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Dublin Neighborhood Guide
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Hi, I'm Margot!

Margot Bigg is a journalist who has lived in the UK, the US, France, and India. She’s the author of Moon Living Abroad in India and Moon Taj Mahal, Delhi & Jaipur and a co-author of Fodor's Essential India and Fodor's Pacific Northwest. Her stories have appeared in Rolling Stone India, National Geographic Traveler, Sunset, and VICE.

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Dublin has enough buzzing pubs and destination-worthy landmarks in its city center for travelers to never explore beyond this border, but that would be a crying shame. Because while the heart of Dublin is a vibrant place to visit, the Irish capital is actually a city of villages, and each village or neighborhood has its own character and hospitality (not to mention its own literary history). Here are seven neighborhoods in Dublin you won’t want to miss.

City Center

Exterior of Dublin Castle.
Explore Dublin Castle nestled in the City Center. | Bildquelle: Lauren Orr / Shutterstock

Visit top historic landmarks.

Trinity College (home to the Book of Kells), Dublin Castle, and St. Stephen’s Green are all clustered in Dublin’s city center, affectionately called “town” by locals. First-time visitors will likely spend significant time here shopping along Grafton Street, ordering a Guinness in the historic pubs, and wandering through museums such as the National Gallery of Ireland. From Merrion Square to the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI), this bustling neighborhood is also fairly compact and easy to explore on foot or bike.

Insider tip: Do “town” right with a picnic in Iveagh Gardens or a concert at the National Concert Hall.

Temple Bar

People visit The Temple Bar in Dublin.
The Temple Bar is frequented by tourists and locals. | Bildquelle: Rolf G Wackenberg / Shutterstock

Explore Dublin’s cultural quarter.

This riverside neighborhood has a reputation for rowdy pubs, but there’s much more to Temple Bar than crowds of tourists and bachelor parties. This historic quarter is actually known to locals as a cultural neighborhood, with arts attractions from the IFI (Irish Film Institute) and the Photo Museum Ireland to small theaters including the Smock Alley Theatre. It’s also home to beloved bookshops, trendy boutiques, and the weekly Temple Bar Food Market in Meeting House Square. There are late-night cocktail bars and pubs, too, but don’t skip a stroll in Temple Bar during the day.

Central Northside

A view of Parnell Square in Dublin.
Hotels located near Parnell Square are budget friendly. | Bildquelle: Ross Mahon / Shutterstock

Tuck into tasty and budget-friendly eats.

The area just north of the River Liffey is a favorite place to stay for budget-conscious travelers. In addition to value hotels around Parnell Square and hostels for those on a tight budget, this neighborhood is also known for its combination of historic sites and affordable restaurants. Learn about Dublin’s history and art with visits to the General Post Office on O’Connell Street (an important landmark in the 1916 Easter Rising), the Hugh Lane Gallery, and the Dublin Writers Museum. When hunger hits, check out the restaurants along Parnell Street, which is known for a variety of Asian restaurants including Korean, Sichuan, Japanese, and more.

Portobello

Swans swim in a canal in Portobello, a destination known for worn-wood pubs, contemporary restaurants, and late-night antics, in Dublin.
Portobello is home to water views and swans. | Bildquelle: Lukas Fendek / Shutterstock

Enjoy a relaxed, neighborhood vibe along the canal.

Dublin kombiniert eine blühende Kneipenszene mit historischen Sehenswürdigkeiten wie dem Trinity College und dem Dublin Castle. Die Stadt ist zwar alles andere als klein, aber auch kompakt genug, um zu Fuß zu navigieren, selbst wenn Sie sich dafür entscheiden, außerhalb des Zentrums zu bleiben. Hier sind einige Stadtteile, die Sie bei Ihrer nächsten Reise in die irische Hauptstadt überprüfen sollten.

Temple Bar

Wenn Sie zum Feiern gekommen sind, ist Temple Bar die beste Wahl. Diese lebhafte Gegend ist bekannt für ihre zahlreichen Pubs und Restaurants und dient als bequemer Ausgangspunkt, um die Stadt zu erkunden. Es ist nicht weit von den wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten entfernt und bietet Unterkunftsmöglichkeiten für jedes Budget.

St. Stephens Grünfläche

St. Stephen's Green ist ein landschaftlich gestalteter öffentlicher Park in der Nähe der Grafton Street, einem der wichtigsten Einkaufsviertel der Stadt. Die Gegend um den Park beherbergt eine Vielzahl von gehobenen Hotels und ist eine gute Unterkunft, wenn Sie zu Fuß erkunden möchten. Das Trinity College, das Dublin Castle und viele der Museen und kulturellen Einrichtungen der Stadt sind zu Fuß erreichbar.

Central Northside

Die Gegend nördlich des Flusses Liffey ist ein großartiger Ort für preisbewusste Reisende. Insbesondere auf dem Parnell Square gibt es eine Menge Hotels, die ein besseres Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis bieten als das, was Sie näher an den wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten finden, aber dennoch nur etwa 15 Gehminuten von Temple Bar entfernt sind.

Portobello

Wenn Sie nach einer ruhigen Unterkunft in Dublin suchen, sollten Sie Portobello südlich der St. Patrick's Cathedral in Betracht ziehen. Portobello war einst das Herz der jüdischen Gemeinde der Stadt und beherbergt das Irish Jewish Museum. Die Nachbarschaft befindet sich nördlich der Cathal Brugha Barracks, in der sich ein Museum und Militärarchive der irischen Armee befinden.

Smithfield

A man enjoys outdoor chairs at a restaurant in Smithfield Square in Dublin in Ireland.
Smithfield Square is home to cool coffee shops and restaurants. | Bildquelle: Dirk Hudson / Shutterstock

Take in traditional music and modern coffee shops.

What was once a warehouse district on the north side of the River Liffey is now Smithfield, one of Dublin’s hippest neighborhoods. The central Smithfield Square is home to seasonal flea markets, food fairs, and a 19th-century whiskey factory, plus the Cobblestone pub, which hosts one of Dublin's best traditional music sessions. In addition to these historic staples, the neighborhood also has a modern edge thanks to cool coffee shops, the Lighthouse Cinema, vegan restaurants, and small venues for contemporary concerts.

The Liberties

Tourists check out the distillery at the The Liberties in Dublin in Ireland.
Enjoy whiskey tasting at one of the many distilleries in the Liberties. | Bildquelle: liamedwards58/ Tripadvisor

Sip whiskey at the source.

The Liberties is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Dublin, and has undergone a revival in recent years. Industry (and businesses that catered to workers) once dominated this neighborhood, and the Liberties has returned to its roots with the opening of several whiskey distilleries. Spirits enthusiasts are now drawn to the area to tour and taste at the Teeling Distillery, Pearse Lyons, and the Dublin Liberties Distillery. Beyond distillery tours, the neighborhood also offers Liberty Market, popular cafés, and historic pubs.

Ranelagh

An ivy-clad building in Dartmouth Square in Ranelagh in Dublin in Ireland.
The charming architecture in Ranelagh is a good reason to visit. | Bildquelle: jksz.photography / Shutterstock

Rub elbows with locals.

Another trendy neighborhood with easy LUAS tram access is Ranelagh, a pretty southside village that’s ideal for strolling. Gastropubs and sleek restaurants are side-by-side with coffee shops, a bookstore, and in recent years, a trendy hotel in this mostly red-brick neighborhood. The architecture alone is a charming reason to visit, as are the historic pubs and the opportunity to be surrounded by Dublin accents, rather than fellow tourists. It’s a polished place to go for a stroll—visitors who love real estate ogling may want to include a walk along lovely Dartmouth Square.

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