Dublin city guide

Intro to Dublin
Dublin is one of the European Union's huge success stories. Once a proud but poor city perched on the edge of Europe, today Dublin is bustling and booming. Construction continues to reconfigure the city and immigrants have arrived in unprecedented numbers.
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Dublin Budget Tips
Dublin's not the bargain it once was, but stick with us and we'll help you keep things cheap in this city of pubs and literary history. We'll run through tourist information offices, museum entrance prices, the ins and outs of the Dublin Pass, and free sights. » read more
Dublin Car Rentals
Your loyal editors at EuroCheapo run through the pros and cons of renting a car in Dublin here. We'll sort through the hassles of driving in Dublin and also tell you what you can expect to pay for a three-day economy car rental. Read on, Cheapos. » read more
Dublin Day Trips
EuroCheapo contributor T.J. DiChristopher, a man who loves the Emerald Isle, provides three suggestions for daytrips from Dublin: Enniskerry, Newgrange, and Sligo. Follow his suggestions and explore the green, green countryside of this green, green island. » read more
Expect to Spend: Dublin
What can you expect to pay for hotels and meals in Dublin? Your friends at EuroCheapo suss it all out for you right here. We'll tell you what midrange hotels should cost and also let you know how much financial damage your dinner will do. » read more
Getting Around Dublin
Getting around Dublin is a snap with our guide to the city's trams, commuter trains, buses, and transporation passes. We'll also explain why taxis are an unexpectedly good value in a city that isn't inexpensive. Hop on, Cheapos, and buckle up!» read more
Getting Into Dublin
There are a plethora of options to get you between the airport and central Dublin. There's the public bus, the Airlink bus, and the Aircoach bus. Choices, people. We'll sort through your options here, and we'll also overview information for visitors arriving by train. » read more
Dublin feature stories
Dublin City Guide Introduction
Dublin is one of the European Union's huge success stories. Once a proud but poor city perched on the edge of Europe, today Dublin is bustling and booming. Construction continues to reconfigure the city and immigrants have arrived in unprecedented numbers.
» read more
Dublin Hotel Overview
Read EuroCheapo's take on the downright interesting Dublin hotel scene here. We'll overview the city's emergence as a hip city. Learn where in Dublin you can expect to locate budget-friendly guesthouses and what sort of hotel room you can safely expect to find for €100 a night. » read more
Dublin Links
Take a look at these links and prepare for your Dublin adventure. Just come back, ok? We don't want to get lonely. » read more
Reviewing Dublin
Read about Features Editor Alex's favorite Dublin hotels, his favorite part of working in Dublin, and what surprised him about the city on the Liffey during his most recent research trip there.» read more
Dublin blog posts
- Dublin When It’s Cold: Fun winter activities
- Dublin: 10 fun activities for less than €10
- Dublin: Favorite art galleries, from classical to contemporary
- Dublin: A full day in Dublin for under €20
- Dublin: 5 Christmas traditions for budget travelers
- Dublin’s Rainy Days: What to do in Dublin when it rains
- Dublin: Tourist traps in Dublin to avoid
- Tipping in Dublin: When to leave a little, a lot, and nothing at all
- Dublin: Which neighborhood is right for your trip?
- Dublin Cheap Eats: Get a taste of the Irish
