You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from LisaDanu: RT @thepainterflynn: Good morning from a sunny Dublin a minute ago Holibaus: RT @planetjedward: We want to thank Louis copeland for the awesome coool suits he sent us from Dublin to edzerbaijohn you rock Louis peace out John and Ed =:) a minute ago LdaGorite: I'm at Scent Garden (Dublin, Ballycullen) http://t.co/jfdzzT3y a minute ago World / Europe / Ireland / Dublin | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect Dublin is a bright, cosmopolitan city combining centuries of history with a distinctly 21st century vibe. In between the historic buildings and squares you'll find grand new hotels, cool street architecture, cutting-edge restaurants and bars, and surprisingly good shopping. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Euro Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Warm rather wet summers, mild winters Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 353 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V (UK-style 3 pin plugs) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Dublin touch down at Dublin Airport from where Airlink buses (€6) leave every 15 minutes for the city centre, with journey times of 45 minutes. Taxis (€30) are readily available with journey times of just 20 minutes. Dublin's extensive bus and modern tram network makes getting around straight-forward. The town centre is very walkable. You can get to most main sites on foot quite comfortably. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Temple Bar Temple Bar: The cobbled streets of Dublin's tourist district are full of interesting boutiques, bars and restaurants, perfect for soaking up the atmosphere. The National Photographic Archive, located on Meeting House Square, exhibits fascinating photos of Ireland's recent history. On the same square, the Farmers' Market is stuffed with stalls selling organic veg, cheeses and hams on Saturday mornings. The area is also teeming with lively pubs, which host traditional Irish music nights. Address: Temple Bar Cultural Trust, 12 East Essex Street, Temple Bar Post Code:Dublin 2 Tel No:+353 1 6772255 Trinity College Trinity College: Dublin's foremost academic institution has serene squares and its magnificent barrel-vaulted old library houses ancient tomes including the famous Book of Kells. These lavishly decorated Latin texts of the Gospels were discovered in a peat bog. Address: Trinity College Dublin, College Green Post Code:Dublin 2 Tel No:+353 1 896 1000 Guinness Storehouse Guinness Storehouse: It's hardly surprising that this is Dublin's most popular tourist attraction. It's a modern temple to the best-loved local ale, explaining the brewing process, history of the brand and more. Visitors receive a free pint on entry, to be supped whilst drinking in views from the fantastic skyline bar on the top floor. Address: St James's Gate Post Code:Dublin 8 Tel No:+ 353 1 408 4800 Quick Lunch - Eden Try and get a table on the terrace at Eden if it's a nice day. Dining here is sophisticated but not remotely stuffy. Food is straightforward and satisfying. Address: Sycamore St Post Code: Tel No:00 353 1 670 5372 Top Table - Town Bar and Grill Sample some of Dublin's best modern cuisine at the Town Bar and Grill, where you'll find innovative dishes, a great wine list and friendly service to boot. (Reservations recommended). Address: 21 Kildare St Post Code: Tel No:00 353 1 662 4724 Cheap Eat - Bewley's Oriental Café Bewley's Oriental Café, an ornate old diner with stained glass windows, is a Dublin institution. It serves up the best Irish breakfast in town - ideal for a quiet chat in a cosy booth or a morning after a night out in Temple Bar. Address: 78 Grafton St Post Code: Tel No:00 353 1 677 6761 On Business - Jury's Inn Custom House hotel Well located in the International Financial Services Centre, Jury's Inn Custom House hotel offers quality and comfort at a reasonable price. There are also six meeting rooms. Book now Address: Custom House Quay Post Code:1 Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - The Merrion Hotel Created from four Georgian Townhouses, The Merrion Hotel is a visual feast of ornate rooms stuffed with fine furnishings and works of art. With one of the best spas in Dublin and the excellent Patrick Guilbaud dishing up exquisite food in the restaurant, it's very hard to beat. Book now Address: Upper Merrion Street Post Code:2 Tel No: Cheap Sleep - Harding Hotel Great value, recently renovated rooms right in the centre make the Harding Hotel hugely popular. Darkey Kelly's bar downstairs serves up good food and live entertainment. Book now Address: Copper Alley, Fishamble St., Christchurch,Dublin,IRELAND Post Code: Tel No: Coffee And Chat - Library Bar The Library Bar at the Central Hotel (Exchequer St, 00 353 1 679 7302 is a peaceful haven of leather armchairs and bookshelves right in the centre of town. Address: Exchequer St Post Code: Tel No:00 353 1 679 7302 Formal Presentation - Westin Hotel Formerly the Allied Irish Bank, this historic building has been transformed into the luxury 5-star Westin Hotel (Westmoreland St, 00 353 1 645 1000). Its elegant, well-appointed meeting rooms seat from eight to 260. Address: Westmoreland St Post Code: Tel No:00 353 645 1000 Evening Drinks - Cafe en Seine The Art Deco surroundings of Cafe en Seine (40 Dawson St, 00 353 1 6774567) offer plenty of booths and bar space for chatting over a pint of the black stuff. It gets more boisterous as the evening progresses. Address: 40 Dawson St Post Code: Tel No:00 353 1 6774369 Print City guides Dublin Flights Book flights to Dublin now Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
