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BBC TravelJul 18, 2026

The train ride to Dublin's surprising coastline

Many visitors don't realise Dublin has a coastline. Now, a newly expanded rail trail makes it easy to explore the world's only capital city within a Unesco Biosphere Reserve.

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Temple BarQuarterKnown for pubs, Georgian streets, and literary legends.
Dublin Coastal TrailTrailLinks 16 seaside communities by rail, expanded this year.
Dublin BaySightWorld's only capital-city Unesco Biosphere Reserve.
BalbrigganNeighborhoodNorthernmost point of the Dublin Coastal Trail.
DonabateNeighborhoodIt lies within the local government area of Fingal.
MalahideNeighborhoodTransfer point to the Dart for southern stops.
KillineyNeighborhoodThe last stop on the Dublin Coastal Trail.
HowthNeighborhoodPeninsula with four circular walks and dramatic cliffs.
Ardgillan CastleAttraction18th-century castle with walled gardens in Balbriggan.
North Bull IslandSightEcological heart of the biosphere with dunes and beach.
Blackrock MarketTrailOpens on weekends with over 30 stalls and a Michelin restaurant.
LiathRestaurantTwo-Michelin-star restaurant at Blackrock Market.
Dún LaoghaireNeighborhoodIt is the administrative centre of the county of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown.
Teddy's Ice CreamIce cream shopFamily-owned ice cream shop in Dún Laoghaire.
SandycoveSuburbKnown for wild swimming at the Forty Foot.
Forty FootPubChildren under 18 can only be on the premises between 8:00am and 9:00pm.
Martello TowerMuseumFeatures in Ulysses, now home to the James Joyce Tower.
James Joyce Tower and MuseumMuseumThe opening scenes of his 1922 novel Ulysses take place here, and the tower is a place of pilgrimage for Joyce…
Bull IslandSightWedge-shaped spit whose dunes earned Dublin its Biosphere.
Kish FishRestaurantServes fresh oysters and prawns in Howth.
Booterstown Marsh Nature ReserveNature reserveBird sanctuary less than five miles from Dublin city centre.
Killiney beachSightShore of wave-worn pebbles stretching for miles.
SkerriesNeighborhood
Blackrock Walking TrailTrail

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 8

23 Best Hotels in Dublin, Ireland

From opulent Georgian mansions to urban apartments, here are the best places to stay in Ireland.

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The Merrion Hotel DublinHotelNot all five-star hotels understand the value of subtlety—but The Merrion does.
The Leinster, Dublin, IrelandHotelA banana Old Fashioned in the city of Guinness…
Iveagh Garden HotelHotelSources energy from an underground river
Number 31HotelConsists of Georgian townhouse and modernist mews
The Shelbourne, Autograph CollectionHotelAh, The Shelbourne.
Anantara The Marker Hotel DublinHotelDublin’s Docklands are known as the "Silicon Docks," with the European headquarters of Facebook, Google, and Airbnb all…
The WestburyHotelConvenient location near Grafton Street
Trinity CollegeSightWith two levels of floor-to-ceiling wooden shelves packed with books, many only reachable by a sliding ladder, this…
The MerrionHotelComposed of four restored Georgian townhouses
The MorrisonHotelLiterature and poetry theme throughout hotel
The LeinsterHotelVibrant, dynamic feel with original art
Jean-GeorgesRestaurantRestaurant on the roof terrace by the bar
The ShelbourneHotelOne of the oldest hotels, opened in 1824
Shelbourne MuseumMuseumSee guest books, menus, and letters
No. 27RestaurantFamed bar oft referred to as Dublin's living room
The Marker HotelHotelSleek geometric building in Grand Canal Square
Generator DublinHostelLuxury hostel in Smithfield area
Jameson DistilleryMuseumStriking red-brick tower beside hostel
Cliff TownhouseHotelOverlooks St. Stephen's Green park
Glover's Alley by Chef Andy MacFaddenRestaurantMichelin Guide-listed, overlooking St Stephen's Green
The FitzwilliamHotelDirectly opposite Luas tram stop
InterContinental DublinHotelFormer home of the Four Seasons
Conrad DublinHotelLocated across from the National Concert Hall
The CoburgRestaurantSexy brasserie with impeccable food
Clontarf Castle HotelHotelImposing castellated holding by the sea
Knights BarBarGastropub with ornate vaulted ceilings
Fahrenheit restaurantRestaurantServes classical cuisine made with local produce
Indigo BarCaféServes traditional carvery lunch
Five LampsPlaceLocal brewery that brews Cluain Tarbh pale ale
The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by HiltonHotel
Morrison GrillRestaurant

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 4, 2025

18 Best Pubs in Dublin—For Guinness Pints, Music, and Actually Good Pub Food

The finest places for a pint in the Irish capital

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L Mulligan GrocerPubWe believe that Irish produce is special, and worth celebrating.
The Brazen HeadPubThe Brazen Head, Irelands oldest pub, Est.
TonersRestaurantOwn your very own piece of Toners by purchasing a T-Shirt today!
The CobblestonePubFamily owned and run for 35 years, this pub has Irish traditional music sessions 7 days a week.
Davy Byrne’s pubPubYou can now make reservations for up to 6 people via OpenTable.
BowesRestaurantJust off Fleet Street, Bowes is the real deal.
Temple BarQuarterExperience The Temple Bar Pub!
The Black SheepPubWateringhole for the rich and famous, the ordinary Joe soap, the hard working, the work seeking, for beer lovers and…
Mulligan’sPub
John KehoeRestaurant
John Fallon's "The Capstan Bar"Pub
The Blue LightPub
CaribouPub
John Kavanagh’s (a.k.a ‘The Gravediggers’)Restaurant
The Long HallPub
The Palace BarPub
O’Donohues BarRestaurant
Sheehans PubRestaurant
John Kavanagh’sPub

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 20, 2025

23 Dublin Restaurants to Visit in 2026

This city break favorite is attracting a new wave of hungry travelers.

