City Centre Dublin Travel Guide

Dublin

A modern bridge with a unique arch design, reflecting on a calm body of water, with buildings in the background.
A cemetery with numerous gravestones, a prominent tall monument, and a clear blue sky.
A busy city street with classical architecture, a tall monument, and a red double-decker bus.
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring a prominent dome and columns.
A historic church with a tall spire, surrounded by a park with benches and a fountain.

Stay near popular City Centre Dublin attractions

A large historic building with a prominent tower and a central archway.

Trinity College

9.0/10 (10,457 reviews)
Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.
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Things to do

Picture 7 for Activity Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

£26
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

£21
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

£68
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

£68
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
The Titanic Belfast in Ireland

1-Day Titanic Quarter & Belfast City Rail Tour

£128
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
1-Day Titanic Quarter & Belfast City Rail Tour
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

£119
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour
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Top hotels in City Centre Dublin

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

4 out of 5
11 Bow Ln E Dublin
Fully refundable
The price is £116 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£116
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,175 reviews)
"amazing staff and very clean room!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

4 out of 5
23 Upper O Connell Street Dublin Dublin
The price is £171 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£171
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,236 reviews)
"I arrived at the hotel with a booking for a de luxe room. The room (319) was very small and dark a filthy outlook, bins and bird droppings and high buildings on all sides with the air conditioning units outside my window and the noise of a tv (presumably from next door). I immediately went to the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG

4 out of 5
26 - 33 Arran Street East Dublin
The price is £124 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£124
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,941 reviews)
"Ruby Molly is a cozy and inviting place that feels like home away from home. The staff is friendly and helpful, making you feel welcome. The location is perfect for walking to Trinity College and the Book of Kells."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
Clink i Lár

Clink i Lár

2 out of 5
35-36 Abbey Street Upper. Dublin1 Dublin
The price is £114 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£114
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,261 reviews)
"I didn't realise it was a hostel until I arrived. It states it's a hotel in the description. Other guests confirmed this too. It's clean and the staff were excellent but no TV in the room and the bar closed at 11 pm on the night of the Mexico v England game."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Clink i Lár
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
13-17 Fleet St Temple Bar Dublin
The price is £153 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£153
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,446 reviews)
"Great stay to be honest, couldn’t fault it, possible improvement is that the shower was an open shower, not a wet room but it did make a huge mess while in there, but its minor really, amazing hotel, polite helpful staff x"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre

Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre

4 out of 5
Custom House Quay Dublin
The price is £133 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£133
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,165 reviews)
"Staff very helpful."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
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Where to stay in City Centre Dublin

Find the best City Centre Dublin areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about City Centre Dublin
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The Temple Bar, a red brick pub with flower baskets and a sign reading "The Emperor of Tobacco".

Temple Bar

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Bank of Ireland or Dame Street while you're exploring the area.

A harbor with various boats docked, a pier, and buildings in the background.

Howth

Unique features of Howth include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Howth Harbour or Dublin Bay while you're exploring the area.

A modern stadium with a unique curved glass roof, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and traditional brick buildings.

Ballsbridge

A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.

A modern building with the sign "Distillery Pearse Lyons" on its facade.

The Liberties

While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A cathedral interior with Gothic architecture, stained glass windows, and a high vaulted ceiling.
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Dublin 8

If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.

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