Travel facts
Devise : € Euro.
Visas:
Generally tourists from Europe, USA and the Commonwealth do not require Visas for Irish holidays. Check out: Ireland Foreign Affairs Office
Getting there:
Flights into Dublin are serviced by the Aircoach bus service. This bus drops off at most hotels in the city. See http://www.aircoach.ie/
Getting around:
Dublin is a fairly small city and most sights can be reached on foot. However, the Tram "Luas" and buses are frequent. See http://www.luas.ie/
Tipping:
10-15% is normal in cabs and restaurants (where a service charge is usually included in your bill).
What to see in Dublin
Dynamic Earth Dublin Castle Tram: Dame Street In continous occupation since its establishment in 1204 AD, Dublin Castle has played a prominent role in Ireland`s history. Nearby Hotels: to Dublin Castle |
Dublin Zoo Dublin Zoo Tram: Heuston Station One of the oldest zoos in the world (it was founded in 1830), Dublin`s animal house is now home to 700 species, including endangered snow leopards and golden lion tamarinds. Nearby Hotels: to Dublin Zoo |
Guinness Storehouse Guiness Storehouse Tram: St Jame`s Hospital It may no longer be part of the active brewery but this `visitor experience`, housed in a six-storey listed building dating from 1904, has become the popular public face of what is undoubtedly Ireland`s most recognisable brand. Nearby Hotels: to Guiness Storehouse |
James Joyce Museum James Joyce Museum Tram: Sandycove Famously the setting for the opening chapter of Ulysses, in which Joyce mocks Oliver St John Gogarty as `stately, plump Buck Mulligan`, this Martello tower has been restored to match Joyce`s description of it. Nearby Hotels: James Joyce Museum |