the Boyne. 18th century Dublin was the second largest city in the British Isles, with a tight little Protestant clique ruling the place to London's liking. Industry and culture flourished, and the city acquired its graceful Georgian streets and squares, but Ireland was ruled as a colony. Britain's other colonies watched with great interest as the independence movement gathered pace.

"The Troubles" of the late 19th and early 20th century involved ethnic conflicts, paramilitary gangs, and savage reprisals by the authorities. The outbreak of the First World War seemed to put a brake on this, with tens of thousands of Irishmen marching away to France and Flanders. Surely one big push on the Somme would win this war - but while the generals were planning this, armed insurrection broke out at Easter 1916. The rebels seized the central Post Office on O'Connell Street, read their proclamation of independence, then were bombarded until they surrendered. Initially they attracted little sympathy or support, especially as they were backed by arch-foe Germany, but the authorities snatched defeat from a quick win by the subsequent court-martials and executions by firing squad. Hundreds were arrested and 15 were shot. This and atrocities such as the Croke Park massacre were fatal to the legitimacy of British rule. By 1921, the Irish tricolour fluttered over a Dublin that was capital of a separate state.

Orientation [ edit ]

Dublin is divided by the River Liffey. North of the Liffey runs O'Connell Street the main thoroughfare, intersected by numerous shopping streets such as Henry Street and Mary Street. On the south bank are Merrion Square, St Stephen's Green, Grafton Street (the main south-side shopping area), Trinity College, Christ Church and St Patrick's Cathedrals, the main branch of the National Museum, and many other attractions.

The postal district Dublin 1 is north of the river centred on the Post Office, Dublin 2 is south centred on Trinity College, and so on out to the burbs. These districts have all been incorporated into Eircodes, which cover the whole Republic. Thus D04 followed by four alphanumerics is somewhere around Ballsbridge. These pages state Eircodes wherever possible, as keying them into an online map will drop you onto the exact address. They only apply to addresses that receive mail so a lonely megalithic tomb on a mountainside won't have one, but that's seldom an issue in downtown Dublin.

There is a Dublin Visitor Centre northside at 53.349 -6.259 1 1 Sackville Place opposite the Post Office, and another southside at 53.344 -6.26 2 118 Grafton Street by Trinity College. They're both open daily 8:30AM-6PM. Several other places call themselves "tourist offices" but are just marketing their own tours.

Visit Dublin is the website of the tourism bureau.

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ]

Between airport and city: bus and taxi are the options, there's no rail / metro link. Some options below, however, find more details within the Dublin Airport page.

• Aircoach runs to the city centre and several of Dublin's major hotels, which are mostly south-side. Buses run from T1 then T2 every 15 min, taking 30 mins, fare is around €7 single or €9 return. Aircoach also run to other cities, including Cork and Belfast. Taxi drivers routinely try to pick up passengers waiting at the Aircoach stop: they're forbidden to do so, but offer a similar rate and get many takers, so they persist.
• Dublin Express travels between Dublin Airport, Dublin City Centre, and Heuston Station up to every 10 minutes at peak times.

• Bus 16 via Drumcondra railway station, O'Connell St, Georges St and out to the southern suburbs of Rathmines and Ballanteer / Kingstown.
• Bus 41 via Drumcondra railway station and O'Connell St, passing near Busáras, to Lower Abbey St. Northbound it runs out to Swords . Unlike bus 16, it operates night and day every 20-30 minutes.
• As of 2022, taxis operating in Ireland are legally obliged to accept card payments .
• Make sure to ask for a receipt as otherwise they often don't provide one.

Other destinations: many bus routes between Dublin and other Irish cities run via the airport, see individual cities' "Get in". Within County Dublin:

• Bus 101 runs every 20 min to Balrothery, Balbriggan and Drogheda . This bus runs from Dublin Talbot St via Drumcondra but is not available for journeys just between city, airport and Swords.
• Bus 102 runs from the airport every 30 min to Swords , Malahide , Portmarnock and Sutton near Howth .
• Drumcondra (Bus 16 & 41) has trains from Connolly towards Maynooth.
• Aircoach Bus 700 runs to Leopardstown and Sandyford, 702 to Bray and Greystones, and 703 to Dún Laoghaire , Dalkey and Killiney.

By train [ edit ]

The country's railways converge on the city. For more information, see Rail travel in Ireland .

• 53.34652 -6.29274 2 Heuston ( Stáisiún Heuston ), St Johns Rd West, Dublin 8 ( 2 km west of city centre, on LUAS tram red line ). Ticket office 7AM-9PM . This serves all directions except the north or the east coast. Direct trains run from Cork (2 hr 30), Galway (2 hr 30), Westport (3 hr 30), Limerick Colbert (2 hr 15) and Waterford (2 hr). There are connections from Ballina, from Tralee and Killarney, from Clonmel and Tipperary, and from Nenagh. Heuston has toilets, ATM, small shops, kiosks and cafes, plus supermarkets on the streets nearby. To reach the centre take the tram. ( updated May 2019 )
• 53.35129 -6.24963 3 Connolly ( Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile ), Amiens St, Dublin 1 ( north-east city centre, 200 m north of main bus station, on LUAS tram red line ). Ticket office 6:30AM-7PM . This serves the north plus the east coast. Direct trains run from Sligo (3 hr), Belfast via Drogheda (2 hr), and Rosslare ferry port via Wexford (3 hr). From Derry change in Belfast. Connolly is also the hub for local DART trains. It has toilets, ATM and small shops, and Madigan's bar and restaurant. The surrounding area is tacky at night. ( updated May 2019 )

Allow 45 min if you need to transfer between Heuston and Connolly.

By bus [ edit ]

53.35 -6.252 4 Busáras main bus station has Bus Eireann services from most towns in Ireland, such as Belfast (2 hr 30), Cork (4 hr), Limerick (3 hr 30), Galway (4 hr) and Donegal (2 hr 30), all running via the airport. Other operators are Kavanaghs to Limerick and Waterford, and Citylink and GoBus to Galway. Eurolines Bus 871 runs nightly to Dublin from London Victoria via Luton, Birmingham, Lymm motorway services (with National Express connections from Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford and Leeds) to Holyhead then by ferry to Dublin Port and Busáras. Luggage lockers are in the basement, along with the pay-to-enter public toilets.

Competitor companies don't use this station but leave from stops in the nearby streets. Busáras is just south of Connolly railway station and 300 m east of O'Connell Street.

By boat [ edit ]

53.347 -6.196 5 Dublin Port has ferries from Holyhead in Wales ( Stena and Irish Ferries , 3 hr 30 min), Bootle near Liverpool ( P&O , 8 hrs and Douglas , Isle of Man ( Isle of Man Ferries , 3 hr 30 min). From Cherbourg in Normandy and Pembroke in Wales they nowadays only sail to Rosslare and not to Dublin.

The port is 2 km east of the centre; a link bus connects the port to Busáras. The former ferry port of Dún Laoghaire is no longer used. The M50 tunnel (toll) allows motorists to disembark at Dublin and drive straight onto the motorway without getting snarled in city centre traffic.

Another ferry route is the short crossing from Cairnryan in Scotland to Belfast, then by road or rail to Dublin.

By car [ edit ]

If you're visiting Dublin just for a day trip, don't bring a car into the congested centre, as using a Park & Ride will be easier. From the south, use either Sandyford Luas stop, just off junction 15 of M50 on Blackthorn Rd, or Bray DART stop on Bray Rd. From the west, use Red Cow Luas stop, off junction 9 of M50. From the north east, use Howth DART station. Tariffs at Park & Ride stations are €2-4.

Get around [ edit ]

You can see much of the city on foot.

By public transport [ edit ]

Public transport in Dublin consists of trains, trams and buses. Unlike many other European capitals, the rail network in Dublin is quite limited, so buses are by far the main mode of public transport. Public transport is not run by a single agency, but by a number of state-contracted operators, and most information is provided separately on each operator's website. Trains are run by Irish Rail and trams by Luas , while most buses are run by Dublin Bus , except some local buses in suburban areas which are run by Go-Ahead Ireland .

Transport for Ireland (TFI) is the umbrella brand for public transport in Ireland, although its website primarily just directs you to the individual operators websites for information. However, the TFI Journey Planner is a good way to plan your journey across different modes, and the Live Departures provides real time information for all rail and bus stops. TFI also provides a number of smartphone apps including a journey planner and real time departures. Note that the journey planner app also provides real time departures, so you don't need to download both. The TFI Journey Planner and Live Departures are also integrated into Google Transit and are available within Google Maps.

Tickets and Leap Card [ edit ]

On trains and trams, tickets can be purchased from ticket vending machines at the station or stop prior to boarding. Train tickets are valid for the day of purchase and are needed to get through the entry and exit turnstiles at stations. Tram tickets do not have to be validated prior to boarding, but must be used within 90 minutes of purchase. On buses, you can pay the fare to the driver when boarding, however you must have the exact amount in coins. Notes cannot be taken, and if you overpay in coins, no change is given.

If you plan to use public transport a lot, consider getting a TFI Leap Card , which you can top up with credit and use to pay fares on all public transport in the city, at a 30% discount. Leap Cards can be purchased from most convenience shops at just €5 for adults and €3 for children (this is actually a deposit and if you register your card online, it can later be refunded to an EU bank account or a number of charities). You can check your credit and top up the card at most convenience shops, at train or tram ticket vending machines, and on your phone with the Leap Top-Up App .

To use your Leap Card on trains or trams, you need to tag-on by holding your card against the turnstile or validator before boarding, and then tag-off again at the turnstile or validator at the end of your journey. You will automatically be charged the relevant fare between the tag-on and tag-off locations. To use your Leap Card on buses, you need to place the card on the drivers machine, and tell the driver where you are going, and they will deduct the relevant fare. If you are making a longer journey, you can instead hold your card against the validator on the right hand side of the door where you will automatically be charged the highest fare. It's important to note that if you don't tag-on, you don't have a valid ticket, so you could be fined if a ticket inspector boards and checks your card.

Single fares are around 30% cheaper with a Leap Card than with cash. If you change between any buses, trams or trains within 90 minutes, then any subsequent fares will automatically be reduced by a further €1. The fares are also capped, so once you reach a certain amount within the same day or week (Monday to Sunday), you can continue to travel for free for the remainder of that day or week. For adults, the daily caps are €7 for buses or trams, €9.50 for trains and €10 for all modes. The weekly caps are €27.50 for buses or trams, €37 for trains and €40 for all modes. Child caps are much lower, about one third of the adult caps.

A special Leap Visitor Card is also available for tourists, which allows unlimited use of all public transport for 1 day (€10), 3 days (€19.50), or 7 days (€40), starting from the time of first use. This can be purchased at arrivals in Dublin Airport (WH Smith in Terminal 1 and Spar in Terminal 2) in some city centre tourist offices, or ordered online for delivery. Once your chosen time period expires, you can also top it up with additional time periods at most convenience shops in the city.

Inter-city, commuter and DART trains use the same track, but vary in the stops they make. For timetables, route maps and fares, see Irish Rail .

• DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is a suburban line along the coast, from Howth and Malahide in the north to Bray and Greystones in the south, via Connolly and other city centre stations, Dún Laoghaire and Dalkey . Trains run 6AM-11PM and the core section between Howth Junction and Bray has trains M-F every 10 min and Sa Su every 30 min. North of Howth Junction, alternate trains either head for Malahide or for Howth. South of Bray, every third train extends to Greystones. Change at Bray for inter-city trains to Wicklow, Wexford and Rosslare.
• Commuter trains fan out to towns within an hour or so of the city.

Connolly and Heuston are the principal stations, see Get in. Others that visitors are likely to use are on the DART line south from Connolly:

Fares: The short hop zone covers all DART and commuter rail services as far as Balbriggan, Kilcock, Sallins and Kilcoole. As of 2021, a standard single is €2.25-6.20 adult and €1.25-2.55 child. Paying by TFI Leap Card it's €1.70-4.90 adult and €0.80-1.94 child. Day return, 1 day, 3 day, 7 day and monthly tickets are also available. A family all day ticket is €20, for up to 2 adults and 4 children; it's rail-only and doesn't include tram or bus. (See Rail travel in Ireland for other ticket deals, some of which are thoroughly bad value.) Your ticket is valid for any train so if you were at Bray waiting for the Dart service back to city centre, and the inter-city from Rosslare happened to pull in, you could hop aboard. Only don't be complaining when your preferred stop at Pearse goes by at a gallop then Tara Street at a canter before the train draws up at Connolly.

By tram [ edit ]

Luas, Irish for "speed", is Dublin's tram syste. Trams are modern and reliable, and run frequently from 6AM to midnight. There are two lines:

• Red line is east-west, from The Point in dockland and Connolly Station to Busáras, Abbey Street, Heuston Station, St James's Hospital, Red Cow P&R then either Tallaght P&R or Cheeverstown P&R and Saggart in the southwest of the city.
• Green line is north-south, from Broombridge to TU Dublin Grangegorman Campus, Marlborough St southbound / O'Connell St northbound, Trinity College, St Stephen's Green, Dundrum, P&Rs at Balally, Stillorgan and Sandyford, Leopardstown, Carrickmines P&R and Brides Glen in the southeast of the city.

The lines cross in north city centre, with a 100-m walk from the Abbey Street stop on the Red line to the Green lines north or south, a block apart at that point.

You must buy your ticket before boarding: there are machines by all the stops. Visitors are only likely to use the outer sections for the Park & Rides. For the city centre zone, e.g., between Heuston and Connolly, it's €2.10 adult standard and €1.54 by Leap Card. Day return, 1 day and 7 day tickets are also available.

City network [ edit ]

An extensive network of 150 bus routes serves most parts of the city and its surrounding suburbs. Most buses in the city centre pass through the O'Connell St area (including Mountjoy and Parnell Squares, Eden Quay and Fleet St) and the Trinity College area (including Pearse St, Nassau St, Dame St and College Green). Services vary from high frequency routes running every few minutes all day, to lower frequency routes running every hour or less, to peak-only limited-stop "Xpresso" routes and weekend-only late night "Nitelink" routes.

Confusingly, the bus network in Dublin is run by two separate companies, with timetables listed on two separate websites, and displayed at stops in two different formats. However, both companies share the same fare structure and Leap ticketing system, and all routes are included in the Transport for Ireland Journey Planner and Real Time apps:

• Dublin Bus operate all cross-city routes, and all routes which run to and from the city centre. The timetables displayed at stops refer to the time the bus leaves the terminus, not the time it will be passing that particular stop, so there is a bit of guesswork required.
• Go-Ahead Ireland operate local routes in the suburbs, as well as orbital routes which avoid the city centre. In contrast to Dublin Bus, all Go-Ahead Ireland timetables displayed at stops refer to the times buses are due to be passing that particular stop.

A detailed map of the entire city network, colour coded by frequency is available here (and for the far outer areas see here ).

Cash fares within the city (exact amount in coins only) are €2.15-3.80 adult and €1.00-1.60 child, while if paying with a TFI Leap Card are €1.55-3.00 adult and €0.80-1.26 child. Those paying with a TFI Leap Card can also benefit from a €1 discount if interchanging within 90 minutes, and maximum daily and weekly caps. See Tickets and Leap Card .

At busier stops, an electronic sign lists the next 4 to 6 real-time departures. For all other stops, real-time departures can be checked online or in TFI apps (see By public transport above). All buses display their route number and destination on the front. When you see your bus approaching, hold out your hand to signal to the driver that you want to get on, otherwise they may not stop. If you have a prepaid TFI Leap Card, enter on the right-hand side and tag on by holding your card against the reader. Otherwise enter on the left-hand side to pay the driver.

Inside the bus, small screens display the next stop in both Irish and English, along with an audio announcement in both languages. When you see or hear your stop being announced, press one of the red buttons to signal to the driver that you want to get off.

Useful routes [ edit ]

The following routes are the most frequent cross-city routes, running every 8 to 12 minutes Monday to Friday, and every 10 to 15 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays:

• Dublin Bus Route 4 operates from Harristown and Ballymun in the north to Ballsbridge and Blackrock in the southeast.
• Dublin Bus Route 15 operates from Clongriffin and Artane in the northeast to Templeogue and Ballycullen in the southwest.
• Dublin Bus Route 16 operates from Dublin Airport and Santry in the north to Rathfarnham and Ballinteer in the south.
• Dublin Bus Route 27 operates from Clare Hall and Artane in the northeast to Walkinstown and Tallaght in the southwest.
• Dublin Bus Route 39a operates from Ongar and Blanchardstown in the northwest to Baggot Street and University College Dublin in the southeast. This service operates 24 hours a day, with a bus every half an hour in the late/early hours of the morning.
• Dublin Bus Route 40 operates from Charlestown and Finglas in the northwest to Ballyfermot and Liffey Valley in the west.
• Dublin Bus Route 41 and Route 41c operate from Swords, Santry and Drumcondra in the north to Abbey Street in the city centre, with every second bus (route 41) serving Dublin Airport.
• Dublin Bus Route 46a operates from the Phoenix Park in the inner northwest to University College Dublin, Stillorgan and Dún Laoghaire in the southeast.
• Dublin Bus Route 130 operates from Abbey Street in the city centre to Clontarf, Bull Island and St. Annes Park in the east.
• Dublin Bus Route 145 operates from Heuston Station in the inner west to University College Dublin, Stillorgan and Bray in the southeast.

While Dublin's bus network is primarily focused on cross-city routes and routes into the city centre, there are also a number of orbital routes which avoid the city centre. The most useful of these are:

• Route 17 [dead link] operates around the south of the city, from Rialto via Terenure, Rathfarnham and University College Dublin to Blackrock, every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes on Sundays.
• Route 17a [dead link] operates across the north of the city, from Blanchardstown via Finglas, Ballymun, Santry and Coolock to Kilbarrack, every 20 minutes Monday to Sunday.
• Route 18 [dead link] operates across the inner south of the city, from Palmerstown via Ballyfermot, Kylemore, Crumlin, Rathmines, Ranelagh and Ballsbridge to Sandymount, every 20 minutes Monday to Sunday.
• Route 75 [dead link] operates across the outer south of the city, from Tallaght via Rathfarnham, Ballinteer, Dundrum and Stillorgan to Dún Laoghaire, every 30 minutes Monday to Sunday.
• Route 76 [dead link] across the west of the city, from Tallaght via Clondalkin, Liffey Valley and Ballyfermot to Chapelizod, every 20 minutes Monday to Sunday. A limited number of services extend to Blanchardstown (route 76a, Monday to Friday only).
• Route 175 [dead link] operates across the south of the city, from Citywest via Tallaght, Ballinteer and Dundrum to University College Dublin, every 30 minutes Monday to Friday and every 60 minutes on Sundays.

