City centre Dublin accomodation in the Heart of Temple Bar with the Parliament Hotel,
one of Dublin's finest family owned and operated hotels. Located in Temple Bar, Dublins
cultural quarter. All bedrooms are ensuite with multi channel TV, direct dial telephone,
tea / coffee making facility, hairdryers and garment press.
The hotel has a number of rooms suitable for wheel chair access and less able bodied
guests. The innovative restaurant design lends itself brilliantly to the cosmopolitan
atmosphere of Temple Bar, and the menu offers the best in contemporary cuisine. This
venue, which is part of the famous Buskers Bar, is ideal for a quick soup & sandwich
or an informal lunch or dinner in a vibrant atmosphere.
Dublin has a long and varied history from its Viking origins to its present role as
Irelands capital city, buzzing with youthful energy. Medieval, Georgian and modern
architecture provide the backdrop to the delightful diversity which is Dublin. Fine
museums and art galleries chronicle its long and colourful past, while the pubs and cafés
buzz with music and song.
Room Prices start at 75 euro but book online ot svae on room rates and always book direct
with Regency Hotels for online confirmation
Rooms from EUR75
Location
None airport, less than 1 km
Nearest Major Train Station Hueston km
Nearest Local Train Station Tara Street km
Map & Directions
Directions included in your email booking confirmation
Room Types
Double (50)
Includes full Irish Breakfast more info
Number of Beds:1
Twin (50)
Includes Full Irish Breakfast. more info
Number of Beds:2
Single (10)
Includes Full Irish Breakfast more info
Number of Beds:1
Restaurants and Bars
Breakfast
• Breakfast available from 7:00 to 11:00 hours
Lunch
• Lunch available from 13:00 to 15:00 hours
Dinner
• Dinner available from 17:00 to 22:00 hours
Local Attractions
• Bank of Ireland Building (less than 1km)- Historical houses of parliment, now
housing the Irish stock exchange.
• Trinity Collage / Book of Kells (less than 1km)- Famous gospel manuscripts, housed
in the Trinity collage library.
• Temple Bar (less than 1km)- Dublins cultural centre, the home of Irish bars and
entertainment.
• Grafton Street Shopping (1 km)- Pedestrianised shopping district.
Directions
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• Nearest Motorway or Main Road Westmorland Street
• None airport, less than 1 km
• Nearest Port / Ferrycrossing Dublin Port 8km
• Nearest Major Train Station Hueston km
• Nearest Local Train Station Tara Street km
• Nearest Coach/Bus Station O Connell 0.4km
• Local Taxi Company Taxi Seven
• Tel No. of Taxi Company 00 353 14600000
Hotel Policies
Children
• Children stay free upto and including the age of 12.
• Children over the age of 13 are charged as adults.
Check In / Check Out
• You may check in from 14:00 hours.
• You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cancellations
• Bookings must be cancelled 1 day in advance of your arrival date.
• In the event of a no show or a cancellation with less than 1 day notice prior to
the date of arrival, an amount equivalent to one nights average cost of accomodation will
be charged
Payment - We accept
• American Express
• Diners Club
• Mastercard
• Visa
If you cancel in breach of the cancellation policy or 'No show' you will be charged a
cancellation fee of one nights accommodation. Children 12 years and under are free of
charge when travelling with two paying adults.
Guest Services
Parking & Transportation
• Nearby Pay to Park
Concierge Services
• Currency exchange
• Safety Deposit Boxes
• Left Luggage / Storage Facilities
• Post/Parcel Service
• Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
Family / Children's services
• Cots / Cribs
Lifts and Elevator Access
• Rooms accessible by lift access
Hospitality
• Restaurant
• Cafe
• Lounge / Bar
Swimming Facilities
• Swimming Pool Off Site 1 km
Fitness Centre / Gym Facilities
• Fully Equipped Gymnasium Off Site 1 km
• Aerobics dance studio Off Site 1 km
Business Facilities
• Meeting Facilities
• Computer Rental
• Black & White photocopying
• Fax service
• Personal fax hire
• TV & Video hire
• Conference phones
• Audio equipment
• Flip Charts
Population
Dublin has a population of just over 1.1 million.
Weather
Dublin has a mild, temperate climate. Showers can occur at any time of the year, but
usually pass quickly. Average temperatures in summer range from 16-20°C / 60-67°F and in
winter, from 4-7°C / 39-44°F.
Entry and Customs
Passports are not required by British citizens born in the United Kingdom and travelling
from Britain although identification may be needed. Citizens of European Union states and
Switzerland may use a passport or national identity card.
All other nationalities must have a passport.
