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Where to stay in Dublin
City Centre Dublin
4/5(286 area reviews)
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Temple Bar
4.5/5(15 area reviews)
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Howth
Unique features of Howth include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Howth Harbour or Dublin Bay while you're exploring the area.
Ballsbridge
4/5(21 area reviews)
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Herbert Park.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Stephen's Green or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by Dun Laoghaire Harbour or Dublin Bay might round out your trip.
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
26 - 33 Arran Street East, Dublin
The price is AU$238 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$238
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,922 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, comfortable bed, amazing breakfast and very friendly staff. We would stay there again."
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Stockhole Lane, Swords, Clonshaugh, Dublin
The price is AU$239 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$239
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,635 reviews)
"Awesome property with great service to and from the airport!"
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
11 Bow Ln E, Dublin
The price is AU$226 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$226
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,153 reviews)
Would 100% stay again
"Fast check in, beautifully scented, delicious food"
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Zanzibar Locke
34 ORMOND QUAY LOWER, Dublin
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,000 reviews)
"Awesome location right by the half penny bridge so you can easily access wither side of the city. The staff was good humored and helpful. Laundry facilities were nice."
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Swuite Dublin (Student Accommodation - ApartHotel)
Grangegorman Lower, Dublin, County Dublin
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (215 reviews)
"It was good one night stay for reasonable price."
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
8 Bride Street, Dublin, Dublin
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Very close to most of the sights. Quiet area hotel very clean, staff helpful"
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Trinity College
4.5/5(108 reviews)
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.
St. Stephen's Green
4.5/5(109 reviews)
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.
Dublin Port
4/5(8 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Croke Park
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.
Guinness Storehouse
4.5/5(79 reviews)
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
Aviva Stadium
4/5(11 reviews)
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Activities
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
AU$54
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise
AU$39
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations
AU$154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
AU$45
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery
AU$38
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Dublin
4.3
Top destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Everything was in lockdown due the virus. We need to return
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Very expensive, but a lovely city. A lot of character.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Loved Dublin! Great pubs and shopping, locals are so friendly and helpful! Christmas was a beautiful time to see Ireland with all of the lights and Christmas spirit in the air.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
What a massive city and a place to spend the new year thru
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveller
We were looking forward to visiting Dublin but were surprised and disappointed by how dirty it was. Just wasn’t a pleasant experience
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
We had a great stay in a great city.
Other places like Dublin
- Trinity College
- St. Stephen's Green
- Croke Park
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- O'Connell Street
- Dublin Castle
- Grafton Street
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Malahide Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Dublin Tourism Centre
- University College Dublin
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Clontarf Castle
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- The Book of Kells
- Beaumont Hospital