Night services [ edit ]

On most routes, the last departures to and from the city centre are at 11:30PM each night. However, a small number of routes operate a 24 hour service, 7 days a week, with departures every 30 minutes throughout the night in each direction:

• Dublin Bus Route 15 is a cross-city route between Clongriffin in the northeast and Ballycullen in the southwest, via the Malahide Road, city centre, Rathmines and Templeogue.
• Dublin Bus Route 39a is a cross-city route between Ongar in the northwest and University College Dublin in the southeast, via Blanchardstown, the Navan Road, city centre, Baggot Street and Donnybrook.
• Dublin Bus Route 41 operates between Abbey Street in the city centre and Swords in the north, via Drumcondra, Santry and Dublin Airport.
• Dublin Bus Routes C1 and C2 operate services from Adamstown Station to Sandymount, running along the Chapelizod Bypass, Quays, and via Ballsbridge. The only difference between the two routes is they take slightly different routes through Lucan.
• Dublin Bus Routes G1 and G2 operate services from Spencer Dock to Red Cow Luas and Liffey Valley Shopping Centre respectively, both via Ballyfermot.
• Dublin Bus Route N4 operates from the Point Village to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, via DCU and Finglas.

A nighttime-only service applies on the following routes:

• Dublin Bus Routes C5 and C6 operate from Maynooth Station to Ringsend Road (via Leixlip and Celbrdige respectively), and both via Lucan and Chapelizod villages.

Normal daytime fares and tickets apply to the three 24 hour routes. On the Nitelink routes there is a higher cash fare of €3.00 and Leap fare of €2.40 (with half-price fares for Young Adults and €1.30 cash or €1.00 leap for children). As with all routes, only the exact amount in coins is accepted on the bus. However, if you don't have the exact amount, you can also purchase a prepaid ticket for the same amount from Londis or Colemans on Westmoreland Street or from Spar on D'Olier Street.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, a network of 15 Nitelink routes provide late night departures from the city centre to most parts of the city. These depart from D'Olier Street, Westmoreland Street and Aston Quay between midnight and 4AM, and only operate outwards from the city centre.

By bike [ edit ]

Hiring a bicycle is a handy way to get around if you want to get outside the very centre of the city and are comfortable cycling in traffic. That being said, the city is not very bicycle-friendly, either in terms of quantity & quality of bike paths, pedestrians and drivers honouring the bike paths, road space available where there is no bike path (i.e. numerous narrow roads), or driver attitudes in general.

When cycling in the city centre, be aware that cycle lanes, where they exist, are generally shared with buses, taxis, motorcycles, and parked cars; cyclists should pay particular attention when approaching bus stops where a bus is pulling out. Motorbikes are not allowed to use the cycle lanes, but many still do so. Passing on the left is also allowed only in limited circumstances but is in fact still common. When cycling in Phoenix Park, while there is a dedicated cycle lane on both sides of the main thoroughfare unfortunately pedestrians also use these.

There are bikes to hire in several locations around the city centre with the Dublinbikes scheme. A 3-day pass (which is the only pass available to non-residents) costs €5 and gives you access to the bikes. They are free for the first 30min, up to 1h rentals cost €0.50 and up to 2 hours cost €1.50, so it is a good idea to return the bikes frequently. You can purchase the 3-day pass only at stations which accept credit cards, but once purchased you can use it to rent bikes at any station. Your credit card will be preauthorized with a security deposit of €150, which will be charged in case of theft or if the bike was not returned within 24 hours. Among others, there is a Dublinbikes bike hire place located at the entrance to the Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.

Don't drive if you can realistically avoid it. For instance, if you plan to see Dublin before touring the country, take the bus in from the airport and return there a few days later to hire your car. For a day-trip, use the city edge Park & Rides. If you do venture in, you face traffic congestion (even on Sunday), difficulty parking, confusing one-ways or diversions for road repairs, traffic congestion, drunken revellers and phone-entranced jaywalkers veering into your path, ill-signed but rigidly enforced bus lanes, the silent onrush of trams, and traffic congestion, traffic, traffic....

On-street meter parking is in short supply and only for brief periods, and if you over-stay you're likely to be clamped or towed, for a penalty in excess of €100. For a visit say to a museum you need to seek out a multi-storey car park — plan ahead for those you might use. Check also what the deal is with your accommodation; a central place may not have its own parking.

Dublin's outer road is M50, which starts from the port downtown and tunnels beneath the north city (toll) to the airport perimeter, where M1 continues north towards Belfast while M50 arcs round the western city with access to all arterial routes. There's another toll between Junctions 6 (N3 Blanchardstown) and 7 (N4 Lucan). Tolls are about €3, but in rush hour the tunnel is €10. There are no cash booths, you must pay online either in advance or by 8PM next day, else there's a penalty (to which your hire company and credit card will gleefully add). Hire cars may come with an e-tag.

The Outer Orbital Route, or M45, is a proposed bypass further out, arcing round from Drogheda to Navan, Enfield and Newbridge. The government keeps confirming this plan but nothing has happened; it would carve through important sites such as Hill of Tara. Meanwhile the same name is also used for the Outer and Inner orbital routes within the M50 semicircle. These are just existing streets interconnecting between the radial roads, confusingly signed and with much zigzagging.

By taxi [ edit ]

Taxis in Ireland can be identified by the yellow taxi plate placed on the roof of the vehicle.

Fares are nationally regulated and are required to use the meter. Every taxi in Ireland must accept credit and debit card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) as well as cash – it’s the passenger’s choice. Drivers may not charge surcharges on any card payments. [1]

There are a number of ride hailing mobile apps which facilitate ordering a taxi, however this typically will include a surcharge on the side of the App, and an additional prebooking charge ( €2.00 ) added to the taxi fare.

These include FreeNow , Uber , and the Bolt app, available on Android and iOS.

See [ edit ]

In summer, Dublin's top attractions can sell out. Buy tickets online in advance if you know you want to see something, especially for the Book of Kells where even early arrivals may find all the day's slots are filled.

The Dublin Pass gives you free and fast track entry to thirty-some attractions in Dublin. Adult prices in 2021 are €70 for one day, €86 for two, €99 for three, €109 for four and €115 for five, child prices about half, and days must run consecutively. You'll struggle to break even on this deal as only the Hop-on Hop-off bus tour and the Jameson Distillery and Guinness tours charge over €20; most are way cheaper and among their "free entry" attractions are many that don't charge anyhow. The Pass doesn't include the Library and Book of Kells at Trinity College, and it doesn't include any public transport.

North of the river [ edit ]

• 53.34936 -6.26053 1 General Post Office (GPO) , O'Connell St Lower, Dublin 1 , ☏ +353 1 705-7000 . The GPO is the headquarters of the Post Office in Ireland, built in Neo-Classical style 1814-1818. In 1916 it was occupied by Irish rebels led by PH Pearse, who read the Proclamation of the Republic outside the front door of the building. The interior was burnt out by shelling from government forces against the rebels, but the exterior survived. Subsequently the GPO was restored, reopening in 1929, and remains a busy working post office. The GPO Witness History exhibit provides an in-depth multimedia exploration of the 1916 Easter Rising. ADULT €15, SENIOR CITIZEN (65+) €12, CHILD (6 to 13) €7.50, CHILD (14 to 18) €12, CHILDREN (5 and under) Free, FAMILY (2 adults + 2 children) €37, FAMILY (2 adults + 4 children) €43, GUIDED TOUR (ADULT) €17, GUIDED TOUR (SENIOR) €15
• O'Connell Street is the broad thoroughfare running north from the river, and the main district for budget accommodation. It was smashed up in the 1916 uprising and subsequent civil war, but rebuilt; then in the 1970s the developers made one sorry mess of it. Plus their assistants: All along O'Connell Street the pieces flew, up went Nelson, and the pillar too . . . was the ditty commemorating the 1966 IRA bombing of Nelson's Column. Where it stood, next to the GPO, is now the 121 m pin of the Spire of Dublin ; close by on North Earl St is the James Joyce Statue. Northbound trams glide up the street: go a block east for the southbound track. The city council are doing their best to further improve the place but it's a work in progress: pleasant enough by day, but tacky by night.

• At its north end at Parnell Square, O'Connell St takes a turn and becomes Frederick St. Here are the Rotunda Hospital, City Art Gallery, Writer's Museum and Garden of Remembrance.

• The Garden of Remembrance across the street from the gallery and museum commemorates those who died in the struggle for Irish independence. Open daily.
• The River Liffey is lined by stylish buildings, many of which have been renovated within living memory. Just upstream from O'Connell Bridge, the 53.3461 -6.263 4 Ha'penny Bridge is the one on all the picture postcards and film locations, a 43 m cast-iron arch spanning the river between Liffey St Lower and Wellington Quay. Officially called the "Liffey Bridge" ( Droichead na Life ), it was built in 1816 to replace the cross-river ferries, with the right to charge a ha'penny toll for the next century. There were turnstiles at both ends, removed in 1919 after the toll ceased. The bridge was extensively repaired in 2001. Please don't clutter it up with "love-locks" - the last big clean-up removed 300 kg of these, and bear in mind that the 2001 repairs were by Harland and Wolff, who built the Titanic .
• Downstream from O'Connell Bridge the river broadens into dockland and the open sea, with poignant reminders of the Irish people's relationship with that sea.
• 53.34806 -6.25004 5 The Famine Memorial on Custom House Quay depicts victims of the Great Famine ( an Gorta Mór ) of 1845-49, when a million died and another million fled the country. Five gaunt figures totter to the docks with their bundles as if to take ship and leave. Or perhaps they hope for scraps from those ships, which during the famine years were briskly exporting food for profit, plenty to feed everyone yet unaffordable to most.
• 53.35 -6.238 8 Green on Red Gallery , Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 , ☏ +353 87 245 4282 , [email protected] . W-F 10:00-17:30, Sa 11:00-15:00 . Commercial gallery exhibiting Irish and international modern art. In 2020 they announced plans to re-locate but remain open on this site. Free . ( updated Oct 2021 )
• 53.34979 -6.26956 9 Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre , 105 Capel Street, D01 R290 , ☏ +353 1 873 4999 , [email protected] . 10AM - 9PM . Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre is a vibrant and safe space for LGBTQ+ people. The centre includes a welcoming drop-in space, a community café, social and cultural events, resources and support services, a queer library, a theatre and meeting spaces. ( updated Jun 2023 )

South of the river [ edit ]

Most of Dublin's top sights are a short way south of the river, notably Trinity College, the National Museum archaeology collections, the National Gallery, and the elegant Georgian town through Merrion Square to St Stephen's Green.

• 53.34391 -6.2569 10 Trinity College , College Green, Dublin 2 , ☏ +353 1 896-2320 , fax : +353 1 896-2690 , [email protected] . Kells: May-Sep: M-Sa 08:30-17:00, Su 09:30-17:00; Oct-Apr: M-Sa 09:30-17:00, Su 12:00-16:30 . Trinity College is the fine Georgian campus of the University of Dublin. It's generally open to stroll around in daylight hours, but it is a working university, and most interiors are off-limits to tourists. You can visit the Chapel near the front (west) gate of the College. But the big attraction (ie mobbed) is the Old Library and Book of Kells. If you've not booked online, then first buy your ticket from the machines under the new (Lecky) library just south - this is for a timed slot, and on holiday weekends may be booked out. You enter an exhibition hall setting the Book in the context of other monastic writings of its period, circa 800 AD. Next, enter the display area: only two pages are displayed at any time, one being richly illustrated with little text (or no text, on the "carpet" pages), and one page being text of the Vulgate Gospels, written in Insular Majuscule Latin. But it's difficult to enjoy, with crowds jostling round the display case. Next, go upstairs into the massive Long Hall of the library, with books and ladders and more books and ladders towering away upwards. Last but not least, exit through the gift shop, which can be entered without a ticket. Adults €13 (€10 online off-peak), students & seniors €10, family €26, under 12 years free. Audio guides €5 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Bank of Ireland opposite the College is worth a look while waiting for your appointment with Kells. It has a small display of early banknotes and memorabilia.
• Temple Bar is the district just west of the College along the riverside. It's wall-to-wall pubs and eating places, the cobbled streets are agreeable but there are no specific sights except Ha'penny Bridge until the Castle area, described in "West city". It's thronged with merry-makers, and by evening the hen parties and lads' outings are steaming, raucous and upchucking.
• Irish Whiskey Museum: and not before time. Irish distilleries have for too long pumped out bland commercial fare, though the country has all the ingredients (including the know-how) to produce whiskey of character to rival single-malt Scotch. The museum is next to the Dublin Visitor Centre at the gates of Trinity College. It's open daily Apr-Oct 10:00-18:00, Nov-Mar 10:30-18:00; the bar stays open Friday till 23:00 and Sa Su to 22:00. Standard tour (1 hour) costs €20.

• 53.34376 -6.26088 11 Molly Malone is the subject of a 19th century music-hall ballad, famously featured at the beginning of the A Clockwork Orange 1971 film, about her pushing her wheelbarrow and crying "cockles and mussels alive, alive-oh" before dying of a fever. She's entirely fictional, though Dublin had many such streethawkers, and she's not to be confused with Mary Mallon of Cookstown , the all-too-real "Typhoid Mary". Her kitsch statue dates to 1988 and was originally on nearby Grafton Street, but moved to its present spot in 2014 to make way for tram tracks. She's often mocked as "The Tart with the Cart" or "The Trollop with the Scallop" and her breasts (above an unhistorical low-cut dress) have been well polished by passing hands. Alas amidst these misogynist tropes and gropes, we forget the sad fate of the cockles and mussels themselves.

• The Mansion House on Dawson Street (by the Little Museum) is the office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. You can only get in to see it (eg the plush 1821 Round Room) for special events or on occasional open days.
• Iveagh Gardens are a block south of St Stephens Green: a hidden green space, as they're secluded by buildings.
• The Grand Canal marks the southern boundary of the inner city; the Royal Canal similarly loops across the northern city. Both were built in the 18th / 19th century to carry passengers and freight between Dublin and the Shannon and Atlantic. The Grand Canal took 47 years to construct: the expense of crossing the Bog of Allen replicated the prehistoric custom of sinking gold into bogs. And indeed Irish waterways go that far back, as the earliest dwellers could barely get about by land. The dockland visitor centre has closed but the Waterways Ireland website gives information eg on walks, navigability and fishing on this and the other canals.

West city [ edit ]

The original Dublin was in this area, at the confluence of the Liffey and the smaller Poddle (now culverted). Their peaty waters formed a dark pool, in Irish dubh linn.

• Dublinia ( Viking Museum ), St Michael's Hill, Christchurch D02 V529 ( Next to Christchurch Cathedral ), ☏ +353 1 679 4611 , [email protected] . Th-Su 10:00-17:30 . Exhibition of life in the Viking settlement and medieval city, child-friendly. Adult €12, conc €11, child €7 (plus €7 combi with cathedral) . ( updated Oct 2021 )
• St Audoen's Church on Cornmarket near Christ Church is a 19th century neo-classical church built over 12th century remains. It's now the RC Polish Chaplaincy for Ireland.
• St Michan's Church on Church St north of Arran Quay was built in 1686 on Viking foundations. It has fine interior woodwork and an organ used by Handel. However the main draw was the mummified remains in the vaults: a 400-year old nun, a crusader, and the ancient Earls of Leitrim. In Feb 2019 these remains were vandalised so the vaults are closed for the forseeable future.

• Irish National War Memorial park and gardens are dedicated to the 49,500 Irish soldiers who died in the Great War. They're on the riverside just north of Kilmainham Gaol.
• The President's Residence ( Áras an Uachtaráin ) can be visited by free guided tour on Saturdays hourly 10:30-15:30. Pick up a ticket from the Phoenix Park visitor centre, no booking.
• Grangegorman Military Cemetery is a leafy, reflective space on the northeast flank of Phoenix Park, opposite the fish ponds.
• Farmleigh is an Edwardian mansion off White's Road at the west end of Phoenix Park. It's used to accommodate visiting VIPs but at other times can be seen by guided tour, daily 10:00-16:30, adult €8.

• 53.36184 -6.38866 25 Strawberry Beds is the bosky riverside neighbourhood west of Phoenix Park, which as the name implies was market gardens. It's a pleasant area to cycle or stroll, pubs include Anglers’ Rest, Strawberry Hall and Wren’s Nest.

South suburbs [ edit ]

• Ballsbridge is Dublin's embassy district and has Ireland's most expensive properties, especially along Shrewsbury Road and Ailesbury Road. The Royal Dublin Society is based here and promotes many cultural events. Get here on Bus 4 or 7, but it really ought to be an embassy limo.
• Donnybrook is separated from Ballsbridge by Herbert Park and is prosperous rather than opulent. It's best known for Donnybrook Fair, founded in 1204 and lasting until 1855 by which time it was a byword for drunkenness, fighting and hasty marriages. Yes, the bus will do for this area, the 46a.
• Ranelagh and Dartry are also worth a look- Ranelagh is small but affluent, reached by the Luas Green line and with several well-regarded eateries.
• Sandymount , a coastal suburb 3 km southeast of the centre, is an affluent area that was the birthplace of WB Yeats, and features prominently in James Joyce's Ulysses . There is a grand walk from Sandymount across the north end of its beach to the South Bull Wall which reaches a finger well out into the Bay.
• 53.308 -6.222 3 University College Dublin (UCD) is now a "city-within-a-city" on Belfield Campus.
• Rathfarnham Castle is originally Elizabethan, but was prettified in the 18th century. Open May-Sept daily, Oct-Apr W-Su.
• Pearse Museum is in St Enda's Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Patrick Pearse lived here 1910-16.

