Top things to do in Dublin
Attractions, tours, and activities in Dublin
Recommended museums in Dublin
Where to find art and culture in Dublin
Dublin: the city's best neighborhoods
Find a great area to stay in Dublin
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Ballsbridge
1.6 miles from downtown
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 $56 a night
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Rathmines
1.8 miles from downtown
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 $58 a night
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Temple Bar
0.4 miles from downtown
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 $15 a night
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Drumcondra
1.1 miles from downtown
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 $47 a night
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Saint Stephen's Green
0.7 miles from downtown
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 $67 a night
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Parnell Square
0.3 miles from downtown
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 $42 a night
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Clontarf
2.8 miles from downtown
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 $117 a night
About Dublin
Including tips for the best time to visit Dublin
Dublin is rich in both culture and things to do, with over 1,000 pubs and countless must-see landmarks like the beautiful Old Library and Book of Kells at Trinity College. The best of the Irish capital can be easily explored on foot since the center is as compact as it is charming. A visit to the Guinness Storehouse offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the city's most famous exports, with an on-site bar offering panoramic views over of the city and plenty of pints of "the black stuff."
Down the charming cobbled streets are a variety of museums, monuments, and galleries like the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin City Gallery, and Dublin Castle. If you want to dive even deeper into the city's past, walking tours are available almost every day, and some are even free.
When evening comes, head to the lively area near Temple Bar, which is packed with traditional pubs and bars. It gets crowded at night, so if you're looking for a more subdued yet authentic Irish expereince, head over to Grafton Street.
Dublin Airport is located about 6 miles from the city center, with an express bus service running between the two every 15 minutes.
Tonight
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This weekend
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Next weekend
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.07 |
| Language | English |
| Average weekend price | $194 per night |
| Average weekday price | $178 per night |
| Average 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 downtown
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Olympia Theatre
0.4 miles from downtown
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Grafton Street
0.6 miles from downtown
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Aviva Stadium
1.7 miles from downtown
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Dublin Ferry Port
2.2 miles from downtown
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Guinness Storehouse
1.2 miles from downtown
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Royal Hospital Kilmainham
1.7 miles from downtown
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Grand Canal
1.2 miles from downtown
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Croke Park Stadium
0.9 miles from downtown
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Kilmainham Gaol
2.1 miles from downtown
Dublin reviews
What other travelers say about Dublin
I would recommend any of the tours.
May 8, 2024
I would recommend any of the tours. The Celtic Nights dinner Show and the Irish Trad house party dinner and show have been a favorite. The Hop On Hop Off Bus is great for first timers since it gives you a great view and layout of the city. My travelers enjoy the skip the line Jamesons and Guinness Tour, and The Book Of Kells tour.
Dublin is great!
May 7, 2024
Dublin is great! A lot of culture, museums, brewery, distilleries, pubs, restaurants and especially a lot of very good live music in nearly every pub, daily! And, if it is all to busy for you, take a bustour to the coast or into the mountains, great landscape, with also a lot of history.
Tonnes to do, so much to see.
May 7, 2024
Tonnes to do, so much to see. Beautiful city with stunning archietecture.. lOts of pubs and an amazing shopping experience. Beautiful parks and great visitor attractions. Handy for the airport. Willdefinately be back again for another visit.
Dublin is a bustling city that's walkable.
May 4, 2024
Dublin is a bustling city that's walkable. The locals are friendly and rightly proud of their city and country. The museums are free and fantastic! Other exhibitions connected to the National Museum of Ireland are located in easy to reach locations and are also free. Lots of pubs with good food and music. Great craic!
Dublin is a very walkable city.
May 4, 2024
Dublin is a very walkable city. We loved just walking around the city and seeing most of the major sites. It was raining one day but it was not a problem - we would just go into a museum and be surprised. I recommend talking to the people in Dublin - they are very helpful and friendly.
There is plenty to see and do in Dublin itself as well as...
May 2, 2024
There is plenty to see and do in Dublin itself as well as the outlying areas. Temple bar is a good place to start but be careful as prices can be high in this area. The transport system is adequate with plenty of buses and this is supplemented by the Luis tram service. The fares are quite cheap especially when you look at the prices for buses and trams in England.
Popular places to stay in Dublin
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Ulster Suite, 7 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1 Dublin, Ireland
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Modern 2Bedroom Oasis near Dublin city centre & Airport Dublin, Ireland
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Pembroke Guest Suite Ballsbridge, Dublin
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Henrietta Suites City Centre Dublin City Centre, Dublin
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