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Things to Do in Dublin

Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Dublin, Ireland — 2026 traveler picks.

Top places to see

Landmark

Trinity College + Book of Kells

35 min from DUB

See the Book of Kells (9th-century illuminated Gospels, €18). The Long Room library is one of the world's most-photographed reading rooms.

Landmark

Guinness Storehouse

35 min from DUB

Iconic 7-floor brewery experience ending with a pint in the Gravity Bar at the top (Dublin panorama). €30 entry, book ahead.

Neighborhood

Temple Bar + Grafton Street

35 min from DUB

Touristy + iconic. Cobblestone streets, traditional pubs, live music. Skip Temple Bar pub itself (tourist prices) — try The Cobblestone (Smithfield) instead.

Landmark

St Patrick's + Christ Church Cathedrals

35 min from DUB

Two of Ireland's most-historic cathedrals, both €11. Christ Church is older (1030s) but St Patrick's is more atmospheric.

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Things to do in Dublin

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Eat here first

Full Irish breakfast at The Woollen Mills (rashers + black + white pudding + soda bread). Fish + chips at Leo Burdock's. Guinness + oysters at The Stag's Head. Irish coffee at any pub.

Local tip

DUB has no train link — Airlink Express bus (€8, 30 min) is the smart choice direct to centre. Avoid Bus 16 with luggage — 60 min + multiple stops. For Brexit-related travel: Dublin is the Star Alliance Aer Lingus hub + has US Customs preclearance (saves time on US arrival).

Where to stay

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What's on in Dublin

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