North suburbs [ edit ]

• Drumcondra is a relatively affluent Victorian suburb along the valley of the River Tolka ( An Tulcha , "the flood", as property owners know to their cost). The Royal Canal bounds it to the south: this has a good towpath and is navigable all the way to the Shannon. (Remarkably, its backers lost even more money than those of the Grand Canal.) On its east side is Croke Park, the centrepoint of Gaelic sports. To the west it runs into Glasnevin, which has the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin Cemetery and good restaurants. Many bus routes come this way, and commuter trains towards Maynooth stop at Drumcondra.
• Clontarf is a suburb on the north shore of the Tolka estuary. Here in 1014 was the battle at which Brian Boru defeated Leinster and their Viking allies but was killed himself. Clontarf has a 4.5 km promenade, traversed by Buses 104, 130 and 32X from the city, so it's a popular seaside outing. (Don't take the train, which runs inland.) St Anne's Park was the estate of the Guinness family home, and has ponds, follies, walks and a Rose Garden. Clontarf Island has disappeared beneath the waves, but in 2004 archaeologists were astounded by a Moai or Easter Island statue that now stands near the pier, until they read in the newspapers that it was a replica gifted by the government of Chile.

Do [ edit ]

Tours [ edit ]

• 53.34815 -6.27718 4 Old Jameson Distillery , Bow Street, Smithfield D07 N9VH , ☏ +353 1 807 2355 . Daily 12:00-19:00 . Jameson whiskey was produced in Dublin from 1780 to 1976, when the business relocated to Midleton near Cork. So the old Bow St distillery no longer makes whiskey but has been converted into a museum about the process and industry. Adult €25, conc €19 . ( updated Oct 2021 )
• 53.3446 -6.2694 5 The Lazy Bike Tour Company , 4 Scarlet Row, Essex Street West, Temple Bar, Dublin 8 , ☏ +35314433671 , [email protected] . Daily 09:30-17:50 . The Lazy Bike Tour Company offers tours of Dublin by electric bike. They use state of the art, retro, funky orange bikes to get you around the city. The tour takes in some of the major sights in the city as well as taking you off the beaten track to show you a very real side of Dublin. Tours last around 2 hours and are guided by local guides full of information. €40 . ( updated Aug 2015 )
• Walking Tours . Dublin city is famous for its characters. A great way to experience and live the city is by learning about it from people who are characters themselves - Dublin Tour Guides. Tours can vary from one to four hours in length and include, as well as the standard sightseeing tour, tours on topics like the paranormal and ghosts, music and song, literature, historical, 1916 Rising, and even Irish mythology. There are various walking tour companies and freelance tour guides available in Dublin. Anyone interested in geeky history should try the Ingenious Dublin tours , that cover history of medicine, Irish inventions (yes, there are lots!), great Irish scientists (lots of those too). They have walking tours and self-guided MP3 tours.  
• Dublin Literary Pub Crawl , 'The Duke Pub', 9 Duke St, Dublin 2 ( Just off Grafton St ). 2 . This is the most ingenious crash course in Irish literature, history, architecture and pub bonhomie yet devised... It combines street theatre with the 'craic' that makes Dublin pubs the liveliest in Europe. It is a highly enjoyable evening that gives you the pleasant notion of replacing brain cells as you drown them. The tour is a kind of rough guide to the cultural, religious and political life of the city. Performances by professional actors are central to the experience, not forgetting a fun-filled quiz with prizes for the winners. Can be a bit formal at times but this one's been going a long time and is well worth the experience for such an unusual tour. There's just enough time to stop in each pub for a pint as well. €10-12 .  

Performing Arts [ edit ]

• International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is held in May, celebrating the contribution of gay people to theatre, past and present. The event was founded in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Oscar Wilde in his native city. It has an emphasis on new International and Irish works with a broadly gay theme or relevance. The next Festival is 2-15 May 2022.

Sports [ edit ]

• 53.28348 -6.37353 12 Tallaght Stadium , Whitestown Way, Tallaght ( south of the city centre; easily accessible by public transport: just a few minutes walk from the Red Luas line terminal at The Square Shopping Centre and numerous bus stops ). Watch a Shamrock Rovers F.C. soccer match during the FAI League of Ireland Football ( association football ) season from March to November. Home matches take place on Friday nights at 19:45. Tickets cost: €15 (Adult), €7 (U-16′s/OAPs).  
• Shebourne FC were promoted in 2021 so they too play soccer in the Premier Division. Their stadium (capacity 3600) is Tokla Park in Drumcondra, 5 km north of city centre.
• Watch rugby union at 53.32555 -6.22944 13 RDS Arena , Anglesea Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 ( 3 miles south of centre; Bus 4, 7, 18 ). This is the home ground of Leinster Rugby , who play in the United Rugby Championship (formerly Pro14), the professional European league. They often win it, most recently in 2019. The stadium has a capacity of 18,500 and big games sometimes transfer to the larger Aviva stadium. ( updated Oct 2021 )
• 53.335 -6.228 14 Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Rd, Dublin 4 is Ireland's national stadium, capacity 51,700. International rugby, soccer and other big events are hosted here. It's a mile or so southeast of the centre, take DART train to Lansdowne Rd or buses towards Sandymount or Ballsbridge.

Other [ edit ]

• 53.34461 -6.26499 16 Irish Film Institute , 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 . Watch independent Irish and international movies. ( updated May 2015 )
• 53.33718 -6.26316 17 Conradh na Gaeilge ( Gaelic League ), 6 Harcourt St, Dublin 2 . An Irish language centre where you can hear Irish being spoken as a first language and also enjoy a beverage with friends.  

Buy [ edit ]

Dublin is not cheap for general shopping, although visitors from outside the European Union can obtain a refund of VAT (sales tax: 23%) on many of their purchases. Just look for the refund sign and ask in the shop for details. Keep in mind that most stores will issue VAT refund vouchers only on the same day of purchase. More on VAT refund can be found on Irish eGovernment website .

South side [ edit ]

The south side of the river (Dublin 2) includes Dublin's most famous shopping street, the pedestrianised Grafton Street , which runs between St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College . It has, along with its surroundings, been classified as an Architectural Conservation Zone . This will involve a re-establishment of the area's rich historic charm and urban character. Alongside the historic Trinity College you will find Nassau Street where there are many shops selling tourist-related items such as Waterford Crystal, Belleek Pottery, Aran sweaters, and other Irish craft items. Dawson Street , parallel to Grafton Street, is home to the official residence of the lord mayor (the Mansion House ) as well as several upmarket clothes shops, restaurants and well stocked large bookshops.

• 53.34233 -6.25995 1 Brown Thomas , 88-95 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 . Dublin's most famous and expensive department store is on Grafton Street along with a wide range of clothing, jewelry, and photography shops, etc.  
• 53.34222 -6.26185 2 Powerscourt Centre , 59 South William Street ( just off Grafton Street ). One of Dublin's most attractive shopping centres, set in a beautifully restored 18th-century townhouse. Here, you will find clothes, cafes, galleries and Irish designer jewelers. You must check out The Loft Market - it is a haven for Dublin Fashion. There is lots of up and coming young fashion designers and vintage clothing sellers such as, Lisa Shawgi Knitwear and MO MUSE to shop around. Beware the overpriced antique dealers, some of whom will drop a price by 50% after only the merest suggestion that you are willing to haggle (and it still may not be a bargain). For gifts, there is an engraving business based in the centre next to Bonsai Shop.  
• 53.34252 -6.26389 3 George's Street Arcade ( also known as: Market Arcade ), Dublin 2 ( Leaving Powerscourt via the ornate steps on to South William Street , you will find yourself facing a small street called Castle Market , which leads to the arcade ). A covered red-brick shopping arcade. This area is worth a visit for vintage clothing, fabrics, unusual accessories, vinyl and club wear. It also features some small cafes.  
• 53.34225 -6.25823 4 Hodges Figgis , 56-58 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 . Well-stocked large bookshop (now owned by Waterstones).  
• 53.342156 -6.255217 5 Kilkenny Design , 6 Nassau Street . Also sells above-mentioned tourist-related items.  
• 53.34325 -6.23889 6 Fresh - The Good Food Market , Grand Canal Square . A smaller Irish supermarket with three other locations. One of the few places where you can find Guinness Foreign Extra Stout . Also offers beers from other Irish breweries. ( updated Jul 2015 )
• The best concentration of shoe shops is found on Grafton Street and the adjoining Wicklow Street.

The Temple Bar area offers some alternative to shopping at the larger chain-stores. Small clothing boutiques, including the city centre's only swap shop, are popping up all around the area (Temple Lane, Crow Street and Fownes Street) with an emphasis on vintage and unique original independent designer pieces. If you can't make it to any of the markets at the weekend, the best can be found here during the week.

Be sure to visit Temple Bar's Temple Bar Square and Meetinghouse Square on a Saturday morning or afternoon for the markets (Dublin 2), which sells all types of foods, from traditional fare to delicious baked goods. Both squares are also home to several very good restaurants. Meetinghouse Square, which lies only about 150 ft (50 m) west of Temple Bar Square, sells much finer fare and more exotic foods than Meetinghouse Square.

• Casa Rebelde , Crow Street, Dublin 2 ( in the heart of Temple Bar ). A unique football supporters shop that stocks clothing from around the world for the fashion conscious football fan.  
• Cow's Lane Fashion and Design Market , Dublin 8 . The largest designer market in Dublin, offers handmade one-off original designs. The market is open every Saturday from 10:00-17:30. Found outdoors on Cow's Lane and indoors in the old Dublin's Viking Adventure, this market is not to be missed.  

North side [ edit ]

There is also an extensive shopping area on the north side of the river, in Dublin 1, centred on O'Connell Street and Henry Street (Ireland's busiest shopping street). Just off Henry Street is Moore Street , which has a fruit, vegetable and fish market. It's worth a stroll if you want to get a slice of life from the less genteel side of Dublin. For a more traditional Dublin shopping experience go to the Liberties area around Thomas street and check out the stalls on Meath street and the liberty market (off Meath Street) on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Also, if you want to find thrifty nicknack shops, then Talbot Street is a good start - like any city, if you look hard enough and don't get caught up in the glitz and glam when shopping, there are great bargains to be found.

• 53.34911 -6.26317 7 Arnott's , 12 Henry St . A large department store with a long history.  
• 53.34839 -6.26577 8 Jervis Shopping Centre , Jervis St . A large shopping centre.  
• 53.35011 -6.26457 9 Ilac Centre , Henry St . Another large shopping centre. It also houses Dublin's Central Public Library .  
• 53.35149 -6.26412 10 Chapters Bookstore , Ivy Exchange, Parnell Street, Dublin 1 ( northern parallel street to Henry Street ). Has a massive selection of books at generally cheaper prices than other high street stores, as well as a large secondhand section. It is especially great for 'coffee table' style art books.  
• Further out are several edge-of-city malls. The largest are at Blanchardstown (off N3), Liffey Valley (junction of M50 and N4), The Square Tallaght (off N81), and Dundrum Town Centre (south on Luas green line).

Eat [ edit ]

Dublin has a wide range of good quality restaurants, most of which are seen as overpriced by European standards. Main course prices range from around €10 at the lower end up to around €40 at the higher end. Wine in restaurants is generally marked up from its already expensive retail price by a factor of at least two and three times retail price would not be uncommon.

There are many excellent value Indian restaurants around the South William Street area, parallel to Grafton Street. These often have reasonable priced lunch and 'early bird' deals, offering three course meals for around €10. Quality is high but not on a par with UK.

A similar multi-cultural hotspot is Parnell Street in Dublin 1 (O'Connell Street-Gardiner Street), which has a dense concentration of Chinese and Asian restaurants extensively frequented by the ex-pat communities.

In Dublin, there has been a rise in Mexican, Indian and ergonomically-designed eateries as restaurants, to reflect the hipster demographic. Many of the Indian and Mexican restaurants are small businesses.

Budget [ edit ]

• 53.34168 -6.26035 1 Bewley's Café , 78 Grafton St D02 K033 , ☏ +353 1 564 0900 . M-F 12:00-17:30, Sa Su 11:00-17:30 . Grand stylish coffee shop, a Dublin institution. It's had some famous regular customers, from Joyce to Geldof, but they'll make you feel just as important. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.33649 -6.26557 2 BóBós , 22 Wexford St D02 YW98 , ☏ +353 1 400 5750 . Daily 12:00-00:00 . Chain of burger restaurants ( Bó is Irish for cow), they have three other city outlets. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34296 -6.26195 3 Butlers Chocolate Café , 24 Wicklow Street D02 R981 , ☏ +353 1 671 0591 . M-F 08:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-18:00, Su 10:00-18:00 . Chain of chocolate-themed cafes, Wicklow Street is the original outlet. There are three others in city centre, plus airside in T1 and T2 at the airport. They also ship orders. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• Govinda's , 83 Middle Abbey St D01 EV91 , ☏ +353 1 872 7463 . M-Sa 12:00-20:00, Su 12:00-19:00 . Hare Krishna-run vegetarian restaurant. Filling portions, only order their Special if you're really hungry. Their original outlet on Aungier St has closed. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34345 -6.2639 4 Honest To Goodness , 12 Dame Court D02 YP65 , ☏ +353 1 633 7727 . M-F 08:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 10:00-16:00 . Cafe Bakery does good breakfasts and lunch. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34291 -6.26198 5 Lemon Crèpe & Coffee Company , 66 South William St D02 FT51 , ☏ +353 1 672 9044 . M-F 08:00-17:00, Sa Su 09:00-17:00 . Good value filled crèpes, they also do waffles and sandwiches. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34301 -6.27008 6 Leo Burdock , 2 Werburgh St D08 HC82 , ☏ +353 1 454 0306 . Daily 12:00-00:00 . Chain of fish & chips shops, this is Christchurch outlet. Takeaway only, flop down on a bench outside the Cathedral and scoff. Large portions. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34864 -6.26827 7 Madina Street Food , 60 Mary St D01 CD40 , ☏ +353 1 872 6007 . Daily 17:00-21:00 . Indian & Pakistani food, halal cuisine, no alcohol. They earned good reviews until 2020 but a string of bad ones since. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.33749 -6.25158 8 Pablo Picante , 131 Lower Baggot St D02 Y237 , ☏ +353 1 662 9773 , [email protected] . M-F 12:00-20:00 . Small friendly Mexican eatery, eat in or takeaway to nearby St Stephen's Green. They also have outlets at Clarendon Market, Ashton Quay and Dawson St. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34486 -6.26737 9 Zaytoon , 44 Lower Camden St ( opposite Bleeding Horse Pub ), ☏ +353 1 400 5006 . Daily 12:00-04:00 . Casual Persian restaurant with kebabs etc. They also have a fast-food cafe in Temple Bar (corner of Parliament St and Essex St). ( updated May 2019 )

Mid-range [ edit ]

• 53.34532 -6.26292 10 Bad Ass Café , 9-11 Crown Alley D02 ED77 , ☏ +353 1 675 3005 . M-Th 12:00-23:30, F 12:00-01:30, Sa Su 09:00-01:30 . Modern pub and entertainment venue for US-themed food, plus trad Irish beer and live music. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34121 -6.26154 11 Balfes , 2 Balfe Street ( within Westbury Mall ), ☏ +353 1 646 3353 , [email protected] . M-F 08:00-21:30, Sa 10:00-21:30, Su 10:00-16:00 . Lively seafood restaurant with outdoor terrace. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.3464 -6.26497 12 Bar Italia , Ormond Quay D01 CA21 , ☏ +353 1 874 1000 . Daily 12:00-22:00 . Good value Italian with great atmosphere. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.3431 -6.26148 13 Cornucopia , 19-20 Wicklow St D02 FK27 , ☏ +353 1 677 7583 , [email protected] . M-F 09:30-20:00, Sa Su 10:30-20:00 . Smart modern restaurant for vegetarian, vegan and other wholefood options. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34238 -6.25662 14 Dunne & Crescenzi , 16 South Frederick St D02 RK68 , ☏ +353 1 677 3815 . Daily 10:30-23:00 . Smart trattoria, rightly popular so get there early. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.3457 -6.26229 15 Elephant & Castle , 18 Temple Bar D02 HY86 , ☏ +353 1 533 7563 . Daily 12:00-22:00 . Famous and popular for its chicken wings, you could have a very long wait for a table Saturday lunchtime. It's now a national chain but this is the original outlet. Mains €15-25 . ( updated Mar 2021 )
• FX Buckley Steakhouse , 2 Crow St D08 N228 , ☏ +353 1 671 1248 . Tu-F 16:00-22:30, Sa Su 12:30-21:00 . Quality steaks in a friendly and comfortable restaurant. Plus other meat and seafood, but not much for veggies. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34569 -6.26212 16 Gallagher's Boxty House , 20 Temple Bar D02 ET66 , ☏ +353 1 677 2762 . M-Sa 12:00-21:30, Su 15:00-21:30 . Good traditional Irish fare and not too expensive. A boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake filled and rolled up. Also try the Irish stew and the chowder. Small, friendly, traditional Irish decor. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• Peploe's , 16 St Stephen's Green D02 KF34 , ☏ +353 1 676 3144 . Tu-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-21:00 . Excellent basement wine bar and bistro. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34346 -6.26165 17 Salamanca , 1 St Andrews St D02 R856 , ☏ +353 1 677 4799 . M-Th 16:00-21:30, F Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 13:00-21:00 . Good value, tasty and substantial tapas, sized more like raciones, priced around €6-8. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34745 -6.26603 18 TP Smiths , 9-10 Jervis Street D01 VX66 , ☏ +353 1 872 4031 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . Very good pub food, also handy if you're shopping around Henry Street. ( updated Sep 2021 )

Splurge [ edit ]

• 53.33834 -6.25484 19 Bang Restaurant , 11 Merrion Row D02 KW61 , ☏ +353 1 400 4229 . W-F 12:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00, Sa 17:00-23:00 . A great cosmopolitan menu. Not cheap, but food and presentation is excellent. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.342221 -6.264649 20 Brasserie Sixty6 , 66-67 South Great Georges Street D02 YD61 , ☏ +353 1 400 5878 , [email protected] . M-F 12:00-22:00, Sa Su 10:00-22:00 . Large, stylish modern European restaurant gets good reviews for food, service and atmosphere. €20-40 . ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34 -6.258 21 Fire Steakhouse , Mansion House, Dawson Street D02 AF30 , ☏ +353 1 676 7200 . Su-Th 17:00-23:00, F Sa 13:00-23:00 . Casual dining restaurant in the former Supper Room of the Lord Mayor. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34193 -6.26434 22 L'Gueuleton , 1 Fade St D02 RT92 ( behind Hogan's Bar ), ☏ +353 87 939 3608 . M-Sa 11:00-23:30, Su 12:00-23:30 . Pricey but highly-rated place. Hugely popular and traditionally they didn't take reservations, but they do now thanks to covid. It's an ill wind . . . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.329197 -6.23195 23 Kites , 15-17 Ballsbridge Terrace D04 H683 , ☏ +353 1 660 7415 . W-Su 17:00-21:30 . Chinese, predominantly Cantonese, also in Szechuan, Peking and Thai style, gets great reviews. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.33836 -6.25294 24 Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud , 21 Upper Merrion St D02 KF79 , ☏ +353 1 676 4192 . Tu-Sa 12:20-14:00, 19:00-22:00 . Expensive but outstanding restaurant. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• Purple Sage Restaurant is within Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, see Sleep.
• 53.32945 -6.23227 25 Roly's Bistro , 7 Ballsbridge Terrace D04 DT78 , ☏ +353 1 668 2611 . Daily 09:00-20:00 . Lively bistro offering set menus. lunch €28, dinner €35 . ( updated Mar 2021 )

Drink [ edit ]

Water in Dublin is fresh and clean from the Wicklow Mountains. The water of Vartry reservoir at Roundwood is commended in Joyce's Ulysses but the characters go boozing instead. Poulaphouca at Blessington was built later, and Sally Gap is the scenic road between the two catchments.

