Hotels near Trinity College or St Stephen's Green HotelCentral and walkable, close to buses and the Luas.
3Days
12Stops
9Meal tips
About £100-160 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget
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Three days in Dublin that combine Trinity College's Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham Gaol with live traditional music and a cliff walk at Howth. Dublin is compact and friendly, though prices for food and drink are not low. Book Guinness and Kilmainham in advance. Best from May to September.
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Day by day
Trinity College and the old centre
09:30
Trinity College and the Book of Kells
A university campus founded in 1592 and home to the 9th-century illuminated Book of Kells and the Long Room library.
View on map ↗💡 Book timed tickets online to skip a long queue.
12:00
Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green
A pedestrian shopping street leading to a lovely city park with ponds and lawns.
View on map ↗💡 Street musicians play here during the day.
14:30
Dublin Castle
A medieval castle that later became the seat of British rule. The State Apartments and Chapel Royal are open for visits.
View on map ↗💡 Check for closures during state events.
19:30
Traditional music in Temple Bar
Temple Bar has lively pubs with live Irish music. Prices are higher here than elsewhere, so enjoy a pint and a session and move on.
View on map ↗💡 Quieter pubs outside Temple Bar are cheaper and may have better music.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastIrish breakfastIrish · $$
lunchSoup and brown breadIrish · $
dinnerFish and chips or Irish stewIrish · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 1Tickets and tours: Trinity College and the Book … 🏨 Find a hotel
Guinness, Kilmainham and Phoenix Park
10:00
Guinness Storehouse
A seven-storey visitor attraction at the home of Guinness, ending with a pint in the Gravity Bar with panoramic views.
View on map ↗💡 Book ahead for a time slot.
13:00
Lunch in the Liberties
The historic neighbourhood around the brewery has cafés, distilleries and small restaurants.
View on map ↗💡 Try soda bread and smoked salmon.
15:00
Kilmainham Gaol
A former prison, central to Irish history, where leaders of the 1916 Rising were held. Entry is by guided tour only.
View on map ↗💡 Tickets sell out, so book early.
17:30
Phoenix Park
One of Europe's largest enclosed city parks, with wild deer and the Wellington Monument.
View on map ↗💡 Hire a bike to cover more ground.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastCafé breakfastIrish · $$
lunchLunch in the LibertiesIrish · $
dinnerPub dinnerIrish · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Guinness Storehouse
Howth coastal walk
09:30
DART train to Howth
A scenic train ride along Dublin Bay takes about 30 minutes to the fishing village of Howth.
View on map ↗💡 Use a Leap Card or contactless to save money.
10:30
Howth Cliff Walk
A walk of 6-12 km with sea views, heather-covered headlands and lighthouses. Choose a route to suit your energy.
View on map ↗💡 Wear sturdy shoes and bring a waterproof.
14:00
Seafood lunch in Howth harbour
Fresh fish and chips or chowder by the harbour, with seals often visible.
View on map ↗💡 Eat early before the lunch rush.
17:00
National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology
A free museum of Viking gold, bog bodies and Celtic treasures.
View on map ↗💡 Check opening hours before you go.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastIrish · $
lunchSeafood in HowthIrish · $$
dinnerFinal pub dinnerIrish · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: DART train to Howth
Good to know
✈️ Getting thereDublin Airport is about 30-45 minutes from the centre by Aircoach, Dublin Express or bus 16 or 41, or by taxi.
🚆 Getting aroundThe centre is walkable. Buses, Luas trams and DART trains all take a Leap Card or contactless.
💷 CurrencyEuro (€). Cards and contactless are widely accepted.
🗣 LanguageEnglish and Irish. English is spoken everywhere.
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