there's also a lively bar that hosts regular live music and offers afternoon tea. room service is available. this polished hotel in the bustling temple bar district is 2 km from st patrick's cathedral, 3 km from the guiness storehouse brewery museum and 4 km from dublin zoo. the sleek, contemporary rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have bunk beds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a breakfast buffet (surcharge) is served in a sophisticated restaurant. upgraded rooms and suites add living space and coffeemakers Dublin Airport 28 min
Dublin Castle (6 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Dublin Zoo (10 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Kilmainham Gaol (10 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (12 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Christ Church Cathedral (7 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. National Gallery of Ireland (11 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Guinness Storehouse (8 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. St Stephens green (8 min) Park, garden, and monument Phoenix Park (9 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. The Little Museum of Dublin (10 min) Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century. The Spire (5 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Trinity College Dublin (3 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. National Botanic Gardens (14 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Ha'penny Bridge (4 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. St Patrick's Cathedral (12 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. |