| plush, colourful rooms have flat-screens, wi-fi and coffeemakers. loaner guitars, turntables and records are available, as are music lessons. theres a clubby restaurant; a vibrant lobby lounge features djs and live music. a 7-minute walk from the closest tram stop, this cool, upscale hotel in the happening temple bar district is 3 minutes away on foot from the 13th-century dublin castle and 2 km from the guinness storehouse, with brewery tours and tastings. upgraded suites add 4-poster beds and separate living rooms, plus terraces with bbq facilities. upgraded rooms and suites, some with castle views, offer sitting areas. . room service is 24/7
Dublin Airport 28 min
Dublin Zoo (9 min)
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. St Patrick's Cathedral (9 min)
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Kilmainham Gaol (9 min)
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. National Gallery of Ireland (14 min)
Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Dublin Castle (3 min)
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Dublinia (3 min)
Sights and smells bring hundreds of year's worth of history to life at this child friendly museum. Phoenix Park (8 min)
Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Ha'penny Bridge (6 min)
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Guinness Storehouse (9 min)
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. National Botanic Gardens (13 min)
Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (8 min)
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Christ Church Cathedral (3 min)
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. St Stephens green (12 min)
Park, garden, and monument Trinity College Dublin (6 min)
47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. The Spire (11 min)
This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. | 