Countries whose passport holders DO NOT require visas to enter Ireland:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil,
Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR),
Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (Rep of South), Latvia, Lesotho,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nauru,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, San
Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tonga,
Trinidad & Tobago, U.S.A., UK & dependent territories*, Uruguay, Vatican City,
Venezuela, Western Samoa, Zimbabwe.
* British Dependent Territories:
Anguilla, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory (South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands)
British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Archipelago, Peros Banos, Diego Garcia, Danger
Island), Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands and dependencies , Gibraltar, Hong Kong **,
Montserrat, Pitcairn, (Henderson, Ducie and Oneno Islands), St. Helena and dependencies (
Ascension Island, Tristan Da Cunha), the sovereign base areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia,
Turks and Caicos Island, British Virgin Islands.
** A person in possession of a Hong Kong certificate of identity requires an entry visa
for the state.
Nationals of the following countries require transit visas:
Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Cuba, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Zaire,
Lebanon, Moldova, Montenegro, Nigeria, Romania, Serbia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Zaire.
If you require a visa or have any queries please contact the Irish Embassy or Consulate in your country of permanent residence.
Money
The currency is the Euro (€). The Euro came into operation in January 2002.
Banks are open Monday – Friday 10.00 - 16.00 with late opening on Thursday until 17.00. Most bank ATM machines in Dublin accept the ‘Plus’ or ‘Cirrus’ symbols and credit cards are widely accepted. Personal cheques from British banks are not accepted anywhere in Ireland.
Language
English is the spoken language in Ireland. Irish, or Gaelic (Gaelige), the ancient celtic
language of the country is also spoken by about 5% of the population.
Shopping
Shops generally open from 09.00 – 18.00, Monday – Saturday with late opening on
Thursday until 20.00. In the city centre many shops open on Sundays from 12.00 until 18.00
and some of the larger Shopping Centres open late during the week.
For those outside the European Community there is a tax refund scheme in operation for purchases in some shops. Click here for more information
Smoking
Dublin is now Europe's first smoke free capital city! Since March 29th 2004, a smoking ban
in the work place has been in force. The primary purpose of the prohibition is to afford
protection to workers and the public who are exposed to harmful environmental tobacco
smoke. Dublin pubs, night clubs, restaurants and cafés are now smoke free zones. You can
still smoke out of doors, in your hotel room, or in private accommodation. Click here for
more information.
Electrical Current
220 / 240 volts (50 cycles) is the standard electrical current and a 3 square pinned
adapter may be required.
Telephones
Mobile telephones can be brought into Ireland. It is advisable to check that the system
you use will operate in Ireland. There are also plenty of public telephones dotted
throughout the city. International call cards can be purchased in many locations around
the city.
To make an international call:
Direct dialling
00 + Country Code + Area Code + Local Number
Medical Care
Visitors from EU countries are entitled to medical treatment under the EU Reciprocal
Medical Treatment agreement. Before you travel you should collect an E111 form. Check that
the doctor or dentist that you use is registered with the Irish Health Board and inform
him or her that you want to be treated under the EUs social security arrangements.
Visitors from other countries should check with their insurance agent or broker before travelling.
In the event of an emergency, visitors may telephone or go directly to the casualty department of the major hospitals.
Dublin Hotels and Other Dublin Accommodation
Whether you're after Dublin hotels, bed and breakfasts, self catering accommodation,
guesthouses, or anything else, you've come to the right place.
To search for Dublin hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, other serviced or self-catering accommodation, from 5 star to budget, click one of the links below. You will be shown a list of properties that are available on the nights you speciy, make a selection and reserve your room with a credit card.
All our Dublin Accommodation is approved by Failte Ireland – The National Tourism Development Authority, and all bookings are secured using industry standard encryption. Dublin is a popular place and it can be difficult to find the accommodation you want especially at weekends, so don’t leave it to chance! We have a wide range of Irish Tourist Board approved accommodation in Dublin and the rest of Ireland, available to book online. All types of accommodation are available to book online, we cater for every taste and every budget.
Dublin Tourism Attractions
Dublin is special, a place where tradition and cultural heritage have merged seamlessly
over the centuries to create an atmosphere simply unique to Dublin.
Dublin Tourism Attractions represents a select number of Dublins finest visitor attractions, capturing the essence of Irelands cultural and historic capital city and county.
Dublin is renowned world wide as a city of writers and literature, home to such literary pens as Joyce, Shaw and many others, celebrated at the Dublin Writers Museum, James Joyce Museum and the Shaw Birthplace.
Malahide Castle is a beautifully restored residence with distinctive elegance and charm. The extensive grounds of the Malahide Castle Demense are also home to the delightful Fry Model Railway and the Talbot Botanic Gardens.
Malahide Castle is also the home to Tara's Palace, one of the world's most significant Dolls Houses. Inspired by Sir Neville Wilkinson's celebrated Titania's Palace of 1907, Ron and Doreen McDonnell sought to recapture the spirit and purpose of Sir Neville, when they began the creation of their own masterpiece - Tara's Palace in 1980.
