all include free wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the mixed or single-sex dorms feature simple, modern decor with wooden floors and en suite bathrooms. freebies include continental breakfast, daily walking tours, movie nights, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. private rooms add flat-screen tvs, in-room safes and wardrobes. there's a full guest kitchen and a tv lounge, in addition to a game room and a rooftop terrace. 7 km from 3arena. within 100m of the main city bus terminal and a luas light rail stop, this vibrant hostel is an 8-minute walk from the city's main thoroughfare, a 13-minute walk from the temple bar nightlife precinct and 1 Dublin Airport 22 min
Phoenix Park (14 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Christ Church Cathedral (9 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (10 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Dublin Castle (10 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. National Botanic Gardens (11 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. National Gallery of Ireland (12 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Kilmainham Gaol (15 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Trinity College Dublin (12 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. The Spire (7 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. St Stephens green (10 min) Park, garden, and monument Guinness Storehouse (14 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. St Patrick's Cathedral (11 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Ha'penny Bridge (9 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. Dublin Zoo (15 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. The Little Museum of Dublin (10 min) Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century. |