Pubs: it's reckoned that Dublin has over 600. You can but make a start.

In 2021 you might pay €6 for a pint, glass of wine or measure of spirits, somewhat more in Temple Bar. Pubs are generally open Su-Th to 23:00 and F Sa to 01:00 or later. Hours were curtailed during covid, the plus (which will likely remain) was that pubs increased their food offering, which meant they were "restaurants" and permitted to stay open - "You must try our pizza!" became a legally enforceable invitation. Smoking is illegal within all Irish pubs but many have a beer garden or similar outdoor smoking area.

Temple Bar was named for the sand bar and mud flats along the south bank of the Liffey, reclaimed for building in the 17th century. "Temple" was both the name of the landowners, and of the Temple Bar district in London, with Essex St and Fleet St in the same respective positions. It's nowadays a tourist strip of cobbled alleys, drinking places, restaurants, more drinking places, shops, even more drinking places . . . it's very central so those stag and hen parties are probably just in for a quick one before heading to the Book of Kells or the big museums. Take care, but the sheer number of people on the streets gives you a measure of safety.

Traditional Irish pubs [ edit ]

• 53.34427 -6.26541 1 Peadar Kearney's , 64 Dame St, D02 RT72 , ☏ +353 1 707 1890 . M-Th 11:00-23:30, F Sa 11:00-00:30, Su 12:00-23:30 . Named for Peadar Ó Cearnaígh (1883-1942) who penned Amhráin na bhFiann , Ireland's national anthem, and was uncle to the three Behans, authors and prolific drinkers all. The pub is a great spot for pre- and post-gig drinks next to Olympia Theatre, with a young crowd and live music from up and coming Irish trad bands. Mostly tourists here but a nice spot to talk to other visitors. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34982 -6.27785 2 The Cobblestone , 77 North King St D07 TP22 ( Smithfield Square ), ☏ +353 1 872 1799 . M-Th 16:00-23:30, F Sa 14:00-00:30, Su 13:30-23:00 . They nicely describe themselves as "a drinking pub with a music problem" - they're famous for trad sessions. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34695 -6.28007 3 Frank Ryans , 5 Queen St D07 D227 , ☏ +353 89 217 3073 . M-Th 16:00-23:30, F Sa 16:00-00:30, Su 12:00-23:00 . A student favourite, this quaint pub keeps a traditional feel with a bit of a twist. Friendly bar staff and a highly mixed crowd of local students, law types, trendies and locals makes this a lively, fun spot for a few drinks. Expect weekly trad nights interspersed with Rockabilly, Country and Soul on the jukebox. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.33816 -6.25418 4 O'Donoghue's , 15 Merrion Row D02 PF50 , ☏ +353 1 660 7194 . M-Th 10:00-00:00, F Sa 10:00-01:00, Su 12:00-00:00 . Famous for impromptu live music, it's where folk group The Dubliners were formed. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.33055 -6.26058 5 The Barge , 42 Charlemont St D02 R593 ( Near St Stephen's Green ), ☏ +353 1 475 1869 . Daily 15:00-23:00 . Friendly trad pub with good food and great decor. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.33596 -6.25666 6 Hartigan's , 100 Leeson St Lower D02 W023 , ☏ +353 1676 2280 . M-Th 11:00-23:30, F 11:00-00:30, Sa 13:30-00:30 . Popular student bar, as a result occasionally raucous. Good option after international rugby matches. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34496 -6.27636 7 The Brazen Head , 20 Bridge Street Lower D08 WC64 , ☏ +353 1 679 5186 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . Surely the oldest pub in Dublin, founded in 1198 (Ireland's oldest, in Athlone , is from circa 900 AD). Wonderful on warm, dry summer nights. Live trad music and friendly atmosphere. One of the bars is covered in signed currency notes, there's quite a collection but lacking any bitcoins. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34509 -6.27577 8 O'Shea's Merchant , 12 Bridge Street Lower D08 Y271 . Live traditional music and dancing. It remains closed in 2021. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.339 -6.27337 9 John Fallon's ( Capstan Bar ), 129 The Coombe D08 Y8CP ( near St Patrick's Cathedral ), ☏ +353 1 454 2801 . W-Su 16:00-23:30 . Small and friendly local pub. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• The Oval , 78 Middle Abbey St D01 RW24 ( corner with O'Connell St, by tram crossing ), ☏ +353 1 872 1264 . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 12:30-23:00 . Good for drink and food, does an excellent Irish stew. Attracts a mixed age group. Lots of pictures of old Irish celebrities with a tribute to the Quiet Man. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.36963 -6.27192 10 John Kavanagh's ( The Gravediggers ), 1 Prospect Square, Glasnevin D09 CF72 ( By Glasnevin cemetery ). M-Sa 10:30-22:30, Su 12:30-22:30 . Lugubriously authentic pub from 1833 and little altered, where you toast the departed in the next-door cemetery. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34582 -6.25794 11 Bowe's Lounge Bar , 31 Fleet St D02 DF77 , ☏ +353 1 671 4038 . Daily 12:00-00:30 . Victorian pub with a huge selection of whiskey. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34691 -6.25557 12 Mulligans , Poolbeg St D02 TK71 , ☏ +353 1 677 5582 . Su-Th 12:00-23:30, F Sa 11:00-00:30 . Busy pub with great Guinness and plenty of history having been frequented by James Joyce among others. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34817 -6.29395 13 Nancy Hands , 30-32 Parkgate St D08 W6X3 , ☏ +353 1 677 0149 . Su-Th 12:00-23:30, F Sa 12:00-00:30 . Family-friendly restaurant and bar near Phoenix Park, the National Museum at Collins Barracks, and Heuston railway station. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34816 -6.29348 14 Ryan's ( part of F.X. Buckley ), 28 Parkgate St D08 CH93 ( near Heuston Station ), ☏ +353 1 677 6097 . M-W 12:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00, Th-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:30-22:00 . Beautiful Victorian pub. A good place for a pint before getting a train out of Dublin. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34589 -6.25963 15 Palace Bar , 21 Fleet St D02 H950 , ☏ +353 1 671 7388 . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 12:30-23:30 . Trad bar with interesting decor complete with "snug" (small private booth). Live music upstairs Wednesday and Saturday. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34181 -6.26531 16 The Long Hall , 31 Georges St Great South, Dublin 2 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . Atmospheric bar with Victorian decor, nice window to sit and people watch. One of the last "long hall" bars in Ireland. ( updated May 2019 )
• 53.34118 -6.25949 17 Kehoe's , 9 Anne St South D02 NY88 , ☏ +353 1 677 8312 . Daily 13:00-23:00 . An excellent spot for a pint or a meal after a hectic days sight-seeing or shopping. Several snugs downstairs. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34215 -6.25075 18 Kennedy's , 30/32 Westland Row D02 DP70 ( rear of Trinity College ), ☏ +353 1 679 9077 . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 12:00-23:30 . Trad-style pub serving good food and drink with plenty of friendly atmosphere. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• O'Neill's , Suffolk St D02 KX03 , ☏ +353 1 679 3656 . M, W-F 16:00-23:00, Sa Su 11:30-23:00 . Excellent atmosphere in a Victorian style pub. They have great food with weekend lunchtime carvery. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.3438 -6.26363 19 The Stag's Head , 1 Dame Court D02 TW84 ( off Great Georges St ), ☏ +353 1 679 3687 . Daily 13:00-23:00 . Trad Victorian pub, no TV, just great ales and conversation. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.33976 -6.25885 20 Dawson Lounge , 25 Dawson St D02 XT59 . Probably Dublin's smallest pub - 20 people and it's packed. So it can't meet covid rules and remains closed in 2021. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34121 -6.26104 21 McDaids , 3 Harry Street D02 NC42 ( next to Westbury Hotel ), ☏ +353 1 670 4395 . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 12:30-23:00 . This trad pub was a regular place for Brendan Behan and Oscar Wilde to ponder life. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34221 -6.26267 22 Grogan's ( Castle Lounge ), 15 William St South D02 H336 , ☏ +353 1 677 9320 . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 12:30-23:00 . Wonderful trad pub, no music or TV. Great Guinness and a mixture of tourists and locals, with a hotchpotch of interesting art on the walls. ( updated Mar 2021 )

Modern [ edit ]

• 53.34201 -6.25948 23 The Bailey , 1-4 Duke St D02 ET99 , ☏ +353 1 670 4939 . M-Th 11:30-23:00, F-Su 11:30-00:30 . This swish bar attracts Dublin's belle-monde and celebs. Very busy on summer afternoons and evenings with a nice outdoor seating area. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34736 -6.26336 24 The Lotts , 9 Liffey St Lower D01 E3F9 , ☏ +353 1 872 7669 . Su-Th 12:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-23:00 . Cafe bar, elegant interior with chandeliers, a marble bar and comfortable leather seating. Live music many nights. Small outside seating area. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34206 -6.26406 25 Market Bar , 14a Fade St D02 A368 ( in George's St Arcade ), ☏ +353 1 613 9094 . Su-F 12:00-21:30, Sa 12:00-23:30 . Large spacious bar, with murmur of conversation in the background, nice tapas restaurant with a good value menu. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.33334 -6.26236 26 The Odeon , 57 Harcourt St D02 VE22 . This attractive bar at the top of Harcourt St is in a converted railway station. ( updated Oct 2023 )
• 53.34217 -6.2623 27 Pygmalion , 59 South William St D02 HK51 ( in Powerscourt Townhouse shopping centre ), ☏ +353 1 633 4522 . Busy bar and restaurant with Med food, best book if you hope to eat. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34069 -6.25866 28 Café en Seine , 39-40 Dawson St D02 X067 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . Fancy megapub on 3 floors, pricey. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34337 -6.26428 29 The Globe , 11 South Great Georges St D02 V628 , ☏ +353 1 671 1220 . Daily 12:30-00:00 . One of the original trendy bars to hit Dublin in the mid 90's. Still as cool as ever with one of Dublin's longest running clubs Ri-Ra in the basement - no cover charge for this. ( updated Mar 2021 )

Micro-breweries and brew-pubs [ edit ]

• 53.33708 -6.26544 30 Against the Grain , 11 Wexford St D02 HY84 , ☏ +353 1 470 5100 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . Owned by a Galway-based brewery, offers a wide variety of Irish micro-brews and world beers. Does not serve generic commercial beers on tap. A vibrant pub with an eclectic clientele. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34343 -6.26994 31 Bull and Castle ( part of F.X. Buckley ), 5-7 Lord Edward St D02 P634 ( next to Christchurch ), ☏ +353 1 475 1122 . M-Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:30-21:00 . Gastropub and beer hall with a large selection of microbrewed and international beers. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34697 -6.25824 32 J.R. Mahon's , 1-2 Burgh Quay D02 F243 , ☏ +353 1 670 5777 , [email protected] . M-Th 10:30-23:30, F-Sa 10:30-00:30, Su 120:30-23:30 . Spread over two stories on two buildings near O'Connell Bridge, they produce a very good stout quite different to Guinness, fresher and more complex, plus their own ale and lager. Also has good cafeteria-style lunch. ( updated Oct 2023 )
• 53.34508 -6.26743 33 Porterhouse , 16-18 Parliament St D02 VR94 , ☏ +353 1 679 8847 . M-Th 16:00-22:00, F-Su 12:00-22:00 . As well as good indigenous brews including an oyster stout, there's an extensive Belgian and international beer list. Also does reasonably priced food. Has sister pubs on Grafton St and in Bray and Phibsboro. ( updated Mar 2021 )

Bars [ edit ]

• 53.34445 -6.26347 34 The Foggy Dew , 1 Fownes Street, Temple Bar D02 WP21 , ☏ +353 1 677 9328 . W-Su 15:00-23:00 . Popular central Victorian-styled pub. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.34133 -6.26088 35 Bruxelles , 7 Harry Street D02 KX36 ( next to Westbury Hotel ), ☏ +353 1 677 5362 . Daily 10:30-23:00 . Lively bar founded in 1886 and popular with 20 and 30 year olds. Spread over 3 bars the music is loud and the atmosphere is excellent. A statue of the legend Phil Lynott (from Irish rock band Thin Lizzy) is outside. If you like metal, rock and indie music go downstairs. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34196 -6.25872 36 The Duke , 9 Duke St D02 NR76 , ☏ +353 1 679 9553 . Daily 12:00-23:00 . Great after-work bar and Fridays it's packed to the door. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• 53.34343 -6.2597 37 O'Donoghues , 15 Suffolk Street D02 C671 , ☏ +353 85 241 7790 . Daily 10:30-23:30 . A comfortable bar with live music and TV sport. It's also a hang-out spot for some of the city's most well-known musicians, actors and DJs. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• Fibber Magees , 80-81 Parnell Street D01 CK74 , ☏ +353 1 872 2575 . Daily 12:00-23:30 . A heavy metal bar, handy for Rotunda Hospital. ( updated Mar 2021 )
• O'Reillys , Tara St Station , ☏ +353 1 671 6769 . Tu-Th 16:00-23:30, F M 16:00-03:00, Sa 17:00-03:00, Su 17:00-23:00 . Victorian Gothic pub beneath the DART station, with Hell Club Saturday late-night music. ( updated Mar 2021 )

Clubs [ edit ]

• Button Factory , Curved St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 , ☏ +353 1 670 9202 . One of Dublin's top clubs and live venues, with early shows from 19:30 and late shows from 23:00. Main venue has 550 capacity, Crowbar is both a theatre bar and a 60-person venue itself. ( updated Oct 2021 )
• The Workmans Club , 10 Wellington Quay D02 VX36 ( next to Clarence Hotel ), ☏ +353 1 670 6692 . Daily 15:00-03:00 . From 1888 to 2003 this was the city's Working Mens Club, turning into a live entertainment venue in 2010. It's on two floors, the main live room is 300 capacity and beside it is the venue bar. Visitors find it friendly, relaxing and well-run. ( updated Oct 2021 )
• The Academy , 57 Middle Abbey St D01 W573 , ☏ +353 1 877 9999 . This is nowadays primarily a live performance venue, but Friday and Saturday are clubbing nights. ( updated Oct 2021 )
• Krystle , Harcourt St, Dublin 2 . This club is a new haven for the nouveau riche and wannabe celebrities of Ireland. If you want to go C list celebrity spotting and doing some over the top posing with the D4 set, you'll be at home. For the regular visitor to Dublin, avoid, much better places on the list.  
• Copper Face Jacks , 29 Harcourt St D02 XV58 , ☏ +353 1 425 5300 . Daily 23:00-04:00 . Legendary club, a post-pub meat-market. Over 20s only, some of the clientele hoping to cop off are going on 120. Rooms available for private events. ( updated Oct 2021 )
• The George , 89 South Georges St D02 R220 , ☏ +353 1 478 2983 . M-F 17:00-23:30, Sa Su 14:00-23:30 . The oldest gay bar in Dublin. Usually it has late nights with drag shows, karaoke, bingo and DJs. In 2021 hours and amusements are much reduced but the place remains open. ( updated Oct 2021 )

Sleep [ edit ]

Camping [ edit ].

Dublin is not well-served for camping or caravaning. The nearest to the city centre is beyond the M50 to the southwest.

• 53.304 -6.415 1 Camac Valley Caravan and Camping Park , Naas Rd, Clondalkin D022 DR60 ( 10 km west of city on N7 Naas Rd ), ☏ +353 1 464 0644 , [email protected] . Friendly well-run site on bus route to city. Car with tent or motorhome €25 . ( updated May 2019 )

There are a huge number of youth hostels (mostly around €20 per night in dorm accommodation), bed & breakfasts (around €45 per person), and hotels (€50+ per room). Cheaper accommodation is to be found around Dublin's main bus station, Busaras. South of the river is more expensive.

