Top places to visit in Dublin

• Guinness Storehouse

  brewery museum · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The world's most visited brewery attraction — a 7-storey spectacular in the original fermentation building of the 265-year-old St James's Gate Brewery. Interactive exhibitions trace the full history of Guinness through ingredients,…

• Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells

  historic university · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Ireland's oldest university (founded 1592) houses the legendary illuminated Book of Kells — a breathtaking manuscript created by Celtic monks c.800 CE, displayed in the Old Library's cathedral-like Long Room alongside 200,000 ancient…

• Temple Bar Cultural Quarter

  cultural quarter · 4.2 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Dublin's cultural quarter — a compact grid of cobbled lanes between the Liffey and Dame Street packed with galleries, indie shops, street food markets, live music venues and the highest density of traditional Irish pubs in the city. Saved…

• Phoenix Park

  city park · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · free entry

  At 1,750 acres, one of the largest enclosed city parks in Europe — larger than Hyde Park, Central Park and the Bois de Boulogne combined. Home to 600 wild fallow deer, the official residences of the Irish President and US Ambassador,…

• Ha'Penny Bridge & Temple Bar

  Heritage · 4.6 rating · about 0.2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 1816 cast-iron pedestrian bridge over the Liffey — named for the half-penny toll it charged, Dublin's most iconic landmark and the gateway between the north city and Temple Bar.

• Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

  Cultural · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Dublin's principal pedestrian shopping street leading to St Stephen's Green — with the Molly Malone statue, Bewley's Oriental Café and the finest busking tradition in any European city.

• Kilmainham Gaol

  historic gaol · 4.9 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Ireland's most emotionally powerful historic site — a Victorian prison that held the leaders of every Irish rebellion from 1798 to the Civil War, including all 14 men executed after the 1916 Easter Rising. The guided tour is outstanding:…

• St. Stephen's Green

  Nature · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 9-hectare Victorian park at the top of Grafton Street — the lung of south Dublin, with a duck pond, bandstand and the finest formal gardens in the city centre.

• O'Connell Street & GPO

  Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Dublin's ceremonial boulevard — the widest street in Ireland, with the GPO where the 1916 Easter Rising was headquartered, the O'Connell monument and the bullet holes still visible on the post office columns.

• Dublin Castle

  historic castle · 4.4 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  For 700 years the seat of British power in Ireland, Dublin Castle is today the venue for presidential inaugurations and state occasions. The complex includes Georgian State Apartments, the medieval Record Tower (oldest intact structure…

• National Museum of Ireland — Archaeology

  Museum · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The premier museum of Irish history — with the Ardagh Chalice, the Tara Brooch and the prehistoric bog bodies, in an 1890 neo-classical rotunda that is itself one of Dublin's finest buildings.

• Glendalough Monastic City

  Heritage · 4.8 rating · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 6th-century monastic city in a glacial Wicklow valley — Ireland's most atmospheric early medieval site, with a complete round tower, cathedral ruins and two lakes in a setting of unique natural beauty.

Things to do

• Guinness Storehouse Visit Food Tour · 2.5 h · from EUR 25 per person
• Cliffs of Moher Day Trip Day Trip · 12 h · from EUR 49 per person
• Trinity College and Book of Kells Heritage · 1.5 h · from EUR 21 per person
• Dublin Literary Pub Crawl Cultural · 3 h · from EUR 12 per person
• Temple Bar Pub Tour Nightlife · 3 h · from EUR 25 per person
• Irish Whiskey Distillery Tasting Food Tour · 2 h · from EUR 25 per person
• Day Trip to Belfast and Giants Causeway Day Trip · 12 h · from EUR 49 per person
• Dublin City Bike Tour Outdoor · 3 h · from EUR 21 per person

Day trips and tours

• Best of Dublin Full-Day Tour 8 h · from EUR 33

Where to stay in Dublin

• Temple Bar & City Centre about EUR 150 per night

  The heart of Dublin and the most convenient location for first-time visitors — cobblestone lanes packed with traditional pubs, restaurants, galleries and the highest concentration of tourist attractions within walking…

• Ranelagh & Portobello (Southside) about EUR 120 per night

  The most pleasant residential neighbourhood to stay in Dublin — a 20-minute walk or short Luas ride from the city centre, with excellent independent restaurants, coffee shops and a genuine local village atmosphere. Much…

• Ballsbridge & Georgian Quarter about EUR 280 per night

  Dublin's most elegant residential district — Georgian terraces, embassy residences and the Merrion Hotel. The most upscale accommodation in the city. Very quiet at night. Walking distance to the National Gallery,…

Hotels

• The Shelbourne Hotel Dublin 5-star · INR 40,000 to INR 160,000 per night
• The Merrion Hotel Dublin 5-star · EUR 300 to EUR 1,200 per night
• The Westbury Hotel Dublin 5-star · INR 40,000 to INR 150,000 per night
• InterContinental Dublin 5-star · INR 18,000 to INR 50,000 per night
• Conrad Dublin Hotel 5-star · INR 15,000 to INR 42,000 per night
• The Marker Hotel Dublin 5-star · INR 15,000 to INR 42,000 per night

