🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is Ireland's vibrant capital, a city of historic pubs, literature and legendary hospitality. Dublin Castle, Trinity College (with the Book of Kells), Temple Bar, the National Museum and the iconic stout at the Guinness Storehouse are just some reasons to visit this incomparably charming city. The Cliffs of Moher and County Wicklow are easily explored from Dublin.
📅 Best time to visit
May–June and September–October are the best periods: mild temperatures (12–18°C), long days and less rain than winter. July–August is peak tourist season: lively but expensive. Winter is cool (5–10°C) and often rainy but authentic.
🌤 Climate
Dublin has a temperate oceanic climate with frequent rain year-round (but rarely intense). Summers are cool (15–18°C) and winters mild (5–10°C). The weather changes rapidly: always carry a raincoat.
🏨 Where to stay
The City Centre (near Temple Bar and Trinity College) is the most convenient tourist location. Ballsbridge and Donnybrook are elegant and quieter. Smithfield and Liberties are the most bohemian and affordable areas. Docklands is modern and well-connected.
🏨 Hotels in Dublin💡 Practical tips
- DART (suburban rail) and Dublin Bus connect airport to centre in 25–45 min (€3–7).
- Leap Card is the rechargeable card for buses, Luas (tram), DART and Commuter Rail: saves money.
- Temple Bar pub crawl is classic but avoid Friday/Saturday nights for reasonable prices.
- Ireland uses the euro: no currency exchange needed.
- Guinness Storehouse (€26) is very popular: book online to avoid queuing.
- Cliffs of Moher day trip: organised buses from €35 or car rental for more flexibility.