When you spend your time in Dublin you will be assured of a very warm welcome and very special memories, and foremost among those memories will be the times you spent visiting the Dublin Tourism Attractions.
Cafés in Dublin
The pub is a place dear to the heart of every Dubliner but you'll find that cafés, coffee
shops and tea shops come in a very close second! There are hundreds of cafés in Dublin
offering the finest coffees and teas from around the world along with a wide selection of
delicious food and sweet cakes to accompany them. When your in Dublin, take some time to
sit back and relax with a delicious hot cup of your favourite brew, and watch the world go
by.
Hold Your Conferences & Incentives in Dublin
Whatever the interests or tastes of your conference you will find that Dublin has
something for everyone. The city is bursting with colours, music, sights and scenes which
provide the irresistible backdrop for your meeting, conference or corporate entertainment.
As one of the oldest cities in Europe, Dublin provides your conference or incentive group
with a multiplicity of cultural riches, from the ancient to the avant garde: from history,
architecture, literature, art and archaeology to the performing arts. Monuments in
literature and in stone mark the history, writers, poets and people of Dublin.
The choice in Dublin is enormous. Within half an hour of Dublin International Airport there are conference venues ranging from castles to purpose built facilities in the city centre to manor houses to top quality hotels all of which guarantee you a successful conference. Browse our database for further details.
Whatever the purpose of your visit, whether it be conference, meeting or corporate hospitality Dublin can meet your requirements. Or talk to the experts, Dublin boasts a fine range of Destination Management Companies who can assist and organise every aspect of your visit.
What Dublin has to offer your conference:
An ever growing number of scheduled air and sea services to the city from all over the
world.
Outstanding choice of venues from rural retreats to city centre auditoria.
Global communications and the latest technical support.
Many years experience of successful and efficient conference management.
The legendary hospitality and friendliness of Dubliners Massive investment in new meeting
facilities in Dublin city and county.
Dublin is the European headquarters for many leading computer companies thereby offering
unrivalled state of the art communications and technology.
Best educated work force in Europe.
Unrivalled variety of activities for leisure programmes.
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Recommended Reading
The Dublin Accommodation Guide
The Dublin Accommodation Guide lists clearly and accurately all types of accommodation in
Dublin with photographs. This is the ideal companion for any visitor to Dublin.
Just walk around the streets and you’ll see the diversity; cool bars, all pale
wood and aluminium, alongside traditional old pubs complete with the snug for secrecy; the
aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the distinct smell of hops from the Guinness
brewery; traditional craft skills wrought in a thoroughly modern and stylish way; fine
dining worth every single award, good old-fashioned fish and chips, sushi bars and
Victorian tea-shops – they’re all here!Entertainment in Dublin
One thing that you won't be short of in Dublin is entertainment. Dublin is a small city
and no one is anonymous. People pass the time of day and talk as if they have known you
all their lives. Whole areas of the city, like Temple Bar, buzz with energy and
creativity. Dublin has many things to offer, but most of all it offers the visitors a
sense of hope, freedom, and excitement. It is the city that spreads its dreams under your
feet.
Just walk around the streets and you’ll see the diversity; cool bars, all pale wood and aluminium, alongside traditional old pubs complete with the snug for secrecy; the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the distinct smell of hops from the Guinness brewery; traditional craft skills wrought in a thoroughly modern and stylish way; fine dining worth every single award, good old-fashioned fish and chips, sushi bars and Victorian tea-shops – they’re all here!
“One hour in Dublin and you’ll be high on the ‘craic’ – its
explosive mixture of energy and warmth, music and style. Not to mention a mind-blowing
collection of 1,000 pubs. Welcome to the melting pot of European Cultures.”
Cosmopolitan, UK
The traditional diet of Irish and international classics at the 'establishment' theatres
is now spiced by experimental or fringe programmes at newer, smaller venues, where tickets
are cheap, and drama is accessible and popular. Whatever aspect of theatre you enjoy there
will certainly be something to interest you while you are in Dublin. The Dublin Theatre
Festival takes place each October and brings together the cream of Irish and international
theatre for two weeks. The Festival is accompanied by an exciting and enlivening Fringe
Festival.
Music in all its forms is very accessible in Dublin and often experienced with its natural accompaniment - dance. The recent popularity of "Riverdance" has re-ignited interest in traditional Irish dancing, which visitors can try their hand at in numerous venues around the city and county. Or if this is not to your taste, why not dance the night away at one of the many trendy nightclubs that carry on well into the morning hours.
