East Coast and Midlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dublin showing modern architecture, a sunset and a bridge
Trinity College which includes a garden, a monument and a statue or sculpture
Serene afternoon stroll at St. Stephen's Green park in Dublin, showcasing a charming bridge over a tranquil lake
St. Stephen\'s Green showing a park, landscape views and picnicking
Dublin which includes food and dining out

Where to stay in East Coast and Midlands

Samuel Beckett Bridge featuring a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge

City Centre Dublin

4.5/5(2,719 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Henry Street Shopping District are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

City Centre Dublin
Temple Bar showing signage, street scenes and heritage elements

Temple Bar

4.5/5(125 area reviews)

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

Temple Bar
Aviva Stadium which includes modern architecture and a park

Ballsbridge

4.5/5(177 area reviews)

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

Ballsbridge
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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.

The Liberties
Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. #Architecture

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.

Dublin 8
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Ranelagh

When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or The National Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.

Ranelagh
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

4 out of 5
26 - 33 Arran Street East Dublin
The price is £115 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£115
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (3,316 reviews)
The hotel was beautiful and smelled amazing. It was perfectly situated and within walking distance to most things we wanted to do. We received two vouchers for drinks in lui of having housekeeping for two of our days. The room was very comfortable and was nice and cool. Great lighting for make ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Stockhole Lane Clonshaugh Dublin
The price is £111 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£111
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,420 reviews)
The airport shuttle was difficult to find because information emailed from the hotel wasn't accurate. However, our stay after that was wonderful. The hotel was nice and the staff very friendly.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

4 out of 5
11 Bow Ln E Dublin
The price is £97 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
£97
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (2,855 reviews)
A very modern concept. Aesthetically pleasing with new systems for check in and check out. The lighting in the rooms is fantastic. A great deal of thought has been put into the design and function of this hotel. Its also im an excellent location. Near to a great outdoor bar scene with funky little ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
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Zanzibar Locke

Zanzibar Locke

4 out of 5
34 ORMOND QUAY LOWER Dublin
Stay at this aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,345 reviews)
Very friendly staff. Excellent location. Close to bus stops that take you to and from airport and tours. The rooms were very clean and we felt safe. Would definitely come back to stay here. Ireland is super friendly and everyone we met was so helpful.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Zanzibar Locke
Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle

4 out of 5
8 Bride Street Dublin Dublin
Stay at this aparthotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,079 reviews)
Great location. Under 5 minute walk to St Peter’s, Dublin Castle, and Christ Church Cathedral. We had paid for early check in (at 10am) but were able to check in substantially earlier when we got there earlier than we expected. Staff was great, room was nice, would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Dublin Castle
The Residence Dublin

The Residence Dublin

2 out of 5
84 Prussia St Dublin Dublin
Stay at this apartment in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Guinness Storehouse and St. Stephen's Green ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (39 reviews)
It's just a student accommodation thats been opened up for use during the summer. It's a nice area. Felt very safe and has some food and shopping nearby. Probably a 20 minute walk from the station and city centre. The accompdation was nice, modern and comfortable. Not as good as a traditional hotel ...

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

The Residence Dublin
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Popular places to visit

Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park

Trinity College

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.

Trinity College
Guinness Storehouse showing signage and interior views as well as a small group of people

Guinness Storehouse

The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.

Guinness Storehouse
St. Stephen\'s Green which includes a garden as well as a small group of people

St. Stephen's Green

Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.

St. Stephen's Green
Croke Park

Croke Park

Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.

Croke Park
Dublin Port seen in the morning light

Dublin Port

Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Dublin Port
Aviva Stadium which includes modern architecture and a park

Aviva Stadium

If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.

Aviva Stadium

Cities near East Coast and Midlands

Dublin showing a city and street scenes

Dublin

Another sunset: Roche Castle staring at relish and pinkish Sunset in County Louth, Ireland

Dundalk

River Erne, Ireland

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One of the best sunrise ME and my girlfriend ever watched, and it just 40min away from our home :) Killiney is a seaside resort just beside Dublin, and this small, rocky beach is just unbelievable for joggers, dog lovers, and photographers! Nikon D7200 ISO 100 F11 1sec #BvSIreland

Killiney

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