Dublin travel guide
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Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Dublin travel guide

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Literary pubs, friendly locals and coastal escapes. The best time to visit Dublin is May, June, July and August. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, June, July
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
Plan Dublin
Days, budget, and flights. You can edit it after.
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Best time to visit Dublin

The best time to visit Dublin is May, June, July and August. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Dublin

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Lordship of Ireland
Lordship of Ireland
The Lordship of Ireland, also referred to as the English lordship in Ireland or Anglo-Norman Ireland, was the part of Ireland ruled by the King of England and controlled by loyal A
~$5 · 1.5h
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Fitzwilton House
Fitzwilton House was a brutalist concrete and steel office block in Dublin, Ireland completed in 1969 and demolished in October 2018.
~$5 · 1.5h
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Embassy of Sweden, Dublin
The Embassy of Sweden in Dublin is Sweden's diplomatic mission in Ireland. When Ireland became independent, Sweden was one of the countries that early established diplomatic relati
~$5 · 1.5h
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Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation
The Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation was a judicial commission of investigation, established in 2015 by the Irish government to investigate deaths and misconduct d
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Fitzwilliam Square
Fitzwilliam Square
Fitzwilliam Square is a Georgian garden square in the south of central Dublin, Ireland. It was the last of the five Georgian squares in Dublin to be built, and is the smallest.
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Dublin
Taste the signature dishes of Dublin.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Dublin itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Lordship of Ireland12:30 · Fitzwilliam Square16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Fitzwilton House12:30 · Embassy of Sweden, Dublin16:00 · Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
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Day 3
09:00 · Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation12:30 · Royal City of Dublin Hospital16:00 · Death of Brian Murphy

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Dublin itinerary →

Dublin travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Dublin?+

The best months to visit Dublin are May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Dublin?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Dublin, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Dublin expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Dublin (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Dublin?+

Popular highlights include Lordship of Ireland, Fitzwilton House, Embassy of Sweden, Dublin and Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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