Traditional music is what a lot of people want to hear when they visit Dublin, and there is ample opportunity. The traditional music scene has flourished in recent times, and today it is played and listened with enthusiasm all over the country. The most common place to hear live traditional music is in a pub, but you should also check any of the regular listings in the newspapers and events guides. Seisiuns (sessions) means more or less an impromptu evening of music and song, and it usually takes place in a pub. The instruments can be anything from a fiddle to a bodhran, an accordian and often the spoons. Many pubs have sessions, some of which are genuinely impromptu, although enough regulars turn up to give some coherence to the scene.
Rooted in traditional Irish music, Ireland's characteristically anarchic, driven rock musicians have made a huge contribution on the world stage. Recent success stories such as The Cranberries, Boyzone, and Westlife have joined bands like U2 on the international scene. Dublin's rock scene has always buzzed with new and upcoming bands, performing in a range of venues all over city and county.
But sometimes it's the citizens themselves who provide the best entertainment. On Bloomsday many dress up in Joycean costume and march around the city. They will cavort for garden parties in Trinity, or maybe just brush up their quiffs to stroll around Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green. All of the city is a stage, and the best entertainment is often spontaneous: someone breaking into song in a pub, a mime artist sending everyone into convulsions, or a street artist painstakingly chalking great works onto pavements themselves.
Restaurants, Cafés and Pubs in Dublin
Dublin is a great place to visit if you enjoy eating out. Whether your enjoying a relaxing
lunch in a comfortable Dublin café, dining out with friends in one of the city's fine
restaurants, or enjoying a pint in a Dublin pub, you'll feel like you never want to leave.
Just walk around the streets and you’ll see the diversity; cool bars, all pale wood and aluminium, alongside traditional old pubs complete with the snug for secrecy; the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the distinct smell of hops from the Guinness brewery; traditional craft skills wrought in a thoroughly modern and stylish way; fine dining worth every single award, good old-fashioned fish and chips, sushi bar and Victorian tea-shop – they’re all here !
Restaurants, Cafés and Pubs in Dublin
Dublin is a great place to visit if you enjoy eating out. Whether your enjoying a relaxing
lunch in a comfortable Dublin café, dining out with friends in one of the city's fine
restaurants, or enjoying a pint in a Dublin pub, you'll feel like you never want to leave.
Just walk around the streets and you’ll see the diversity; cool bars, all pale wood and aluminium, alongside traditional old pubs complete with the snug for secrecy; the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the distinct smell of hops from the Guinness brewery; traditional craft skills wrought in a thoroughly modern and stylish way; fine dining worth every single award, good old-fashioned fish and chips, sushi bar and Victorian tea-shop – they’re all here !
Parks & Gardens in Dublin
Dublin contains many fine parks and gardens. In addition to the fine Georgian Squares,
such as Merrion Square and Stephens Green, that provide refuge from the busy city streets,
Dublin has many large public parks and gardens, and botanical gardens.
Below you will find a list of Parks and Gardens in Dublin City and the surrounding regions. Click on the 'more information' tab in order to find out more about any of them.
Ardgillan Demesne
Balbriggan, County Dublin
Ardgillan is situated on the elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries and is unique among Dublin's Regional Parks for the magnificent views it enjoys. The park consists of 194 acres of rolling pastureland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking ...
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Dublin Zoo
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Dublin Zoo is Ireland's top visitor attraction. Visitors can explore the 32 acre
African Plains which is home to giraffes, zebras, hippos, rhinos, cheetahs, lions and
chimpanzees. Be sure to take a trip on the Nakuru Safari and discover the World of Cats,
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National Botanic Gardens
Glasnevin, Dublin 9
The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, were founded by the Royal Dublin Society in 1795. The Gardens, 19.5 hectares on the south bank of the Tolka contain many attractive features including an arboretum, sensory garden, rock garden and burren area, large ...
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Newbridge Demesne
Donabate, County Dublin
Restored 4.5 acre Victorian style Kitchen Garden including Rose Walk, Herbaceous border
and 2 Glasshouses. Traditional Farm with many Old Irish Breeds of animals. Delightful
Georgian Manor. Tea Rooms, Picnic Area, extensive Woodland Walks and Playground. See ...
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Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
The Phoenix Park is one of the largest and most magnificent city parks in Europe. A lively and entertaining exhibition on the history and wildlife of the Phoenix Park is on display in the Visitor Centre. Here visitors can receive information and enjoy a ...
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Skerries Watermill and Windmills
Skerries, County Dublin
The Skerries Mills industrial heritage centre and town park comprises a watermill, 5-sail windmill and 4-sail windmill with associated mill races, mill pond and wetlands. Originally one of the properties of the Priory of Canons Regular of St. Augustine of ...
