Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Dublin, ie
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US$316
per night
About Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's Georgian capital and literary heartland — Trinity College's Book of Kells + Long Room, Temple Bar's musical pubs, Guinness Storehouse Gravity Bar 360° views, Kilmainham Gaol's Easter Rising history, and the Georgian doors of Merrion + Fitzwilliam Squares. Home to Joyce, Wilde, Yeats, Beckett + Heaney (four Nobel Prizes for Literature) with a UNESCO City of Literature designation. Base for Wicklow Mountains + Cliffs of Moher day trips and the Celtic + British Isles route via Edinburgh.
At a glance
- Europe's literary capital and best pub scene — Trinity, Guinness and trad music.
- Compact walkable centre + DART commuter train for coast (Howth + Bray).
- Leap Card day cap €8 (bus + Luas + DART) — ~1/3 cheaper than singles.
- Base in Temple Bar (loud), Docklands (modern), or Georgian squares (elegant).
- Currency €; Type G 230V plugs (UK-style); tap water is safe.
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When to visit
May–September for warm-mild days (14–20°C) + long daylight (17h in June) + outdoor beer gardens. June for Bloomsday (Joyce festival, 16th), late-July TradFest. October Dublin Marathon + Bram Stoker Festival Halloween. December for Christmas + St Stephen's Day. March 17 St Patrick's Day — book 3+ months ahead + rates 2–3× normal.
Getting around
Dublin Bus + Luas trams (Green + Red lines) + DART commuter train share Leap Card: single €2.60, day-cap €8, 7-day €40. Old Town + Temple Bar + Trinity walkable. FreeNow + Uber work but limited-supply — Dublin Bikes covered by MyBikeIE €5/day. DART reaches Howth (fishing village, 30 min) + Bray + Greystones + Malahide. Rail from Connolly to Belfast 2h; Heuston to Cork 2h30.
Where to stay
Temple Bar
Cobbled cultural quarter + live-music pubs — Clarence (Bono's hotel), Temple Bar Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal.
Georgian Dublin (Merrion + St Stephen's Green)
Georgian squares + National Gallery + Museum of Ireland — Merrion Hotel, Shelbourne, Conrad Dublin.
Trinity + Grafton Street
Shopping + Book of Kells + Little Museum — Westbury, Wynn's, Trinity City Hotel.
Docklands (Silicon Docks)
Grand Canal + tech HQs (Google + Meta + Airbnb) + Bord Gáis Theatre — Marker (Anantara), Spencer, Gibson.
Southside (Ballsbridge + Ranelagh)
Embassies + rugby stadium + village-feel dining — InterContinental Dublin, Herbert Park.
Smithfield + Stoneybatter
Regenerated northside — craft cocktails + Jameson Distillery + Old Town village-feel — Maldron Smithfield.
Your Marhaba Trip Plan
Dublin at a glance
- Recommended trip
- 3 days
- Best time to visit
- May–September for warm-mild days (14–20°C) + long daylight (17h in June) + outdoor beer gardens.
- Getting around
- Dublin Bus + Luas trams (Green + Red lines) + DART commuter train share Leap Card: single €2.
- Recommended areas
- Temple Bar · Georgian Dublin (Merrion + St Stephen's Green) · Trinity + Grafton Street
Top experiences
- Trinity College + Book of Kells + Long Room — €18.50 timed entry — book online 2 weeks ahead in peak. Allow 90 min. Long Room reopened after 2024 refurb.
- Guinness Storehouse + Gravity Bar 360° views — €26 online (30% cheaper than gate) — allow 2–3h with free pint. Book time-slot; last entry 5pm.
- Kilmainham Gaol — 1798–1924 nationalist prison — €8, mandatory guided tour 1h, book 4+ weeks ahead — often sold-out same-day.
- Temple Bar + traditional music pubs — The Cobblestone (Smithfield — no tourists), Devitt's, O'Donoghue's — free trad sessions nightly from 9pm.
Book your trip
Do I need a visa for Dublin?
- Policy
- Varies by nationality
- Typical stay
- 90 days
Ireland is NOT in Schengen — separate visa. Common Travel Area with UK. US/UK/EU/most Commonwealth visa-free 90 days.
Official government sourceHow do I get to Dublin?
