Dublin
Ireland
- Safety rating
- 8.8/10
- Best time to visit
- May to August for the warmest weather and the Dublin Fringe Festival. March for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. October for Samhain/Halloween atmosphere. The city is worth visiting year-round — just pack rain gear.
- Population
- 1.2M
Overview
Dublin is an intimate, walkable city of Georgian squares, literary pubs, and irresistibly sociable people. The home of Guinness, the Book of Kells, Samuel Beckett, and a pub-music culture (trad sessions in cosy snugs) that pulls visitors back year after year. Temple Bar is tourist central but the real Dublin lives in Stoneybatter, Portobello, and the Liberties.
Top attractions
Trinity College (Book of Kells), Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, National Museum of Ireland, Kilmainham Gaol, Merrion Square, Temple Bar, Phoenix Park, Howth (DART trip)
Getting around
Dublin Bus and the Luas tram cover most areas. The DART rail runs along the coast. The Leap Card (transport card) is essential. Dublin is very walkable in the centre — most major sights are within 20 minutes of each other.