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Guide To Dublin

Set along the shores of the River Liffey, Dublin is at once thriving, youthful and steeped in history. What makes the city so exciting is its mix of old and new. For every trendy bar along the South Side, there’s a typical Irish pub hidden down an alluring alleyway – not to mention the city’s vibrant arts scene and dazzling infrastructure.

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When To Go

At heart, Dublin is still very much a tourist’s city – many attractions either close or alter their prices outside of peak season (March, July and August). However, hotels are generally cheaper either side of the main tourism months, so you will save a few pennies if you visit at these times (even if you do end up paying a little more for the attractions).

Top 5 Places To Stay

  • The Fleet Street Hotel

    Located among the vibrant and cobbled streets of Temple Bar, the Fleet Street’s exterior exudes old-world charm. Inside, colourful designs characterise the décor of the 70 guestrooms, all of which have telephones and satellite TV. Guests can enjoy a full Irish breakfast with the Fleet Room’s famous teas and coffees, or a cool Guinness in the bar.

  • Radisson SAS Royal Hotel

    Opened in August 2007 and set in the centre of Dublin, this ultra-modern seven-storey hotel is 200m from Dublin Castle. The 150 guestrooms feature contemporary decor in natural tones and leather armchairs; all have LCD televisions and internet access.

  • White Sands Hotel

    Set opposite Portmarnock Beach, this boutique hotel with modern façade is located 18km from Dublin centre. Guests can enjoy freshly-caught seafood in the restaurant, and relax in contemporary guestrooms.

  • Russell Court Hotel

    Housed in a traditional Georgian town house, this central hotel is located 500 metres from Grafton Street. The 42 guestrooms are located on three floors, all of which are individually decorated in traditional style with richly coloured fabrics and antique-style furnishings. There is also an onsite pub, Dicey’s Garden Bar, which is rustic in style, with wood-panelled walls and wooden floors.

  • Conrad Dublin

    This hotel features a cocktail lounge, traditional Irish pub and contemporary seafood restaurant, and is located a short distance from the National Concert Hall. Guestrooms are decorated in subdued shades with blue or gold details, and beds have goose-down duvets.

Top 5 Things To Do On Your Visit

  • Temple Bar

    One of the liveliest parts of Dublin, Temple Bar has seen much redevelopment in recent years. As a result, the cobbled-streets that line the quarter are a pulsating hive of great restaurants, pubs, shops and arts centres – not to be missed!

  • Grafton Street

    Famed for its great shops, its easy to lose yourself around the boutiques on Grafton Street. With numerous coffee houses, it is also the perfect place to relax and watch the world hurry past.

  • Guinness Brewery

    It may be clichéd, but a visit to Dublin just isn’t complete without a history lesson on its most famous export. Covering 64 acres, the brewery has guided tours that end with – what else – a celebratory pint of the black stuff.

  • Merrion Square

    Dublin’s grandest Georgian plaza has a great arts market on Sundays. It’s also notable because Oscar Wilde lived here – a fact celebrated by a flamboyant statue of the writer in the nearby green.

  • James Joyce Centre

    Arguably Dublin’s most celebrated writer, Joyce’s fascination with the city inspired some of his greatest work. Offering walking tours to some of his favourite haunts, the Centre allows you to see Dublin through his eyes.

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