Travel Stories

• festivals and events

• art and culture

4 min read • Feb 2, 2023

Here are four St Patrick’s Day concerts and live-music events in Dublin you should reserve tickets to right away.

• activities

9 min read • Jan 29, 2023

Save your euros with these free experiences in Dublin.

• sustainable travel

• connections

11 min read • Jan 26, 2023

Dublin is relatively small and flat, so getting around it is easy. Here are the best options for traveling around Dublin city.

• family travel

• connections

6 min read • Jan 13, 2023

Find the perfect family activities in Dublin with our guide to kid-friendly experiences.

• art and culture

• history

9 min read • Dec 27, 2022

After you’ve ticked off the big Dublin sights, head for the stunning countryside on all sides. Here's our pick of the best day trips from Dublin.

• activities

• art and culture

17 min read • Dec 25, 2022

The vibrant city of Dublin has a lot to offer. Narrow down your experiences with these top things to do.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

5 min read • Dec 20, 2022

Use this month-by-month guide to what's going on in Dublin to plan the perfect time for your trip to Ireland's capital.

• neighborhoods

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Dec 17, 2022

Dublin is easy to get around so you'll have no problem seeing what the city has to offer. Here are the best neighborhoods to base yourself in.

• budget travel

• connections

9 min read • Dec 11, 2022

Even on a shoestring budget, you can experience everything Dublin has to offer. Try these top tips for exploring Dublin without burning through your bucks.

• food and drink

7 min read • Oct 14, 2022

Sasha Brady, a Lonely Planet editor and Dublin local, shares the 5 places she'd encourage anyone visiting Dublin to try.

• art and culture

• museums

7 min read • Mar 15, 2022

Explore the history, art and literary legacy of the Irish capital at these top museums in Dublin.

• tours

• activities

5 min read • Mar 3, 2022

Dublin is packed with macabre history, gruesome ghosts, and supernatural characters. Get creeped out at the spookiest sites in Ireland's capital.

• food

• food and drink

12 min read • Feb 25, 2022

Dublin has grown into Ireland's favorite foodie paradise. Find shellfish shacks, dim sum haunts and even Michelin-starred gastronomy at these top eateries.

• art and culture

• music

9 min read • Jan 10, 2022

Dublin’s nightlife is about the people as much as the places. Explore the history of yesterday and tonight.

• art and culture

• music

9 min read • Jan 10, 2022

Looking for the most authentic, traditional Irish music in Dublin? Here's where to find it.

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Apr 23, 2021

Dublin may not be known for its beaches but you'd be surprised by how many great options there are in Ireland's coastal capital, all easily within reach of the…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

7 min read • Apr 9, 2021

From grand Georgian squares decorated with sculpted gardens to sprawling city parks teeming with wildlife, Dublin's great outdoors are wonderfully diverse.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

7 min read • Oct 24, 2019

Struggling where to choose to spend New Year's? Wrap up warm and ring in the New Year at one of these European cities with the ‘wow’ factor.

• art

• art and culture

5 min read • Sep 20, 2019

Short days and chilly weather are no match for the delights on offer in Ireland's capital during the winter, from traditional pubs to exciting exhibitions.

• shopping

• activities

8 min read • Jun 14, 2019

When it comes to shopping, Dublin can rival all other major European capital cities. Picking up traditional souvenirs certainly won’t pose any problems,…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Sep 18, 2018

Ireland's four liveliest cities – the culture-packed hubs of Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast – teem with fascinating museums and galleries, fabulous food…

• festivals and events

• art and culture

5 min read • May 16, 2018

English has only been spoken widely in Ireland for about 250 years but it was mastered quickly, with the country building an immense literary reputation…