featuring vibrant accents, the airy, simply furnished rooms come with en suite bathrooms, cable tv, and tea and coffeemaking equipment; some rooms include fireplaces. amenities include a laid-back cafe and a wine bar. this unassuming hotel is a 4-minute walk from dublin heuston station, a kilometer from dublin zoo and 2 km from st. patrick's cathedral. Dublin Airport 25 min
Irish Museum of Modern Art (12 min) Imposing building from 1684 housing permanent collection and temporary exhibitions of varied art. Phoenix Park (1 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. National Botanic Gardens (12 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Guinness Storehouse (13 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. St Stephens green (13 min) Park, garden, and monument Dublin Zoo (11 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (11 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Dublin Castle (7 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. The Spire (10 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Kilmainham Gaol (4 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. St Patrick's Cathedral (7 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Ha'penny Bridge (7 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. National Gallery of Ireland (13 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Christ Church Cathedral (6 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Trinity College Dublin (14 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. |