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Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

3 days in Dublin

Literary pubs, friendly locals and coastal escapes. Here's how to spend 3 days in Dublin: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Dublin trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Lordship of Ireland~$5
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
12:30
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.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

09:00
Fitzwilton House~$5
Fitzwilton House was a brutalist concrete and steel office block in Dublin, Ireland completed in 1969 and demolished in October 2018.
12:30
Embassy of Sweden, Dublin~$5
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
16:00
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies~$5
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) is a statutory independent research institute in Dublin, Ireland. It was established, under the Institute For Advanced Studies Act
3

Day 3

09:00
Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation~$5
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
12:30
Royal City of Dublin Hospital~$5
The Royal City of Dublin Hospital was a health facility on Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland. The building from which the hospital operated, which was vacant as of early 2024, is a pr
16:00
Death of Brian Murphy~$5
In the early hours of 31 August 2000, Brian Murphy, an 18-year-old student, was attacked by a large group of young men outside the Club Anabel nightclub at the Burlington Hotel in

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What 3 days in Dublin costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Dublin: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Dublin?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Dublin without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Dublin?+

Start with Lordship of Ireland, Fitzwilliam Square and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Dublin cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Dublin?+

The best months to visit Dublin are May, June, July and August, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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