Guidebook for Dublin
Arts & Culture
This museum features contemporary art and has free admission, minus special occasion paid exhibitions. The museum is housed in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadThis museum features contemporary art and has free admission, minus special occasion paid exhibitions. The museum is housed in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
A former prison, is now a museum run by the Office of Public Works. Arrive early to avoid long lines!
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadA former prison, is now a museum run by the Office of Public Works. Arrive early to avoid long lines!
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadA beautiful and clean zoo with lots to see for the whole family!
A great way to learn about the brewing process and the history of Guinness. The tasting on the 4th floor and of course the gravity bar with panoramic views of the city are the highlights.
31 locals recommend
Victoria Quay, Stop 1447 station
A great way to learn about the brewing process and the history of Guinness. The tasting on the 4th floor and of course the gravity bar with panoramic views of the city are the highlights.
Family museum containing hundreds of wax versions of famous Irish and international personalities.
48 locals recommend
The National Wax Museum Plus
22-25 Westmoreland StFamily museum containing hundreds of wax versions of famous Irish and international personalities.
Irish haute couture and silver collections alongside exhibitions exploring Irish military history.
166 locals recommend
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Benburb StreetIrish haute couture and silver collections alongside exhibitions exploring Irish military history.
Sightseeing
This is a lovely park with a lake not far from Trinity College and Grafton Street shopping. Perfect place for a break from busier areas of the city.
720 locals recommend
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenThis is a lovely park with a lake not far from Trinity College and Grafton Street shopping. Perfect place for a break from busier areas of the city.
A library in an incredible building. Book of Kells is very impressive. Amazing history in real life. You can imagine the famous people who studied here walking past!
629 locals recommend
Trinity College
A library in an incredible building. Book of Kells is very impressive. Amazing history in real life. You can imagine the famous people who studied here walking past!
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library.
403 locals recommend
Dublin Castle
Dame StreetHistoric site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library.
Everything Else
Avis Car Hire Dublin City Centre
39 Old KilmainhamConvenient location close to the apartment.
Food Scene
The Natural Bakery
631 S Circular RdLocal bakery makes fresh breads, cakes and pastries.
Traditional Irish pub serving sandwiches, wraps and wholesome mains, with regular live music.
47 locals recommend
Arthur's Jazz & Blues Pub
28 Thomas StTraditional Irish pub serving sandwiches, wraps and wholesome mains, with regular live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Spacious pub with an Italian restaurant, plus live music and karaoke nights and big-screen sports.
38 locals recommend
The Patriots Inn
760 S Circular RdSpacious pub with an Italian restaurant, plus live music and karaoke nights and big-screen sports.
Essentials
Discount supermarket chain specializing in own-brand groceries and Irish produce.
113 locals recommend
SuperValu
169 Howth RdDiscount supermarket chain specializing in own-brand groceries and Irish produce.
EUROSPAR
South Circular RoadGroceries within walking distance.
Shopping
Liberty Market
Meath StreetThe Liberty Market is one of Dublin's longest running Markets.