This guide of Dublin in two days It is designed for travelers who have a weekend or for your first 2 days in one of the most historic cities in Europe. And although we know that it is difficult to know the capital of Ireland in this short space of time, we can assure you that if you trace the routes well, you can visit most of its most interesting places and get a fairly complete idea of the city.
After getting to know the most important churches, buildings, streets, parks and neighborhoods of the historic center during the first day, on this second day you will visit the Guinness brewery, Kilmainham Prison and O'Connell Street, among many other things.
To make this practical guide to Dublin in 2 days we have based on the time we spent visiting the city during our trip to Ireland in 10 days. We start!
Recommended hotel in Dublin
Our recommended accommodation for visiting Dublin on a weekend or two days is the Leeson Lodge House, located near the Aircoach stop, the bus that connects the city with the airport. The location in an area of Georgian houses away from the center will allow you to have peace of mind and a cheaper price. The hotel has spacious rooms, friendly staff and kitchen, something that if you want, can save you a lot of money if you want to cook at some point.
For more information on the best hotels and neighborhoods you can consult this post of where to stay in Dublin.
Trip from the airport to the hotel
The best ways to get from the airport to your hotel or to the city center are:
- Bus: The Aircoach buses (runs 24 hours) and Airlink 747, will take you to the center in half an hour for a price between 6 and 7 euros.
A good option to save is to buy the DoDublin Card that includes Airlink service, 72 hours of access to tourist buses and discounts at the main attractions of the city. - Cab: The price of the taxi to a hotel located near the center is between 25 and 35 euros, depending on traffic.
- Private transport: With a price slightly higher than the taxi, it is the most comfortable option when waiting for a driver at the airport, which will take you directly to your hotel. You can book it here.
For more information you can read this post on how to go from Dublin airport to downtown.
Tips for traveling to Dublin
This list of tips will help you have a good first contact with the city:
- An excellent way to know the history and curiosities of each point of interest in the city is to book this free tour of Dublin and this free tour of the most mysterious places in the city, both with a guide in Spanish.
- Keep in mind that you need adapters for the plugs.
- Remember that you drive on the left, look both ways when crossing the street.
- Check if it is profitable to book the Dublin Pass.
- Think that when you take the regular bus you must bring the money right, since they do not give change.
- Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current change we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot.
For more recommendations you can consult this post of tips to travel to Dublin essential.
First day in Dublin
The first day of Dublin in two days Start early with a visit to Trinity College and its fantastic library. After seeing the famous Book of Kells you will head to Suffolk Street, where you can see the popular statue of Molly Malone pushing a car of fish and seafood.
On the way to Christ Church Cathedral, the next stop of the day, we recommend entering the Town Hall to see La Rotonda, an impressive neoclassical room, which we are sure, will not leave you indifferent.
Very close to this building is Dublin Castle, where you can take a guided tour of the royal rooms, which are decorated to the smallest detail.
When you arrive at Christ Church Cathedral, you will be surprised by its exterior with a small bridge, although of course it is also worth visiting inside, where you can see the chapel of San Laurence O'Toole and the magnificent crypt of the 12th century .
Admission is free if you have the Dublin Pass.
Visit Christ Church in Dublin on a weekend
Something interesting if you want to know more about the history of the city in the Viking era and the Middle Ages, is the possibility of touring the Dublinia exhibition, located in Synod Hall, a few meters from the Christ Church.
After all morning visits, we recommend you take a break in the Dublin in 2 days, to eat one of the best fish and chips in Darkey Kelly's, one of the most recommended restaurants in the city.
The afternoon begins with a visit to the Cathedral of St. Patrick, dedicated to the patron of Ireland, in which you cannot miss inside its baptismal font, from the medieval period.
When you leave the church you can take a relaxing walk through Saint Stephen's Green, our favorite city park and one of the essential things to do in Dublin.
If you have time, we recommend you go to Merrion Square Park and find the Oscar Wilde statue. In addition, the park is surrounded by beautiful Georgian houses, such as house number 29, which will surprise you with its doors of different colors.
