| 6 km from main street's shops, pubs and restaurants, and 6. this classic hotel in a grand, ivy-covered georgian manor is 1. upgraded rooms add antique-style furnishings, 4-poster beds and claw-foot tubs. a drawing room with a fireplace has afternoon teas for a surcharge. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. traditional rooms feature tea and coffeemaking facilities, flat-screen tvs and free wifi. there's a traditional pub with a sunday carvery featuring stone walls and an old-school atmosphere. some rooms have exposed beams. conference facilities can host up to 600 guests. there's a picnic area on the grounds. 6 km from castletown house's palladian mansion with guided tours
Dublin Airport 29 min
St Patrick's Cathedral (31 min)
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Dublin Castle (31 min)
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Farmleigh House & Estate (28 min)
Restored, 18th-century state guest house on 78 acres, with gardens, guided tours & a boathouse cafe. Ha'penny Bridge (31 min)
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Christ Church Cathedral (30 min)
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Dublin Zoo (28 min)
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Kilmainham Gaol (24 min)
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. The Spire (34 min)
This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Phoenix Park (26 min)
Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (28 min)
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. National Botanic Gardens (31 min)
Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Irish Museum of Modern Art (27 min)
Imposing building from 1684 housing permanent collection and temporary exhibitions of varied art. Castletown House (14 min)
Grand mansion with restored, period-style interiors and a quirky, conical barn folly. St Stephens green (37 min)
Park, garden, and monument Guinness Storehouse (28 min)
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. | 
