Dublin, Ireland
15 Best Things to Do in Dublin
What actually deserves your hours in Dublin, ranked by the travelers who went.
We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 45 we track here. Updated monthly.
Christ Church Cathedral
Religious siteChrist Church Cathedral is the oldest of Dublin's two medieval cathedrals, founded around 1030 and rebuilt in stone by the Normans, with its dramatic stonework, soaring nave, and famously atmospheric…
Read our full guide →Dublinia
MuseumDublinia is an engaging, hands-on history museum that brings Viking and medieval Dublin vividly to life, ideal for families and anyone wanting the city's origin story without dry displays.
Read our full guide →Celtic Nights
EntertainmentCeltic Nights is a vibrant live show held at the Arlington Hotel on Bachelors Walk, right along the River Liffey in central Dublin.
Read our full guide →Croke Park Stadium
LandmarkCroke Park Stadium, often called Croker, is a iconic sports and cultural venue in Dublin. It is the headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and the third-largest stadium in Europe.
Read our full guide →Experience Gaelic Games
MarketLocated at Na Fianna GAA Club in Dublin 11, Experience Gaelic Games provides an immersive introduction to Ireland's native sports.
Read our full guide →Arlington Hotel Temple Bar
EntertainmentThe Arlington Hotel Temple Bar is a popular entertainment venue located in the heart of Dublin's vibrant Temple Bar district, right on the banks of the River Liffey near O'Connell Bridge.
Read our full guide →Stella Cinema
EntertainmentStella Cinema is a beloved independent movie theater located on Lower Rathmines Road in Dublin.
Read our full guide →Dublin Cookery School
MarketDublin Cookery School is a premier culinary institution located in the charming seaside suburb of Blackrock, just south of Dublin city center.
Read our full guide →Arnotts Department Store
MarketFree entryArnotts is a landmark department store located on Henry Street in Dublin city centre.
Read our full guide →Cineworld Cinema
EntertainmentCineworld Cinema is a large multiplex located in the Parnell Centre on Parnell Street, in Dublin's bustling city centre.
Read our full guide →Doheny and Nesbitt
SightFree entryDoheny and Nesbitt is a historic pub located on Lower Baggot Street in Dublin's South City Centre.
Read our full guide →Irish Jewish Museum
MuseumHoused in a former synagogue built in 1917, the Irish Jewish Museum offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of Jewish immigrants who settled in Dublin from the late 19th century onward.
Read our full guide →McNeills Pub Sessions, Capel St
SightFree entryMcNeills Pub on Capel Street is a classic Dublin institution, known for its authentic Irish music sessions that draw both locals and visitors.
Read our full guide →Searsons
SightSearsons is a beloved traditional Irish pub located on Upper Baggot Street in Dublin, a short walk from St.
Read our full guide →Alix Gardner's Cookery School Dublin
MarketAlix Gardner's Cookery School Dublin offers intimate, hands-on cooking classes in a charming townhouse on Waterloo Road.
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4 hidden gems in Dublin
Like Alix Gardner's Cookery School Dublin and McNeills Pub Sessions, Capel St, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
5 outdoor adventures near Dublin
Malahide Marina (15 km away) and more, all within 100 km.
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10 free things to do in Dublin
Verified free entry, Arnotts Department Store included.
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