Smithfield

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Mummies and graves and crypts... oh my! 
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Inside the centuries-old crypts at St. Michan’s Church, Dublin. The Cryptkeeper will fascinate you with stories of the inhabitants. Hard to find, but worth the work!
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If you ever find yourself in Dublin with a sense of adventure, an appetite for historical curiosities, a few extra hours, and plenty of euros for the parking meters  (😩), do make your way to St. Michan's Church, a building which has been around since being erected in 1085 by Norse Vikings. It isn't easy to find, but you will be well-rewarded if you manage it. The Crypt Keeper will show you a good time 🕍🗡💀

You can tour the grounds, the cemetery, the church itself, and even the crypts underneath if you are brave enough to visit with mummies entombed there centuries ago. Something odd about the limestone in the foundation, combined with the local climate, preserves the bodies of those long buried in the crypts, but also somehow manages to erode the wood of the coffins they were placed in. This obviously makes for a window into those entombed in a place which was inspiration for one Mr. Bram Stoker. Yes.... THAT Bram Stoker. He grew up right around the corner, and often visited family members buried among notable Irish in the crypts at St. Michan's.

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The Hendrick Smithfield

The Hendrick Smithfield

4 out of 5
Hendrick Street Dublin
The price is RM333 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
RM333
RM378 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Very helpful and friendly staff, clean rooms but quite small. Got the job done for a brief stay.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

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Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Stockhole Lane Clonshaugh Dublin
The price is RM468 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
RM468
RM531 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,309 reviews)
Clean and free shuttle to airport.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

4 out of 5
26 - 33 Arran Street East Dublin
The price is RM436 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
RM436
RM495 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,102 reviews)
My fiancé and I stayed here for a quick trip to Dublin and absolutely loved it! The hotel is clean, staff is friendly, and the atmosphere was great. We are excited to be back in a few months and have our guests stay here for our wedding festivities!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

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Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

4 out of 5
23 Upper O Connell Street Dublin Dublin
The price is RM412 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
RM412
RM468 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,921 reviews)
All very good I my mi us is car park facilities

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre

Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre

4 out of 5
Custom House Quay Dublin
The price is RM456 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
RM456
RM517 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,079 reviews)
Lovely few nights stay, only criticism would be low pressure in shower

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Dublin Airport Corballis Dublin
The price is RM570 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
RM570
RM647 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corballis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,105 reviews)
Recently changed from the Radisson Blu to the Clayton the hotel was a typical airport hotel. Comfortable and clean rooms served a purpose but the bar was stark, cold and uninviting as was the restaurant. When we stayed here last time ( as the Radisson Blu) breakfast was the highlight of our stay ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
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The Liberties

While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.

The Liberties
Samuel Beckett Bridge featuring a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge

City Centre Dublin

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Port are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

City Centre Dublin
Temple Bar showing signage, street scenes and heritage elements

Temple Bar

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Temple Bar
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Warrenmount

Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Warrenmount
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Portobello

Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.

Portobello
Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. #Architecture

Dublin 8

If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.

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