Dublin

Dublin, Ireland's capital city, lies on Dublin Bay and overlooks the Irish sea that divides Ireland and Great Britain. The city ranks among the top tourist destinations in Europe and in the last decade there has been an economic boom, which has seen areas of Dublin change dramatically. Many historical areas have been rejuvenated and restored, new shopping centres have arrived along with restaurants, clubs and bars, making this a very exciting place to stay.

Much of central Dublin is filled with beautiful period buildings with elegant Georgian architecture. This city is unfortunately a fairly expensive place to look for accommodation, especially during the busy peak season, between the months of May to September. Hotels are at their most pricey on the southern side of the River Iffey, where central locations include O'Connell Street, Temple Bar and Trinity College. However, the relatively recent addition of the city's popular Luas tramline now means that cheaper hotels within the city's suburbs are far easier to reach.

Country: Ireland (Eire)
Status: capital city
Population: 1.1 million
Republic of Ireland Population: 3.8 million
Language: English and Irish (Gaelic)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time: GMT / UTC
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC) - wall outlets take plugs with three prongs
Country dialling code: +353
Telephone area code: 01

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