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Dublin travel guides
Answers to the questions people ask before a trip to Dublin: what to see, how to get there, what it costs and where to go next. Each guide gives the answer first and the checked details after.
Malahide: How to Visit From Dublin
Malahide is an easy half-day trip from Dublin, and you can do it on your own by DART train, bus or car.
Phoenix Park: A 4-Step Visit Guide
Phoenix Park is a huge public park in north-west Dublin that is open 24 hours a day.
Kilmainham Gaol: How to Get Tickets
Kilmainham Gaol is a former Dublin prison that you can only visit on a one-hour guided tour.
All guides
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Aircoach vs Dublin Express: Which to Take
Aircoach is the airport coach that takes you from Dublin Airport to the city centre.
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Leap Card: Which Dublin Card to Get
A Leap card is the cheapest way to ride Dublin's buses.
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Dublin to Belfast Rail: Train, Bus or Car
Dublin to Belfast rail takes about two hours on the Enterprise train, which leaves Dublin Connolly every hour.
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Citylink Galway to Dublin: Coach or Train
Citylink Galway to Dublin is an express coach service, and the Irish Rail train from Dublin Heuston is the main alternative.
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Dublin Holyhead Ferry: Compare the Crossings
The Dublin Holyhead ferry takes about 3 hours 15 minutes with Stena Line and about 3.5 hours with Irish Ferries on its main ship.
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Ring of Kerry From Dublin: How to Plan It
The Ring of Kerry is a 179 km driving loop around the Iveragh Peninsula in the south-west.
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National Museum of Ireland: Which Site to Visit
The National Museum of Ireland is free to enter.
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Best Restaurants in Dublin: Where to Eat by Budget
The best restaurants in Dublin depend on your budget and your area.
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Train Dublin to Kilkenny: A Day Trip Guide
The Dublin to Kilkenny train leaves from Heuston station and takes about an hour and a half.
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Irish Rock N Roll Museum: What the Tour Is Like
The Irish Rock N Roll Museum is a guided tour of about 60 to 75 minutes through a working music venue and rehearsal studios in Temple Bar.
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How to Get to Cliffs of Moher From Dublin: 3 Ways Compared
How to get to Cliffs of Moher from Dublin comes down to three ways.
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Dublin to Glendalough Bus: Times and Fares
The Dublin to Glendalough bus is St Kevin's Bus, which leaves from St Stephen's Green North and takes about 75 to 80 minutes.
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DART to Howth: Times, Fares and Cliff Walk
The DART to Howth takes about 25 minutes from Dublin Connolly, and the cliff walk starts right at the station.
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Best Pubs in Dublin: Seven Worth Your Pint
The best pubs in Dublin depend on what you want from a night out.
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Dublin Itinerary: 3 Days, Day by Day
A good Dublin itinerary for a first visit takes three days.
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Things to Do With Family in Dublin: 10 Ideas
The best things to do with family in Dublin are Dublin Zoo.
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Dublin at Night: Seven Evening Plans
Dublin at night is best spent on live music.
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Dublin Neighborhoods: 6 Areas to Stay In
The main Dublin neighborhoods for a visit are Temple Bar, Grafton Street, the north inner city, Smithfield, the Liberties and Ballsbridge.
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Things to Do in Dublin for Young Adults: Seven Picks
The best things to do in Dublin for young adults are a pub crawl.
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Christmas Markets Dublin: Dates and Where to Go
The main Dublin Christmas markets are the two TwinkleTown sites at Smithfield Square and St Patrick's Park.
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Things to Do in Dublin for Couples: Seven Ideas
For couples, things to do in Dublin work best as a mix of a free walk, a shared treat and an evening out.
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Best Time to Visit Dublin: Month by Month
The best time to visit Dublin is May to September, when highs reach about 15 to 20°C.
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Things to Do in Dublin That Are Free: Eight Ideas
The best things to do in Dublin that are free are the national museums.
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Unusual Things to Do in Dublin: Seven Hidden Gems
Unusual things to do in Dublin include a cemetery tour.
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Things to Do in Dublin When Its Raining: Seven Indoor Picks
The best things to do in Dublin when its raining are indoors.
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Is Dublin Safe at Night: A 5-Step Guide
Dublin is safe at night for most visitors who take the same care they would in any large city.
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Is Dublin Worth Visiting: An Honest Verdict
Dublin is worth visiting for two to three days if you like history, music, coastal walks and a city you can cover on foot.
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Things to Do in Bray, Dublin: 8 Ideas
The best things to do in Bray, Dublin's nearest big seaside town.