Guidebook for Dublin
Sightseeing
Killiney Hill offers beautiful views over the surrounding areas: Dublin to the northwest; the Irish Sea & mountains of Wales to the east & southeast; & Bray Head & the Wicklow Mountains to the south.
52 locals recommend
Killiney Hill Park
Killiney Hill RoadKilliney Hill offers beautiful views over the surrounding areas: Dublin to the northwest; the Irish Sea & mountains of Wales to the east & southeast; & Bray Head & the Wicklow Mountains to the south.
A relatively simple hill walk this can be included on a day out from Dublin. The views from the top are stunning although it can get a bit cold up there.
12 locals recommend
Bray Head
A relatively simple hill walk this can be included on a day out from Dublin. The views from the top are stunning although it can get a bit cold up there.
One of the highlights of walking in Wicklow. This linear walk takes you from Bray to Greystones along the stunning coastal path. The path is well maintained and you can return by light rail (DART) to the start point. Greystones has plenty to offer the hungry walker after beautiful views and a range of marine wildlife.
13 locals recommend
Bray-Greystones Cliff walk
Bray-Greystones Cliff walkOne of the highlights of walking in Wicklow. This linear walk takes you from Bray to Greystones along the stunning coastal path. The path is well maintained and you can return by light rail (DART) to the start point. Greystones has plenty to offer the hungry walker after beautiful views and a range of marine wildlife.
The National SEA LIFE Centre is one of Ireland’s largest Marine and Freshwater Zoos and the only aquarium on the East Coast of Ireland.
The aquarium on the Seafront in Bray is a perfect family fun day out!
Sea Life centre is completely indoors making it a perfect all weather activity. Having responsibility for the welfare and well-being of over 1100 underwater animals.
23 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Bray
Strand RoadThe National SEA LIFE Centre is one of Ireland’s largest Marine and Freshwater Zoos and the only aquarium on the East Coast of Ireland.
The aquarium on the Seafront in Bray is a perfect family fun day out!
Sea Life centre is completely indoors making it a perfect all weather activity. Having responsibility for the welfare and well-being of over 1100 underwater animals.
A few stops away on the dart from Shankill. Lovely coastal town with plenty of things to do - cinema, shopping, sightseeing, cafes.
http://www.dunlaoghaire.ie/things-to-do-categories/all/
103 locals recommend
Dún Laoghaire
A few stops away on the dart from Shankill. Lovely coastal town with plenty of things to do - cinema, shopping, sightseeing, cafes.
http://www.dunlaoghaire.ie/things-to-do-categories/all/
Glendalough (Gleann Dá Loch, “Valley of the Two Lakes”) is a fascinating monastic settlement in a spectacular natural setting just an hour south of Dublin.
42 locals recommend
Glendalough Cathedral
Glendalough (Gleann Dá Loch, “Valley of the Two Lakes”) is a fascinating monastic settlement in a spectacular natural setting just an hour south of Dublin.
Powerscourt Waterfall is Ireland’s highest at 121m (398ft.) and is 5km from the Main Estate. It is set in one of Ireland’s most beautiful parklands at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains.
http://powerscourt.com/waterfall
96 locals recommend
Powerscourt Waterfall
Powerscourt Waterfall is Ireland’s highest at 121m (398ft.) and is 5km from the Main Estate. It is set in one of Ireland’s most beautiful parklands at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains.
http://powerscourt.com/waterfall
Explore 47 acres of gardens, meander through the charismatic stores in Powerscourt House and indulge at the Avoca Terrace Café.
http://powerscourt.com/
201 locals recommend
Powerscourt Golf Club
Explore 47 acres of gardens, meander through the charismatic stores in Powerscourt House and indulge at the Avoca Terrace Café.
http://powerscourt.com/
Great walking route
http://www.walkingroutes.ie/919-The-Little-Sugar-Loaf.html
Little Sugarloaf mountain
6 Kilmurray CottagesGreat walking route
http://www.walkingroutes.ie/919-The-Little-Sugar-Loaf.html
Killruddery Country House and Gardens is the perfect place to escape for a great day out, with so much to see and explore. Located in a most picturesque spot, surrounded by the impressive Bray Head and Sugarloaf mountains, you’ll feel a million miles away from the city.
www.Killruddery.com
62 locals recommend
Killruddery House & Gardens
Southern Cross RoadKillruddery Country House and Gardens is the perfect place to escape for a great day out, with so much to see and explore. Located in a most picturesque spot, surrounded by the impressive Bray Head and Sugarloaf mountains, you’ll feel a million miles away from the city.
www.Killruddery.com
Festina Lente
Old Connaught Avenuehttp://www.festinalente.ie/
Blackrock Park is a pleasant green area overlooking Dublin Bay, in Blackrock County Dublin, and boasts a well equipped children's playground, cycle path and trees.