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Talbot Botanic Gardens
Malahide Castle, County Dublin
In the Talbot Botanic gardens,situated within Malahide Castle Demesne and containing
almost 5,000 species,emphasis has been placed on Southern Hemisphere plants, particularly
Australasian and Chilean species. The garden were largely created by Lord Milo ...
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Blessington Street Basin (Dublin's Secret Garden)
Blessington Street, Dublin 7
Located at the end of Blessington Street, a 10 minute walk from O'Connell Street, this former city ...
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Dublin Garden Group
Knockcree, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18
Ireland’s best private gardens in the greater Dublin area. Itineraries arranged
for groups ...
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Fernhill Gardens
Fernhill, Sandyford, County Dublin
Fernhill Gardens are 40 acres of parkland, woodland, rockery and watergarden privately
owned and ...
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Garden of Remembrance
Parnell Square East, Dublin 1
Designed by Daithi Hanly and dedicated to the memory of all those who gave their lives in the cause ...
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Merrion Square (Archbishop Ryan Park)
City centre, Dublin 2
The best preserved Dublin Georgian Square, its public park maintains outstanding standards of ...
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North Bull Island
North city, Dublin 5
A 300 hectare island in Dublin Bay formed after the construction of the Bull Wall in
the 1820's. ...
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Phoenix Park
Dublin 8
The Phoenix Park is reputed to be the largest municipal park in the world within a
city's limits. ...
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St. Anne's Park & Rose Gardens
Raheny, Dublin 5
St. Anne's Estate was the former Dublin home of the Guinness Family.It was acquired in 1939 by ...
General Information About Dublin
This page contains some general information about Dublin which people often ask us at our
tourist visitor centres. To help you plan your visit we're included this information on
our site.
Population
Dublin has a population of just over 1.1 million.
Weather
Dublin has a mild, temperate climate. Showers can occur at any time of the year, but
usually pass quickly. Average temperatures in summer range from 16-20°C / 60-67°F and in
winter, from 4-7°C / 39-44°F.
Entry and Customs
Passports are not required by British citizens born in the United Kingdom and travelling
from Britain although identification may be needed. Citizens of European Union states and
Switzerland may use a passport or national identity card.
All other nationalities must have a passport.
Countries whose passport holders DO NOT require visas to enter Ireland:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil,
Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR),
Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (Rep of South), Latvia, Lesotho,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nauru,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, San
Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tonga,
Trinidad & Tobago, U.S.A., UK & dependent territories*, Uruguay, Vatican City,
Venezuela, Western Samoa, Zimbabwe.
* British Dependent Territories:
Anguilla, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory (South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands)
British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Archipelago, Peros Banos, Diego Garcia, Danger
Island), Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands and dependencies , Gibraltar, Hong Kong **,
Montserrat, Pitcairn, (Henderson, Ducie and Oneno Islands), St. Helena and dependencies (
Ascension Island, Tristan Da Cunha), the sovereign base areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia,
Turks and Caicos Island, British Virgin Islands.
** A person in possession of a Hong Kong certificate of identity requires an entry visa
for the state.
Nationals of the following countries require transit visas:
Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Cuba, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Zaire,
Lebanon, Moldova, Montenegro, Nigeria, Romania, Serbia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Zaire.
If you require a visa or have any queries please contact the Irish Embassy or Consulate in your country of permanent residence.
Money
The currency is the Euro (€). The Euro came into operation in January 2002.
Banks are open Monday – Friday 10.00 - 16.00 with late opening on Thursday until 17.00. Most bank ATM machines in Dublin accept the ‘Plus’ or ‘Cirrus’ symbols and credit cards are widely accepted. Personal cheques from British banks are not accepted anywhere in Ireland.
Language
English is the spoken language in Ireland. Irish, or Gaelic (Gaelige), the ancient celtic
language of the country is also spoken by about 5% of the population.
Shopping
Shops generally open from 09.00 – 18.00, Monday – Saturday with late opening on
Thursday until 20.00. In the city centre many shops open on Sundays from 12.00 until 18.00
and some of the larger Shopping Centres open late during the week.
For those outside the European Community there is a tax refund scheme in operation for purchases in some shops. Click here for more information
Smoking
Dublin is now Europe's first smoke free capital city! Since March 29th 2004, a smoking ban
in the work place has been in force. The primary purpose of the prohibition is to afford
protection to workers and the public who are exposed to harmful environmental tobacco
smoke. Dublin pubs, night clubs, restaurants and cafés are now smoke free zones. You can
still smoke out of doors, in your hotel room, or in private accommodation. Click here for
more information.
Electrical Current
220 / 240 volts (50 cycles) is the standard electrical current and a 3 square pinned
adapter may be required.
Telephones
Mobile telephones can be brought into Ireland. It is advisable to check that the system
you use will operate in Ireland. There are also plenty of public telephones dotted
throughout the city. International call cards can be purchased in many locations around
the city.
