Top things to do in Dublin
Attractions, tours and activities in Dublin
Recommended museums in Dublin
Where to discover culture and the arts in Dublin
Dublin: the city's best neighbourhoods
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Ballsbridge
1.6 miles from city centre
With its grand Victorian houses and leafy avenues, this is the heart of well-heeled Dublin. This is where you’ll find many diplomatic outposts, including the landmark US Embassy, a striking circular building with echoes of Celtic design. For echoes of the sporting kind, just down the road you’ll find Lansdowne Road, the home of Irish rugby.
Places to stay from £45 per night
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Rathmines
1.8 miles from city centre
Dublin has a plethora of vibrant little village-style suburbs on the outskirts, with a splendid mix of redbrick Victorian and Edwardian mansions and terraces. The “Three Rs” – Rathmines, Rathgar and Ranelagh – are on the south side and rank among the best of them. The majestic Grand Canal flows through all three, less than 5km from the centre.
Places to stay from £47 per night
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Temple Bar
0.4 miles from city centre
In the days before the Celtic Tiger economy, penniless artists lived in Temple Bar. Now this web of narrow streets, bang in the city centre, is a mix of art galleries, restaurants, pubs and music venues. Handel’s Messiah was first performed here in 1742. Cow’s Lane has a Saturday fashion and design market – there’s a surprise round every corner …
Places to stay from £12 per night
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Drumcondra
1.1 miles from city centre
There’s a lot to see on these classic Dublin suburban streets – including the Gaelic games stadium, Croke Park, which towers over much of Drumcondra. Start at Fagan’s Pub, local haunt of former Taoiseach (Irish for “Prime Minister”), Bertie Ahern. It was here he brought US President, Bill Clinton, in September 1998. See the photo on the wall.
Places to stay from £38 per night
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Saint Stephen's Green
0.7 miles from city centre
If shopping is your bag, start from St Stephen’s Green – and make elegant and affable Shelbourne Hotel your campaign headquarters. Grafton Street has all the luxury boutiques your wallet can bear. Dawson Street adds restaurants. And believe it or not, the Irish parliament, Trinity College and the National Gallery are all in the same square mile.
Places to stay from £54 per night
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Parnell Square
0.3 miles from city centre
Cross the River Liffey to O’Connell Street, which runs all the way to Parnell Square. Here you’ll see monuments dedicated to two very different Dublins: the GPO, with its Greek-style porticos, is where Irish independence was won in 1916; while the 398-foot stainless steel Spire of Dublin was completed in 2003 as a salute to Ireland’s new prosperity.
Places to stay from £34 per night
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Clontarf
2.8 miles from city centre
The first thing Dubliners will tell you about Clontarf is that it’s where Ireland’s last High King, Brian Boru, trounced the Vikings in 1014. The second thing they’ll tell you is that the only battle today is for desirable homes – preferably with views of Dublin Bay. It’s also the perfect setting for a walk in St Anne’s Park or Fairview Park.
Places to stay from £94 per night
About Dublin
Including tips for the best time to visit Dublin
Ireland's culture-rich capital offers endless things to do, with over 1,000 pubs and a multitude of must-see sights such as the beautiful old library and Book of Kells at Trinity College. With the centre being relatively small in size, the best of Dublin can be easily explored on foot. A visit to the Guinness Storehouse offers a fascinating insight into one of the city's most famous exports, with the on-site bar offering sweeping views over the skyline and plenty of opportunities to taste 'the black stuff'.
The charming cobbled streets are also sprinkled with a variety of museums, monuments and galleries such as the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin City Gallery and Dublin Castle. If you want to delve even deeper into the city's past, walking tours are held on most days and some are even free.
When evening falls, many flock to the lively area of Temple Bar which hosts a huge variety of traditional pubs and bars. However, it can get overcrowded with tourists at night-time so you may want to venture to another part of town such as Grafton Street for a more authentic Irish pub experience.
Dublin Airport is located about ten kilometres from the city centre, with an express bus service running between the two locations every 15 minutes.
Tonight
From £82 per night
This weekend
From £482 per night
Next weekend
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.63 |
| Language | English |
| Average weekend price | £160 per night |
| Average weekday price | £141 per night |
| Typical stay | 1 night |
Points of interest in Dublin
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Dublin
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3Arena
1.3 miles from city centre
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Olympia Theatre
0.4 miles from city centre
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Grafton Street
0.6 miles from city centre
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Aviva Stadium
1.7 miles from city centre
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Dublin Ferry Port
2.2 miles from city centre
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Guinness Storehouse
1.2 miles from city centre
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Royal Hospital Kilmainham
1.7 miles from city centre
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Grand Canal
1.2 miles from city centre
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Croke Park Stadium
0.9 miles from city centre
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Kilmainham Gaol
2.1 miles from city centre
Dublin reviews
What other travellers say about Dublin
Dublin is absolutely AMAZING it has so much to do an see...
23 April 2024
Dublin is absolutely AMAZING it has so much to do an see there in the city and if you´re up for it, you can take a day tour to other cities in Ireland and have a change of scenery. Overall Ireland is a 10/10
It's was my first time staying at this hostel and was...
22 April 2024
It's was my first time staying at this hostel and was very close to everything what need to do in Dublin and shopping to and as wheelchair users it's was very good for me to not travel far everything was just right there and luas train to just walk out hostel and right there i really enjoy myself to and the hostel as well I be back again in Dublin Thank you clink lar Dublin and staff where brilliant very helpful to why need help . The welcome me to there hostel as wheelchair users as had brilliant 2 data in Dublin April 17th to April 19th 2024
It is a friendly city and I felt safe travelling around.
20 April 2024
It is a friendly city and I felt safe travelling around. Everyone was very helpful and pleasant. The Book of Kells exhibition at Trinity College was excellent and the Jameson's Whiskey Distillery is not to be missed. Everything is within easy walking distance.
Beautiful City however O Connell Bridge not too pleasant...
20 April 2024
Beautiful City however O Connell Bridge not too pleasant after 7pmish??? Vintage Afternoon Tea Tour Bus a lovely experience. Grafton Street shopping lovely and St Stephens Green is a beautiful place to visit . Everyone we met were friendly and helpful . Not been to Dublin for some years and would definatley go back as so much to see and do. Arlington Hotel , Batchelors Walk provides great location, staff and food so lovely and the entertainment is fantastic ,especially the The Celtic Nights evening ...singers , dancers and food provide a lovely Irish welcoming evening . Thank you Arlington Staff
Dublin is a wonderful city with immense history.
19 April 2024
Dublin is a wonderful city with immense history. The LIttle Dublin Museum is fun and worth 35 minutes. Take advantage of walking tours, download and listen. Go to Trinity Uni, Book of Kells, the Library, & Immigration are a must.....eat at restaurants serving local, good food. Walk almost everywhere. I am an elder and had no trouble getting around. And, there is a great taxi app too. Temple Bar area is interesting, but not the place to spend much time.
We stayed in the Temple Bar area.
19 April 2024
We stayed in the Temple Bar area. Very lively. Full of restaurants and bars. Walk ability from our hotel. Booked day tours and meet locations were no more than a 5 or 10 minute walk. Definitely pack for all weather. We went in Mid-April. Had rain one day; however, it was cold and windy.
Popular places to stay in Dublin
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Oceanik Dublin, Ireland
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Fashionable Chic Townhouse in D4 Ballsbridge, Dublin
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Henrietta Suites City Centre Dublin City Centre, Dublin
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