🌍 Help Me, LP! I’ll be in Dublin for St Patrick’s Day. Which events should I book in advance?
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.
Travel Stories
Dublin
- 19 of the best free things to do in Dublin
9 min read • Jan 29, 2023
Save your euros with these free experiences in Dublin.
- Fare city: how to get around in Dublin
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.
- 8 of the best things to do in Dublin with kids
6 min read • Jan 13, 2023
Find the perfect family activities in Dublin with our guide to kid-friendly experiences.
- The 6 best day trips from Dublin: from the fair city to the heart of Ireland
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.
- 23 of the best things to do in Dublin
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.
- The best time to go to Dublin
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.
- 5 of Dublin's very best neighborhoods to explore
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.
- 11 top tips for visiting Dublin on a budget
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.
- Where to eat in Dublin: A local's 5 top recommendations for visitors
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.
- These lesser-known Dublin museums might be the city’s best
7 min read • Mar 15, 2022
Explore the history, art and literary legacy of the Irish capital at these top museums in Dublin.
- Haunted Dublin: spooky tours, ghost stories and macabre history
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.
- Best places to eat in Dublin in 2022
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.
- In Dublin, nightlife shines even as historic music venues fall silent
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.
- How to find ‘real’ traditional Irish music in Dublin
9 min read • Jan 10, 2022
Looking for the most authentic, traditional Irish music in Dublin? Here's where to find it.
- Great beaches in Dublin
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…
- Dublin's 13 best city parks
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.
- The best cities in Europe to celebrate New Year’s Eve
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.
- The cosy delights of Dublin in winter
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.
- Dublin's 10 best independent shops
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,…
- Quick escapes from Ireland's liveliest cities
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…
- Dublin by the book: a literary tour of Ireland's capital
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…