To make an international call:
Direct dialling
00 + Country Code + Area Code + Local Number
Medical Care
Visitors from EU countries are entitled to medical treatment under the EU Reciprocal
Medical Treatment agreement. Before you travel you should collect an E111 form. Check that
the doctor or dentist that you use is registered with the Irish Health Board and inform
him or her that you want to be treated under the EUs social security arrangements.
Visitors from other countries should check with their insurance agent or broker before travelling.
In the event of an emergency, visitors may telephone or go directly to the casualty department of the major hospitals.
Pubs in Dublin
"A good puzzle", mused Leopold Bloom in James Joyce’s famous novel Ulysses,
"would be to cross Dublin without passing a pub". The task would prove as tricky
today. And would you really want to pass one by ?
The pubs of Dublin are not simply places in which to satisfy your thirst. They are theatres for storytelling, backdrops for romance, homes away from home and keepers of the spirit of the city, in more ways than one.
It never rains in a pub either!
Restaurants in Dublin
Bacon and cabbage, coddle, Irish stew, smoked salmon on soda bread, boxty, mussels and
stout, …these are the traditional dishes associated with Dublin and are well suited
to warming the bones on a breezy Dublin day.
For the cosmopolitan palate you can find anything from burgers to bhajis, pizzas to pakoras, gumbo to guacamole. Italian. French, American, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Lebanese, Japanese, Russian and even Translyvanian cuisines are represented in the Dublin of today, where informality and friendliness are always on the menu.
To view a listing of restaurants in Dublin, click here.
For more information on where to eat and drink in Dublin try one of the links below.
See & Do in Dublin
What are you looking for? A young, lively city with a vibrant nightlife? A glimpse of an
ancient civilisation? A cultural feast, a musical odyssey? Stunning scenery, a spectacular
coastline? Well, you’ve come to the right place.
Dublin is a musical city, proud of its internationally known native musicians. The Chieftains, U2, Sinead O’Connor, Boyzone and Westlife all sprang from a long tradition of song and music-making. The pubs are full of traditional music, and live popular music is easy to find on any night of the week. Check out our Events pages to see what’s happening during your visit. Or order The Rock N Stroll guidebook online for interesting tit-bits on famous Dublin musicians.
“The lure of Dublin is so magical and the attractions endless that you are sure to
find yourself planning a return trip before the end of your stay”
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For the culture vulture too, Dublin delivers the goods. Fine museums, art galleries and historic buildings (links ?) chronicle the city’s long and colourful heritage. Interpretation ranges from the traditional to the state-of-the-art, with new technology making the collections fun for the younger visitor too.
If sport’s your thing, and you think you might have the luck of the Irish, you may decide to go to the races at Leopardstown, test your handicap on one of Dublin’s many golf courses, or experience Gaelic football and hurling, our National sports, in their spiritual home, Croke Park.
The legacy of Swift, Shaw, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett is a city full of literary landmarks, from the James Joyce Tower in Sandycove, where the opening sequence of Ulysses is set, to Trinity College, alma mater of many of Ireland’s greatest writers; and a thriving interest in literature and writing among people living in the city today.
Then there’s the ‘craic’, the good times, usually partaken of in one or more of the city’s thousand pubs, but craic can be generated anywhere – in a restaurant, café, or nightclub. Craic is just good-natured chit-chat, amateur philosophy, playful banter, usually helped along by a few pints of whatever you’re having yourself.
Seaside villages of Howth and Balbriggan to the North, Sandycove, Killiney and Dalkey to the South, are but a DART ride a way. The Dublin Mountains frame any vista to the southwest and are as close as they look. The scramble to a summit is worth every step when you are met with the breathtaking view of Dublin bay and beyond.
Shopping in Dublin
An essential feature for any European capital, little or large, is a good shopping
district - a few streets of well-stocked stores with gorgeous window displays hinting at
even more treats within. Well, Dublin is quite well endowed in that respect; not only do
you have the lively pedestrian shopping streets at the heart of the city, replete with
buskers and street performers, but there are a number of huge shopping centres in the
outskirts offering the same excellent choice all under one roof, or go further afield to
the surrounding towns where you’ll find boutiques and craft shops stocking items you
know you won’t find anywhere else.
Practicalities:
Shopping hours in Dublin are, in general, between 09.00 and 18.00 Monday – Saturday.
City centre shops are open late on Thursdays until 20.00, while late opening in the
suburbs is usually on Fridays. More and more of the larger chain stores are open on
Sundays usually from 12.00 – 18.00 especially in the run up to Christmas.
“Dublin is today the haunt of supermodels and film stars, of directors and pop
stars. Dublin is the little European capital of the moment”
Condé Nast Traveller
St. Patrick's Day - Join Ireland's Biggest Party!
