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Dublin


  The Irish have a reputation as the friendliest people in Europe. In recent years, Dublin has been transformed into a trendy city, and possibly the party capital of Europe. It is also a young city, 50% of its population is under the age of 27.

The City


  Most of what’s fun in Dublin is south of the River Liffey. The Temple Bar area right by the river,...

Do & See


  

Irish Museum of Modern Art


  The light and airy exhibition spaces do the modern art justice. Situated in a 17th century...

Dublin Literary Pub Crawl


  Walk in the footsteps of Wilde, Shaw, and Joyce while the guide reads excerpts from these authors’...

Guinness Storehouse


  Dublin’s number one tourist attraction doesn’t need an introduction.

Trinity College


  Trinity College dates back to 1592, and most of the country’s historical figures studied here at...

National Museum of Ireland


  Exhibitions here chronicle a wide range of topics including life in Egypt, the Ireland of the...

Malahide Castle


  Set on 250 acres of park land in the pretty seaside town of Malahide, was both a fortress and a...

Eating


  Dublin’s dining scene is reminiscent of London’s. The options range from gastro pubs to tapas bars,...

L´Gueuleton


  Troy McGuires is the bad boy of Irish cooking, and his restaurant is considered the rising star of...

Mermaid Café


  One of Dublin’s nicest modern Irish restaurants. It has a rustic interior and a laid back...

Gruel


  This is the more casual sibling of Mermaid Café. Good for brunch.

Bleu Bistro Moderne


  It looks like a first-class airport lounge with its strict lines, black leather and dark wood. The...

Chapter One


  This organic restaurant is situated in the Dublin Writers Museum, hence the name. The menu has its...

Aya


  Stylish Japanese diner, complete with a conveyor belt. Most of the dishes are exquisite. Located...

Unicorn Restaurant


  Classic Italian eatery that is still among the best the city has to offer.

Admiral Restaurant


  This is a restaurant with modern elegance with an interior that reflects the marine. They have cave...

Cafés


  

Bewley’s Oriental Café


  Bewley’s is Dublin’s most famous café, and afternoon tea destination. The James Joyce room with its...

Avoca


  Irish lifestyle company Avoca offers everything from cookbooks to clothes and home design...

Queen of Tarts


  This is a real gem. Scones, meringues, cheesecakes, brownies… they are all baked on the premises....

Bars & Nightlife


  Dublin seems to have an unlimited number of pubs, many of them described as classics. Either...

Morrison Hotel Bar


  Morrison’s bar always feels right with its slender design, great views over the southern quays of...

O’Donohugues


  The 1960s band The Dubliners are only one of many folk music groups that got their start here....

Stag’s Head


  Old-world pub with a magnificent mahogany bar that once propped up James Joyce. Also serves good...

Mulligan’s


  Some think it’s a dive, some think it’s a gem. Either way, when John F. Kennedy worked as a...

Shopping


  Shopping in Dublin is equally satisfying both north and south of the river. Luxury boutiques and...

Brown Thomas


  The best and most exclusive department store in Dublin with four floors of exclusive brands.

Design Centre


  The latest offerings from Ireland’s young designers including Louise Kennedy, Sham Hoey and Karen...

Avoca


  Interiors, cookbooks, toys… Irish Avoca has something special for every part of the home. They also...

Cleo


  Cleo stocks handmade shawls, blankets, sweaters, socks, and linen and tweed fabrics, from all...

Vivien Walsh


  Vivian Walsh’s jewellery manages to combine post-punk roughness with elegance.

Hodges Figgis, Waterstones


  This is heaven for book lovers, and not only because it was mentioned in Joyce’s Ulysses. It has...

Sheridan’s Cheesemongers


  Ireland has many small dairies that produce excellent cheeses. Among them are Cashel Blue,...

Sleeping


  

The Clarence


  It’s almost 10 years since U2 opened this hotel, but it is still considered one of Ireland’s...

Morrison Hotel


  Created by Irish designer John Rocha. The colour scheme ranges from darkest brown to light beige.

Mercer Court


  A simple but nice and clean hotel. Choose between regular bed and breakfast type accommodation on a...

Avalon House


  Popular with backpackers. They even have a room with twelve beds.

Essential Information


  

Airport


  Six bus companies serve Dublin International Airport. The 10 kilometers (6.5 miles) journey takes...

Public Transport


  Dublin’s bus and train network was recently complemented by the newly built Luas tram service....

Taxi


  Taxis can be hailed on the street at taxi stands or booked via telephone. At weekends it is...Taxi 2000

Post


  Post offices are open Monday–Friday 9.30-18.00. The General Post Office on O’Connell Street is open...

Pharmacy


  If you need urgent medical care call; tel: +353 1 453 9333. They can give you free medical advice...The Temple Bar Pharmacy

Dentist


  Dublin Dental School and Hospital. Trinity College.

Telephone


  Country code: +353 Area code: 01

Electricity


  230 V, 50 Hz

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