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CometPubEuropean-style bistro with a four-course carte blanche option.
BastibleRestaurantFormer employer of chef Kevin O’Donnell.
HawksmoorRestaurantDine beneath the dome of the former National Bank.
Flaggy Shore oystersPlaceOysters from County Clare.
Bread 41CaféArtisan bakery and café with natural sourdough.
Ballymaloe Cookery SchoolPlaceWhere owner Eoin Cluskey gathered expertise.
Library StreetRestaurantLibrary Street offers a contemporary social restaurant space with a menu designed for sharing.
MamóRestaurantContemporary Irish fare in Howth.
Howth HeadTrailPanoramic trail around the headland.
The Legal EaglePubReimagined gastropub near Dublin's Four Courts.
Forest AvenueRestaurantFine dining with relaxed atmosphere.
Little ForestRestaurantSister pizzeria in Blackrock.
ForêtRestaurantSister French bistro.
UnaRestaurantSister artisan bakery.
NoteRestaurantCasual neighborhood feel, open Mondays.
PI PizzasRestaurantWood fired pizza restaurant Dublin.
VadaRestaurantNeighborhood café with a zero-waste ethos.
GranoRestaurantClassic Italian in Stoneybatter.
HakkahanRestaurantModern Chinese in Stoneybatter.
Elsewhere
TartineRestaurantSan Francisco, United StatesPlace where Eoin Cluskey gained expertise.
Roberta'sRestaurantBrooklyn, United StatesInspiration for PI Pizzas.
KaiRestaurantGalway, IrelandFormer employer of chef Hannah O’Donnell.
Burnt EndsRestaurantSingapore
Da Terra at The Town Hall HotelRestaurantLondon, United Kingdom

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 17, 2025

The Best Airbnbs in Dublin, From Artists’ Studios to Secluded Cottages

Our top picks for every kind of traveler rolling through Dublin.

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Trinity CollegeSightWith two levels of floor-to-ceiling wooden shelves packed with books, many only reachable by a sliding ladder, this…
Temple BarQuarterExperience The Temple Bar Pub!
Guinness StorehouseAttractionJames's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland.
Phoenix ParkParkIts 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares of recreational space.
St. Stephen's GreenParkSt Stephen's Green is a garden square and public park located in the city centre of Dublin, Ireland.
National Library of IrelandSightThe mission of the National Library of Ireland is "To collect, preserve, promote and make accessible the documentary…
National LibraryMuseumWe collect, protect and provide access to over 12 million items and will continue to do so for decades to come.
Jameson DistilleryMuseumEmpty Jameson bottle chandeliers hang from wooden rafters and illuminate the large bar of this whiskey emporium.
Dundrum Town CentreRestaurantDunne & Crescenzi restaurants providing an authentic Italian dining experience in Dublin 2, Dundrum Town Centre and…
St Patrick’s CathedralPlace of worshipWelcome to Saint Patrick's Cathedral and Collegiate Church, Dublin, Ireland.
National Gallery of IrelandGalleryThe National Gallery of Ireland houses the national collection of Irish and European art.
Aviva StadiumSightIt has a capacity of 51,711.
3ArenaTheatreThirty Seconds to Mars Presents A Beautiful Lie vs This Is War The Man In The Arena Tour Stay up to date with what's on…
Royal Dublin SocietySightIt was long active as a learned society, especially in agriculture, and played a major…
Irish Museum of Modern ArtMuseumIt is located in Kilmainham, Dublin.
Kilmainham GaolAttractionIt is now a museum run by the Office of Public Works, an agency of the Government of Ireland.
River LiffeySightIts major tributaries include the River Dodder, the River Poddle and the River Camac.
St Stephen’s ParkParkCared for by the Office of Public Works, the park is an important public resource in the area, and provides an oasis of…
RDSSightUnlimited broadband, mobile & TV deals on No.1 Gigabit Fibre network in Ireland.
Sandymount StrandSightIt is part of South Bull - a major component of the south side of Dublin Bay, and part of the Dublin Bay Biosphere…
Irish Writers' MuseumMuseum
James Joyce HouseSight
National GalleryMuseum
Herbert ParkPark
The Iveagh GardensSight
Grand CanalSight

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Atlas ObscuraOct 15, 2025

Museum of Curiosities in Dublin, Ireland

Founded by cabaret performer Monsieur Pompier, best known for Monsieur Pompier’s Travelling Freakshow—the Museum of Curiosities began in an unusual way: as a Twitter account sharing strange images from old books and archives. From there it grew into a physical collection, transforming into one of Dublin’s most eccentric attractions. Housed in a Georgian building just a short walk from St Stephe…

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Museum of CuriositiesMuseumDisplays an eclectic and unsettling array of objects
St. Stephen's GreenParkSt Stephen's Green is a garden square and public park located in the city centre of Dublin, Ireland.
Monsieur Pompier’s Travelling FreakshowPlace
Merrion Square ParkPark

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