{"id":6073,"date":"2015-12-15T09:59:18","date_gmt":"2015-12-15T09:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostelworld.com\/?p=6073"},"modified":"2015-12-15T09:59:18","modified_gmt":"2015-12-15T09:59:18","slug":"10-things-you-need-to-know-about-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things You Need To Know About Dublin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpbf-responsive-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dublin -10 Things You Need To Know - Hostelworld Video\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bLACdPtyX-s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"factsheet-sub\"><span class=\"factsheet-heading\">What&#8217;s in our video about Dublin<\/span><\/p>\n<dl class=\"hwGuidesVideoFacts\">\n<dt>1. The city is divided into the north and south sides by the River Liffey<\/dt>\n<dd>The city that divides Dublin into the north and south sides is the River Liffey. Dublin is quite a compact city so you can walk from the O\u2019Connell Street on the northside to Grafton Street on the southside in less than ten minutes. The best known bridges that cross the river are the Halfpenny Bridge and O\u2019Connell Bridge, which is longer in length than it is in width. Some of the best-known landmarks north of the Liffey are The Spire and the Customs House, while those on the soutside include Dublin Castle and Christchurch Cathedral.<\/dd>\n<dt>2. There are three modes of public transport<\/dt>\n<dd>Dublin has three main modes of public transport:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>Dublin bus:<\/em> serves most parts of the city<\/li>\n<li><em>DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit):<\/em> A light-rail network that goes through the city centre and serves many of Dublin\u2019s coastal suburbs<\/li>\n<li><em>LUAS:<\/em> The city\u2019s newest mode of public transport with two lines \u2013 Green and Red. The most useful stops are on the Red Line as it serves both Dublin\u2019s main train stations and has a stop at the Museum of Decorative Arts and History.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>3. The city\u2019s number one tourist attraction is the Guinness Storehouse<\/dt>\n<dd>Dublin\u2019s number one tourist attraction is the Guinness Storehouse which is located just outside the city centre at St James\u2019 Gate. It\u2019s a world-class attraction about everything Guinness, and finishes with a pint of \u2018the black stuff\u2019 in the Gravity Bar on the seventh floor which overlooks the entire city.<\/dd>\n<dt>4. There is lots more to see<\/dt>\n<dd>Other attractions include Dublin Castle, Christchurch Cathedral, the city\u2019s numerous parks, and Trinity College which is home to the famous Book of Kells.<\/dd>\n<dt>5. All the city\u2019s national museums and galleries are free<\/dt>\n<dd>Dublin\u2019s National Gallery on Merrion Square and Museum of Modern Art in Kilmainham are both free, as are the national museums \u2013 the Museum of Decorative Arts and History in Collins Barracks and the National Museum of Archaeology on Kildare Street.<\/dd>\n<dt>6. Many of the world\u2019s best-known writers and musicians were born here<\/dt>\n<dd>James Joyce, Bram Stoker, U2 and other famous musicians and writers were born in Dublin. There are statues of famous writers all over the city, but for more of an insight visit the Dublin\u2019s Writer\u2019s Museum on Parnell Square on the city\u2019s northside.<\/dd>\n<dt>7. It has some great suburbs<\/dt>\n<dd>Suburbs mentioned in the video are:<\/p>\n<h3>Northside<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><em>Howth:<\/em> Fishing village popular for its coastal cliff walk and wild seals<\/li>\n<li><em>Portmarnock:<\/em> Part of Dublin well-known for its beach<\/li>\n<li><em>Malahide:<\/em> Full of caf\u00e9s and restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Southside<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><em>Ranelagh:<\/em> Close to the city centre and full of restaurants, bars and caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n<li><em>Dun Laoghaire:<\/em> Great place to catch a sunset and go for a walk thanks to its long pier<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>8. It\u2019s great for shopping<\/dt>\n<dd>The best place for shopping on the northside is Henry Street, while on the southside it\u2019s Grafton Street. For bargains go to shops like \u2018Flip\u2019 and \u2018Wildchild\u2019, both in Temple Bar. These sell vintage t-shirts among other things.<\/dd>\n<dt>9. For the best deals when eating out try \u2018early bird\u2019 specials<\/dt>\n<dd>Many restaurants in Dublin promote \u2018early-bird\u2019 specials where you can get a starter and main course for between \u20ac9 and \u20ac20. Keep an eye out for restaurants promoting these on sandwich boards and on posters in their windows.<\/dd>\n<dt>10. Temple Bar isn\u2019t where all the nightlife is<\/dt>\n<dd>The best-known part of Dublin for nightlife is Temple Bar but it\u2019s very touristy there. Instead visit strips such as Baggott Street, South William Street and Wexford\/Camden Street. And for a proper traditional Irish pub visit Keogh\u2019s on South Anne Street.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s in our video about Dublin 1. 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