Dublin/Ireland Hotel Advice? Trip Advice?

Jaje09182010 · January 2013

Hi everyone!! I am helping my family plan a trip to Dublin- the trip will consist of me (28) my husband (38) my sister and her fiance (23&28) my brother(25) my stepsister (21) so mostly a younger group.

Budget flexible-I want to try to find someplace that will be close to the bars and restaurants-(It's OK if there is some street noise/loudness we are all from the NYC area and use to that) and I am just starting to research now- does anyone have any advice for hotels?

Also if anyone has some advice for fun things to see or do- or even day trips around the area I would love to include them in my plans for everyone!!

anssett · January 2013

I don't remember where I stayed but I'd recommend not just staying in Dublin, proper, while you're there. Consider an excursion to something more pastoral and rural. The scenery is quite spectacular. The country is tiny so you can get to another interesting spot in a couple hours.

atlcatlover · January 2013

Ditto pp. Dublin would be a great place to start your trip, but you really need to get out of the city and see the beautiful countryside. We spent 9 days in ireland in 2011, only 2 of them were in Dublin. The farther we got from the city the more beautiful it was and the more we enjoyed it (and we are city people too).

brij2006 · January 2013

Here's 3 for the above advise. The countryside is so beautiful!

We did a daytrip into the Wicklow mountains, and I wish we would've explored more outside Dublin. We did the Wild Wicklow tour, and when we got to the highest point in the mountains, they pulled over and we did a round of shots. You also get to stop in Glendalough, which is a little deserted town. Also go to the Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone, if you have time.

There's the Temple Bar area, which is where all of the bars and restaurants are. But I will say to stay a little bit north of that. You will feel a lot safer than staying near all the action. We stayed at Abby Hotel Dublin. Another couple stayed at the Arlington Hotel. They had a bar, restaurant, and Irish Dancing entertainment every night. That one was very nice, but more expensive. If we go again, we would stay there for a couple of nights, then hop around to Bed and Breakfast's throughout the countryside after.

myoasisvacations · January 2013

The Shelbourne might be a good fit. It is approximately 30 minutes from the airport. There are numerous shops and boutiques in the surrounding area, as well as various pubs, bars and restaurants. It is near the famous Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle and several museums, and the east coast with its beaches is also not too far away.

I am a TA so if you need more information just let me know.

Jaje09182010 · January 2013

Thanks you guys

I agree about the countryside idea- !!!

lyradelmar · January 2013

we loved Ireland! blog post with reviews and plenty of pictures here:

http://arpadelmarworldtravels.blogspot.com/search/label/IRELAND

antikshopp · January 2013

If you still need some help, my travel agent lived in Ireland for 2 years and is a wealth of knowledge. Contact me and I will give you her information.

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