• Abbey Court Hostel Dublin , 29 Bachelors Walk, North City , ☏ +353 1 878 0700 , [email protected] . Centrally located hostel in Dublin. €89 . ( updated Jun 2023 )
• 53.363 -6.261 2 Abbington House , 30 St Annes Rd, Drumcondra D09 P9P0 ( 1 km north of centre near Croke Park ), ☏ +353 1 444 1415 , [email protected] . Simple 3-star in north city. B&B double €70 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Anchor House Dublin , 49 Lower Gardiner St D01 T658 , ☏ +353 1 878 6913 , [email protected] . Central simple B&B. Friendly helpful staff, mostly. B&B double €160 . ( updated May 2019 )
• 53.375 -6.251 3 Ashling House , 168 Drumcondra Rd D09 XH90 , ☏ +353 1 837 0300 , [email protected] . Guesthouse in leafy Drumcondra. Decent rooms but it's not a B&B. Double (room only) €120 .  
• Avondale House , 41 Lower Gardiner St D01 HD82 , ☏ +353 1 874 5200 , [email protected] . Basic B&B accommodation (few en suite) in city center. ( updated May 2019 )
• DCU Summer Rooms , Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 , ☏ +353 1 700 5736 . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 11:00 . Dublin City University's accommodation is open to the public from June - September. There are three types of accommodation. All have en suite rooms. Hot buffet breakfast is also available. Swimming pool and gym (additional fee) on campus. €36 - 89 . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• Glen Guesthouse , 84 Lower Gardiner St D01 YY54 ( 5 min walk to O'Connell St ), ☏ +353 1 855 1374 , [email protected] . Clean friendly place, rooms have TV, direct dial telephone, tea & coffee-making facilities, power showers, en-suite. ( updated May 2019 )
• Jacobs Inn Hostel , 21-28 Talbot St D01 W5P8 ( 100 m from bus & railway stations ), ☏ +353 1 855 5660 , [email protected] . Nice, clean budget hostel with keycard security. A sister to Isaac Hostel. Ensuite shower and bathroom as well as an additional washroom at the end of each hall. The bunks are pods so there's extra privacy. Pod €114 ppn . ( updated Jun 2023 )
• Kinlay House , 2-12 Lord Edward St D02 P634 ( One block south of river ), ☏ +353 1 679 6644 . Central yet quiet hostel. Open 24 hr a day with keycard entry to the room. Staff friendly and helpful. Dorm €69 ppn . ( updated Jun 2023 )
• Lyndon House , 26 Gardiner Pl D01 Y103 , ☏ +353 1 878 6555 . Basic 2-star near the James Joyce Museum and the Custom House. ( updated May 2019 )
• Maple Hotel , 75 Lower Gardiner St D01 E125 ( four blocks east of O'Connell St Upper ), ☏ +353 1 855 5442 , [email protected] . Basic 2-star, showing its age, no lift to upper floors. ( updated May 2019 )
• 53.32506 -6.26485 4 Travelodge Dublin City Centre , Lower Rathmines Rd D06 R201 ( 2 km south of centre ), ☏ +353 1 491 1402 , fax : +353 1 496-7688 , [email protected] . Reliable chain 3-star, though not exactly "city centre". B&B double €169 . ( updated Jun 2023 )
• Trinity College (May to mid-September only) , Various locations on the Trinity College campus , ☏ +353 1 896 1177 ext 1497 . Summer accommodation at Trinity College is available in single, double or apartment-style accommodation (some with en suite). The continental breakfast is very generous. Campus security may be frustrating for guests who stay out late as there are limited access points into Trinity College after midnight, which can result in a long walk from the main gate to some of the residences. From €60 .  
• Generator Dublin , Smithfield Square D07 F2VF ( A block east of Queen St ), ☏ +353 1 901 0222 , [email protected] . Check-in: 2PM , check-out: 10AM . Design-led hostel. Open social spaces but also a bar and a café to its guests. There are male and female shared rooms that come with all facilities, plus private rooms. Group bookings and private hires available. Dorm bunk from €72 ppn . ( updated Jun 2023 )
• Abbey Hotel , 52 Middle Abbey St D01 W9H6 ( 2 blocks north of Liffey ), ☏ +353 1 872 8188 . Central 3-star, vfm facilities, some noise, and breakfast is kind of basic. B&B double €170 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Albany House , 84 Harcourt St D02 Y045 ( 100 m south of St Stephens Green ), ☏ +353 1 475 1092 . Good central 3-star, some noise in street-facing rooms. Shower and taps take 5 min to run hot, keep running and have faith. B&B double €230 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Ariel House , 50-54 Lansdowne Rd, Ballsbridge D04 DD27 ( by Aviva Stadium ), ☏ +353 1 668 5512 . Very comfy welcoming B&B near Aviva stadium. No dogs. B&B double €100 . ( updated May 2020 )
• Baggot Court Townhouse , 92 Lower Baggot St, D02 KV77 ( 200 m south of Merrion Sq ), ☏ +353 1 661 2819 . Decent 3-star Georgian townhouse. B&B double €240 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Barry's Hotel , 2 Great Denmark St, Dublin 1 , ☏ +353 1 874 9407 , [email protected] . Central 2-star, all rooms en suite, tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi. B&B double €200 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Belvedere Hotel , Great Denmark St D01 W1C0 ( a block back from Frederick St ), ☏ +353 1 873 7700 . Decent 3 star. B&B double €230 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Clayton Hotel , Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge D04 P3C3 ( 3 km south of centre ), ☏ +353 1 668 1111 , [email protected] . Splendid 3-star in 19th-century school building. B&B double €230 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Buswells Hotel , 23-27 Molesworth St D02 CT80 ( corner with Kildare St, 100 m south of TCD College Park ), ☏ +353 1 614 6500 , [email protected] . Georgian three-star hotel, small rooms but friendly staff, good location. B&B double from €200 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Castle Hotel , Great Denmark St D01 R640 ( 2 min from O'Connell St ), ☏ +353 1 874 6949 . Georgian hotel with 130 bedrooms all en suite, free Wi-Fi, TV, tea & coffee facilities and hairdryer. Restaurant & bar with live Irish music every weekend. B&B double €80 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• Dublin Citi Hotel , 46-49 Dame St, Temple Bar D02 X466 ( next to Central Bank ), ☏ +353 1 679-4455 , [email protected] . 3 star in busy central location, all rooms en suite. Hotel also has the Trinity Bar and Havanna nightclub. B&B double €250 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Handel's Hotel , 16-18 Fishamble St, Temple Bar D08 E7R0 ( off Dame St ), ☏ +353 1 670 9404 . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Central 3-star in the west end of Temple Bar. B&B double €200 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Fitzwilliam Townhouse , 41 Upper Fitzwilliam St D02 PW71 ( 200 m south of Merrion Square ), ☏ +353 1 662 5155 . Georgian house with many original features. All room en-suite with free Wi-Fi. Decent 3 star, you're paying 4-star rates for the great location. B&B double €250 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Fleet Hotel , 19-20 Fleet St, Temple Bar D02 WP97 , ☏ +353 1 670 8124 . Central 3-star, most rooms comfy, some a bit worn. B&B double €120 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Grafton Guest House , 26-27 South Great George's St D02 X019 ( corner with Fade St ), ☏ +353 1 679 2041 , fax : +353 1 677 9715 , [email protected] . In a 112-year-old Victorian Gothic style building but with generic modern interiors. Some visitors report that reception is next door at Kelly's, it's not clear if this is a permanent arrangement. B&B double €150 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Leonardo Hotels ( formerly Jury's Inn ). Mid-range chain with two locations: Christchurch, facing Christ Church Cathedral and Temple Bar, and Parnell St, junction with Granby Row. B&B double €120 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Kildare Street Hotel , 47-49 Kildare St D02 CT92 ( Corner of Nassau Street near Trinity College ), ☏ +353 1 679 4643 , [email protected] . Simple mid-range hotel in old building on 3 floors with no lift. Blarney Inn pub and Club Nassau are also part of this hotel. B&B double €170 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Maldron Parnell Square Hotel , Parnell Square West D01 HX02 ( corner of Dorset St & Granby Row ), ☏ +353 1 871 6800 , [email protected] . Clean welcoming 3-star hotel, but a lot of construction noise in early 2019. Not to be confused with the Maldron at the airport. Room only double €89 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Morehampton Townhouse , 78 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook D04 WV96 ( 10 min on bus 38 from Trinity College ), ☏ +353 1 668 8866 . Check-out: 11:00 . 3-star with all 22 room en suite, wi-fi, car parking. B&B double from €70 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• Portobello Hotel , 33 South Richmond St D02 CF40 ( 500 m south of St Stephen's Green ), ☏ +353 1 475 2715 , [email protected] . 2-star, many rooms have views onto the Grand Canal. B&B double from €70 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• River House Hotel , 23-24 Eustace St, Temple Bar D02 YP77 , ☏ +353 1 670 7655 , [email protected] . 2-star in the centre of Temple Bar. B&B double from €70 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• Sandymount Hotel ( formerly Mount Herbert Hotel ), Herbert Rd, Lansdowne Rd D04 VN88 , ☏ +353 1 614 2000 . A three-star hotel in the Ballsbridge area next to AVIVA Stadium. Nice classic building and good size rooms equipped with large bathrooms makes it good value. The bar is great and there is a nice patio area overlooking the hotel's garden. Free Wi-Fi, conference facilities, and the staff are friendly and approachable. B&B double from €100 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• 53.295 -6.202 5 Talbot Hotel Stillorgan , Stillorgan Rd, Blackrock A94 V6K5 ( 5 km south of city centre, take bus 145 or 46a ), ☏ +353 1 200 1800 . Upmarket hotel with spa, restaurant, bar, free wifi and free car park. B&B double from €180 . ( updated Mar 2021 )
• Clarence Hotel , 6-8 Wellington Quay D02 HT44 , ☏ +353 407 0800 . Owned by Bono and The Edge from Irish band U2, buzzing happening sort of place... code for, you may get a lot of noise from Temple Bar, and "cool" means the showers are a tad lukeish. Overall it's a good central 4-star for 5-star prices: you're paying for the rock associations. B&B double €230 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Waterloo Lodge , 23 Waterloo Rd, Ballsbridge D04 P526 ( 2 km south of centre, take Bus 39a ), ☏ +353 1 668 5380 . 3-star in quiet area. All 20 guest rooms are en-suite and free car parking is available. B&B double €180 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Waterloo House , 8-10 Waterloo Rd, Ballsbridge D04 T651 , ☏ +353 1 660 1888 . Pleasant B&B in quiet area. No dogs. B&B double €200 . ( updated May 2020 )
• 53.333 -6.375 6 Aspect Hotel Parkwest , Nangor Road Park D12 F2V4 ( Park West Business Campus ), ☏ +353 1 642 9100 , [email protected] . Edge of city hotel next to Park West & Cherry Orchard railway station and near Exit 9 of M50. Comfy, good service. B&B double €90 . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.278 -6.211 7 Premier Suites Sandyford , The Forum, Ballymoss Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate D18 Y9R9 ( Tram: Stillorgan ), ☏ +353 1 292 0200 , [email protected] . Serviced apartments available for short stays. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 53.349433 -6.278321 8 Maldron Hotel Smithfield , Smithfield Market D07 RF2Y ( Luas Red Line, Smithfield Stop ), ☏ +353 1 485 0900 , [email protected] . Rooms have free Wi-Fi, tea- and coffee-making equipment, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. 92 rooms including family rooms, sleeping up to 6 people. B&B double €90 . ( updated Jul 2020 )
• InterContinental Dublin , Simmonscourt Rd D04 A9K84 ( Ballsbridge 2 km south of centre ), ☏ +353 1 665 4000 . 5-star, gets great reviews for comfort and service. B&B double €420 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Hampton Hotel , 29 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook D04 Y6K4 ( 2 km south of centre on bus route to Donnybrook ), ☏ +353 1 668 0995 . Four-star boutique hotel. Original Georgian building with stylish interior design. Downstairs bar is noisy, pick an upper floor for quiet. B&B double €150 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Hilton Dublin , Charlemont Place D02 A893 ( 1 km south of centre, take tram to Charlemont ), ☏ +353 1 402 9988 . Pleasant, modern hotel, clean and quiet. B&B double €300 . ( updated May 2019 )
• The Morrison , Ormond Quay D01 K5X5 ( just north of Liffey near Millennium Bridge ), ☏ +353 1 887 2400 . Comfortable stylish hotel, central for sights. Part of Hilton chain. B&B double €300 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Radisson Blu Royal Hotel , Golden Lane D08 VRR7 , ☏ +353 1 898 2900 . Five-star hotel, functional modern building, swish comfy interior and very centrally located. B&B double €350 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Radisson Blu St Helen's Hotel , Stillorgan Rd, Blackrock A94 V6W3 ( 5 km south of city centre in St Helen's Wood ), ☏ +353 1 218 6000 . 5-star in grand old mansion in southern suburbs, on bus route to centre. B&B double from €300 . ( updated May 2019 )
• The Morgan , 10 Fleet St, Temple Bar D02 AT86 ( off Westmoreland St ), ☏ +353 1 643 7000 . Stylish accommodation in standard rooms, suites or penthouse apartments. All characterised by clean, modern design. B&B double from €200 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Spencer Hotel Dublin City ( The Spencer ), Excise Walk, IFSC, D01 X4C9 , ☏ +353 1 433 8800 . Chic, luxurious five-star hotel in the docklands. The quay outside is busy, rooms at the back are quieter. B&B double from €160 . ( updated May 2019 )
• 53.337375 -6.263281 10 Green Hotel ( Stephens Green Hotel ), 1-5 Harcourt St, Saint Peter's D02 WR80 , ☏ +353 1 607 3600 , [email protected] . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . A 4-star, boutique hotel near St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street. ( updated Apr 2020 )
• 53.341667 -6.250028 11 Davenport Hotel ( O'Callaghan Davenport ), 8-10 Merrion Street Lower D02 DX57 , ☏ +353 1 607 3500 , [email protected] . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . The splendour of Georgian Dublin reimagined with the best of 21st-century facilities. ( updated Apr 2020 )

Airport [ edit ]

Dublin Airport is north of the city near the town of Swords . Hotels listed here are so close to the airport that you'd travel that way to reach them, even if you weren't flying, and many inter-city buses run via the airport. Those closer to Swords town centre are listed on that page along with other amenities: they're much cheaper than their airport or city centre equivalents.

• Carlton Hotel , Old Airport Rd, Cloghran K67 P5C7 ( 500 m south of airport ). 4-star hotel with free bus transfer to the airport. Bar-food menu and a restaurant on the top floor. B&B double from €90 . ( updated Jan 2019 )
• 53.412 -6.218 12 Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport , Stockhole Lane, Swords K67 X3H5 ( At jcn M50 / M1 exit for R139 Malahide, don't take airport off-ramp ), ☏ +353 1 871 1000 , [email protected] . Convenient three-star hotel with free shuttle bus service to the airport. B&B double €250 . ( updated May 2019 )
• Holiday Inn Express Dublin Airport , Stockhole Lane, Swords K67 E5C9 , ☏ +353 1 903 8833 . Modern hotel adjacent to the Clayton. Free airport shuttle every 30-60 min, wired internet, good continental buffet breakfast. No gym. Buses 16A/33/41 pass nearby, but it's at least 30 min to city centre. B&B double €80 . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• Maldron Hotel is within the airport complex, B&B double from €150. Not to be confused with the city centre Maldron Hotel.
• Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport ( formerly Great Southern ), Dublin Airport ( 200 m east of T2 ), ☏ +353 1 844 6000 . Four-star accommodation within the airport complex just minutes from the passenger terminals. B&B double €240 . ( updated May 2019 )

Stay safe [ edit ]

Dublin is generally a very safe city during the day by American and European standards but can be an intimidating place on weekend nights. As in most other large cities, a few crimes against the person, such as muggings, unprovoked attacks, and robberies, have been known to occur in Dublin. Treat Dublin as you would other Western cities, and be sensible: never walk in poorly-lit areas at night, especially alone. As Dublin centre is relatively compact, be aware that walking a few blocks can take you into some bad areas. Areas where crimes against foreigners have occurred include Rialto and western parts of the North Circular Road. Be especially vigilant or preferably avoid walking around the city centre altogether after bar closing times on weekends (02:30 - 03:00) when very drunk people looking to take advantage of other drunk people roam the streets and when violent behaviour and crime are most likely to occur. Most homicides in the city are gang related.

Never be afraid to approach Gardaí (police officers) to ask for help or directions – it is their job to help. If you do get into trouble somehow and fear for your safety (which is very rare) and cannot find a Garda officer, head to the nearest establishment such as a bar or shop where you will be safe. Call the emergency services on "999" or 112, free from any phone, and ask for the relevant service. If you have no phone, ask anyone working in a shop or bar to call the police for you, and the employee will gladly assist. Also, most doormen and bouncers in pubs will gladly call the police for you if you explain your situation.

LGBTQ+ Travellers [ edit ]

Dublin is generally a very safe city for LGBTQ+ travellers. However 2022 saw a 29% increase nationwide in hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ people. It is advisable to take sensible precautions, particurarly after dark, paying attention to your surroundings and following the other safety advice here. If you do fall victim to a crime, each Garda (police) station has a Garda Diversity Officer (GDO) on duty as part of their Community Policing Teams. These officers have specialist training which can be of particular help to Trans*, non-binary, and other gender-non-conforming people. Support can also be obtained from Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre on Capel Street should you encounter any difficulties during your visit.

Area information [ edit ]

• Avoid the Boardwalk and Lower Abbey Street, as a large number of drug addicts hang around these areas due to nearby drug rehabilitation centres.
• The area around Temple Bar is an attraction for both tourists and pickpockets. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Most suburbs on all sides of the city are very safe, but there are a few rough areas, mostly on the Northern and Western peripheries of the city, which are seldom visited by tourists but might warrant some caution. Nonetheless, those interested in urban regeneration may find a visit to Ballymun (home to Ireland's most well known tower-blocks as well as Swedish furniture superstore IKEA) and Tallaght (a historic village that was developed into a 70,000-strong residential suburb) of interest.

People [ edit ]

• You will see a wide variety of buskers and street performers, these are normal people just plying their trade; they are usually very helpful for directions and appreciate your donations. (Busking and street performance is an old and vibrant part of Irish culture, and there is nothing unusual or unsavory about a person playing an instrument or performing in a public place even in the small hours of the morning. So approach and appreciate these talented and friendly individuals. Be aware that it is considered rude to photograph a street performer without tipping.)
• If people approach you on the street, they could indeed be people just looking for directions, charity workers looking for donations, or people simply looking for a cigarette lighter. Be aware that Dublin people are usually open and unlike big cities like London or New York, talking to complete strangers is a common and regular occurrence.
• If someone who appears to be drunk, under the influence of drugs or a habitual drug user, approaches you asking if they can talk to you for a moment, it is wise to keep walking (although expect drunk people to talk to you in a pub as it is common). These people may simply ask you for a cigarette or some money for a bus, but be aware that most Dubliners, even if they have no money, would never ask a stranger for money or cigarettes (although asking for a light for a cigarette is common). There are several scams being used on unaware tourists and locals alike so please be careful and use your judgement. If someone comes to you on the street, touches you, and/or asks you for something, say "no" or "sorry" and walk away. Again, locals will almost never behave like this so avoid people who do.

