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Irish Whiskey Museum in Dublin City
Irish Whiskey Museum - Músaem Éisc Uisce na hÉireann Did you know the word 'whiskey' comes from the Irish uisce beatha, means water of life? The Irish whiskey was once the most popular spirit in the world until the late 19th century onwards where the period of decline...
Dublin Castle, the historic heart of Dublin
Dublin Castle, the historic heart of Dublin Dublin Castle is one of the most famous buildings in Irish history and is worth a visit if you are staying in Dublin Citi Hotel as it is just 3 minutes away. It opens its doors from Monday to Sunday from 9:45 am to 5:45 pm,...
Dublin City Hall, the story of the Capital
Dublin City Hall - At the top of Parliament Street Dublin City Hall, located at the top of Parliament Street on the city's southern side, it stands next to Dublin Castle, the centre of the British government in Ireland until 1922. You can get there from Dublin Citi...
The Olympia Theatre, music in the heart of Dublin
The Olympia Theatre The Olympia Theatre is a beautifully preserved theatre in the heart of Dublin City. One of Dublin's most loved music venues. Surely, hosts a wide range of events every year including live music, comedy & theatre shows. Especially, its location...
Molly Malone Statue in Dublin’s Fair City
"cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh" "Molly Malone" (also known as "Cockles and Mussels" or "In Dublin's Fair City") is a popular song, set in Dublin, Ireland, which has become the unofficial anthem of Dublin. The Molly Malone statue in Grafton Street it’s just a...
Book of Kells, a must-see when visiting Dublin
Book of Kells, back to the 18th century The Book of Kells Exhibition is a must-see on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th...
Trinity College Dublin, the Medieval University of Dublin
Trinity College - Coláiste na Tríonóide Trinity College is a pleasant 5-minute walk from Dublin Citi Hotel. When you leave the hotel, you simply take a left and walk for 5 minutes, and you will see the college as you approach. Dublin Citi Hotel would be one of the...
Temple Bar, the heart of Dublin nightlife
Temple Bar- The heart of Dublin nightlife Temple Bar (Irish: Barra an Teampaill) is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin, Ireland. Dublin Citi Hotel is located in the Temple Bar district, on top in the Dame st. The area is bounded by the...
Jervis Shopping Centre, a vibrant experience
Jervis Shopping Centre in the shopping heartland Jervis Shopping Centre, which celebrated its 21st birthday recently, has long established itself as one of Dublin’s most successful and vibrant shopping environments. Located on Dublin’s busiest shopping street, Mary...
The Spire of Dublin, the monument of light
The Spire of Dublin - An Túr Solais The Spire of Dublin, alternatively titled the Monument of Light (Irish: An Túr Solais), is a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument 120 metres (390 ft) in height located on the site of the former Nelson's Pillar on O'Connell...
Grafton Street, High-end and luxury street
Grafton Street, High-end and luxury street Grafton Street has a great variety of retail stores including café’s, bars, restaurants and hotels and caters for shoppers searching for a high-end street. The north end of Grafton Street is most notable for the...
Dublin Wax Museum, an interactive visitor attraction
National Wax Museum The National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin is an exciting interactive visitor attraction. It has a variety of fun activities, designed to cater to people of all ages and walks of life. Take a look at what’s inside! It is just a 5-minute walk from our...
Dublinia – The crossroads of Dublin’s medieval city
Dublinia - The crossroads of Dublin’s medieval city Dublinia is a not for profit heritage centre located at Christ Church, known as the crossroads of Dublin’s medieval city. Meet the Vikings face to face! Learn about life during the medieval period in Dublin, explore...
Christ Church Cathedral of the Church of Ireland
Christ Church Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland. It is nearly 1,000 years old and has gone through many changes during the centuries. The temple as it exists today is heavily Victorianised due to the extensive restorations and...
Chester Beatty, a must-see on Dublin visitor’s itinerary
Chester Beatty is the European Museum of the Year The Chester Beatty is a museum and library in Dublin. Described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Dublin, but also, as one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty is a must-see on any Dublin...
