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Dublin At A Glance
Ireland is poised to remain Europe's fastest growing economy for a fifth consecutive year—and there's no better place to embrace the Celtic Tiger 2.0 than in Dublin. The Vikings were the first to establish a settlement here in the 9th century along the River Liffey, naming it Dubh Linn (Black Pool). One thousand years later it became home to famed authors James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, and Samuel Beckett, known worldwide for their cultural contributions. Today, the city is a major hub for tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Airbnb. Blessed with gorgeous Georgian architecture, world-class museums, libraries, and public parks, and an astonishing five Michelin-starred restaurants, the city is fueled by the ever-endearing Gaelic trait of craic (crack)—a hodgepodge of innate humor and all-around appreciation of fun. Video by Connolly Cove.
Languages English, Gaelic
When To Visit June through October
Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin
Vibrant and fun, this hotel also happens to have a genuine sense of dedication to personalized customer service.
The Dean Hotel
The Dean is best suited for nocturnal creatures—or really deep sleepers—who love stylish hotels with a Brooklyn feel.
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
Centrally located old-meets-new hotel set in what were once three 19th-century private homes.
The Westbury
There's a reason Dubliners love The Westbury—this is unbridled Irish luxury at its finest, and the service is always exemplary.
The Merrion
With spectacular interiors and a Michelin-starred restaurant, this is one of the finest hotels in Dublin—if not in Ireland.
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The Cobblestone
This place advertises itself as a 'drinking pub with a music problem'—enough said.
Don't let the touristy surroundings fool you: This no-frills, shack-like spot serves some of the best seafood in Dublin.
The Palace Bar
Staunchly local spot that's buzzy but intimate, with over 100 Irish whiskeys including their own.
Set on the second floor of The Westbury, one of Dublin's finest hotels, this is far more than just a hotel restaurant.
Multiple rooms and mismatched furniture and art give this cozy cocktail den the feel of an eccentric country mansion.
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Dublin Writers Museum
This intimate museum, which is set in an 18th-century mansion, celebrates the writers who comprise Dublin's strong literary heritage.
The headquarters of Ireland's most famous beer will infuse some culture and history into your vacation drinking.
A tour of Kilmainham Gaol is a poignant and evocative experience that offers fascinating, albeit harrowing, insight into prison life.
St. Stephen's Green
This exquisitely manicured park in Dublin City Centre dates back to a time when open space were at a premium.
The Irish Dance Party
If observing Irish culture from afar isn't doing enough, this show—really, a giant party—will have you on your feet.
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