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
Admission runs from 8 to 25 €, a contained range. Book the Book of Kells online; the slots fill. Bring a waterproof jacket rather than an umbrella — the wind here destroys umbrellas.
Top Activities in Dublin
landmarkBook of Kells
from €19
landmarkSaint Patrick's Cathedral
from €15
landmarkChâteau de Dublin
from €17
landmarkNational Library of Ireland
from €15
landmarkChrist Church Cathedral
from €10
landmarkSpire of Dublin
from €15
museumChester Beatty Library
Free
parkSt Stephen's Green
Free
museumIrish Museum of Modern Art
from €17
landmarkGuinness Storehouse
from €11
landmarkGeneral Post Office
from €13
landmarkRoyal Irish Academy
from €12
parkPhoenix Park
Free
landmarkMarsh's Library
from €10
landmarkTemple Bar
from €13
landmarkDublin City Hall
from €10
landmarkThe Convention Centre Dublin
from €11
museumNational Museum of Ireland (Decorative Arts & History)
Free
landmarkThe Brazen Head
from €9
landmarkSt Augustine and St John
from €10
museumNational Museum of Ireland, Natural History
Free
museumThe James Joyce Centre
from €13
landmarkNational Leprechaun Museum
from €10
museumDublinia
from €14
Restaurants in Dublin
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Bastible
Bewley's Café
chiya
Peruke & Periwig
Darwins
Sanai
Beanhive
Featherblade
Jewel in the Crown
The Millstone
Etto
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