Dublin Can Be Affordable
Dublin is a city that anyone from an English-speaking country must see. The Irish diaspora has contributed prominently in countries all over the world, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Visitors may be surprised to learn how much of their local cultures have roots in Ireland.
Dublin isn’t just about history, though. It has a thriving economy, is one of the youngest cities in Western Europe, with more than 1 in 4 residents being aged 25 or under, and there is plenty to do there for people of all ages. Dublin has a very active nightlife scene, including pubs, bars and live music. It’s also a huge market for live sports, and a fount of literature from the 20th century right on to today.
Dublin hotels tend to be less expensive than in other major European capitals for the simple reason that it does attract so many young people. It’s possible to find a hotel for less than $100 per night and a hostel for much, much less.
Airline tickets to Dublin that are reasonably priced can be found relatively easy as well, especially during winter months (between November and March), which is a good time to visit because it’s less crowded with tourists. You may be surprised to hear that Ireland has fairly temperate winters. The fact that it’s an island helps cut down on extremes.
Dublin has a cool offer called the Dublin Pass that offers you free entry to 30 tourist attractions for one small fee. These attractions include the Bram Stoker Dracula Experience, Chief O’Neill’s Chimney Viewing Tower, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, City Hall, the Dublin Writer’s Museum, the Dublin Zoo, the Guinness Storehouse, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, the James Joyce Cultural Center, the James Joyce Museum, Kilmainham Gaol, Malahide Castle, the National Botanic Gardens, the National Gallery of Ireland, the National Museum of Ireland, the National Museum of Natural History, Phoenix Park, Rathfarnham Castle, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, the Shaw Birthplace, St. Audson’s Church, Tara’s Palace, and the Old Jameson Distillery.
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