There is also a picturesque pond containing a small island, and swans can regularly been seen there. The Peace Fountain in the pond was constructed in 1986 to mark International Year for Peace.
9 locals recommend
Blackrock (DunLaoghaire-Rathdown), Blackrock Park station
Blackrock Park is a pleasant green area overlooking Dublin Bay, in Blackrock County Dublin, and boasts a well equipped children's playground, cycle path and trees.
There is also a picturesque pond containing a small island, and swans can regularly been seen there. The Peace Fountain in the pond was constructed in 1986 to mark International Year for Peace.
Dublin Zoo, in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Dublin Zoo is the largest zoo in Ireland and one of Dublin's most popular attractions.
http://www.dublinzoo.ie/
351 locals recommend
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadDublin Zoo, in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Dublin Zoo is the largest zoo in Ireland and one of Dublin's most popular attractions.
http://www.dublinzoo.ie/
An hour on the dart from Shankill, this lovely coastal town has a lot to offer, whether it be stunning sceneries, challenging hikes, family day out or restaurants offering the best seafood.
http://howthismagic.com/
417 locals recommend
Howth
An hour on the dart from Shankill, this lovely coastal town has a lot to offer, whether it be stunning sceneries, challenging hikes, family day out or restaurants offering the best seafood.
http://howthismagic.com/
Kilmainham Gaol is a former prison in Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland. It is now a museum run by the Office of Public Works, an agency of the Government of Ireland.
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadKilmainham Gaol is a former prison in Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland. It is now a museum run by the Office of Public Works, an agency of the Government of Ireland.
urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 km west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Its 11 km perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares, one of the largest walled city parks in Europe.
1242 locals recommend
Phoenix Park
urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 km west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Its 11 km perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares, one of the largest walled city parks in Europe.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, also known as The National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick, Dublin, or in the Irish language as Ard-Eaglais Naomh Pádraig, founded in 1191, is the largest church in Ireland and one of Dublin's two Church of Ireland cathedrals.
391 locals recommend
St Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseSaint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, also known as The National Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Patrick, Dublin, or in the Irish language as Ard-Eaglais Naomh Pádraig, founded in 1191, is the largest church in Ireland and one of Dublin's two Church of Ireland cathedrals.
National Gallery of Ireland
Merrion Square Westhttp://www.nationalgallery.ie/
Dublin Castle off Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland, was until 1922 the seat of the United Kingdom government's administration in Ireland, and is now a major Irish government complex.
403 locals recommend
Dublin Castle
Dame StreetDublin Castle off Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland, was until 1922 the seat of the United Kingdom government's administration in Ireland, and is now a major Irish government complex.
Located just 3 km from Dublin city centre, the National Botanic Gardens are an oasis of calm and beauty, and entry is free. A premier scientific institution, the gardens also contain the National Herbarium and several historic wrought iron glasshouses.
http://www.botanicgardens.ie/
242 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens, stop 151 station
Located just 3 km from Dublin city centre, the National Botanic Gardens are an oasis of calm and beauty, and entry is free. A premier scientific institution, the gardens also contain the National Herbarium and several historic wrought iron glasshouses.
http://www.botanicgardens.ie/
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Back Roadhttps://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/
Shopping
Centra
155 Killester Ave5 min walk from the house, for basic amenities and foodstuff
Food Scene
Local cafe with a variety of choices available. Lovely coffee and pastries available as well.
One Cafe
Dublin RoadLocal cafe with a variety of choices available. Lovely coffee and pastries available as well.
Latest addition to Shankill village and offers a different choice of food from the normal cafes.
https://www.zomato.com/dublin/street-food-outlet-shankill
Street Food Outlet
18 Dublin RdLatest addition to Shankill village and offers a different choice of food from the normal cafes.
https://www.zomato.com/dublin/street-food-outlet-shankill
One of the best Italian restaurants along the eastern seaboard, everything here has the flavour of authenticity, from the homemade breads and dipping oils to the complimentary shot of limoncello liqueur with the bill.
787 locals recommend
Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' FioriOne of the best Italian restaurants along the eastern seaboard, everything here has the flavour of authenticity, from the homemade breads and dipping oils to the complimentary shot of limoncello liqueur with the bill.
This popular watering hole does a roaring trade in beers from around the world as well as its own selection of intoxicating brews.