Traffic [ edit ]

• When driving, leave nothing valuable visible in your car, and lock doors while driving through slow traffic in the city. There are plenty of taxis at all hours of the day and night, which are safe and usually friendly.
• Dublin has heavy traffic, and even if several of the locals tend to cross the road without having a green man, it is not recommended to follow this example. Hardly any of the cars slow down in front of zebra-crossings in busy and crowded streets.
• If you rent a bicycle, ensure you rent full safety wear (helmet and lights) failure to do so can (albeit rarely) result in fines. If possible, travel by foot or public transport is best.
• Care should also be used when taking some of the "Nitelink" buses that frequent the city as they, while often safe, have seen their fair share of trouble. Sit downstairs if possible, if only to avoid the more raucous singing, shouting, and post-drinking vomiting.
• Taxis are well regulated in Ireland, but many taxi drivers have been known to take longer routes when tourists are being carried, ask for the quickest route. If staying in a hotel or hostel your host may be able to help you acquire a reputable taxi.
• Be aware when crossing over roads where pedestrians have an official right of way sign, as these are frequently ignored by Dublin motorists particularly taxis; also beware that unlike a lot of European cities, Dublin cyclists will nonchalantly cycle on footpaths. This often happens even when there is also a cycle lane right beside the path, something that, in turn, is frequently ignored by the Gardai.

Cope [ edit ]

Medical [ edit ].

You should only go to the hospital if you're too ill to go there, so to speak. For immediate treatment of minor ailments try one of the Walk-in Medical Centres. The most central are at 16 Dame St D02 TD50 (M-F 09:30-18:30, Sa 11:00-17:00, Su 12:00-16:00) and at 71 Middle Abbey St D01 E7K5 (M-F 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-15:00). They're private so an EHIC card won't help. Expect to pay €60 for a consultation, plus the cost of any prescription or other treatment.

Embassies [ edit ]

Connect [ edit ].

As of March 2021, most of the city has 5G from all Irish carriers. Some suburbs have 5G only from Eir, with a 4G signal from Three and Vodafone.

Dublin City Libraries , Ilac Centre, Henry St, Dublin 1 . There's free wifi and internet access throughout the network of branch libraries. You'll need to register as a user to access. ( updated Mar 2021 )

Go next [ edit ]

Almost all of Ireland is within 2-3 hours travel from Dublin, and the transport routes converge on the city. People even make day-trips to the Aran Islands out west or Giant's Causeway in the north, a mad way to experience them. Those listed here are all within an hour of the city.

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Dublin in 2 Days: Irish Insider’s Itinerary for an Authentic Experience

• Isabelle Hoyne
• March 29, 2024

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For many, Dublin is the gateway into Ireland and the start of most Irish itineraries. Here, you’ll find a picturesque yet modern city, built upon a complex history and proud traditions. Through this  2 days in Dublin itinerary , get an insider’s guide on what to do in Dublin (and what to leave out) in order to get to the heart of Dublin’s Fair City. 

I recently stumbled upon a post on Facebook, which asked readers what the most disappointing city they had visited in Europe was. 

Naturally, my curiosity got the better of me and as a very proud Irish person, I was aghast to see Dublin, my adopted city of over 10 years, listed amongst responses.

Putting my patriotic pride to one side, I asked myself “ is Dublin worth visiting “?

Once I got over my initial shock, the answer was a very obvious, overwhelming yes – whether you’re planning on discovering Dublin in a weekend or a week, your options are endless and you’ll be hard pressed to run out of things to do.

This is quite a feat, when you take into consideration Dublin’s relatively petite and compact nature.

Upon sifting through the comments, I realised that those who had mentioned Dublin had not done Ireland’s capital any justice at all.

Their visits seemed to focus on the heavily touristic Temple Bar district and they lamented about how overpriced it was – unfortunately the same applies to any touristy destination in any city in the world.

Any Dublin itinerary that is built around Temple Bar as an ‘authentically Irish’ experience is going to lead you very, very astray.

Dublin is an extremely lively, friendly city that is awash with history, culture, beautiful public spaces and a huge range of top quality eateries .

A lot of these highlights are, rather wonderfully, located either in or within easy reach of Dublin’s city centre, making Dublin extremely accessible and easy to get around. You can discover a lot of Dublin in 2 days on foot.

If you were to ask me what should you not miss in Ireland, then Dublin would be one of those places listed. As the gateway to the country it also holds the keys to much of Ireland’s history and culture and can be a great place to begin any trip to Ireland .

By the end of this local’s guide to Dublin, you’ll see exactly why Dublin is extremely worthy of 2 days of your time, whether for a city break or as part of a longer itinerary in Ireland, and know exactly where to go and what to do to really make the most of your time.

Essential resources for planning your Dublin trip

Top tours & experiences: ☆ Cliffs of Moher Tour Including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway City ☆ Irish Whiskey Museum Experience Ticket ☆ Jameson Distillery Guided Experience with Whiskey Tasting in Dublin ☆ Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience Dublin ☆ Fast-track Book of Kells Tour with Dublin Castle ☆ Dark Dublin Guided Walking Tour ☆ Dublin Literary Pub Crawl Cultured Voyages top places to stay in Dublin: Pembroke Townhouse – superb Georgian guesthouse // Zanzibar Locke – central & slick aparthotel // Iveagh Garden Hotel – sustainable & central // The Fitzwilliam Hotel  – 5* in unbeatable location

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Dublin itinerary 2 days – an overview, best 2 days in dublin itinerary in detail, getting to and around dublin ireland, where to stay in dublin for 2 days, where to eat during your two days in dublin, planning your 2 days in dublin itinerary – common questions.

Before we jump into this itinerary in full, here’s a brief overview of what your proposed 2 days in Dublin should look like.

Dublin Itinerary Day 1

• 1/ Get your bearings – walking tour of Dublin
• 2/ Dublin’s Medieval city centre – Christ Church Cathedral
• 3/ Get acquainted with Viking Dublin – Dublinia
• 4/ Lunch in Smithfield
• 5/ From Georgian high society to Dublin’s slums – 14 Henrietta Street
• 6/ Exploring Ireland’s fight for independence – Kilmainham Gaol
• 7/ Rooftop views for sunset – The Guinness Storehouse Experience

Dublin itinerary day 2

• 1/ Island of saints & scholars – Trinity College & The Book of Kells
• 2/ Ancient scrolls and artistry – The Chester Beatty Library
• 3/ Bog bodies & gold hoards – The National Museum of Archaeology
• 4/ Lunch – St. Stephen’s Green Park
• 5/ Georgian Doors & Oscar Wilde – Merrion Square
• 6/ Irish masterpieces – National Gallery of Ireland
• 7/ The Irish diaspora – EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
• 8/ Getting to grips with the Irish Famine – Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship
• 9/ Sunset and sea views – climbing Howth Summit

Map of 2 day Dublin itinerary

To help you to visualise this itinerary for your two days in Dublin, I’ve included all spots mentioned on a handy Google Map. If you want to save and use this map for your own trip, just click the star to the right of the map title heading to view in Google Maps.

Day One of your two days in Dublin itinerary

1. walking tour of dublin.

Visit time: approx. 2 hours, depending on chosen tour

On your first day in Dublin, you’ll kick things off with a walking tour to get your bearings and an overview of the city, which will stand you in good stead for your 48 hours in Dublin.

Choose a tour that best reflects your own interests, whether that is history, food or literature. I’ve included below some of the best walking tours of Dublin. 

Best tours in Dublin

• 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour : the 1916 Rising was an important catalyst in Ireland’s future, which paved the way for the independence from Britain that followed in subsequent years. You are in extremely expert hands on this tour – guide Lorcan Collins is an historian, author and podcaster who has endless knowledge of this period of Ireland’s revolutionary history and his tour comes with outstanding reviews. His podcast is also superb! 
• Delicious Dublin Food Tour : this extremely popular food tour is run by food blogger Ketty Quigley, who moved to Ireland from France nearly 20 years ago. Ketty is passionate about Irish food, and has designed a tour that takes into consideration Ireland’s food heritage, but also takes on board the food revolution that has happened in recent years. 
• Dublin Literary Pub Crawl : you may need to shuffle around day 1 of this itinerary a little bit to do this one a bit later in the day, but this tour is perfect for those who want to discover some of the places in Dublin that inspired some of Ireland’s greatest writers, while also taking stock of some of Dublin’s pubs. Complete with actors who recite pieces of prose and poetry, this is a memorable tour in Dublin that you’ll still be talking about when you return home!
• Dublin Highlights Walking Tour : this Dublin tour is a great all-rounder, which takes you on a looped route around some of Dublin’s most prominent sites. Starting on O’Connell Street at the GPO, you’ll also take in the River Liffey, the Italian Quarter, Dublin Castle, some of Georgian Dublin’s most important buildings, Trinity College and an introduction to Viking Dublin at Christ Church Cathedral – told you it was an all-rounder!
• Irish Whiskey Museum : this Irish Whiskey and Brunch tour run by the Irish Whiskey Museum is the perfect experience for whiskey lovers and those who wish to get more acquainted with the history of Irish whiskey and its production process. Whiskey samples are accompanied by a brunch of Irish smoked salmon, bread and whiskey marmalade, so I wouldn’t be visiting the Irish Whiskey Museum on a full stomach!

2. Christ Church Cathedral

Visit time: 45 mins – 1 hour

Getting there: most easily reached by walking from Grafton Street area and down Dame Street

After your walking tour of Dublin, make your way to Christ Church Cathedral, which is reachable on foot from city centre within about 15 minutes, depending on where you’ve been deposited at the end of your tour! 

One of Dublin’s oldest buildings, the cathedral dates way back to medieval times, tracing its origins back to 1028 and once forming the heart of what was the centre of medieval Dublin – it actually started its days as a Viking church.

Christchurch Cathedral boasts some spectacular architecture, including an expansive nave, exquisite Gothic features and a Medieval Crypt that extends underneath the entire cathedral. The crypt is one of the largest in Ireland and the UK.

It’s home to many interesting artefacts, including church silver, a rare copy of the Magna Carta Hiberniae  and, rather interestingly – the mummified remains of a cat and a rat (known locally as Tom and Jerry) who were thought to have become stuck in the organ and perished many moons ago.

These famous residents even received a mention in James Joyce’s ‘Finnegan’s Wake’. 

Top tip: Included with your tickets is either a self-guided or a guided tour. Note that with a guided tour, you may get a chance to ring the famous bells of Christ Church Cathedral!

3. Dublinia

Visit time: 1 hour

Dublinia is located right beside Christ Church Cathedral, located in fact within the medieval cathedral’s Synod building. Offering a self-guided experience, this museum takes visitors back to medieval Dublin and is a must-visit for those with a particular interest in the Viking history of Dublin.

It also makes for a more child-friendly alternative to neighbouring Christ Church Cathedral if you are visiting Dublin with kids.

The experience is an immersive one, featuring artefacts found during digs on Dublin’s quays near the museum and also bringing history to life through its exhibitions.

You’ll discover how is was that the Vikings came to settle in Dublin, how the city grew up around them, and what it was like to live in Medieval Dublin during that time.

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4. Lunch – Smithfield

12 minutes walk from Dublinia and Christ Church Cathedral

By now, you’ll surely be starving, so make your way across the River Liffey to Smithfield and one of the best coffee shops in the city,  Urbanity.  Urbanity is a small-batch coffee roasters with a somewhat Nordic vibe, that also produces extremely tasty, creative dishes that are built around local produce.

Fill up here on food and grab a cup of coffee before continuing with your Dublin 2 day trip. 

5. 14 Henrietta Street

Visit time: 1.5 hours

10 minutes walk from Urbanity 

In the early to mid 1700’s, when Ireland was firmly under British rule, Dublin underwent a period of serious economic prosperity, propelling itself to the position as second largest city in the British Empire.

As it still at this point maintained its own separate parliament, Dublin was an extremely attractive city to the wealthier classes and the period saw a boom in building, which shaped much of the architecture that remains in Dublin to this day.

Henrietta Street is the most intact collection of early to mid-17th century houses that exists in Ireland from this period.

Starting its days as a much sought after address for Dublin’s most elite, over the next 150 years Henrietta Street and other streets like it succumbed to a gradual downward spiral, when British rule abolished the parliament in Dublin and the ruling classes relocated to London and elsewhere in the British Empire.

Over the course of time, what were once the homes of Dublin’s richest became instead overcrowded slums, or ‘tenements’ for the poorest families in the city. By 1911, over 850 people lived on Henrietta Street, with over 100 people occupying number 14 alone. 

14 Henrietta Street has been rescued from dereliction and turned into instead into a fantastic facility that details Dublin’s social history across three centuries. The house and the people who lived in it are vividly brought to life in an evocative and often emotional way by extremely expert guides.

A visit to Henrietta Street makes Dublin’s history personal and humanistic. For those interested about the stories of the  people  who have lived in Dublin over the centuries and who they were, this is a must-see attraction during your two days in Dublin. 

6. Kilmainham Gaol – an exploration of Irish political history

Visit time: 2 hours

Getting there: you can either get a taxi (approx 10/15 minutes depending on traffic) or by taking the Luas (approx 35 mins total). Walk 10 minutes to Jervis St Luas stop from Henrietta Street. Take the Luas in the Saggart direction to Suir Road Luas stop (15 mins) and then walk 10 minutes from there to Kilmainham Gaol.

Kilmainham Gaol Museum is an absolute must-see in Dublin. The gaol (Gaelic term for ‘jail’ and pronounced the same way) is an extremely important icon in the quest for Irish political independence.

Here, the rebels of the 1916 Rising were imprisoned and executed and many other important and high profile political prisoners were incarcerated here during its lifetime. 

A spine-tingling visit, but for me and many others, a visit to Kilmainham Gaol is one of the best things to do in Dublin, with a great exhibition that takes you succinctly through Ireland’s history and quest for independence from Britain.

You’ll learn about some of the prisoners who were held at Kilmainham and see the cells and conditions in which people were incarcerated. 

Why is Kilmainham Gaol so important to Irish history? Ever since Ireland’s shores were first invaded in 1196 by Strongbow, Irish people have relentlessly fought to maintain their identity, culture and freedom over the course of what has almost been a millennium of British involvement in Ireland.

If you wish to understand the foundations upon which modern day Ireland has now been built, it’s important to understand all that has gone before and Ireland’s complicated but close relationship with the United Kingdom . 

Top tip |  the Irish Museum of Modern Art is located nearby at the old Royal Hospital Kilmainham. With over 3,500 pieces of modern and contemporary art dating from the 1940’s to the present day, it is the home to Ireland’s largest and most important collection of modern art. If you’d like to include a visit on your Dublin itinerary, it makes the most sense logistics wise to combine with a visit to Kilmainham Gaol. 

7. Guinness Storehouse for sunset pints in the Gravity Bar

Getting there from Kilmainham Gaol: on foot, the walk will take you around 20 minutes, or get a taxi (approx 5/10 minutes depending on traffic). You could also head back to Suir Road Luas stop (heading towards Point Village/Connolly station direction) and disembark at the St. James’ stop, but you’d be just ask quick walking. 

In 1759, Arthur Guinness perfected the (still secret) recipe to Ireland’s famous dark, dry stout and thus was born the iconic brand of “Guinness” as we know it today.

The Guinness Storehouse is a fantastic interactive experience at “ the home of the black stuff “,  the vast St. James’ Gate facility, which takes you through the history of Guinness, the brewing process and the impact that Ireland’s most famous export has had worldwide. 

Make sure not to miss the exhibition dedicated to Guinness’s advertising over the years – you’ll recognise many and it’s really interesting too to see some of Guinness’ older ads as well.

A trip to the Guinness Storehouse is not just limited to those that like Guinness (many don’t enjoy the taste) – it’s an extremely fun, educational and interactive experience that is enjoyable for both Guinness drinker and non Guinness drinker alike. 

The highlight for many is getting to pour their own pint and there are few other places in the capital from which you are better located to watch the sun set over the rooftops of Dublin than from the Gravity Bar at the Guinness Storehouse.

And as for whether the Guinness tastes better when you’re getting it straight from the source – I’ll let you decide!

As I am recommending a specific time in the day that’s also quite a popular one, I’d strongly suggest that you purchase your Guinness Storehouse ticket in advance. 

if you’ve already visited the Guinness Storehouse, or if whiskey is more your scene, a fantastic alternative is a tour of the Teeling Whiskey Distillery. At an hour in length, the tour isn’t quite as time intensive as the Guinness Storehouse and takes you through the entire whiskey distilling process, where you’ll go through barrel rooms and distillery areas to learn about the whiskey that is made there, before finally getting to sample the goods! Buy your Teeling Whiskey Distillery tickets here. 

Day two of your two days in Dublin itinerary

1. trinity college & the book of kells.

Starting time: as early as you can – first entry to Book of Kells at 8am if you can make it!

Duration: 1-2 hours

Trinity College is probably one of the most iconic sites in Dublin. Established in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity College has been around for quite some time. Many of Ireland’s famous citizens have attended as students, including Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker and the artist J.B. Yeats.

It may seem strange that such a large campus with sprawling sports grounds is located smack bang in the centre of Dublin, but originally, the college was located on the outskirts of the city, with Dublin city centre later being redesigned and Trinity College finding itself smack bang in the middle of those plans.⁣

Trinity is also famous as the home of one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, The Long Room.

Over 200,000 texts are housed underneath its lofty wooden vaults and the library is fringed by the gleaming white busts of famous Irish writers and and ancient philosophers. Its most famous ward, however, is the  Book of Kells,  one of the most famous manuscripts in the world. 

Ireland is known as the land of saints and scholars, and our literary heritage started all the way back with the production of the 8th century AD Book of Kells. 

One of the most preeminent pieces of medieval art to come out of Ireland and the British Isles, the book was created around 800AD and features elaborate geometric designs, lots of colour and complicated interlacing patterns. 

2. Chester Beatty Library

Duration: 1 hour

Getting there: 5 minutes walk from Trinity College Dublin 

The Chester Beatty library is very often an overlooked gem in Dublin.

