| adjacent to downtown's central bus station and a 3-minute walk from luas light rail, this lively hostel is an 11-minute walk from both trinity college and the temple bar nightlife area. some have en suite bathrooms. there's a guest kitchen and a casual tv lounge. freebies include breakfast, organised day trips and an airport shuttle service. check-in time: 4:00 pm. the basic dorms (including female-only) and private rooms feature colourful interiors, plus free wi-fi and use of lockers
Dublin Airport 21 min
The Little Museum of Dublin (16 min)
Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century. National Gallery of Ireland (14 min)
Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. St Patrick's Cathedral (9 min)
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (9 min)
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. St Stephens green (14 min)
Park, garden, and monument Christ Church Cathedral (7 min)
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Phoenix Park (12 min)
Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Dublin Castle (8 min)
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Trinity College Dublin (10 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. Kilmainham Gaol (13 min)
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Guinness Storehouse (12 min)
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. Dublin Zoo (13 min)
The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. National Botanic Gardens (11 min)
Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Ha'penny Bridge (10 min)
Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. | 