St Patrick’s Festival is Ireland’s biggest party, a time when the streets of
Dublin come alive with fireworks, pageantry, street theatre, music and dance! Between 16th
and 20th March, one million people will catch the party fever and enjoy over eighty
events, most of which are free. Whether you are Irish or just wish you were, this party is
for you!
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Hotel Specials Offers for St Patrick's Day!
Click on any of these great money-saving offers to find out more, and make sure that you
get the best value for money when you visit Ireland.
Stillorgan Park Hotel
Prices from Euro 145
St Patricks 2 Night Special: Enjoy Dublin for St Patricks Weekend at Stillorgan Par Hotel. Double or Twin Room (please specify your preference in Special Requests box) for 2 nights; for 2 adults and up to 2 children. Rate includes breakfast, service charge, taxes. Includes dinner in the Purple Sage restaurant on one evening. Please Note Offer valid for any 2 nights between 18th - 22nd March
Accommodation type: hotel
Star rating: 3 star
Pembroke Townhouse
Prices from Euro 125
St Patricks 2 Night Special: 2 nights accommodation, Double room ensuite, includes Full Irish & Gourmet Breakfast; secure car parking, taxes. Twin beds on request - please specify in Special Requests box.
Accommodation type: hotel
Star rating: 4 star
Great Southern Hotel, Dublin Airport
Prices from Euro 135
St Patricks Special: Standard Room With Double Bed, Ensuite Facilities. Breakfast also included in offer. Includes taxes and complimentary overnight car parking.
Accommodation type: hotel
Star rating: 4 star
The Fitzwilliam
Prices from Euro 210
St Patricks 2 Night Special: Double Executive for 2 people for 2 Nights. Full Irish breakfast included as well as Dinner for 2 on 1 Evening and all taxes, VAT, service.
Accommodation type: hotel
Star rating: 5 star
Crowne Plaza, Dublin Airport
Prices from Euro 120
St Patricks Special: Luxurious room with Kingsize bed, for 2 people; separate shower
and bath, fully airconditioned. Includes tax and service charge, does NOT include
breakfast. Smoking and non smoking available-please request. Twin beds available - please
specify in Special Requests box.
Accommodation type: hotel
Star rating: 4 star
Westin Dublin
Prices from Euro 250
St Patricks 1 Night Special: Traditional Twin or Double Room, Heavenly Bed, Large Work
Area, Luxurious Marble Bathroom, Spacious. Also Included, Full Irish Breakfast, 2 Pints of
Guinness in the Mint Bar, 2 Tickets to the Guinness Storehouse and a Special Celtic Gift.
Please specify in Special Requests box whether Double bed or Twin beds required. Offer
Valid from 16th - 20th March.
Accommodation type: hotel
Star rating: 5 Star
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See the St Patrick's Day Parade Live Online!
Dublin Tourism is delighted to be able to bring you a great way for you to enjoy the
Dublin St Patrick's Day Parade live online - The Dublin Tourism Webcam!. Dublin Tourism
will be offering live views of the area between O'Connell Bridge and the famous Ha'penny
Bridge, where you'll be able to watch the parade go by.
Click here to see Dublin live!
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WORLD CAPITAL FOR A DAY: Dublin
Ten years ago, as parades on O'Connell Street paled in comparison to the emerald carnival
rolling up Fifth Avenue, the Irish government rebranded March 17th as a weeklong festival.
Dublin, a city St Patrick visited to baptise citizenry in 450AD, is once again at the
heart of celebrations. 250,000 spectators attend and the craic is mighty. But does it
communicate the complex, nuanced enterprise that is 21st century Ireland or an all-out
hooley?
Dublin's top 10 things to do!
1. Let us Plan your Visit! - Visit the Dublin Tourism Booking and Information Office, in
the former Saint Andrews Church, Suffolk Street (just off Grafton Street). Apart from
giving you the opportunity to view this beautifully restored building, we have a wide
range of services to assist you in planning your visit to Dublin City, Dublin County and
your holiday in the rest of Ireland. Click here to find out more about our visitor
centres.
2. Sample some local brews. - Have a pint of Guinness or a shot of whiskey in one of Dublin's 1000 pubs! Click here to find out more about Dublin's pubs.
3. Visit a Castle - Step back in time and visit a selection of ancient and historic castles situated both in the city and throughout Dublin County. Click here to find out more about the castles, churches and historic sites in Dublin.
4. Dine with the locals - Dubliners like to eat, and the last ten years has seen the emergence of a cosmopolitan and chic food culture, which is mirrored in the hundreds of restaurants you will find throughout Dublin city and county. Click here to find out more about dining in Dublin.