Where to eat

• Gallagher's Boxty House irish, traditional · about EUR 30 per person
• The Brazen Head irish, traditional, gastropub · about EUR 25 per person
• Boxty House irish, traditional · about EUR 30 per person
• Bunsen american, burgers, casual · about EUR 12 per person
• Bewley's Café irish, european, cafe · about EUR 22 per person
• The Bank on College Green irish, traditional, gastropub · about EUR 30 per person
• Yamamori Sushi japanese, sushi, noodles · about EUR 35 per person
• Beshoff Bros irish, seafood, casual · about EUR 15 per person

Getting to Dublin

Airport: Dublin (DUB)

How visitors arrive in Dublin

• Fly into Dublin Airport By air · common

  Dublin Airport, north of the centre, has flights from the UK, Europe, North America and the Middle East; the guide calls Dublin the most popular entry point for international visitors to Ireland. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Ferry from Holyhead By ferry from Holyhead · common

  Dublin Port receives ferries from Holyhead in Wales and the Isle of Man. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train from other Irish cities By train from Cork / Belfast / Galway · common

  Connolly serves the north and east, including Belfast; Heuston serves Cork, Galway and Limerick. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Irish towns By road from Irish towns · common

  Busaras is the main intercity bus station, serving most Irish towns. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Aircoach and Dublin Express to the city

  Aircoach (route 700) runs from the terminals to the city centre. Dublin Express serves the centre and Heuston Station. Source: dublinairport.com

• Dublin Bus routes 16 and 41

  Local buses 16 and 41 serve the airport and run into the city and suburbs. They stop more often and have less luggage room than the coaches. Check the operator for night service. Source: dublinairport.com

• Licensed taxi from the airport

  Licensed taxis wait at the kerb outside both terminals. Fares run on the meter and you are entitled to a receipt; the driver's licence should be displayed in the car. Source: dublinairport.com

• There is no rail or metro link to the airport, so choose a coach, bus or taxi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the port to the centre

• Bus 53 from Dublin Port

  Dublin Bus route 53 links Dublin Port's Irish Ferries terminal with Talbot Street in the city centre. Check the current timetable before travelling, and note other ferry lines use different terminals. Source: dublinport.ie

Getting around

• Tram

  The Luas tram has Red and Green lines that cross the city centre and reach the suburbs.

  Luas (TFI)

• Transit Pass

  The Leap Card is a rechargeable travel card accepted on Dublin buses, Luas trams and DART trains.

  Luas fares and Leap Card

• Walking

Paying

• Local buses take exact coins only, no cards or notes. A Leap Card from a terminal shop avoids this. Source: en.wikivoyage.org
• Taxis must accept cards as well as cash and should use the meter. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Safety and scams to avoid

• Temple Bar Overpricing

  Temple Bar pubs and restaurants, particularly on the main square

  Tourists are charged 2–3× the normal Dublin price for drinks and food in the most touristy Temple Bar spots. A pint of Guinness that costs €6 elsewhere is charged €8–10. This is technically legal as prices must be displayed.

  How to avoid it: Check the price of a pint before ordering. A pint of Guinness should cost €5.50–€7.00 across Dublin — anything over €8 is overpriced. The most authentic pubs and best value are one or two streets away from the main square.

• Taxi Overcharging at Dublin Airport

  Dublin Airport taxi rank and informal/unlicensed drivers outside the terminal

  Unlicensed taxi drivers approach passengers outside the terminal and offer fixed-price rides to the city that are significantly above the metered fare. They may claim meters are broken or that a fixed price is standard.

  How to avoid it: Only use the official Dublin Airport taxi rank (clearly signposted inside the terminal). All official taxis use meters. The metered fare from Dublin Airport to the city centre is approximately €25–35. Alternatively, the Aircoach bus (€10) or Dublin Airport Express (€7) are excellent alternatives.

• Accommodation Booking Scam

  Online searches for budget accommodation in Dublin city centre

  Fake accommodation listings occasionally appear on Google Maps or through clone websites mimicking legitimate B&Bs. After booking and payment, the property does not exist or was never available.

  How to avoid it: Book only through established platforms (Booking.com, Airbnb, the hotel's own website). Verify the address on Google Street View. Calls offering unsolicited accommodation deals should be treated with extreme suspicion.

Best time to visit Dublin

• Jan 9°C
• Feb 9°C
• Mar 11°C
• Apr 13°C
• May 15°C
• Jun 18°C
• Jul 20°C
• Aug 20°C
• Sep 17°C
• Oct 14°C
• Nov 11°C
• Dec 9°C

More in Ireland

• Killarney
• Galway
• Cork
• Dingle
• Kilkenny
• Ennis

Frequently asked questions about Dublin

What are the top-rated places to visit in Dublin?

The highest-rated places in our Dublin guide are Kilmainham Gaol, Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells, Glendalough Monastic City, Guinness Storehouse, Phoenix Park.

Where should I stay in Dublin?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Dublin: Temple Bar & City Centre, Ranelagh & Portobello (Southside), Ballsbridge & Georgian Quarter.

How do I get around Dublin?

Ways to get around Dublin covered in our guide: Tram, Transit pass, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Dublin?

Scams reported to us for Dublin include Temple Bar Overpricing; Taxi Overcharging at Dublin Airport; Accommodation Booking Scam. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Dublin?

Average daytime highs in Dublin run from 9°C in Jan to 20°C in Jul.

Which airport is nearest to Dublin?

The nearest airport to Dublin has the code DUB.