Dublin

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Dublin
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Dublin Travel Guide Video

Ireland’s capital is alive with a rich literary tradition, friendly residents and a respect for all things rebellious.

Where to stay in Dublin

Samuel Beckett Bridge featuring a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge

City Centre Dublin

4.5/5(4,144 area reviews)

St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse are a few top attractions in City Centre Dublin. Hop around the city on the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums, and great live music.

City Centre Dublin
Temple Bar showing signage, street scenes and heritage elements

Temple Bar

4.5/5(147 area reviews)

Dublin's cultural hub boasts institutions like the Irish Film Institute and Temple Bar Gallery, while offering vibrant nightlife with various nightclubs, pubs, and restaurants. Explore Meetinghouse Square and Temple Bar Square during your stay.

Temple Bar
Howth showing a bay or harbor

Howth

Occupying a picturesque peninsula, this affluent Dublin suburb boasts coastal paths, golf courses, and a busy fishing port. Explore the Cliff Path Loop, visit Howth Castle, and enjoy easy access to the city via DART rail.

Howth
Aviva Stadium showing modern architecture, heritage architecture and a garden

Ballsbridge

4.5/5(250 area reviews)

Many diplomatic residences are located in this affluent Dublin area. The neighborhood offers Herbert Park for leisure and iconic sights like the cylindrical U.S. embassy. Accessible by bus routes and DART train stations.

Ballsbridge
Guinness Storehouse which includes drinks or beverages and interior views

The Liberties

While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.

The Liberties
Christ Church Cathedral featuring religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Dublin 8

Historic postal district, Dublin 8 boasts hipster cafes, cocktail bars, and family-friendly restaurants amidst notable buildings like Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Dublin 8
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
4 out of 5
Stockhole Lane, Swords, Clonshaugh, Dublin
The price is ₩250,207 per night from May 18 to May 19
₩250,207
₩283,985 total
May 18 - May 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,226 reviews)
"I've stayed here 2x for the convenient airport shuttle and choice of room layouts with multiple beds. Also 24 hr coffee shop."

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
4 out of 5
26 - 33 Arran Street East, Dublin
The price is ₩208,273 per night from May 18 to May 19
₩208,273
₩236,390 total
May 18 - May 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,423 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff,accessible to restaurants and shopping. We had some difficulty diguring out the lights and AC."

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre
4 out of 5
Mary Street Little, Dublin
The price is ₩213,861 per night from May 18 to May 19
₩213,861
₩242,735 total
May 18 - May 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,239 reviews)
"We loved it - clean, modern, great staff. Loved the self serve laundry (ask at the front desk, they give you a detergent pod, pay w/ credit card in the laundry room - roughly 8’machines! ). At the edge of good food, pubs, etc but no in the middle of it. 15m-20m walk to nearly anything's ..."

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Zanzibar Locke
Zanzibar Locke
4 out of 5
34 ORMOND QUAY LOWER, Dublin
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,758 reviews)
"Loved our stay. So easy to get around from this location. Our room was spacious and clean with everything we required."

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Zanzibar Locke
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
4 out of 5
8 Bride Street, Dublin, Dublin
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (982 reviews)
Perfect Stay
"The staff for StayCity Aparthotels Castke were amazing. They were friendly, informative, and just made the stay even better. The room was clean and cute. Everything I needed and the location was walking distance from temple bar, Dublin castle, trinity college, and the church. Overall perfect."

Reviewed on May 11, 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
Grafton Street Studios
Grafton Street Studios
3.5 out of 5
70 Grafton Street, Dublin
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, airport pick-up service (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (244 reviews)
"The property is in the heart of busy Grafton Street and close to many of Dublin’s attractions. The double-glazed windows minimised any outside noise and we slept well in the comfortable bed. The cooking facilities were uniquely very compact but easy to access and use. Highly recommended for somewhere ..."

Reviewed on May 10, 2025

Grafton Street Studios
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Dublin

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Because of Pandemic didn’t do anything but stay in room until time to leave.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Compared to other parts of Ireland and Northern Ireland, we found Dublin very disappointing. The main streets of the city center had trash everywhere. The main streets were full of homeless people and being asked for money was constant.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Have wanted to visit Ireland for years and am glad we finally got to see it. It is worth the visit to Dublin and, of course, see as many other areas as possible. We had 4 days on bus tours and one day walking thru Dublin to see Christ Church and s

5/5 - Excellent

G

I wish, I had a chance to see St. Patrick’s day parade in Dublin. Next time! :)

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There are many day tours like the giant causeway,cliff of moher , Galloway city and many others which are worth seeing .

4/5 - Good

James

Dublin is a world class city with much to do and great food!

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