The Garda Museum, the story of Irish policing
The Garda Museum - An Garda Síochána músaem The Garda Museum and Archives is located at Treasury Building, inside the Dublin Castle and tells the story of Irish policing. Guests staying in the Dublin Citi Hotel can find an interesting exhibition about the history of...
Gate Theatre, home of international theatre
Gate, Dublin's home for great European & American theatre The Gate Theatre considered by many to be Dublin's home for great European and American theatre, founded in 1928. As well as classics from the modern and Irish repertoire. A space rich with history, it was...
Ilac Shopping Centre, Dublin’s first shopping centre
The very first shopping centre in Dublin's town The Ilac Shopping Centre was the very first shopping centre in Dublin’s city centre when it opened its doors in October 1981 just within a walking distance of 10 minutes from the Dublin Citi Hotel. Also, be sure to check...
National Leprechaun Museum, folklore and mythology
National Leprechaun Museum, Irish folklore and mythology National Leprechaun Museum dedicated to enduring the Irish folklore and mythology. The stories are through the oral tradition of storytelling. Visitors to the museum follow a guided tour involving several...
Dublin General Post Office, a building full of history
Dublin General Post Office - Ard-Oifig an Phoist The Dublin General Post Office (GPO; Irish: Ard-Oifig an Phoist) is the headquarters of An Post, the Irish Post Office, and Dublin's principal post office. In the centre of O'Connell Street, the city's main...
The National Gallery of Ireland, heart of Georgian Dublin
National Gallery of Ireland - Gailearaí Náisiúnta na hÉireann The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin boasts some 2,500 paintings and approximately 10,000 other works in different media including water-colours, drawings, prints and sculpture. Extensively represents...
The Little Museum of Dublin, 20th-century history
The Little Museum of Dublin - The history of the city in the 20th century As a civic museum for the city of Dublin, the Little Museum chronicles the history of the city in the 20th century. It provides visitors with an intimate and informative glimpse into life in...
The Gaiety Theatre, opera and musical productions
The Gaiety Theatre, Opera and Musical productions The Gaiety Theatre is a theatre on South King Street in Dublin, Ireland, off Grafton Street and close to St. Stephen's Green. It specialises in operatic and musical productions, with occasional dramatic shows....
Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre
Stephen's Green Shopping Centre at the top of Grafton Street Stephen's Green Shopping Centre is a large indoor shopping centre located at the top of Grafton Street; in the Southside of Dublin City. Named after St. Stephen's Green, a nearby park (its street address is...
St Stephen’s Green, the south Dublin park
St Stephen's Green - Faiche Stiabhna St Stephen's Green (Irish: Faiche Stiabhna) is a city centre public park in Dublin, Ireland. The current landscape of the park was designed by William Sheppard. It was officially re-opened to the public on Tuesday, 27 July 1880 by...
St Patrick’s Cathedral, the National Cathedral of Ireland
St Patrick's Cathedral - Ard-Eaglais Naomh Pádraig Saint Patrick's Cathedral (Irish: Ard-Eaglais Naomh Pádraig) in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 1191, is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. With its 43-metre (141 ft) spire, St Patrick's is the tallest...
The Hugh Lane Gallery, the public gallery of art
The Hugh Lane Gallery - Modern and Contemporary Art Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane Gallery believed to be the oldest public gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art. A registered charity, it is part of Dublin City Council. From Dublin Citi Hotel is a 15 minutes walk...
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship, Irish emigration culture
Jeanie Johnston - Irish culture of emigration Step aboard the Jeanie Johnston and get a sense of the experience of the millions of people who crossed the Atlantic Ocean in tall ships, seeking survival and hope in the “New World”. The original Jeanie Johnston made 16...
The Irish Emigration Museum, Irish around the world
The Irish Emigration Museum, Irish around the world EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is an interactive experience located in Dublin city centre. Uncover the dramatic and inspiring stories of the Irish who travelled the world, from early times to the modern-day. The...
