🇮🇪 Ireland

10 best places in Dublin

Dublin is a compact capital of literature and pints on the River Liffey, where statues of Joyce and Wilde watch over queues outside cheerful pubs. It's friendly, walkable, and rarely without live music playing somewhere nearby.

Sight

Trinity College & Book of Kells

Ireland's oldest university, home to the medieval Long Room and a 9th-century illuminated gospel.

Sight

Guinness Storehouse

An interactive museum in a seven-story former brewery, topped by a panoramic rooftop bar.

Sight

Dublin Castle

A centuries-old seat of power blending Norman towers with Georgian state rooms.

Museum

National Gallery of Ireland

A free collection of European painting, including works by Caravaggio and Ireland's own masters.

Park

Phoenix Park

One of Europe's largest city parks, home to wild deer and the president's residence.

District

Temple Bar

A cobbled riverside quarter packed with pubs, live music, and the city's liveliest nightlife.

Market

George's Street Arcade

A Victorian covered market of vintage stalls, coffee shops, and street food.

Café

3Fe Coffee

A pioneer of Dublin's third-wave coffee scene, known for a flawless flat white and minimalist decor.

Restaurant

The Church

A restaurant and bar set inside a converted 18th-century Georgian church, complete with stained glass and organ.

Sight

Ha'penny Bridge

An elegant pedestrian bridge over the Liffey and one of the most photographed views in the city.

FAQ

When is the best time to visit Dublin?

May to September brings long days, green parks and the busiest festival calendar. Rain is possible in any month, so the question is how fast it passes, not whether it comes. Around Saint Patrick's Day in March the city is packed and accommodation gets expensive early.

How many days do you need in Dublin?

Two or three days cover Trinity College and the Book of Kells, the castle, the National Gallery, Guinness and Phoenix Park. Add a day for a trip out to Howth, the Wicklow Mountains or the coast. The centre is compact and mostly walkable.

Is Dublin expensive?

Dublin is pricey even by western European standards, and housing is the sharp edge: supply is short and competition intense. Pubs and restaurants are not cheap either, though many museums are free. For anyone relocating, finding a flat is usually the hardest part.

How can you move to Ireland?

EU and UK citizens can move without permits. Others typically use employment permits for in demand skills, study routes, or business and startup programmes. Ireland is outside Schengen, and naturalisation timelines and residence requirements change, so check the current rules.