Dublin city centre is traditionally defined as the area between the two canals. Use the search box on this page to find over 70 Dublin city centre hotels and guesthouses with great rates and special offers.

Dublin city centre is vibrant and friendly and it is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for short hotel breaks. Once you get here it is easy to see why. The people are friendly and you are spoiled for choice for things to do and see.

There are several museums worth visiting including the recently re-opened natuarl history museum. It is a true museum in the real sense of the word in that most of the exhibits have not changed since Victorian times. There have been some minor changes to make your visit more comfortable and here you will see many fine examples of Irish birds, mammals, reptiles and fish. Many of the specimens on disply are now extinct in Ireland, includig the fabulous giant deer which had the largest antlers in the animal kingdom.

If you want to find out about Irish history you should visit the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks whih is near Heuston Station. The national art gallery is on Merrion Square.

If you are more interested in shopping there are several areas in Dublin where you can shoptill you drop. Grafton Street and the side streets around it are teeming with shops and where Grafton Street meets Saint Stephen’s Green you will find Stephen’s Green Shopping centre. This area is also packd with restaurants, pubs and cafes if you feel in need of refreshment. There are also several popular Dublin hotels in this area.

On the other sie of the liffey is the area around Henry Stree and O’Connell Street, home to one of the oldest department stores in the world, Clery’s. There are two shopping cemtres in this area, Jervis Street Shopping centre and the ILAC centre in Henry Street.

If you want ot find out more about Dublin you should jump onto one of the “Hop On – Hop Off” buses that operate tours in Dublin city. Dublin Bus have introduced free tickets for kids under 14 in 2010, provided they are accommonied by an adult. Up to 2 children under 14 can go free with an adult. These tours will give you a great viewof Dublin city and they stop off at all the major sighteeing sites. The drivers are witty and it is a fun way to learn about Dublin. Ask at your Dublin hotel for more details. There are also night-time Ghost Bus tours which are good fun if you want to find out a little bit about the macabre side of Dublin. These tours collect and drop off at several Dublin Hotels.

Getting around Dublin city is easy on foot but there are also plenty of taxis and buses. You could also try the Luas, a new light rail / tram system that Dubliners have nicknamed the “Daniel Day” as it is pronounced Lewis.