Merrion Square Park
After these visits you will return to the center to stroll along Grafton Street, a famous street full of shops and street artists to continue with the walk that will take you to the bank of the River Liffey and Ha'penny Bridge, its most beautiful bridge. In these moments you will find yourself in the Temple Bar neighborhood, where you will spend the last hours of the day touring its narrow streets and taking some pint in its historic pubs among which you can not miss the famous Temple Bar, with live music.
Another more authentic and less touristy option is The Long Hall pub although to squeeze the neighborhood to the fullest we recommend you book this tour through the best pubs in the city, with a guide in Spanish and ending with a beer tasting.
To end the first day of Dublin on a weekend We recommend you have dinner at Bad Bobs Temple Bar or in Fish Shack Cafe, two well-known places in the city that we are sure, you will like.
(Extended information of the first day here)
Dublin route map in one day
What to see in Dublin in two days
The second day of what to see in Dublin in two days It begins early in the morning with a visit to the Kilmainham Prison, which opens at 9 am. This prison has a tragic history of torture and executions of many leaders who fought for the independence of Ireland and is one of the most visited places in the city. During the guided tour inside the jail you will pass through narrow corridors full of cells and see places such as the chapel, the courtyard and a small museum with objects of the prisoners although the most prominent place is the main pavilion, where a part was filmed of the great movie "In the name of the Father". Although initially it may not attract your attention, we consider it one of the most essential places to visit in Dublin and the visit will help you understand a part of the history of Ireland.
Kilmainham Jail
Keep in mind that the prison is a bit far from the center, although it can be easily reached with buses 13 and 40 from O'Connell St. or with 69 and 79 from Aston Quay.
When you get out of jail you can take bus number 13 or 40 again at the Emmett Road stop to reach James's Gate. This last stop is very close walking from the Guinness Storehouse, which will be the next visit of the Dublin in 2 days.
During the tour of this factory and warehouse you will be able to discover all the steps that are needed for the elaboration of the popular world-famous Guinness black beer. The tour of the building ends on the top floor, where the Gravity Bar is located, where you can have a very fresh pint of Guinness, with incredible views of Dublin.
Please note that admission is free if you have the Dublin Pass. If you do not have the card you can book this ticket without queues that includes a free pint.
Visit the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin in two days
If you don't want to waste a lot of time visiting all these points further from the center, we recommend you book the Dublin tourist bus, which stops at the jail and at the brewery, among other places and is perfect for saving time and having another perspective. from the city.
The route of Dublin on a weekend Continue walking downtown or taking bus 13 or 40 to the Dublin City South stop. If you are tired of Irish food, near this stop you can eat a good pizza at Healthy Pizza or pasta in the Pinocchio Italian, two of the best known Italians in the city.
After lunch, the afternoon begins with a visit to St. Audoen, one of the oldest and most original medieval churches in Ireland. When you leave the church, if you are on time, you can go to Marsh's Library, one of the oldest and most beautiful bookstores in the city, of which we are sure, it will cost you to leave.
After the visit you can make a walking route to the Church of San Michan, crossing the River Liffey, on Lower Bridge St. This old church has the peculiarity of having ancient open crypts with numerous mummies.
River Liffey in Dublin
A few meters from San Michan you have The Church, a curious bar inside a perfect church to take a break and a good pint, which will help you to start the next stage of the route.
With the forces recovered, the Dublin in two days continues at Moore Street Market on Henry Street, a traditional market for fruits, vegetables and flowers.
When leaving the market and following Henry St. you will reach O'Connell Street, the main street of the city and the most famous next to Grafton Street. This street, one of the widest in Europe, is always very busy and full of restaurants, shops and shopping centers.
O'Connell Street
It also has several interesting buildings and monuments such as The Spire, the statues of Daniel O'Connell and Sir John Gray, the monument to Charles Stewart Parnell and especially the Central Post Office, which was the building where the Republic of Ireland was proclaimed in 1916
To finish the Dublin in 2 days nothing better than entering the popular Murray's Pub and eat the typical Irish stew while listening to good live music.
If you have more days, you can follow the Dublin guide in 3 days.
Dublin route map in 2 days
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