Located within the Dublin Castle complex (a set of palace buildings built upon the foundations of a medieval castle dating from the 13th century, that served as a seat of administration during British occupancy), I would recommend that you visit the Chester Beatty before you visit the castle itself. 

The library is home to an exceptional collection of Middle and Far Eastern objects of religious art that are extremely unique, together with many ancient texts including many of the Pauline apostles that date back to the 2nd and 3rd century and which form some of the earliest sources of the bible to be found on papyrus. 

There is also a sanctuary like rooftop terrace and to top it all off, entrance is free – making this a truly wonderful hidden gem in Dublin. 

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3. National Museum of Ireland – History and Archaeology

Duration: 1.5 hours

Getting there: Dawson Street is a 10 minute walk from the Chester Beatty Library

The National Museum of Ireland – History and Archaeology is a history lover’s paradise, making it a top attraction to visit during your 2 days in Dublin if you are a history lover.

Located on Dawson Street, next to the Natural History Museum and Leinster House, the museum explores some of Ireland’s ancient history and is home to some of Ireland’s ‘bog bodies’, which are Iron Age bodies that have been found over the years in bogs, in an almost perfectly preserved manner.

Offering a comprehensive overview of prehistoric Ireland, the museum’s history exhibits boast a collection of the finest prehistoric goldwork in Europe, dating from 2200 BC to 500 BC.

Also obtain a look into the lives of Neolithic farmers and their burial rituals, with a reconstructed Passage tomb and tools and personal objects exhibited too. 

The museum is also home to some of Ireland’s very impressive Viking gold hordes and church treasures, such as the Ardagh Chalice, the Tara Brooch and the Derrynaflan Hoard.

When you see all of the gold laid out together in some of the exhibitions it’s almost too much to take in!

The museum houses a display of findings from the excavations at Dublin’s Wood Quay (located close to Christ Church Cathedral) too, which was the medieval centre of Dublin and is the most important Viking site in Dublin. 

4. Lunch in St. Stephen’s Green Park

Located within a couple of minutes walk from Dawson Street, all recommendations are within no more than around 5 minutes away – Sheridans is closest. 

St. Stephen’s Green is a beautiful public space that is located in the heart of Dublin 2, close to Grafton Street and beside St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre (which is worth popping your head into for 5 minutes, as the interior structure is beautiful), which is Dublin’s main shopping area on the south side of the city.

An oasis of calm in the middle of what is a very busy city centre, it’s the perfect place when the sun is shining to have some lunch al fresco.

Pick up some organic wine and a toastie from  Loose Canon  on Drury Street, a salad box from  Blazing Salads ( also on Drury Street) if you’re feeling healthy, or some Irish cheese and charcuterie or a sandwich from  Sheridans   Cheesemongers  and bring it with you to enjoy in the park.

5. Merrion Square Park and its Georgian doors

Duration: 30 minutes

5 minutes walk from St. Stephen’s Green

When you’ve finished feeding the ducks and getting lost in the magical nooks and crannies of Stephen’s Green, make your way around the corner to Merrion Square Park, a smaller, rectangular shaped park that is well known for the distinct Georgian buildings that fringe it. 

If you want to see some of the famous “Dublin doors”, there’s pretty fabulous selection of Georgian doors on many of the elegant townhouses that fringe the square.

If time allows, walk down Mount Street Upper to the unique Pepper Cannister Church, which is thus named as it resembled a pepper pot and is placed rather haphazardly in the middle of a roundabout that leads onto the canal!

Top tip | on a Sunday, the railings on the perimeter of Merrion Square Park become an open air art gallery, with dozens of artists exhibiting and selling their paintings during the day. A painting could make for a very special souvenir from your time in Dublin!

6. National Gallery of Ireland

Duration: 45 minutes

A couple of minutes – adjacent to  Merrion Square

Unfortunately, there is not enough time to explore the National Gallery in full if you follow this 2 day itinerary for Dublin as prescribed. There is, however, some time to pop in and see some of the gallery’s pieces of Irish art.

I’d recommend in particular that you go to the Jack B. Yeats room, who is one of Ireland’s most famous artists and brother of famous writer W.B. Yeats – they were quite the talented pair!

The gallery itself is housed within a beautiful classical building that has a most interesting modern extension, meaning it’s worth popping in just to admire the building alone.

The great thing about the National Gallery, too, is that entrance is free so it makes popping in and out quickly very feasible. 

7. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Getting there: 10 minutes walk from the National Gallery

From the 18th century onwards, Irish people began to emigrate in large numbers, searching for better fortunes and a means to break the poverty cycle they faced in Ireland.

Emigration reached its peak in the 19th century, driven in the most part by the Great Famine, which saw 1 million of the Irish population die due to starvation and another 1 million emigrate, with many leaving Ireland’s shores on the infamous ‘coffin’ ships.

The trend continued into the 20th century and because of this, over 70 million people worldwide claim Irish heritage and can trace their roots back to Ireland.

Using cutting-edge technology, the interactive museum at EPIC provides visitors with an award winning, immersive experience that explores the triggers and period of emigration in Ireland , who these people were, and the triumphs and struggles they faced when they left Ireland.

For an additional fee, there is also an Irish Family Centre, through which people with Irish heritage can trace their routes and discover who their ancestors were, with the assistance of a genealogist.

EPIC is an absolute must-visit in Dublin for those with links to Ireland and a place that those with Irish heritage should not leave off any trip to Dublin.

8. Jeanie Johnston Tallship & Famine Experience

Getting there: located on the Quays very close to EPIC

A visit to the Jeanie Johnston is the perfect follow on from a visit to the EPIC museum.

The experience imparts on visitors the tale of an Irish coffin ship (called thus as many did not survive the harsh, perilous journeys), and how hundreds of thousands of people fled Ireland during the Great Famine in the 19th century, to seek a better life in North America. ⁣

The tour includes time spent both above and below deck, where you’ll see the rather sobering conditions in which 200 people ate, slept, cooked, suffered illness and lived on top of each other for up to two months on end.

The tour includes the stories of actual passengers on the ship and what became of them once they reached North America. 

Highly worth visiting for those who want to learn more about the Great Irish Famine and especially for those who can trace their Irish heritage back to emigrants who left Ireland via the coffin ships of the 19th century. 

9. Howth Summit for sunset

Duration: 2+ hours

Getting there: walk to Tara Street DART station – less than 10 minutes. At the Tara Street station, take the next DART heading north to Howth – 25 minutes. Once in Howth, the walk from the train station to Howth Summit via the Cliff Path will take approx. 45 minutes.  

The final stop on your Dublin itinerary offers an extremely memorable way to end your 2 days in Dublin.

The suggested trip to Howth is dependent on two things – firstly, that you are visiting Dublin during the months of April-October, so that you have enough daylight left to get to Howth in time for the sunset and second, that the evening is rain-free and relatively clear in order so you can see the sunset.

Howth Head offers some of the most beautiful views along the Dublin coastline.

It is a relatively gentle hike to the Summit that is suitable for non-experienced hikers, taking you along a dramatic cliff and through wild Irish heather before your glorious prize reveals itself; a marvellous view of the Baily Lighthouse as the sun begins to dip below the horizon and turns the sky to pastel shades.

Alternative things to do during your 2 days in Dublin 

Dublin writer’s museum.

Located in a classical home on the Georgian Parnell Square, the Dublin Writers Museum is the place to go if you’re keen to deepen your knowledge of Dublin’s literary heritage.

The museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of a number of great Irish authors, together with their most important works. This is a must see in Dublin for anyone that is keen to understand more about Dublin’s most famous writers. 

Great North Wall

One of my favourite walks to take in Dublin, the Great North Wall stretches out into Dublin Bay and the Irish Sea, offering exceptional views of Howth, Dun Laoghaire and the Dublin Mountains.

To top it all off, at the end of the walk, you’re rewarded by reaching the jauntily red Poolbeg Lighthouse, which has been safely shepherding ships into Dublin Bay since 1767. 

The official route starts at Pigeon House Road in Ringsend and is 8km in total to Poolbeg Lighthouse and back, but I prefer to start from the little beach at Beach Road instead.

This route is a lot more picturesque, and traces a path along the bay, taking you through Irishtown Nature Reserve and past Poolbeg Beach, before depositing you at the beginning of the part of the Great Wall that stretches out into the sea.

It’s around 9km in total and I’d allow myself around 2 hours to stop and take it all in at a few points along the way!

Phoenix Park

The Phoenix Park is the largest walled city park in Europe, spanning an area of over 1,700 acres. Within its walls, you can discover  Áras an Uachtaráin,  the official home of the Irish president, Dublin Zoo, a resident deer population and a polo club, amongst others.

Approximately a third of the park in covered in deciduous trees, which include oak, horse chestnut, ash and beech. The Phoenix Park also boasts an impressive diversity, containing 50% of the mammal species and 40% of bird species found in Ireland, making it one of the most biodiverse areas in Ireland.

On a sunny day, nothing beats heading to the Phoenix Park with a picnic, where you can cycle around the park in the sun and pitch up when you find a spot that takes your fancy. 

Grand Canal Dock

This is the more modern part of Dublin that I referenced earlier on in this post! To soak up some of Dublin’s more modern architecture, walk along the Liffey to Dublin’s Docklands, taking in features such as the Samuel Beckett Bridge, the Convention Centre and the Famine Memorial.

Walk to Grand Canal Dock (especially cool when lit up at night), where you’ll find the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, as well as the European headquarters of tech giants like Google and Facebook.

Now that you’ve covered off what you’ll do in Dublin in 2 days, you’ll want to know what the best way to travel to Dublin is and how to get around during your 2 days in Dublin itinerary.

How To Get To Dublin For Your 2 Days in Dublin Itinerary

Dublin International Airport is Ireland’s largest airport, servicing many countries and airlines worldwide. For context, in 2018 Dublin Airport saw over 30 million passengers pass through its doors.

From within Europe, you’ll usually be able to get to Ireland pretty easily by direct flight. It’s also well serviced by many North American airports and if there are no direct flights, it’s usually possible for the most part to reach Dublin with only one other connecting flight. 

How to get from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Centre 

Dublin Airport is 7km north of the city centre, and much to the chagrin of both Irish and non-Irish passengers of the airport, it is not connected to the city by train. Instead, you will have to rely on either a bus service (public or private) or taxi to take you onwards to your accommodation.

Getting from Dublin Airport to Dublin city centre by bus

Public transportation is in the form of the  Airlink Express , a shuttle bus service that runs up to every 10 minutes from both Terminal 1 and 2 of the airport and drops passengers into Dublin city centre, to a range of different key locations in Dublin city centre.

An alternative bus option is the privately run  Aircoach  service. This has a couple of different routes, a plusher vehicle and while timetables are not as frequent as the Airlink Express, their routes are also further reaching, should you be travelling to areas like Dun Laoghaire or Leopardstown. 

Getting to Dublin Airport to Dublin city centre by taxi

When you exit Arrivals, there is an official taxi rank to the right – just follow the signs for it when you are exiting the airport.

Taxis are usually very readily available and cost approximately €25-30 to get to Dublin city centre, a bit more if you’re travelling beyond this – they are fully metred, however and do not operate on a fixed fee basis. 

While the likes of Uber is not technically permitted within Dublin airport, it is still possible to order a taxi via the FreeNow app (a European Uber equivalent).

Costs will be the same, as the taxi is still metred and note that drivers will ask you to meet them at a bus and car park that is located a couple of hundred metres away from the main door. 

The best way to get from Dublin Airport to Dublin city centre – private transfer

Now that you have all the options, the most stress-free way of getting from Dublin Airport to city centre is to pre-book a private transfer, where a driver will meet you in Arrivals and whisk you to your destination in a jiffy. 

Get Transfer  offers fair pricing to Dublin city centre for around €25-30 on a fixed rate basis (depending on drop-off location and vehicle type). For around the same price as hailing a cab from outside the airport, you can get to your hotel with minimum fuss-  it’s a no-brainer for me. 

How To Get Around Dublin 

The best way to get around Dublin is on foot, so make sure you pack some good walking shoes! As capital cities goes, Dublin is quite small and the city centre is compact and very walkable. 

Should you wish to be spirited between Dublin’s sites by vehicle, then a good option is the  hop-on hop-off open top bus , which is also a great way to see the city centre.

Should you wish to get to areas along the coastline, then Dublin’s  local train service  is called the  DART , and stops at numerous stations along the coast both north and south of city centre. You can read more about  the DART and view a map  here . 

Dublin also has an  electric tram  service called the  Luas , which has two lines – the Red line that runs along Dublin city centre’s north side of the River Liffey and stretches out to west Dublin at Tallaght, and a second Green line, which carries passengers from St. Stephen’s green out to south Dublin.

The lines are also both connected and are a handy way to travel across and around parts of Dublin’s city centre. 

You can purchase tickets for both the DART and the Luas from terminals at the stops, but if you plan on utilising both more than once, it’s probably a better idea to purchase a  Leap Card  from a newsagent and then top up accordingly.

Once you have your Leap Card, you just tap on and tap off at the beginning and end of each journey (don’t forget to tap when you get off, as you’ll be charged for the maximum journey length if this is the case). 

There is also Dublin Bus, the public bus network, but I don’t think you’ll need to utilise this to get around during this 2-day Dublin itinerary. It can also be a bit awkward and has a rather unreliable timetable. Anything you can’t reach via the DART or Luas I would advise you to just hop in a taxi for. 

While there are lots of quality places to stay in Dublin, these do book up quickly as Dublin tends to receive a lot of visitors.

I would strongly suggest that should you see a hotel in Dublin that you like, you should book it immediately, especially if it offers free or flexible cancellation, or risk being disappointed further down the line.

This especially applies to weekends, summer, St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas periods. 

Below are my recommendations for luxury accommodation in Dublin.

CLASSIC LUXURY

The Merrion Hotel

The Merrion is one of the top hotels in Dublin, offering a 5 star luxury experience within the grandeur of four connected former Georgian townhouses.

Home to the 2 starred Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guibauld, The Merrion is also renowned for its afternoon tea.

Set just behind Leinster House, Dublin’s parliamentary buildings, The Merrion is perfectly located right in the heart of Dublin city centre amongst some of Dublin’s finest Georgian architecture and historic buildings. 

The Shelbourne

A 5 star hotel in Dublin that is located on one of Dublin’s most prime pieces of real estate (beside St. Stephen’s Green with views into the park), the Shelbourne is an institution in Dublin that is also absolutely timeless.

This Grand Dame with old world style is mere metres from the main shopping zone of Grafton Street and is right in the middle of a plethora of excellent restaurants.

BOUTIQUE BOLTHOLE

A beautiful, four star boutique hotel in Dublin city centre with gorgeous interiors that is conveniently located a 5 minute walk from St. Stephen’s Green.

This quirky, stylish bolthole is the perfect escape from the busy city centre, yet will have you right in the thick of things within 10 minutes on foot.

LUXE FOR LESS

For affordable luxury in Dublin, opt for the splendid Number 31, voted as having the best Guesthouse breakfast in Ireland. This luxury guesthouse in Dublin city centre occupies a beautiful Georgian building and is located close to St. Stephen’s Green.

INDEPENDENT LUXURY

Prince of Hanover

This luxury vacation rental in Dublin available from the Plum Guide is perfect for those who want a little more independence during their visit to Dublin.

The apartment is located in Dublin’s Docklands, a regenerated area that is close to the river Liffey and a 15 minute walk from Trinity College and St. Stephen’s Green. The apartment features luxury interiors and a rooftop terrace. 

A surprise to some visitors, but Ireland has become quite the foodie hotspot and Dublin has not escaped this food revolution. There are endless options for eating in Dublin, catering to a wide range of tastes and personal preferences.

Luckily, I’ve created an article with the best restaurants in Dublin for foodies , which should answer any food needs you have during a weekend in Dublin! 

How many days do you need in Dublin Ireland – are 2 days in Dublin enough?

You’re probably wondering how many days to spend in Dublin, particularly if you’re spending some additional time exploring the rest of the country. I think 2 days in Dublin are perfect in order to see a lot of the city’s popular attractions and to get a solid cultural and historical immersion too.

If you do have a little bit of extra time on your hands and have  3 days in Dublin , I’d recommend taking a little bit more time to stretch out this 2-day Dublin itinerary (as it is pretty jam-packed) and to soak in the atmosphere of Ireland’s capital city.

I’d make sure to incorporate some time exploring Dublin’s coastline, so get out of the city centre and visit some of its most beautiful areas, such as Howth, Dun Laoghaire or Killiney. You can even head to the Dublin mountains if you fancy a hike.

If your 3 days in Dublin encompasses all of your time in Ireland, it might be worthwhile taking a day trip outside of Dublin to see some more of Ireland (in particular, the countryside).

For this, you can either  hire a car  and take a self-guided tour, or take all the stress and logistical problems out of it all, and join a well-reviewed guided tour to some of Ireland’s most popular locations – you can even pop up to Northern Ireland for the day.

You can see of the most popular day tours from Dublin below, or alternatively,  click here for more . 

Do you need a car in Dublin?

I would recommend against driving in Dublin – you won’t need a car to get around the Irish capital and if you’re starting a longer Ireland itinerary in Dublin, try and pick up your rental car when you are ready to leave Dublin.

Otherwise, you will have to pay for parking for your rental car (and it will sit unused) while you are working through your Dublin 2 day itinerary. 

When to visit Dublin

Again, a common question to ask –  when is the best time to visit Dublin ?

The summer months of June-August will be the busiest but is also when the weather is (usually!) at its best, and Dublin is really at its pinnacle too when the sun is shining, as locals and visitors alike make the most of its expansive, public, outdoor areas and parks.

Room rates are highest in summer, however, and popular tourist attractions are also at their busiest. 

The shoulder months of  late   April/May  and  September/early October  can also bring with them very pleasant weather, slightly less busy conditions and also some lower accommodation rates – so this is probably the best time to visit Dublin.

That being said, you don’t visit Dublin (or Ireland) for the weather, so if you don’t mind colder temperatures, Dublin can be magical in December in the run up to Christmas, is full of atmosphere and there is a great buzz around the city.

Make sure, however, to book your restaurants well in advance as many popular restaurants in Dublin book out weeks in advance in the month of December.

Finally, is to visit Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day. As a resident of Dublin, I find this time a little bit hectic and I usually tend to leave the city and go somewhere else to celebrate.

