Dublin without a car???
May 30th, 2006, 05:04 AM
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Dublin without a car???
I see posts recommending not driving in Dublin. I plan on 2 nights here and would like information on ease of public transportation from the airport and a good general area to stay in that is reasonable. Looking for some good nightlife with fantastic Irish music as one priority. Interesting day time activites too.
May 30th, 2006, 05:36 AM
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If you are visiting dublin for 2 nights it would be hard to imagine why you would need a car. In fact if you are staying in the city limits, I would advise against a caa. What is your budget level for accommodation? this will help pinpointing a good area to recommend. The transport from the airport to the city is genrally excellent.
Location sounds like it will be important??
May 30th, 2006, 08:16 PM
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we stayed in a hotel we wouldn't recommend, but it was close to Jury's Christchurch...good location easy access to hop on off bus tour stop...we walked or got a taxi most places...taxi to an from airport/car rental drop off (fast/convenient/not too much $$)
we did both the music and literay pub crawls...enjoyed both
don't miss trinity colleg/book of kells and kilmainham jail
we did both the music and literay pub crawls...enjoyed both
don't miss trinity colleg/book of kells and kilmainham jail
May 31st, 2006, 06:20 AM
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Your best bet would be to find a hotel in the city centre (if you give an idea of your budget we can recommend some hotel options). The city centre is easily accessible from the airport (it's about a 30 minute bus journey on the Aircoach). The city centre is small so everywhere is within walking distance.
For daytime activities, definitely visit Trinity College & the Book of Kells, perhaps take a hop-on-hop-off bus that will take you to all the major sights - Christchurch, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Guinness Storehouse, etc.
I believe some of the touristy pubs in Temple Bar do Irish music.
For daytime activities, definitely visit Trinity College & the Book of Kells, perhaps take a hop-on-hop-off bus that will take you to all the major sights - Christchurch, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Guinness Storehouse, etc.
I believe some of the touristy pubs in Temple Bar do Irish music.
May 31st, 2006, 08:23 AM
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I have no idea of price ranges in Dublin, but I am looking for modest central lodging, shared baths are fine. Can someone, maybe give me a ball park price range for this city?? Are B&B's possible in the central area??
I have the B&B book on order, just haven't gotten it yet. Thank you for all your time.
I have the B&B book on order, just haven't gotten it yet. Thank you for all your time.
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Another option is ABC Guest House. My husband and I stayed there in April, and would recommend it. We payed 70E per night for a double room, with en-suite bathroom.
www.abcguesthouse.com
It's located in the Drumcondra section of Dublin, so you'll take a bus to the city center. It's about a 10-minute ride, and there are several lines that stop there. We never waiting longer than 5-10 minutes for a bus.
Enjoy!
www.abcguesthouse.com
It's located in the Drumcondra section of Dublin, so you'll take a bus to the city center. It's about a 10-minute ride, and there are several lines that stop there. We never waiting longer than 5-10 minutes for a bus.
Enjoy!
Jun 2nd, 2006, 05:31 AM
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Tarheels- is this bus to the guest house available at night??? I'm not really a late nighter, but would like to experience some pubs and Irish music. Or would a cab be available?? Having a hard time with locations as they look ok on maps, but really want to choose the right area for ease of touring.
Jun 2nd, 2006, 05:40 AM
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The best location for touring would most definitely be the city centre. Drumcondra is a fine area but you need to take transport everywhere. If you're in the city centre you'll be able to walk to most places.
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We stayed a total of 4 nights, and yes, the bus runs at all hours. It is less frequent in the late evening, but we came back around 11:00pm and had no trouble.
Agreed that city centre is most convenient- it really depends on your priority. For us, budget was the most important facotr, especially as Dublin is an expensive city. If you're willing to sacrifice a bit of convenience to save money, it will be just fine.
Agreed that city centre is most convenient- it really depends on your priority. For us, budget was the most important facotr, especially as Dublin is an expensive city. If you're willing to sacrifice a bit of convenience to save money, it will be just fine.
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