Dublin Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Dublin

Where is it located?: Dublin lies on Ireland’s east coast, in the middle of the country.

Why do people go there?: Don’t let the Euro fool you: Dublin is every bit as expensive as London and has the hordes of tourists to prove it. As far from ’sweet Irish country’ as you can get, but still deeply entrenched in religion (see: Trinity College and the Book of Kells) that dominates the country. Home to the Guinness Brewery and hundreds of pubs, many of which have live Irish music. Part Irish, part craziness, and totally fun.

How do travelers get there?: Flights from London are the cheapest and most plentiful, although you can grab a ferry over too. There are a number of direct flights from Europe and the U.S. as well.

Currency: Euro

City Code: 1

Other phone tips: Never use your cell phone while walking around the streets of Dublin especially at night.

Population: 1 million

Languages: English, but they’ll curse at you in Irish

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: City Centre, Temple Bar, Georgian Dublin, Arbour Hill, Artane, Bray, Cabra, Castleknock, Chapelizod, Clondalkin, Collinstown, Dalkey, Deansgrange, Dollymount, Donnybrook, Donnycarney, Dublin Bay, Drumcondra, Dundrum, Dun Laoghaire, Fairview, Glasnevin, Harold’s Cross, Howth, Irishtown, Islandbridge, Kilmainham, Killiney, Lusk, Malahide, Marino, Monkstown, Phibsboro, Phonenix Park, Portmarnock, Portobello , Raheny, Ranelagh, Rathfarnham, Rathgar, Rathmines, Ringsend, Rush, Sandymount, Sandycove , Skerries, Tallaght, Templeogue, Terenure

Attractions: Guinness Factory, Trinity College, Live Music

Accommodations: Dublin Hostels, Dublin Hotels

Tourist Office: Dublin Tourism, Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2, Telephone: +353 1 6057700

Off-the-beaten-path: South Wall, Glasnevin, Phoenix Park

Health Issues: Despite what they say, Guinness is not a meal replacement. Keep that in mind when you are wandering around the city and want to stop in yet another pub.

Tips for Visiting

When to go: Ireland is notoriously rainy, especially during the late winter and early spring. You’ll find July and August to be the warmest months, and the most crowded.

Common Phrases: Yes = Chodail, No = Nil, Please = Le do thoil

City Specific Events: Wood Machinery Exhibition, Opera Ireland, Color Boat Race

How to get around?: The big tour buses do the trick! Driving in the city is a nightmare.

Good to know: Dublin fills up, especially on the weekends. Make sure you have reservations for an affordable place to stay.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Dublin is the Dublin Airport

Need more information?: Check out the Dublin travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.