Dublin is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe with the advent of cheap flights by carriers such as Ryanair. Dublin is situated on the east coast of Ireland on the banks of the River Liffey and Dublin Bay. Dublin has a population in excess of 1.25million people after a decade of population growth after a sustained period of strong economic growth.
The city of Dublin has a great reputation for partying and has become a popular destination for stag and hen parties. Areas such as Temple Bar and Harcourt Street are major nightlife tourist hot spots. Temple Bar is home to 24 bars and 73 restaurants / cafés and is well worth a visit, even if it is only for a stroll of for some exploration. The medieval layout combined with its proximity right in the city center makes it well worth visiting.
There are no shortage of tourist attractions in Dublin and it can be difficult to choose where to spend your time. Among the main highlights are The Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar Trinity College and Kilmainham Gaol. Others such as the National Art Gallery and the National Museum of Ireland are also worth visiting.
Dublin is also a major shopping destination with streets such as Grafton Street offering shops from all the major chains alongside stores such as Brown Thomas. With large amounts of people living in the suburbs of Dublin came the advent of shopping centers built outside the city center with Blanchardstown Shopping Center, Liffey Valley Shopping Center and Dundrum Town Center being the most popular.
Dublin has a vast array of attractions, restaurants, bars and quality hotels which means the city has something to offer everybody who visits. If you have any questions about Dublin, or car rentals in Dublin City Center please do not hesitate to contact us. For more information about Ireland please visit our Tourist Information Page.