What are the best places to visit in Dublin, Ireland? And where is the best area to live?
Q. We are a couple in our mid-20s and would like to feel the full vibe of Dublin from the nightlife to the sightseeing. And would preferably do that in walking distance (or easy access by public transport).
Streets that we should visit and good 3-4* hotels that are not a way off 100 pounds per room per night will be much appreciated.
Thank you
Streets that we should visit and good 3-4* hotels that are not a way off 100 pounds per room per night will be much appreciated.
Thank you
A. I'm also a Dub (and write a travel guide, url below) and would agree with Pleiades that hotel prices have risen sharply. I would add that you are normally charged by the person, not by the room, so check carefully before booking. I often receive recommendations from my newsletter subscribers and one mentioned "I stayed at Lynham's Hotel on O'Connell Street and was quite satisfied. The rate was reasonable, considering the prime location, and the staff quite attentive". It is listed as 2 star and is currently listing 79GBP per room (2 people) for May.
My 3 star choice is Buswells but I couldn't find rooms for less that 180 euro (about 120 GP).
You will find plenty of things to see in Dublin in my section "Dublin by foot". Highlights include St Patrick's cathedral* (from where we get the expression "chancing your arm"), Whitefriars Street church (bones of St Valentine, patron saint of lovers and appropriate for you two!), Liffey Boardwalk (just off O'Connell Street), the beautiful and iconic doors of Dublin in Merrion square and environs (if you stay in Buswells, you can see them every night!) and Windmill Lane where U2 cut their first commercial album (bit of a walk but possible by DART to Barrow Street). These are a few ideas - have a look at my site for lots more (and please support my site - you will find links for accommodation).
* = admission charge. If you appear in St Patrick's on weekdays at 1745 and say you are attending evensong, they don't charge you - you can hear the famous choir and have a quick look around afterwards! Check
http://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/
and time your visit with a service; mattins and evensong are generally 30 mins while Holy Eucharist is about 1 hour.
Have a great trip.
My 3 star choice is Buswells but I couldn't find rooms for less that 180 euro (about 120 GP).
You will find plenty of things to see in Dublin in my section "Dublin by foot". Highlights include St Patrick's cathedral* (from where we get the expression "chancing your arm"), Whitefriars Street church (bones of St Valentine, patron saint of lovers and appropriate for you two!), Liffey Boardwalk (just off O'Connell Street), the beautiful and iconic doors of Dublin in Merrion square and environs (if you stay in Buswells, you can see them every night!) and Windmill Lane where U2 cut their first commercial album (bit of a walk but possible by DART to Barrow Street). These are a few ideas - have a look at my site for lots more (and please support my site - you will find links for accommodation).
* = admission charge. If you appear in St Patrick's on weekdays at 1745 and say you are attending evensong, they don't charge you - you can hear the famous choir and have a quick look around afterwards! Check
http://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/
and time your visit with a service; mattins and evensong are generally 30 mins while Holy Eucharist is about 1 hour.
Have a great trip.
Can anyone recommend a cheap hotel with a swimming pool in Dublin city centre?
Q.
A. Only a few hotels in the city centre have pools. They are 4 or 5 star and they're far from cheap. If you look on http://lastminute.ie you may get a discounted rate, but I've never seen one for less than 150 euro per person per night.
The Clarion is possibly your best bet for a good deal, depending on when you want to stay:
http://www.clariondublincity.com/
The Merrion is one of the best hotels in Dublin, but the prices reflect this:
http://www.merrionhotel.com/tethra_spa.php
You could also try these hotels which are a bit further from the city centre - a 15-20 min taxi ride at night:
Castleknock hotel and country club:
http://www.towerhotelgroup.com/displayContentHotel.aspx?groupID=7§ionID=89§ionCode=leisure_health_and_beauty
The Regency Hotel:
http://www.regencyhotels.com/hotels/content.asp~PageID=37
The Clarion is possibly your best bet for a good deal, depending on when you want to stay:
http://www.clariondublincity.com/
The Merrion is one of the best hotels in Dublin, but the prices reflect this:
http://www.merrionhotel.com/tethra_spa.php
You could also try these hotels which are a bit further from the city centre - a 15-20 min taxi ride at night:
Castleknock hotel and country club:
http://www.towerhotelgroup.com/displayContentHotel.aspx?groupID=7§ionID=89§ionCode=leisure_health_and_beauty
The Regency Hotel:
http://www.regencyhotels.com/hotels/content.asp~PageID=37
What are some must see/go and interesting places in Dublin Ireland??
Q. I'm going to Dublin on feb 21. I was wondering what are some points of interest. I'll be staying at The Westbury Hotel on Grafton street and i wanted to know if there any places to go to that are walkable?? If anyone could give me a list of places and a bit info that would be GrEaT.
thanks ;]
thanks ;]
A. Dublin is quite a compact city and with a such a good base just off Grafton Street you should easily be able to walk to most of the city's attractions.
Grafton Street is one of Dublin's pedestrianised shopping streets and at the top of it you'll find St. Stephen's Green - a lovely inner city park. Merrion Square is a short walk from St. Stephen's Green and is home to top attractions like the National Library, the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery and the Government buildings.
At the bottom end of Grafton Steet you'll find Trinity College - home of the famous Book of Kells - which is the oldest manuscript in the world!
You should also explore Temple Bar - the city's cultural and nightlife hotspot! This place is buzzing in the evenings and its cobbled streets are brimming with pubs, nightclubs and restaurants.
Closeby Temple Bar is the Christchurch area - also known as the Viking/Medieval area which is said to be the oldest part of the city. Here you can visit Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the City Hall, St.Audoen's Gate and the Old City Walls.
You'll have to cross over O'Connell Bridge to get to O'Connell Street - Dublin's main street. Here you can see the GPO and the 'Spire'. Take a stroll down Moore Street for a real Dublin experience.
For attractions like the Old Jameson Distillery, the Chimney Viewing Tower, the National Museum Collins Barracks, Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo, the Guiness Brewery and Kilmainham Goal take the Red Luas Line from the 'Abbey Street' stop just off O'Connell Street.
Use the DART train to visit Malahide Castle and the coastal towns of Kiliney, Dalkey and Dun Laoghaire.
Grafton Street is one of Dublin's pedestrianised shopping streets and at the top of it you'll find St. Stephen's Green - a lovely inner city park. Merrion Square is a short walk from St. Stephen's Green and is home to top attractions like the National Library, the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery and the Government buildings.
At the bottom end of Grafton Steet you'll find Trinity College - home of the famous Book of Kells - which is the oldest manuscript in the world!
You should also explore Temple Bar - the city's cultural and nightlife hotspot! This place is buzzing in the evenings and its cobbled streets are brimming with pubs, nightclubs and restaurants.
Closeby Temple Bar is the Christchurch area - also known as the Viking/Medieval area which is said to be the oldest part of the city. Here you can visit Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the City Hall, St.Audoen's Gate and the Old City Walls.
You'll have to cross over O'Connell Bridge to get to O'Connell Street - Dublin's main street. Here you can see the GPO and the 'Spire'. Take a stroll down Moore Street for a real Dublin experience.
For attractions like the Old Jameson Distillery, the Chimney Viewing Tower, the National Museum Collins Barracks, Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo, the Guiness Brewery and Kilmainham Goal take the Red Luas Line from the 'Abbey Street' stop just off O'Connell Street.
Use the DART train to visit Malahide Castle and the coastal towns of Kiliney, Dalkey and Dun Laoghaire.
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