Thanks for the reply ! I stayed in the Academy Plaza Hotel in June and it was great for position. I did go over to Trinity and Grafton Street as I like to go into Bewleys! It feels like back in time for me and they do have some drama or whatever upstairs if you are fortunate to be there at the right time.
It was late opening on the day I was there and when I decided to go back to O'Connell street took the bus. Was trying to find the 2 euro's a few cents for the fare and the driver just said oh on you go and rest yourself!!
Yes I was tired after being on the early flight from L/B
Walk your legs and feet off but you will enjoy it I am sure.

Sue

hi everyone,
we are going to dublin for the first time next week and just wondered what are the prices like, how much for a pint of lager, beer, guinness and how much is food? thanks in advance.

It is not going to be cheap, especially with the unfavourable Euro exchange rate.

Expect London prices and more!

Mark

MarkJ HT Mod wrote:

It is not going to be cheap, especially with the unfavourable Euro exchange rate.

Expect London prices and more!

On the subject of Euros. My Mum has given me some $ left over from her recent trip to Mexico. I'm planning on buying some Euros (can't remember how to do the Euro sign!) with this money but don't know the best way to go about it.

I've only got a very small amount to change up but I'm going to need every Euro I can get my hands on for my two day trip so it's worth exchanging them! I've got 50USD. Should I exchange them for Euros, or for GBP then Euros? There may be a really obvious answer to this question

I would change them directly to euros. If you change them to GBP then euros you will be stung for two lots of exchange rates and will likely get less for them.

You can work out the Interbank rate at http://www.xe.com but you will get the tourist rate when you change them which is a few cents less per $.

luci

That's great, thanks Luci!

Just enjoy spending them> Have a great time there!!

Sue

Thanks Sue!

Unfortunately I won't have a great deal of time to appreciate the city other than on the Tuesday night because all of Wednesday the 13th of August will be spent at Marlay Park, first queueing then gigging!

However, I will make the most of it and maybe return one day specifically to see Dublin as I know it's a very popular destination.

I'm still looking forward to my short time there though, the stay at the hostel should be fun and one of the many people I'll be meeting up with over there is a Dubliner so will be on hand should we need any advice.
In fact, she will be waiting at the airport from about 9am Tuesday morning until about 6pm to greet each and every one of us as our flights arrive! By that time there will be approx 100 people!

I have now written the review as requested and I see that it has been posted. Very SWIFT as I only submitted it yesterday.

Sue

Thanks for the detailed review Sue, hopefully it might help others make a decision about whether to visit the Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel.

David

The best value in Dublin just has to be the Trinity College Tour.
This is run by students and costs €10 INCLUDING entrance to The Book of Kells which costs €8, so for €2 you get shown round the college with the various buildings pointed out and anecdotes told about them.
It beats just wandering about looking at the buildings.

There are quite a few tours during the day, it lasts 30 minutes and ends a few yards from the entrance to the Book of Kells.
Note: you don't get priority entrance with the tour.
You can do the tour without the Book of Kells entrance fee but it costs €5.

The young guy (a second year student) who took our tour was great.

Sounds good that, I enjoyed a short break in Dublin last week, have written my review today for the Harding hotel which was a great hotel and not over priced.

If anyone has any questions on good vegetarian/vegan places to eat do ask me as I tried several of them, and was impressed!

Loved Dublin

As predicted, we saw very little of Dublin as we spent all day on Wednesday the 13th queueing for the gig at Marlay Park! We were determined to get there early enough to secure a wrist band for the golden circle and this we did

Barnacles is a great place to stay if all you want is somewhere to sleep but would also like to meet like-minded people.

We ate out at EDDIE ROCKETS (O'Connell Street), good service and tasty food.

You can read my review HERE. A few people have sent me PMs asking if we had fun, we most certainly did! Met some truly lovely people, all fellow fans of course! I took a few photos which can be seen HERE (for those who also asked about the V Festival you'll find that set there too).

I would definitley like to return to Dublin and take the time to explore the city. What we did see of it we liked (despite landing in the most torrential rain I have ever seen!).

Oh, and Dublin's taxi drivers are a breed unto themselves!

Where would be the best place to stay in Dublin for a group of 10 people.
Near to the centre of it all without being to close to all the noise?
Also a good price without being to run down.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated.
Thanks people.

angela24 wrote:

Where would be the best place to stay in Dublin for a group of 10 people.
Near to the centre of it all without being to close to all the noise?
Also a good price without being to run down.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated.

See my review for Barnacles. They have rooms for larger groups and the place is clean and modern.

Pippy

Hello,

I am planning a vacations to Dublin in next year may be in August. Can anyone provide me some info regarding Dublin what are the best sights in Dublin, Accommodation.

Regards

This should give you a start on attractions:

http://www.visitdublin.com/seeanddo/visitorattractions/listing.aspx?id=324&Page=1&pp=10&offset=2

I'd check out the hotel reviews on here and then see what deals you can get on sites like laterooms etc.

My cash card is only accepted in lloyds tsb cash machines and i have a pending trip to dublin does anyone know if there are lloyds atm in Dublin

Kind Regards

My hubby and I are looking to go to Dublin Childfree. We can either fly over for the day or we could stay overnight and fly home the next day. We're not sure what to do. What could people advise?

I'd like to sight see and maybe do a bus tour where we can jump on and off.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to where we could stay or visit?