6 locals recommend
Porterhouse Bray
Strand RoadThis popular watering hole does a roaring trade in beers from around the world as well as its own selection of intoxicating brews.
Some of Dublin's best night spots, restaurants and unusual shops line these narrow, cobbled streets running between the Bank of Ireland and Christ Church Cathedral.
290 locals recommend
Temple Bar Hotel
13-17 Fleet StSome of Dublin's best night spots, restaurants and unusual shops line these narrow, cobbled streets running between the Bank of Ireland and Christ Church Cathedral.
Arts & Culture
Shankill Tennis Club
Quinn's Roadhttp://www.shankilltennisclub.com/
Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre is a leading centre of Arts in Ireland, presenting an ambitious programme of events including innovative dance, spellbinding theatre, cutting edge music and art house cinema.
www.mermaidartscentre.ie/
19 locals recommend
Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre
Main StreetMermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre is a leading centre of Arts in Ireland, presenting an ambitious programme of events including innovative dance, spellbinding theatre, cutting edge music and art house cinema.
www.mermaidartscentre.ie/
Bray Bowl is the perfect place to while away a rainy afternoon, have a awesome birthday party or have an epic night out. Bray Bowl is conveniently located beside the Dart Station and is near to the Seafront and the have free underground parking to their visitors. There is so much to do at Bray Bowl, with 16 tenpin bowling lanes, an arcade, snooker & pool and Quasar laser tag arena!
www.braybowl.ie/
9 locals recommend
Bray Bowl Entertainment
Quinsborough RoadBray Bowl is the perfect place to while away a rainy afternoon, have a awesome birthday party or have an epic night out. Bray Bowl is conveniently located beside the Dart Station and is near to the Seafront and the have free underground parking to their visitors. There is so much to do at Bray Bowl, with 16 tenpin bowling lanes, an arcade, snooker & pool and Quasar laser tag arena!
www.braybowl.ie/
Drinks & Nightlife
Brady’s of Shankill is an award-winning, Failte Ireland-accredited pub-restaurant and off licence situated in the heart of Shankill village
12 locals recommend
Brady's Shankill
Brady’s of Shankill is an award-winning, Failte Ireland-accredited pub-restaurant and off licence situated in the heart of Shankill village
Everything Else
Lets Eat In - Shankill
7 Dublin RdClosest take-away.
https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en?nst=0&gclid=cj0keqjwrz24brc098fr-oqnumkbeiqakq9lgo0pnvzd_45-yfkkboz2vca3zi-e0snfzf0tclpvtxoaakrm8p8haq
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en?nst=0&gclid=cj0keqjwrz24brc098fr-oqnumkbeiqakq9lgo0pnvzd_45-yfkkboz2vca3zi-e0snfzf0tclpvtxoaakrm8p8haq
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Benburb Streethttp://www.museum.ie/Home
With free admission and described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty Library is a must-see on any Dublin visitor's itinerary. As the only museum in Ireland to win 'European Museum of the Year' and rated consistently in the top 5 of TripAdvisor’s list of ‘Top things to do in Dublin', the library's rich collections from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world.
http://www.cbl.ie/
161 locals recommend
Chester Beatty
With free admission and described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty Library is a must-see on any Dublin visitor's itinerary. As the only museum in Ireland to win 'European Museum of the Year' and rated consistently in the top 5 of TripAdvisor’s list of ‘Top things to do in Dublin', the library's rich collections from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world.
http://www.cbl.ie/
Croke Park (Irish: Páirc an Chrócaigh, IPA: [ˈpaːɾʲc ən̪ˠ ˈxɾˠoːkˠə]) is a GAA stadium located in Dublin, Ireland. Named in honour of Archbishop Thomas Croke it is often called Croker by some GAA followers in Dublin,[1] it serves both as the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
302 locals recommend
Croke Park
Jones' RoadCroke Park (Irish: Páirc an Chrócaigh, IPA: [ˈpaːɾʲc ən̪ˠ ˈxɾˠoːkˠə]) is a GAA stadium located in Dublin, Ireland. Named in honour of Archbishop Thomas Croke it is often called Croker by some GAA followers in Dublin,[1] it serves both as the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
The National Wax Museum Plus
22-25 Westmoreland Sthttp://www.waxmuseumplus.ie/
Explore the world of Irish folklore and mythology at The National Leprechaun Museum.
http://www.leprechaunmuseum.ie/
57 locals recommend
National Leprechaun Museum
3 Jervis StExplore the world of Irish folklore and mythology at The National Leprechaun Museum.
http://www.leprechaunmuseum.ie/