upgraded rooms add coffee machines. all provide flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. some quarters offer slanted ceilings and/or skylights. . chic rooms have classic wood furnishings, a tranquil vibe and street views. a warm, lively pub features paintings and a library. a 10-minute walk from tara street train station, this polished boutique hotel surrounded by restaurants, shops and theatres is also 6 minutes' walk from iconic dublin castle and 2 km from brewery tours of the guinness storehouse Dublin Airport 26 min
St Patrick's Cathedral (9 min) The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with lunchtime musical recitals. National Gallery of Ireland (10 min) Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 20th-century covering all major schools. The Little Museum of Dublin (11 min) Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century. Christ Church Cathedral (6 min) Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt. Phoenix Park (9 min) Deer roam forested areas filled with mature trees within this area known as 'Dublin's playground'. National Botanic Gardens (14 min) Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house. Jameson Distillery Bow St. (12 min) Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining. Trinity College Dublin (3 min) 47-acre university with Georgian buildings, known for its humanities, science & medical programs. Kilmainham Gaol (11 min) Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. St Stephens green (9 min) Park, garden, and monument Dublin Zoo (10 min) The largest zoo in Ireland has African Plain, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests exhibits. Dublin Castle (4 min) Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library. Guinness Storehouse (7 min) Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar. The Spire (7 min) This towering cone-shaped monument is known for its minimalist elegance & reflective steel surface. Ha'penny Bridge (3 min) Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily. |