GuidesIreland
October 2024
GuidesIreland
October 2024

A cultural guide to Dublin

October 2024

Ireland’s ancient capital hums with a youthful spirit, effortlessly combining hedonism with heritage and highbrow culture. Drink it in…

October 2024

KEY NEIGHBORHOODS

Docklands

THE VIBE

Straddling the River Liffey, Dublin’s Docklands has been intensely regenerated over the past two decades, and is now a vibrant hub for eating, drinking and culture, with restaurants and bars kept busy with local tech workers. Beckett Locke is a next-gen aparthotel that’s particularly suited to digital nomads or travelers who want to feel at home in the city, while Anantara The Marker is one of the most luxurious addresses in the city. Don’t miss EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, bringing to life the history of the Irish diaspora. 

Where to stay

Beckett Locke

North Wall Avenue, North Docks, Dublin, Dublin, D01 E5C7

Anantara The Marker Dublin

Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin, Dublin, D02 CK38

Temple Bar/Trinity

THE VIBE

Find heritage and hedonism in Temple Bar, which—despite an international reputation for drunken debauchery—remains a must-visit for culture lovers, with highlights including the Project Arts Centre, the 66-seater New Theatre, and the Irish Film Institute. Be sure to wander the elegant alleys off Grafton Street, and for shoppers, Powerscourt Townhouse Centre in a Georgian mansion is brimming with antique stores and independent boutiques. When the sun shines, hang out with the locals in St. Stephen’s Green. 

Where to stay

The Morgan Hotel

10 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Dublin 2

Temple Bar Hotel

13-17 Fleet St Temple Bar, Dublin, 2

Portobello

THE VIBE

For more of a live-like-a-local experience, stay in hip, happening Portobello, southwest of St. Stephen’s Green. You’ll not be short of cool brunch joints (try Goose on the Loose), yoga studios (Little Bird also has a great vegetarian café), and Michelin-recommended eateries like North Indian Pickle. You’re also a short stroll from the hit Teeling Distillery. Affordable boutique hotels in Georgian townhouses are the way to go; Harrington Hall is a great choice, backing onto beautiful Iveagh Gardens.

What’s Nearby

Harrington Hall

70 Harcourt Street, Dublin, 2

The Camden Hotel

84–87 Lower Camden Street, Dublin

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