East Coast and Midlands
Travel Guide
Visit East Coast and Midlands
Where to stay in East Coast and Midlands
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 Dublin Port and Henry Street Shopping District are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum or Dublin Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by The Forty Foot or Dun Laoghaire Harbour might round out your trip.
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"Only spent one night between flights. Very comfortable, may want to taxi there instead of waiting for shuttle."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Great property and really impressed with size of rooms, the windows and balcony were fantastic."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"Overall great experience, right from check in to checkout. Very friendly staff, good, spacious rooms. Had drinks at the bar one night and they made customized drinks for us. I would highly recommend this place to anyone."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Zanzibar Locke
"Common areas are wonderful."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Residence Dublin
"It's just a student accommodation thats been opened up for use during the summer. It's a nice area. Felt very safe and has some food and shopping nearby. Probably a 20 minute walk from the station and city centre. The accompdation was nice, modern and comfortable. Not as good as a traditional hotel ..."
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Binary Hub
"I found communication a bit slow and posted information on reception desk hours contradictory. I worked out--reception desk was open past 5pm for my 7:15 arrival but I was stressed the whole way from the airport and St George's Quay on foot that I would not make it. I tried to call but using the ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
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Popular places to visit
St. Stephen's Green
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.
Trinity College
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
Aviva Stadium
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- Grafton Street
- Croke Park
- Dublin Castle
- Dublin Port
- O'Connell Street
- 3Arena
- Malahide Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Phoenix Park
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Emerald Park
- Merrion Square
- Marlay Park
- Dublin Zoo
- Dundrum Town Centre
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
