in a converted 1912 theatre retaining its original facade, this casual yet trendy hotel fronts a vibrant shopping and dining street. some rooms have sitting areas. it's a 5-minute walk from luas light rail, 12 minutes' walk from temple bar nightlife and 14 minutes' walk from trinity college. the relaxed rooms feature modern furnishings and bold striped prints. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a hip comfort food restaurant, plus a pool hall with a golf simulator and a lively nightclub adorned with chandeliers. all come with tvs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. wi-fi is available Dublin Airport 31 min
Trinity College Dublin (7 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. Dublin Castle (6 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. National Botanic Gardens (16 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. National Gallery of Ireland (17 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. Dublin Zoo (12 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. The Spire (11 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. St Patrick's Cathedral (8 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. The Little Museum of Dublin (10 min) Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century. Christ Church Cathedral (9 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Guinness Storehouse (7 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (8 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. St Stephens green (8 min) Park, garden, and monument Phoenix Park (11 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. Kilmainham Gaol (12 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Ha'penny Bridge (7 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. |