This famous neighbourhood is one of the most central in the city and is on everyone’s list of things to do. The cultural district is packed with visitors day and night and you’ll find a plethora of shops, pubs, and bars throughout the narrow streets. There are many interesting street art murals which tell the story of this city from a unique perspective.

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Walk around the longest pedestrian street in Dublin, north of the River Liffey. In the heart of the city yet traffic-free since 2022, Capel Street is the perfect place to stroll around. Try a range of food options from local Irish pubs to international fare at Asian, Eastern European, South American and Northern African restaurants.

Other vibrant areas worth exploring include the Camden Street Quarter and South William Street Quarter, both within a short walk from Capel Street.

Make sure you take a trip across the River Liffey at least once. The bridge was built in 1816 to replace the ferries which transported people back and forth. The name comes from the price of the toll, a “half-penny”, which people had to pay until 1919 to cross the bridge.

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Ireland’s most prestigious university, and one of the city’s most popular attractions, is located right in the heart of the city. Dating back to 1592, the university boasts famous alumni such as Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett. On display in the college library is the Book of Kells, one of the country’s greatest cultural feats, a Gospel manuscript dating back to the ninth century.

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The prison housed some of Ireland’s famous political and military leaders between 1769 and 1924 and offers an insight into the country’s profound, disturbing and inspirational periods over the last few centuries. Booking is essential if you want to tour the confines of the gaol (jail).

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Visit the National Leprechaun Museum to delve into the Celtic culture and tales of leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold. An immersive experience which allows you to feel like a leprechaun through oversized furniture and a guide who will take you through a journey of Irish.

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Meat and potatoes form a huge part of the local cuisine, and a good hearty Irish stew is the perfect combination of the two. With ingredients found in the pantry or homegrown and thrown into a big pot, this simple yet satisfying meal will fill you up! Often prepared with beef and root vegetables, it’s a dish that will leave you wanting more.

The versatile bread has been adapted by families for generations. You’ll find endless varieties with ingredients such as honey, sugar and alcohol added to its core recipe. There’s no yeast in the base formula and you’ll often find the inclusion of golden raisins and dried cranberries for an enhanced taste experience.

Another meal based around potatoes. This vegetarian dish consists of mashed potatoes, cabbage and spring onion, and it’s usually served with a generous scoop of butter melting through the dish. Order a champ if you want it without cabbage. For added flavour, some versions include a touch of bacon.

Once again, the versatility of potatoes is exemplified in another delicious delicacy, boxty. A mix of raw grated potatoes and mashed potatoes cooked together, formed into a patty and fried. The potato pancake is then served with sour cream and spring onion.

With a plentiful supply from the Atlantic Ocean, you can find this source of protein in a meal at any time of the day. Whether it’s with scrambled eggs at breakfast, mixed into a fresh salad at lunch or accompanying boxty at dinner, salmon is always around in Dublin!

If you’re after some craic during your stay, Temple Bar is the place for you. The cobbled streets are packed with a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, from hostels to luxury hotels. You will easily be able to explore other areas of the city from here but be aware that the area can be very crowded with people soaking up the famous Dublin nightlife.

With Merrion Square, St Stephen’s Green and Fitzwilliam Square in close proximity, this part of Dublin is filled with traditional Georgian-style features throughout the streets and is home to many of the city’s landmarks, including the National History Museum, National Gallery, National Concert Hall and National Library. One of the city’s most notable former residents, Oscar Wilde, has a memorial sculpture in Merrion Square Park.

If you’re looking for a peaceful escape after a day in the lively city centre, consider staying in the tree-lined streets of Ballsbridge. A short walk from the stadium and well-connected to the centre by public transport, it is a great base for exploring the city and has a range of luxury hotels and boutique townhouse accommodations.

On the northern side of the River Liffey from Temple Bar, O’Connell Street is home to many of the city’s monuments and statues. In the centre, you can find the iconic General Post Office (which you can spot in some of the Europa League Final 2024 branding!) – a wonderful reminder of the Georgian impact on the city’s architecture and a central building in the 1916 Easter Rising and thus modern Irish history. You’ll find plenty of accommodation options around this area.