Originally Posted by letteshop

I'll be in Dublin the end of July, what is the weather like during that time? I heard that you can see a lot of Dublin by just walking. My family and I will only be there for two days so not long enough to do day trips. I plan on seeing Kilmainham Gaol and Trinity College for sure. Can anyone recommend a nice hotel that's in the heart of the city so that we can walk to see the sights? Our budget is a little tight since we will have to get two rooms. I don't like motel types but can do standard hotels like Holiday Inn or a bit nicer if the price is reasonable. Thanks for any help!!

I stay at the Academy Plaza when I'm in Dublin - it's not too basic and it's not too expensive - perfect for a couple of evenings and it's quite central.

Originally Posted by letteshop

I'll be in Dublin the end of July, what is the weather like during that time? I heard that you can see a lot of Dublin by just walking. My family and I will only be there for two days so not long enough to do day trips. I plan on seeing Kilmainham Gaol and Trinity College for sure. Can anyone recommend a nice hotel that's in the heart of the city so that we can walk to see the sights? Our budget is a little tight since we will have to get two rooms. I don't like motel types but can do standard hotels like Holiday Inn or a bit nicer if the price is reasonable. Thanks for any help!!

hey there
im living in dublin and the following can be done in 2 days

• Open Deck tour bus - hop on hop off - do whole of tourist things in two days
  http://www.dublinsightseeing.ie/citytour.aspx
  

http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Fares--Ti...urist-Tickets/
if you wanna travel around dublin on the buses

are you flying in if so you can stay here :
http://www.premierinn.com/en/search!execute.action

transfer to and from airport :
http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/D...dublin-airport

if staying in city ? try here http://www.staydublin.com/
they have apartments within walking distance dublin

Originally Posted by clevercat

I stay at the Academy Plaza when I'm in Dublin - it's not too basic and it's not too expensive - perfect for a couple of evenings and it's quite central.

Thank you, I'll look into it.

Originally Posted by Moonbeam1976

hey there im living in dublin and the following can be done in 2 days [*]Open Deck tour bus - hop on hop off - do whole of tourist things in two days http://www.dublinsightseeing.ie/citytour.aspx http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Fares--Ti...urist-Tickets/ if you wanna travel around dublin on the buses are you flying in if so you can stay here : http://www.premierinn.com/en/search!execute.action transfer to and from airport : http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/D...dublin-airport if staying in city ? try here http://www.staydublin.com/ they have apartments within walking distance dublin

Thanks for the tips. What is the weather like at the end of July? I have no idea what to pack.

Originally Posted by letteshop

Thanks for the tips. What is the weather like at the end of July? I have no idea what to pack.

bring various light layers where you can wear a number of light ones -- also a rainjacket

Originally Posted by letteshop

Thanks for the tips. What is the weather like at the end of July? I have no idea what to pack.

Should be hot actually but often a risk of light showers. Have a great time, I know you will. Maybe you will visit the north too? Belfast is fab

Originally Posted by Moonbeam1976

bring various light layers where you can wear a number of light ones -- also a rainjacket

Thanks for the response. We are planning to bring packable rain jackets and compact umbrellas.

Originally Posted by Prada_Princess

Should be hot actually but often a risk of light showers. Have a great time, I know you will. Maybe you will visit the north too? Belfast is fab

I don't think we will have enough time to visit the north. We are only in Dublin for 2 days.

What is the fastest way to get to the airport from the Conrad Dublin? I've searched online and there are several options via bus or taxi, but I think taxi would be the best option even though it is more costly. Any other suggestions?

Originally Posted by letteshop

Thanks for the response. We are planning to bring packable rain jackets and compact umbrellas. I don't think we will have enough time to visit the north. We are only in Dublin for 2 days. What is the fastest way to get to the airport from the Conrad Dublin? I've searched online and there are several options via bus or taxi, but I think taxi would be the best option even though it is more costly. Any other suggestions?

not sure if youve been or not but try the following links for transfers to city

http://www.aircoach.ie/

Turn left as you leave the front door of the airport and you will see the blue and sometimes white buses of Aircoach. Pay for your ticket from the little kiosk. Get the Leopardstown route Aircoach as far as Leeson Street. When you get off the bus you walk back down the street about 60 yds and turn left on to Earlsfort Terrace. Your hotel is about 30 yds away. It's a nice hotel in a great location. Directly across the road is the National Concert Hall. Behind the Hall is a lovely park sometimes referred to Dublin's secret park called the Iveagh Gardens.

Originally Posted by Moonbeam1976

not sure if youve been or not but try the following links for transfers to city http://www.aircoach.ie/ Turn left as you leave the front door of the airport and you will see the blue and sometimes white buses of Aircoach. Pay for your ticket from the little kiosk. Get the Leopardstown route Aircoach as far as Leeson Street. When you get off the bus you walk back down the street about 60 yds and turn left on to Earlsfort Terrace. Your hotel is about 30 yds away. It's a nice hotel in a great location. Directly across the road is the National Concert Hall. Behind the Hall is a lovely park sometimes referred to Dublin's secret park called the Iveagh Gardens.

Thanks for the info. We are actually at the airport leaving Dublin and moving on to Glasgow. We really enjoyed Dublin and did mostly walking (even in the rain). Such a beautiful city, would definitely recommend and we are definitely coming back!!

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