casual rooms with warm decor feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. this relaxed hotel in a redbrick victorian building is a 3-minute walk from a bus stop and 2 km from the national gallery of ireland. full irish breakfast is available for a fee and served in a formal dining room. complimentary amenities include on-site parking and all-day tea and coffee in the lounge. upgraded rooms and suites add ornate crown moulding and/or stained-glass windows, plus whirlpool tubs, saunas and/or kitchens. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. suites also feature luxe marble bathrooms with wall murals Dublin Airport 25 min
The Spire (11 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. National Botanic Gardens (19 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Christ Church Cathedral (12 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (15 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Dublin Zoo (19 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Dublin Castle (12 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. The Little Museum of Dublin (8 min) Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century. Kilmainham Gaol (18 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Guinness Storehouse (14 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. Trinity College Dublin (9 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. Phoenix Park (17 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. St Patrick's Cathedral (11 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. Ha'penny Bridge (10 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. National Gallery of Ireland (7 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. St Stephens green (8 min) Park, garden, and monument |