The Ultimate Dublin Travel Guide

Three days to go deeper — classic sights, a full day in Kilmainham, and a proper day-trip out to the Boyne Valley for Newgrange and Trim Castle.

The perfect two-day Dublin route: Trinity, Dublin Castle, Guinness and the pubs on Day 1; Kilmainham, EPIC and Howth Cliff Walk on Day 2.

Dublin is year-round. Peak summer (June–Aug) for best weather; Sept–Oct for sweet-spot value; St Patrick’s Day for atmosphere (book early).

Pubs close 11:30pm Mon–Thu, 12:30am Fri–Sat, 11pm Sun. Must-try food: Full Irish, coddle, boxty, bacon & cabbage. Guinness really does taste better here.

Dublin is generally a safe city. Common-sense precautions apply — watch for pickpockets in Temple Bar, use a taxi late at night in the north inner city.

Ireland uses UK-style Type G plugs and 230V. Free WiFi is widespread; EU roaming works on EU phone plans.

Dublin’s weather is famously changeable. Pack layers, a waterproof, and comfortable shoes year-round.

Dublin uses the Euro. Typical costs: pint €7–8, coffee €3.50–4.50, Leap bus fare ~€2. Contactless is accepted almost everywhere.

Dublin’s city centre is compact and walkable. For longer distances: Leap Card on Bus/Luas/DART. Uber does not do regular rides here — use Free Now or Bolt.

Dublin Airport is 10 km north of the centre — here’s how to get in: Aircoach, Dublin Express, the 41 city bus, or a taxi.