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Dublin offers everything from luxury hotels to eclectic guesthouses. Explore over 1,000 years of history in the city on foot by staying at one of the hotels or hostels in the city center. The south side of the river has always been a popular place to stay, particularly near Temple University or the tourist nightlife center Temple Bar, but a new crop of attractive options has popped up on the north side as well. For more affordable accommodations, try a hostel or make your way toward St. Stephen's Green for a more comfortable stay at a mid-range hotel. If the artistic spirit of Dublin is what beckoned you, spend your holiday in a guesthouse near the creative Lower Gardiner Street.
Dublin City Centre
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: 22 hotels from $21
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: 9 hotels from $23
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: 34 hotels from $69
Parnell Square
Budget
: 4 hotels from $41
Mid-range
: 5 hotels from $46
Luxury
: 3 hotels from $62
Temple Bar
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: 7 hotels from $14
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: 9 hotels from $47
Luxury
: 9 hotels from $65
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Hotels with best location in Dublin
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Luxury
Proximity  9.9
Hard Rock Hotel Dublin
Temple Bar
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Proximity  9.9
Brooks Hotel
Temple Bar
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Proximity  9.9
Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
Dublin City Centre
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Proximity  9.9
The Grafton Hotel
Saint Stephen's Green
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Mid-range
Proximity  9.9
Drury Court Hotel
Temple Bar
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Proximity  9.9
Kellys Hotel
Temple Bar
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Proximity  9.8
Temple Bar Lane
Temple Bar
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Proximity  9.8
Fitzsimons Hotel Temple Bar
Temple Bar
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Budget
Proximity  9.9
Clarendon Suites
Temple Bar
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Proximity  9.9
Ashfield Hostel
Dublin City Centre
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Proximity  9.9
Zanzibar Locke
Dublin City Centre
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Proximity  9.8
Grafton Street Studios by City Break Apartments
Temple Bar
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Apartments
Proximity  9.9
2 Bedroom Apartment near historical Christchurch
Dublin City Centre
Proximity  9.9
St Patricks Cathedral Self Catering
Dublin City Centre
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Proximity  9.9
Cosy 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dublin
Dublin City Centre
Proximity  9.9
Ha'Penny Bridge
Dublin City Centre
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A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination. Founded as a Viking settlement in the 9th century, this sprawling urban center often surprises visitors with its sheer size. Nearly 2 million people live in the greater Dublin region, which represents well over a third of Ireland's total population. The city center, however, remains a relatively compact area, easily explored on foot or by bicycle. To experience the garrulous locals and their culture in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, spend some time in a traditional pub--a staple of Dublin's social life and a favorite stop for the majority of the city's foreign visitors.