If you’ve never been to the parade or been in Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day, then it’s definitely an experience and guaranteed good fun! Do expect that hotel room rates/Airbnbs etc can become astronomically priced at this time though. 

Is Temple Bar a tourist trap?

This old chestnut! While doing my research as part of writing this article, I was aghast to see Temple Bar listed on many itineraries as ‘ the ‘ place to go to have an authentic, Irish experience of pub culture and nightlife in Dublin. Unfortunately, this is some very misplaced advice.

Temple Bar, simply put, is a bit of a tourist trap. Due to the concentrated number of pubs it houses, the area attracts a lot of stag parties and large groups, with extremely overpriced drinks in its pubs.

Most Irish people and even more Dubliners tend to avoid the area for those very reasons, so because of this (after all, it’s the people that most often create the atmosphere), any sort of drinking or nightlife experience in Temple Bar is totally non-authentic and aimed at tourists.

If you really want to get your picture outside of the Temple Bar pub itself though, then by all means, go ahead! The Temple Bar district itself is a picturesque little spot of cobbled streets (if you can put the neon to one side).

If you do decide to spend some time here, I’d encourage you to check out some of the independent stores in the area instead of its public houses, and keep your visits to Dublin pubs outside of Temple Bar. 

Where should I go for the best night nightlife in Dublin?

In light of what I’ve just said above, you may be now scratching your head and wondering where to go for a pint of the black stuff, or for a cocktail or two.

Luckily, Dublin is such a fun city and there really are no shortages of options. Below are some good starting points and after that, see where your feet take you:

• Baggot Street Upper and Merrion Row  – try Toners, Doheny & Nesbitt or the famous O’Donoghue’s, which is world-renowned for its live traditional music sessions
• Grafton Street area : Kehoe’s on South Anne Street and McDaid’s on Harry Street. 
• South William Street, Drury Street, George’s Street and Fade Street : most places on these streets are worthy of a visit. Special call-outs include Grogan’s, The Hairy Lemon, The Bar With No Name, Drury Buildings or Chelsea Drugstore for cocktails and The Long Hall on George’s Street for a pint. 
• For rooftop views and cocktails : head to the (outdoor) rooftop bar at the 5 star Marker Hotel in Grand Canal Dock, or for a live DJ and more lively atmosphere, try Sophie’s at the Dean Hotel on Harcourt Street. 
• If you plan on staying out late : Harcourt Street or Camden Street
• For traditional, live Irish music : The Cobblestone pub in Smithfield 

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Dublin Travel Guide: Best Places To Stay, Eat And See (For 2024)

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Situated on a wide bay between Howth and the Dalkey headland, Dublin is a city renowned for its cultural heritage and delightful friendliness. Its name derives from the Irish words dubhlinn, which means “dark, black,” and lind, which means “pool,” alluding to a dark tidal pool.

This tidal pool was located behind Dublin Castle within the castle grounds, around the point at which the River Poddle entered the Liffey.

Archaeological evidence suggests that Dublin originated as a Gaelic community during or before the seventh century AD, followed by a Viking settlement. The city expanded along with the little Kingdom of Dublin, and during the Norman conquest, it became the dominant settlement in Ireland.

Beginning in the 17th century, the city grew rapidly and briefly held the title of the second-largest city in the British Empire following the 1800 Acts of Union. Dublin became the capital of the Irish Free State, which was subsequently renamed Ireland when Ireland gained independence in 1922.

Dublin is now Ireland’s educational capital, as well as the country’s historic center for arts and culture, government, and industry.

This city boasts enough art, culture, and landmarks to cover several tourist itineraries. It can be challenging to organize a vacation that includes all of Dublin’s finest attractions , but it is possible.

This Dublin travel guide will arm you with the knowledge necessary to make the most of your vacation to the Irish city.

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Dublin Travel Guide (For 2024)

Best time to visit dublin, how to get around dublin, where to stay, where to eat, where to drink/party, things to do in dublin.

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Despite the rain, Dublin remains a year-round holiday destination thanks to its pleasant and temperate environment.

During June through August, Dublin is at its busiest. Accommodations will be scarce because it is peak season.  St. Patrick’s Day in March is a fun time to be in Dublin, as it fills up with locals and tourists eager to celebrate.

It’s also a great time to visit Dublin for the Samhain (Halloween ) events. This time of year, the weather is pleasant, and Ireland remains as lovely as it has always been.

Overall, the off-seasons are the best times to visit ( March – May and September – October ). The city is less congested, and the prices are less expensive. The weather conditions are great for exploration.

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Walking is the most effective way to travel about Dublin’s center. Despite its small size, Dublin’s public transportation system is quite efficient. Between Dublin’s bus and train networks, you’ll have plenty of options.

Do you want to know more about navigating Dublin during your visit to the Irish capital? The following guide will help you get around Dublin and make the most of your visit.

● Airlink Express bus (if traveling from the airport to Dublin city center. Here are other transfer options .) ● Bus ● Light rail system ● DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) for travel to the suburbs. ● Taxi ● Ridesharing ● Bike ● Car rental

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The city of Dublin offers a wide variety of accommodations. Choosing a plane to stay on, on the other hand, depends solely on your vacation goals. Are you in need of some time to unwind and unwind?

You may want to be close to the city’s bars and other points of interest. Or is there a particular neighborhood you’d like to be close to?

To help you plan your trip, check out this Dublin travel guide for some fantastic choices for the best places to stay in Dublin .

Abbey Court Hostel

If you’re looking for a completely packaged hotel that will fit your budget, Abbey Court Hostel is a good choice. This budget hostel is perfect for every backpacker who wants to keep the bustling Dublin nightlife closer.

Located just right off O’Connell Bridge, Abbey Court Hostel features modern rooms with all-you-can-eat breakfast. Its bunk beds come with a free locker each. The hotel also offers a free guided walking tour for  first-time visitors in Dublin .

For the latest rate,  click here .

Kinlay House Dublin

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A lot of backpackers prefer Kinlay House Dublin because of its location. Situated in the famous Temple Bar district, you would want to enjoy these cheap offers too.

Kinlay House Dublin offers private rooms and shared rooms at an affordable price. Guests can also enjoy a continental complimentary breakfast here. It is also located close to Dublin’s top attractions like  Temple Bar ,  Dublin Castle , and Trinity College . Bus stops and stations are close-by too.

Ashfield Hostel

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Ashfield Hostel is perfect for travelers who are looking for cheap accommodation that is close to all the good stuff in Dublin. Check out its private and dormitory-type rooms.

This hostel has an excellent location— centrally located in Dublin. The rooms are also very affordable which is the reason why backpackers and budget travelers prefer it. The no curfew policy also makes it very appealing to younger guests.

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Dublin as a tourist attraction consists of more than just historical sites. In recent years, the city has increasingly grown as a culinary destination.

Fresh seafood from Dublin Bay, trendy little eateries geared to fill the stomach, exquisite traditional Irish cuisines, and artisan cafés with hearty breakfasts and sinfully good desserts abound in this city. Here are some great dining options in Dublin .

The best cheeseburgers in Dublin, according to food reviews, are found in the humble Bunsen restaurant. With eight quality restaurants found in Ireland, one is sizzling juicy Irish-beef burgers in Wexford St., Dublin.

And with the simplest menu to offer amongst all the restaurants listed here, they do not and  will not  disappoint—their friendly staff is glad to help you choose and serve highly affordable quality burgers.

Grab a delectable Irish-beef cheeseburger for only €8.15! And their creamy milkshake, for only €4.75, is a must-try.

If you want to pair your burger with a hearty lager, you can only get it for €5.00. Their signature dish consists of burgers, but they also offer hand-cut, shoe-string, and sweet potato fries as perfect side dishes. 

 If you’re around Wexford St., or at any part of Dublin, Bunsen is an  absolute  must-try.

Umi Falafel

Falafels are golden-brown croquettes that are a bit crunchy on the outside but soft in the middle. A famous savory bread in the Middle East, the Umi Falafel’s signature dish is the Lebanese Falafel, for only €6.00.

A must-try is the Falafel Your Way, for only €6.50, you can create your own Falafel with a choice of 4 toppings and a sauce.

The Grilled and Breaded Haloumi Cheese Sandwiches also make a delightful treat for those who can’t live without the flavor of the cheese in their sandwiches, for €6.50 only.

A variety of salads, mezzes, soups, and extras are all available to order, all for less than €6.00!

If you want to taste the flavors of the Arabian lands while in Dublin, then Umi Falafel will be a great choice!

Dall’Italia Pasta Bar

If you’re used to pasta being served to you at your local restaurant from a strict menu, then Dall’Italia Pastabar will surely make you smile, for a change.

Here, you create your own pasta! The first step into making your pasta is choosing a one—from Tagliatelle to Macheroni Rigate.

The second step and the most crucial part is choosing your sauce—from their €7.50 Carbonara sauce to their €6.50 Tomato sauce, your pasta will be your own work of art. Other sauces include Aglio E Olio, Pesto, Quatro Formaggi, and Ragu.

The final step and the most fun part is choosing your toppings!

From their €0.70 Cherry Tomatoes toppings to their €1.50 Bacon toppings, combine all of these, and your Instagram-worthy pasta will await your camera and your taste buds.

Add some homemade tiramisu and Cannoli Siciliani for a sweet after-taste of your great Italian-dining experience in Dublin.

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There are over 700 pubs in Dublin, and a trip to the city wouldn’t be complete without a stop at one of them. Prices are reasonable, and you may even get to try some of Ireland’s most popular drinks while pub-hopping.

Here are the best drinking and party spots in Dublin, whether you want a pint of any of these beers after a day of walking, a pint of jager, or a glass of whisky with friends.

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The Bath Pub

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Located near the Aviva Stadium, The Bath Pub is the perfect pub for big games and concerts since  February  2012. Sports enthusiasts and locals love to spend some time here to enjoy the pub’s selection of Match Day drinks- from beers, gins, and even rum!

Not only that, but the Bath Pub is also serving steak and eggs, Irish smoked salmon, Irish pork sausage, and a lot more mouthwatering meals for brunch. Pizza and beer is also a popular duo here.

This cozy pub has enough space for indoor and outdoor seats. It also accepts reservations and booking for guests who want to celebrate birthdays, after wedding parties, and corporate events in The Bath Pub.

O’Donoghue’s

O’Donoghue Pub also makes it to the list of best pubs in Dublin. This popular bar has been serving live Irish music and comfortable rooms since 1789. The rich heritage of the pub has earned the attention of tourists who intend to experience an authentic Irish nightlife.

If you happen to be in Dublin’s south side, O’Donoghue can be easily spotted near the popular  St. Stephen’s Green . Guests usually spend an hour or two here for a single pint.

Grogan’s

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Don’t forget to pair it with toasted ham and cheese sandwich too if you want something to munch on. Since it is the only meal served by the pub, expect it to be the best toasties you’ll find in Dublin as it has already been practiced to perfection.

Aside from these, Grogan’s also exhibits original art pieces. These pieces add up to the cozy and artsy aura of the pub. And if you fancy one of these masterpieces, they are also available for sale.

Walking around Dublin is a breeze because the city is small and flat. Planning ahead of time will allow you to cross off many of the “must-see” items on your itinerary much more swiftly.

Here are some of the best things to do and see in Dublin if you’re short on time or want to start planning your trip right now. This guide covers activities that kids will enjoy, free attractions , castles , gardens and parks , museums , and unusual tours.

Take a glimpse of the past in Trinity College

Long Room, Trinity College

If you enjoy walking down memory lane, give it a shot at Trinity College where you can find a collection of Ireland’s treasured past in its Long Room Library. This 200-foot-long room holds 200,000 books as old as you can possibly imagine.

The most popular treasure in this library is the  Book of Kells  which has a great role in the Irish identity. Trinity College is also one of the  best free things to do in Dublin, Ireland.

Revisit an old prison cell in Kilmainham

So you think that visiting a mummy is not creepy enough? Then go ahead and add the Kilmainham Gaol in your things to do in Dublin. The Kilmainham Gaol used to be a place for executions and public hanging.

Martyrs and Irish leaders were also imprisoned within the walls of this infamous prison which makes it a perfect exhibit on the history of Irish Nationalism. It is also one of the best museums in Dublin.

Visit the Glasnevin Cemetery

A visit to the  Glasnevin Cemetery will surely not disappoint if you want to learn more facts circulating Dublin. Feel free to walk around this cemetery, chit chat with their experienced set of tour guides, touch the coffin of Daniel O’Connell, and dig deep into Dublin’s history.

Shake hands with the St. Michan’s Mummies in Dublin

If you’re brave enough to spice up your  Dublin tour , why don’t you try shaking hands with an 800-year-old mummy? Kept in a vault underneath St. Michan church, dozens of coffins are left as-is for the public eye to see.

As time pass by, these coffins slowly disintegrate revealing a mummy inside. Well, not every coffin contains a preserved mummy though and nobody, not even the church, can tell which coffin has mummies in them.

If you are in the city, this is surely one of the most interesting things to add to your  Dublin itinerary.

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QUICK FACTS

• Founded in 841 by Vikings , Dublin is the capital of Ireland (population: 1.5 million ).
• Has 2 names: Baile Átha Cliath (“town of the hurled ford”) and Dubhlinn (black pool).
• Home of many famous artists, musicians, actors, and writers (including George Bernard Shaw, James Joyce, Bram Stoker, and Oscar Wilde).
• Nicknames: The Dubs, The Liffeysiders, The Jackeens, The Jacks, The Metropolitans, The Pale, The Big Schmoke (referring to the city’s smog problems up to the 1980s).

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Currency:  Euro  (EUR).
• Spoken languages:   official languages are Irish and Gaelic,  but almost everyone speaks English .
• Best time to visit:  July  to  August (when temperatures range from 15° to 20° Celsius).
• Arriving from the airport: 3 types of bus transport: Aircoach (€7), Dublin Bus express AirLink service (€6), and other local routes (€2.65, with more frequent stops). Taxi fare is €20 to €30.

WHERE TO STAY

• Best hostel for solo travelers in Dublin: Jacobs Inn . Located right by the bus station (and close to the city centre) in a safe area, this is a cozy establishment with clean beds and friendly staff. Cool “sleeping pod” bed design. Book in advance, as room prices in Dublin are notoriously high for any kind of accommodation.
• The cheapest accommodations are found near Dublin’s main bus station, Busaras .
• The areas south of the river are more expensive.

GETTING AROUND

• Light rail (LUAS) runs from 5.30 AM to 12.30 AM, every 15 minutes (every 5 minutes during peak times). Fares range from €1.70 to €2.60, depending on travel zones used.
• Dublin’s train services (Dublin Area Rapid Transit or DART), run from 6.30 AM to midnight with departures every 10 to 20 minutes. A one-way ticket starts from €2.10. A return day trip to Belfast will run you €8.00.
• You can easily rent a bicycle from one of the many bikeshare stations. Free for the first 30 minutes, and an additional €0.50 for every half hour after. Subscribe online and buy either the 1-day or 3-day ticket ( dublinbikes official site ).
• Taxis can be found on every corner (there are over 25,000 registered cabs in Dublin). Call City Cabs (872 7272) or National Radio Cabs (677 2222).

DUBLIN NIGHTLIFE

• Drinking age is 18  (not enforced, under 18s are allowed in bars until 8 PM and after with an adult). Last call is midnight , but you can find bars and clubs open until 2.30 AM .
• Hip scene: the famous Temple Bar has a well-established nightlife scene, and is the mecca for bars and clubs in Dublin.
• For a real local pub experience, go to the Merrion Row  and  Baggot Street areas.
• Opened in 1198, The Brazen Head is allegedly the oldest pub in Ireland. Very touristy, but a good stop nonetheless.
• Great pubs/bars for solo travelers: Fibber Magees (rock/metal), Cassidys (classic), Bruxelles (fancier), Thomas House (beer hall), Token (arcade games), Anseo, and P. Mac’s (gastropub).

UNIQUE LANDMARKS TO VISIT

• Trinity College . Be sure to check out the Book of Kells (in the Long Room Library), a sacred manuscript authored by Celtic Monks in 800 AD. It is an illustrated representation of the four gospels of the New Testament.
• Christ Church Cathedral – the oldest building in Dublin, dating back to the 11 th century. Entry fee of €6 (€4 for students).
• Must-sees: The National Museum, National Gallery and National Library . Admission is free to all three.
• The Dublin Writers Museum is   dedicated to James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, and many others. The tour is €7.25.
• Stop by the Guinness Storehouse and Old Jameson Distillery – be sure to raise your hand when they are picking volunteers for a tasting!
• Founded in 1204 for defence purposes, the Dublin Castle is now an Irish government complex. The tour is €4.50 (€3.50 for students).

INTERESTING WALKS

• Go on an  evening gravedigger and ghost bus tour. Perfect as an introduction to the city’s infamous plague epidemic.
• Walk around the Oscar Wilde house and statue,   found at the corner of Merrion Square (across from Merrion Park).
• Day trip out of Dublin: take a bus out to the  Wicklow mountains and Ireland’s Valley of the Kings . Discover the beautiful countryside, where a historic and mystical area awaits. Visit Giant’s Causeway , with its incredible geometric rock formations. Be sure to check out the famous rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede .

LOCAL WISDOM

• Irish people are known for their humour , and you will notice that they never seem to be in a hurry.
• You can test your Gaelic Football & Hurling skills at the  Croke Park Experience .
• Great restaurants to try: Terra Madre (cozy Italian), Grano (Italian), Etto ($$ – European), Variety Jones (Irish), allta restaurant, Camden Kitchen, F.X. Buckley Steakhouse ($$$ – multiple locations),
• Where to find  good cheap eats :  Indian restaurants around South William Street area serve three course meals for cheap. Parnell Street has a dense concentration of Chinese and Asian restaurants. Affordable (yet delicious) places: Takara Ramen & Deli Sushi Bar, Sano Pizza, and Xian Street Food Dublin, Forno 500 (pizza), and Suesey Street ($$$).
• Dangerous areas : Ireland has a low crime rate, and the murder rate is lower than any other EU state. Avoid the  Temple Bar area at night (gets rowdy).
• Call 999 or 112 for police, fire or ambulance.

Recommended trip duration:  2-3 days

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