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59 Pembroke Ln
59 Pembroke LaneApartment Location
Historic University, built in 1592 with alumni including Oscar Wilde, Synge and Jack Gleeson. See the Book Of Kells or visit Ireland's largest library (donated by Oliver Cromwell)
629 locals recommend
Trinity College
Historic University, built in 1592 with alumni including Oscar Wilde, Synge and Jack Gleeson. See the Book Of Kells or visit Ireland's largest library (donated by Oliver Cromwell)
Train station and Aviva stadium within close walking distance of the apartment, but not too close that you have noise spillage!
Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne RoadTrain station and Aviva stadium within close walking distance of the apartment, but not too close that you have noise spillage!
The largest church in Ireland, founded in 1191 is still a working church, renowned for its music. There is a great pub across the street too!
391 locals recommend
St Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's CloseThe largest church in Ireland, founded in 1191 is still a working church, renowned for its music. There is a great pub across the street too!
This beach is a short walk from the apartment. The sand extends for about 500 yards when the tide is out, it is spectacular
52 locals recommend
Sandymount Beach
This beach is a short walk from the apartment. The sand extends for about 500 yards when the tide is out, it is spectacular
A two minute walk away you have a great launderette should you decide to not use the washing machine
12 Baggot Street Upper
12 Baggot Street UpperA two minute walk away you have a great launderette should you decide to not use the washing machine
For €29 for a month with no contract, it works out better than most places - typical gyms charge €10 er session. It is also 24 hours.
15 Baggot Street Lower
15 Baggot Street LowerFor €29 for a month with no contract, it works out better than most places - typical gyms charge €10 er session. It is also 24 hours.
Sightseeing
Large public park at the top of the shopping hub of Grafton Street
720 locals recommend
St Stephens Green
Saint Stephen's GreenLarge public park at the top of the shopping hub of Grafton Street
I highly recommend this if you are into Guinness, or the brewing process at all. A very well put together tour, good restaurant and a stunning rooftop bar. Plus, you get to pour your own pint!
950 locals recommend
Guinness Storehouse
I highly recommend this if you are into Guinness, or the brewing process at all. A very well put together tour, good restaurant and a stunning rooftop bar. Plus, you get to pour your own pint!
This historic building will give you chills as you walk through Ireland's most notable prison. President De Valera and James Connolly who fought to the death for the Independence both were imprisoned.
568 locals recommend
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Inchicore RoadThis historic building will give you chills as you walk through Ireland's most notable prison. President De Valera and James Connolly who fought to the death for the Independence both were imprisoned.
Another beautiful park, just beside the apartment. Take a stroll, jog or even a picnic.
67 locals recommend
Herbert Park
Herbert ParkAnother beautiful park, just beside the apartment. Take a stroll, jog or even a picnic.
Arts & Culture
Set of Grand Canal Dock, Ireland's National Academy of Dramatic Art runs around ten shows each year of professional standard, and all for less than 15Euro per ticket!
8 locals recommend
The Lir Academy
Grand Canal QuaySet of Grand Canal Dock, Ireland's National Academy of Dramatic Art runs around ten shows each year of professional standard, and all for less than 15Euro per ticket!
Irish Museum of Modern Art is beside the old jail. Take the two in on one trip.
358 locals recommend
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
Military RoadIrish Museum of Modern Art is beside the old jail. Take the two in on one trip.
A large conference, entertainment and exhibition centre. Check what they have going on during your stay at http://www.rds.ie
88 locals recommend
RDS Main Arena
Merrion RoadA large conference, entertainment and exhibition centre. Check what they have going on during your stay at http://www.rds.ie
Food Scene
It is my favorite restaurant in Dublin. They are a little pricey, but the service and food is excellent. They also have a lunch special each day for only 15Euro.
16 locals recommend
Pearl Brasserie
20 Merrion St UpperIt is my favorite restaurant in Dublin. They are a little pricey, but the service and food is excellent. They also have a lunch special each day for only 15Euro.
Nicest sandwiches in Dublin - but it is take out only, so best for a sunny day
7 locals recommend
Green Bench Cafe
18 Montague StNicest sandwiches in Dublin - but it is take out only, so best for a sunny day
I love the coffee here. The staff are friendly and the cakes and pastries are to die for!
141 locals recommend
Il Valentino Bakery & Cafe
I love the coffee here. The staff are friendly and the cakes and pastries are to die for!
Ely is a sophisticated bar with good food and a nice atmosphere if you want a change of scenery from Temple Bar. It has a Manhattan vibe, and not too pricey.
74 locals recommend
Ely Wine Bar
22 Ely PlaceEly is a sophisticated bar with good food and a nice atmosphere if you want a change of scenery from Temple Bar. It has a Manhattan vibe, and not too pricey.
19 Baggot Street Upper
19 Baggot Street UpperGreat coffee and lunch for as little as €4.95
Healthy cafe with lovely coffee, smoothies and other great treats. My new favorite place.
9-11 Baggot Street Upper
9-11 Baggot Street UpperHealthy cafe with lovely coffee, smoothies and other great treats. My new favorite place.
38 Baggot Street Upper
38 Baggot Street UpperBasically Chipotle - its good quality meat and the staff always are friendly.
33 Baggot Street Upper
33 Baggot Street UpperBasically Johnny Rockets - decent food with an American 50s diner feel
6 Baggot Street Upper
6 Baggot Street UpperOpen 'til late, burger king is always good after the pub!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dublin's most popular tourist pub, Temple Bar is located in the area 'Temple Bar'. It's a quirky area with vintage stores, street art, souvenirs, buskers and always a decent pint.
528 locals recommend
Temple Bar
Dublin's most popular tourist pub, Temple Bar is located in the area 'Temple Bar'. It's a quirky area with vintage stores, street art, souvenirs, buskers and always a decent pint.
The food here is great. The atmosphere is vibrant but not too mad. Plenty of beer on tap and just around the corner.
42 Baggot Street Upper
42 Baggot Street UpperThe food here is great. The atmosphere is vibrant but not too mad. Plenty of beer on tap and just around the corner.
Shopping
Shopping Central of Dublin. Take a stroll along the cobbled street on a walk from Trinity College to Stephen's Green... taking in the street artists and buskers along the way of course
373 locals recommend
Grafton St. station
2 Grafton StreetShopping Central of Dublin. Take a stroll along the cobbled street on a walk from Trinity College to Stephen's Green... taking in the street artists and buskers along the way of course
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy a family day out in a great zoo, then take a stroll through Phoenix park if the weather is forgiving. The kids will love it.
351 locals recommend
Dublin Zoo
Zoo RoadEnjoy a family day out in a great zoo, then take a stroll through Phoenix park if the weather is forgiving. The kids will love it.