Hi there!
I am moving to Dublin in a couple of weeks and I barely know the city. I would like to know which areas of the city are advisable residential areas and where can I look for accommodation. I am looking for a small studio in a quiet neighbourhood with good transport connections to Northern Cross.
I would also like to know which mobile operators offer best deals in Ireland.
Thanks for your help! Cheers!
You're moving in 2 week time and don't know where you want to move to? Wow, that's some challenge.
The 'best deal' depends on how you plan to use your phone. Lots of international calls? Lots of data? Whatsapping rather than texting?
My suggestion would be something south of Northern Cross near Malahide Rd (I'd suggest on but I think that may not be the 'quiet' you are looking for). You are talking 'north side' of Dublin here which as a reputation as being rough. You could consider Artane or Killester (the latter having the advantage of putting you on the DART/metropolitan railway) but this area is not really 'studio' area. There are some nice new apartments in Balmayne and Clongriffin is nice (and probably walkable to Northern Cross and good access to the city centre but again, not really studios.
Ultimately my suggestion would be to set yourself up in a hostel for a few days and then look around. Perhaps talk to people you are studying or working with about what they think is a good place to live relative to work, your requirements and so on.
My opinion would be different to lenny. I've done this kind of thing heaps of times and normally give myself a base for a few weeks before deciding where I want to live.
It is a challenge, indeed!
Thank you for all the info. I had already thought about renting something for a couple of weeks while looking for a more permanent accommodation - I don't think it would be wise to sign a year rent contract after seeing only a couple of photos.
I will take a look at the areas you've suggested and again thank you :)
Hi iream,
I don't know how much help this is, but a friend who grew up in Dublin and recently moved to Australia sent me a 'walking itinerary' for Dublin, and it had some useful suggestions. One that he said was that Northern Dublin is, and I quote, "the traditional home of the Dublin BOGAN known as a knacker. You will be safe in knackeragua as long as you don't venture too deep" :P
So, I would maybe venture a suggestion that North Dublin is a bit 'rougher' and maybe the southside would be nicer, at least in the short term til you know the city well yourself :)
Good luck!
Are you moving to Dublin for work, or retirement, or .... ? What's your target amount you're willing to pay for rent? Are you looking for single accommodation, or will you consider an apartment share? It's not the only source for rental information, but it does provide an idea of where a lot of apartments are available and what the published rental rates are ... CLICK HERE to see.
LW
I would personally stick to the south side. I moved to Dublin with no local knowledge and rented a unit in Summerhill on the northside and it could get a little rough, especially walking home after dark and after some seriously scary experiences I moved to Rathmines on the southside, when we lease was up. I wouldn't say all northside areas and crap and all southside ones are nice but I would recommend asking around before you to commit to a year lease (like I did). Rathmines and nearby areas all seem pretty good.