Dublin
Currency
EUR
Language
English, Irish
Timezone
Dublin
Continent
Europe
Discover Dublin
Dublin is a capital at human scale — you can cross it on foot in an hour. The Book of Kells, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript held at Trinity College, is its treasure. St Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church and the castle complete a compact centre, and Phoenix Park, twice the size of Central Park, borders it to the west.
When to go
May to September for long days and the least rain. It rains in Dublin all year, but rarely for long: the shower is a constant, not an obstacle. St Patrick's Day, 17 March, fills the city.
Getting around
The centre walks entirely. The Luas tram and the buses cover the rest. A Leap card costs markedly less than single tickets.
Where to eat
The Guinness Storehouse is the country's most visited paid attraction — the view from the Gravity Bar at the top earns part of the ticket. Temple Bar is the pub quarter, very touristy and very expensive: the good pubs are a street or two away. Eight halal addresses are listed.
Good to know
Book the Book of Kells online; the slots fill. Bring a waterproof jacket rather than an umbrella — the wind here destroys umbrellas.
Where to Stay in Dublin
Top Activities in Dublin
landmarkBook of Kells
landmarkSaint Patrick's Cathedral
landmarkDublin Castle
landmarkNational Library of Ireland
landmarkAbbey Theatre
landmarkChrist Church Cathedral
from €10
museumNational Gallery of Ireland
Free
landmarkSpire of Dublin
museumChester Beatty Library
Free
landmarkSt Stephen's Green
museumIrish Museum of Modern Art
landmarkGuinness Storehouse
landmarkGeneral Post Office
landmarkPhoenix Park
Free
landmarkMarsh's Library
landmarkTemple Bar
landmarkDublin City Hall
landmarkThe Convention Centre Dublin
landmarkGaiety Theatre
landmarkDublin Connolly
landmarkDublin Pearse
landmarkOlympia Theatre
landmarkRoyal Irish Academy
landmarkDublin Heuston
Restaurants in Dublin
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Bastible
Bewley's Café
chiya
Peruke & Periwig
Darwins
Sanai
Beanhive
Featherblade
Jewel in the Crown
The Millstone
Etto
BoCo
Il Caffé di Napoli
