Rick Steves Snapshot Dublin by Rick Steves & Pat O’Connor

Author:Rick Steves & Pat O’Connor
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Avalon Travel
Published: 2018-03-17T04:00:00+00:00

Choosing the right neighborhood in Dublin is as important as choosing the right hotel. All of my recommended accommodations are in safe areas convenient to sightseeing.

Central Dublin is popular, loud, and expensive. You’ll find big, practical, central places south of the river, near Christ Church Cathedral (on the edge of Temple Bar), Trinity College, and St. Stephen’s Green. For classy, older Dublin accommodations in a quieter neighborhood, stay a bit farther out, southeast of St. Stephen’s Green. North of the river are a few reliable options in an urban area well-served by LUAS streetcars. If you’re on a tight budget, get a room in outlying Dun Laoghaire or Howth, where rooms are cheaper—and quieter (both an easy 25-minute DART train ride into the city).

I rank accommodations from $ budget to $$$$ splurge. My recommendations include everything from €25 bunks to deluxe €270 doubles, though most of the hotels listed here cluster around €170. Prices are often discounted on weeknights (Mon-Thu) and from November through February. For some travelers, short-term, Airbnb-type rentals can be a good alternative; search for places in my recommended hotel neighborhoods.

Rooms can be tight. Book any accommodations well in advance, especially if you’ll be traveling during peak season (June-August), weekends any time of year (particularly during rugby weekends), or if your trip coincides with a major holiday or festival. On Sundays in September, fans converge on Dublin from all over the country for the all-Ireland finals in Gaelic football and hurling.

To get the best deal, contact my family-run hotels directly by phone or email. By going direct, the owner avoids a roughly 20 percent commission and may be able to offer you a discount.

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