Natural History Museum – National Museum of Ireland
Natural History Museum Just two years before Charles Darwin published his famous work, 'The Origin of Species', the Natural History Museum in Merrion Street opened to the public for the first time in 1857. Now, as then, it educates and inspires, leaving us feeling...
Archaeology Museum in the National Museum of Ireland
Archaeology Museum The Archaeology Museum, inside The National Museum of Ireland, is the national repository for all archaeological objects in Ireland and home to over two million artefacts. The Archaeology Museum entrance is on Kildare Street in Dublin. It first...
3 Arena Dublin Indoor Amphitheatre
Indoor Amphitheatre The 3 Arena Dublin (originally The O2) is an indoor amphitheatre located at North Wall Quay in the Dublin Docklands. The venue opened on 16 December 2008. Built on the site of the former Point Theatre, a smaller music venue which operated from 1988...
Dublin Zoo, one of the most popular attractions to go
Zú Bhaile Átha Cliath - Dublin Zoo Dublin Zoo (Irish: Zú Bhaile Átha Cliath), in Phoenix Park, Dublin, is a zoo in Ireland, and one of Dublin's most popular attractions in Ireland. Opened in 1831, the zoo describes its role as conservation, study, and education. Its...
Phoenix Park, one of the largest urban parks in Europe
Phoenix Park - Páirc an Fhionnuisce Phoenix Park (Irish: Páirc an Fhionnuisce) is an urban park in Dublin, lying 2–4 km west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Its 11 km perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares (1,750 acres); it is one of the largest enclosed...
Kilmainham Gaol Museum, Dublin’s former prison
Kilmainham Gaol Museum is former prison in Dublin. Many Irish revolutionaries, including the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, were imprisoned and executed in the prison by the British.
Irish Museum of Modern Art, where life and art connect
The Irish national institution of Modern Art The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is Ireland's leading national institution. They own the collection and presentation of Modern, and Contemporary Art and is the home of the National Collection. In addition to the...
Guinness Storehouse, the history of Ireland’s black stuff
Guinness Storehouse - The History of Guinness Beer The Guinness Storehouse explains the history of Beer. The story told through various interactive exhibition areas including ingredients, brewing, transport, cooperage, advertising and sponsorship. The journey begins...
Vicar Street, performing arts and events venue
Vicar Street: Performing arts and events venue Vicar Street is a concert, performing arts centre and events venue in Dublin, Ireland. Located on Thomas St, Dublin 8. The venue has capacity for 1,050 people for seated performances and 1,500 people for standing gigs....
Teeling Whiskey Distillery, flavours of Irish whiskey
Irish Whiskey Distillery Teeling Whiskey Distillery is an Irish whiskey distillery established in Dublin in 2015. It is the first new whiskey distillery to have opened in Dublin. Once a world whiskey distilling capital, in over 125 years. A selection of pre-book...
Jameson Distillery, experience whiskey tour
Jameson: Ireland’s biggest distillers of whiskey Take a tour of our Jameson Distillery and enjoy a host of unique experiences, from a workshop at the state of the art Jameson Academy to developing a new appreciation of Irish whiskey, from grain to glass. Visit the...
Dublin Writers Museum, Irish literature as a whole
The Dublin Writers Museum is an essential visit for anyone who wants to discover, explore or simply enjoy Dublin’s immense literary heritage.
Aviva Stadium, home of Ireland’s rugby team
Home of the Ireland national rugby union team The Aviva Stadium (also known as Lansdowne Road; Irish: Staid Aviva) is a sports stadium located in Dublin, Ireland, with a capacity for 51,700 spectators (all seated). It is built on the site of the former Lansdowne Road...
Croke Park Stadium, one of the largest in Europe
Croke Park Stadium is the third-largest stadium in Europe Croke Park is a GAA stadium. Named in honour of Archbishop Thomas Croke, it is often called Croker by some GAA fans and locals. It serves both as the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic...