What to see, where to eat and where to sleep to sleep to see the Irish city in just one day, read here and book a low cost flight to Ireland.
During an Irish trip it is worth dedicating at least one day to visit Dublin, the capital. Less famous than the rest of its European "cousins" this city offers many possibilities for a more than interesting visit: the places and attractions to visit would be so many, in this itinerary those that just cannot be missed.
What to visit
Starting from the heart of Dublin you can start with a stop at Trinity College, symbol of the culture and history of the city, which had among its students characters such as Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett and is still one of the most important and prestigious universities in Ireland. Here you can simply stroll among its buildings and sports fields enjoying the atmosphere or you can participate in a guided tour at the price of 13/12 € to be registered as soon as you enter the courtyard. Inside Trinity College there is also one of Dublin's best known attractions: the Old Library & Book of Kells. Visiting them costs between € 14 and € 8, the price varies if you buy the ticket online or on the spot: buying it in advance allows you to skip the line, which during the high season is really long, but if you take part in College tours of which we wrote earlier, access is included. It should not be forgotten that in one of the courtyards there is the work "Sphere with a sphere" by the Italian Arnaldo Pomodoro.
Leaving the College and proceeding on the street that opens in front (College Green and which then becomes Dame Street) you enter an area always full of life and people, in about 500 meters you arrive at the City Hall, behind which lies the Dublin Castle. Don't expect the typical fairytale castle, because you will be disappointed: the structure is nothing exceptional, but it is one of the most important places in the troubled history of Ireland.
From here you can also reach the Chester Beatty Library: a small but very interesting museum that exhibits a collection of writings (from books to parchments) from different cultures and religions. A little gem with free admission to which you can dedicate some time.
Retracing your steps on Dame St. and returning to Trinity St. or Church St., you quickly arrive at the Molly Malone statue, located right next to Saint Andrews Church: the fishwife with her cart which is one of the symbols of Dublin.
Around the corner, following St. Andrew's Street, you enter what can be considered Dublin's hipster neighborhood where cafes alternate with designer shops. It is worth crossing it to breathe its atmosphere (or stop for shopping or brunch!) And then reach St. Stephen's Green to enjoy some greenery and stroll through its avenues, in autumn it is a riot of leaves of a thousand colors and shades, in spring and summer the trees are green and luxuriant.
After resting your feet, the day can end just outside the center: at Guinness Storehouse. A tour through seven floors all dedicated to the most famous dark beer in the world allows a journey through its history to discover all the secrets, to be concluded with a pint at the Gravity Bar and the view over Dublin.
Admission costs between € 18 and € 20 for a reduced or full-price ticket.
If you also have the evening at your disposal, you cannot miss Temple Bar: the pub area, which has become very touristy but is still part of the city's identity and where you can listen to live musicians in every club. Pay attention to the prices of beers and drinks, in the evening and on weekends in some places they have higher prices!
A really low cost tip is to join one of the Free walking tour in English organized by Sandemans: my guide was the very good and passionate Patrick who allowed us to discover all the secrets of the city. There are itineraries that depart every day even at multiple times, just book online.
Accomodation
Il MEC Hostel, is the ideal place to spend the night, a nice hostel located in the north of the city, near O'Connell Street. It has excellent prices even in the worst moments and the rooms are nice big, equipped with lockers and in some cases en suite bathrooms.
Another possibility, if you want to have a private double room at a good price, is the Abbey Court Hostel: the best prices are found during the week but you can find bargains by booking in advance. The location is perfect, on the north bank of the Liffey right along the river between O'Connell Street and the Ha'Penny Bridge, the rooms are no frills and the property is not very modern, but breakfast is included and luggage storage. also. It may be helpful to know that this hostel also offers service Luggage Storage for those who do not stay here at a cost of € 5 per day.
Where to Eat
For a quick lunch in the city you can stop in one of the various KC Peaches cafes where at fixed prices you can choose plates of different sizes and fill them at the buffet, or simply compose sandwiches or salads, all for less than € 10.
If you want something more typical, where in reality you can also dine, Bad Bobs is a pub where you can eat dishes like shepard pie or Irish stew in a cozy and affordable environment.
