classic rooms come with satellite tv, coffeemakers and free wi-fi. occupying a country-style house with a private driveway, this relaxed hotel is a 5-minute walk from phoenix park, home to dublin zoo, and 1. 9 km from ashtown railway station (for trains to central dublin). check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also tv room with leather sofas and a fireplace. complimentary breakfast is served in a formal dining room. parking is free Dublin Airport 16 min
Guinness Storehouse (13 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. St Patrick's Cathedral (15 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Phoenix Park (3 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Dublin Castle (15 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. The Spire (18 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Trinity College Dublin (24 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. Farmleigh House & Estate (17 min) Restored, 18th-century state guest house on 78 acres, with gardens, guided tours & a boathouse cafe. Christ Church Cathedral (14 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. St Stephens green (21 min) Park, garden, and monument Ha'penny Bridge (15 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (12 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Kilmainham Gaol (13 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. National Botanic Gardens (14 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Dublin Zoo (5 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. National Gallery of Ireland (21 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. |