Perhaps Dublin does not sound like the most exotic destination for your summer holidays. However, if you fancy a cultural holiday, weekend break or romantic getaway, Dublin is a great destination.
Dublin is also home to Europe’s largest low cost airline, Ryanair, so getting low cost flights to Dublin or last minute deals is easy.
Dublin Top Tourist Attractions
On arriving in the city you should go to Dublin Tourism Centre on Suffolk Street where you can get advice on accommodation, city tours and events. The most popular tourist areas in Dublin are around O’Connell Street, Grafton Street and Temple Bar. The city isn’t that big so you can easily visit it in a weekend. Some of the top tourist attractions are Dublin Castle, the National Gallery of Ireland, The University of Dublin Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green Park, the Guinness Storehouse and Dublinia. Mix sightseeing with shopping during your stay in Dublin. Most of the best shops are located on Grafton Street and then stop off to sample the famous black beer at the Guinness Storehouse.
Dublin nightlife
By night, head out to Temple Bar to experience a real Irish pub. This is the place to see and be seen in Dublin. You never know who you will bump into – U2, The Corrs, Westlife…… If this isn’t your scene, why not head to Gaiety Theatre to see Riverdance perform. Dublin has something to entertain everyone.
