Dublin

A curated guide to Dublin, Ireland: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Phoenix Park 4.7★ (42,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. The Little Museum of Dublin 4.7★ (5,600 reviews) · Museum
  3. National Gallery of Ireland 4.7★ (18,000 reviews) · Art gallery
  4. Irish Whiskey Museum 4.7★ (8,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Powerscourt House & Gardens 4.7★ (11,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Kilmainham Gaol 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Iveagh Gardens 4.7★ (4,600 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Dublin Zoo 4.6★ (30,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Beanhive Coffee Dawson Street 4.7★ (2,800 reviews) · Coffee shop
  2. Lemon Jelly Cafe 4.6★ (7,400 reviews) · Cafe
  3. Pichet 4.7★ (1,900 reviews) · French
  4. Hawksmoor Dublin 4.5★ (2,600 reviews) · Steak
  5. Keoghs Cafe 4.5★ (3,300 reviews) · Cafe
  6. The Stage Door Cafe 4.7★ (1,800 reviews) · Cafe
  7. FIRE Steakhouse Dublin 4.4★ (4,200 reviews) · Steak
  8. Two Pups 4.6★ (1,800 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Mulligan's 4.7★ (4,000 reviews) · Pub
  2. The Cobblestone 4.7★ (5,700 reviews) · Irish pub
  3. Darkey Kelly's 4.7★ (6,100 reviews) · Irish pub
  4. The Temple Bar Pub 4.6★ (42,000 reviews) · Irish pub
  5. The Palace Bar 4.6★ (4,500 reviews) · Irish pub

Where to stay

  1. Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin, City Centre 4.7★ (2,970 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  2. The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection 4.6★ (3,904 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  3. The Croke Park Hotel 4.5★ (2,812 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  4. Clontarf Castle Hotel 4.5★ (5,571 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  5. Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin 4.6★ (1,869 reviews) · 4-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Dublin?

With 23 notable sights and 16 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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