Today’s sponsored post was written by Andrew Tobert about Ireland’s most famous city.
As the capital city of a country who’s two most famous exports are alcoholic, you’d never expect to be bored in Dublin — and indeed you never will be. With a large student population and an easy-going vibe, Dublin is a great place to be if you’ve got a few days, or perhaps a few weeks, to spare in Ireland.
The first thing you’ll need to do, however much you might not want to, is find yourself a place to sleep. Never the most fun part of sight-seeing journey,s but definitely the most important one. Hotels in Dublin are many and varied (with an impressive array of budget options), but if you’re looking for the traditional backpacker experience, check yourself into a hostel. They’re almost all in or around the city center, which, in a place like Dublin, is where you want to be.
Once you’ve checked in your bags, you can relax. Irish people (and Dubliners in particular) generally have a famous sense of humour and seem to love talking. Whether you’re lost and need directions or just don’t know what do to with your day, ask a Dubliner and they’ll help you out. And probably tell you their life story too. If ever there was a city to relax and take your time in, it’s Dublin.
But when you’re strolling around the city, it’s helpful to have a few scheduled stops along the way. The Guinness Storehouse is an old favorite, but there are others, too. There’s a zoo, a castle, a cathedral… the list is endless.
But let’s be honest, sightseeing isn’t for everyone. If you’ve come to Dublin for more nocturnal fun, you won’t be disappointed. Temple Bar is the traditional night owl hot spot for visitors to Dublin. Here you’ll find all the trendiest bars and clubs. It’s not on the same scale as somewhere like London or Paris, but that’s part of its charm. It’s the perfect place for a pub crawl and there’s far less pretense here than you’d find in other European capitals.
Otherwise, Dublin has an amazing range of quieter, traditional pubs. The perfect place to enjoy some chats and get to know the locals if you fancy it. For these, head to Chatham or Poolbeg streets for a traditional taste of Ireland.
There are of course many strings to Dublin’s bow. For a city of its size, there’s the most amazing array of things to do. Things that you might not hear about on blogs. The only way to reallly experience Dublin is to just to get out there. Go to a pub, meet some people, and let the adventure begin.