5. Discover the story of Dublin - Visit some of the numerous museums and learn the history of this ancient capital. Click here for more information on museums and galleries in Dublin.
6. Visit Georgian Dublin - Stroll through the elegant Georgian streets of Merrion and Fitzwilliam Squares, as fine examples of the great Georgian period. Click here to find out about our walking tours of Dublin.
7. Shop 'til you drop! - Dublin offers a wonderful array of products ranging from the traditional to the more contemporary. A must for all shoppers is the central shopping area which runs from Henry Street to O' Connell Street and on to Grafton Street, and is easily explored on foot. There are also many fine shopping centres throughout the city and county. To find out more about shopping in Dublin click here.
8. Tour Dublin - See Dublin on any of the city's hop-on-hop-off tours, or escape the hustle and bustle of the city and visit the countryside or costal villages just 20 minutes drive from the city centre. Click here to find out about Tours of Dublin.
9. 'Stroll' around Dublin - Dublin is among the most important music cities in the world, so why not visit the many significant sites associated with Dublin's famous musicians, rock groups and pop artisits? Find out more about the Dublin Tourism Rock & Stroll guide by clicking here.
10. Party away! - Dublin has one of Europe's most happening nightlife cultures. Whether it's the traditional pubs with Irish music, or the hip and trendy bar and club scene of a major European city that you're after, you'll find it all in Dublin! Dublin is also famous for it's playwrights and plentiful theatres alike so if drama's your thing why not check out what's on at the theatre? Find out more about events in Dublin by clicking here or find out more about entertainment in Dublin by clicking here. If you're out late at night in Dublin and need a quick and affordable way home, you could use the Nitelink, Dublin's night bus service.
And if you think that all of this sounds a bit too good to be true, maybe you should take a look at our Dublin Video! See a range of the sights to be enjoyed in and around the city of Dublin. If you're looking for a young, lively city with a vibrant nightlife, a glimpse of an ancient civilisation, a cultural feast, a musical odyssey, stunning scenery, and a spectacular coastline - you’ve come to the right place! Dublin has all of this... and more! Take a look for yourself!
Dublin Tourism Centres
A trip to the fantastic new Dublin Tourism Centre is a must for every visitor to Dublin,
providing a one stop shop for all your information and reservation needs while visiting
Dublin city and county. Opened in 1996, the Dublin Tourism Centre is situated in the
beautifully restored former church of St. Andrew on Suffolk Street, in the heart of
Dublin's city centre. The centre has information on everything you need to know about
Dublin and Ireland. While waiting for your enquiry number to be called, the visitor can
relax in O Briens Irish Sandwich Bar or enjoy a stroll around the souvenir and gift shops.
The more inquisitive might want to explore the building for its historical details - such
as the unfinished stone crests of Dublin which can be found outside, or the welcoming
motif above the original church door.
The following services are available in the Centre:
All Ireland Information and Reservations
Book & Gift Shop
TicketMaster - Tickets for all major venues in Dublin
Foreign Exchange Services - Fexco
Dublin Bus Information
Bus Eireann Information
Irish City Tours
Argus Rent a Car
Railtours
Backpacker Trips & Hostel booking
O' Briens Irish Sandwich Bar
Self Service Information kiosk
Dublin Tourism also operates information and reservation centres at the following locations:
Arrivals Hall, Dublin Airport
Baggot Street Bridge, Baggot Street, Dublin 2
14 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
Dublin Tourism Information Centres Opening Times
Dublin Tourism Centre
July - August
9.00am - 7.00pm (Mon - Sat)
10.30am - 3.00(Sunday)
Sept - June
9am-5.30pm (Mon - Sat)
10.30am - 3.00(Sunday)
Bank Holidays
10.30am- 3.00pm
O'Connell Street
All year
9am-5.00pm (Mon - Sat)
Sunday
Closed
Bank Holidays
Closed
Dublin Airport
All year
8.00am- 10.00pm (7 days)
Bank Holidays
8.00am - 10.00pm
Dun Laoghaire
Monday - Saturday
10.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Sunday
Closed
Bank Holidays
10.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Baggot Street
All Year
9.30am-12.00pm & 12.30pm - 5pm (Mon - Fri)
Saturday/Sunday
Closed
Bank Holidays
Travel to, from and within Dublin
Dublin is extremely accessible by both air and sea, with Dublin Airport, Dublin Port and
Dun Laoghaire Harbour within easy access to the city and county. With ever increasing
numbers of access routes to Dublin, you will find that you are never too far away from the
magic and cultural riches of this fair city.
You can travel by bus, rail, bicycle and car around the city and county. A twenty minute journey will bring the visitor from the bustling city centre to the charming coastal towns and villages of the county. These towns and villages dot the sometimes rugged, sometimes sandy coastline and provide boundless opportunities for picturesque walks.