Airports
- DUB · Dublin Airport · 10 km
Airlink 747 bus to O'Connell Street in ~40 min €7 (every 15 min); Aircoach €9 in ~30 min; taxi €25–35.
By rail
Heuston and Connolly stations link Dublin to Cork, Belfast and Galway.
US pre-clearance at DUB simplifies onward US travel.
How do I get around Dublin?
- Dublin Bus — Extensive network across the city and suburbs.
- Luas tram — Two lines (Red + Green) crossing the city centre.
- DART commuter rail — Coastal line — reach Howth in 30 min or Bray in 45 min.
Passes & tickets
Leap Card (top-up €5) — tap on and off; day cap €8 covers bus + Luas + DART.
TFI Live app for real-time. Free Now and Bolt cover taxi bookings.
What should I eat and know about food culture in Dublin?
Signature dishes
- Full Irish breakfast — Rashers, sausage, black + white pudding, eggs, beans, tomato.
- Fish and chips — Leo Burdock's near Christ Church is the classic order.
- Seafood chowder — Best on the coast — Howth or in Temple Bar's better pubs.
Etiquette
- Tip 10–12.5% at sit-down (often included as service).
- Pub culture — approach the bar to order; no table service at most places.
Guinness is standard; try a craft stout too. Tap water is safe.
Is Dublin safe for travelers?
Overall risk: LowEmergency: 112
- Very safe capital — normal urban awareness after dark around O'Connell Street north side.
- Temple Bar pints cost €8–10; two blocks away they cost €6.50.
- Emergency 112 or 999.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Ireland?
No visa for US/UK/EU/EEA/Canada/Australia/NZ/Japan/Korea/UAE/most Latin America up to 90 days. Ireland is NOT in Schengen — separate immigration control (Common Travel Area with UK); ETIAS does NOT apply to Ireland. Others apply via Irish immigration or AVATS online. Check inis.gov.ie for current lists.
How do I combine Dublin with Morocco?
Ryanair + Aer Lingus fly Dublin ↔ Marrakech direct 4h from €50. Marhaba's Atlantic-arc loop: 3 nights Dublin + Edinburgh short-hop (1h flight) + fly Marrakech + Sahara 5 nights. Or transatlantic combo: NYC + Dublin + Marrakech via Aer Lingus one-way network.
Is Dublin good for families?
Yes — Dublin Zoo (Phoenix Park — one of world's oldest), Natural History Museum ('Dead Zoo'), National Aquatic Centre, Airfield Estate (working farm), Viking Splash amphibious tour (kids' favourite), Malahide Castle + Fairy Trail, DART to Howth for seals + cliff walk. Family rooms standard; Clayton + Radisson strong.
What's the best luxury stay in Dublin?
The Merrion (Georgian townhouses on Merrion Square — Dublin's finest), Shelbourne Autograph Collection (1824 grande-dame on St Stephen's Green), Westbury (Grafton Street), Conrad Dublin, Anantara The Marker (Docklands), InterContinental Ballsbridge, Wilder Townhouse (boutique Adelaide Rd). Add Chapter One or Patrick Guilbaud tasting menus.
Can I visit Dublin on a budget?
Expensive by design — but doable. Hostels €30–50, mid hotels €140–220 (spike to €400+ St Patrick's + rugby weekends), pub grub €14–20, pint of Guinness €6.50–8. Leap Card day-cap €8. Free: Trinity grounds, National Gallery, Chester Beatty Library, Iveagh Gardens, DART to Howth cliff walk. Book Guinness Storehouse online 20% cheaper.
How do I get from DUB airport to my hotel?
DUB 10 km north — 2 terminals + Ireland's busiest. Airlink Express 747 bus €7 (25–40 min to city centre + Heuston). Aircoach €10 (25 min to St Stephen's Green + Ballsbridge). Bus 16/41 city-bus €2.60 (45 min). FreeNow/Uber €25–35 (20–40 min traffic). No rail link yet — MetroLink under construction until ~2035.
Is Dublin safe for tourists?
Generally safe but higher street-crime than most European capitals — pickpockets + phone-snatching on O'Connell Street + Temple Bar + Luas Red line. Avoid North Inner City after midnight solo. Late-night Temple Bar can be aggressive drunk. Use FreeNow not hailed taxis after 11pm. Emergency 112 or 999.
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
May–September for mild weather + long light + outdoor pubs. June for Bloomsday. October for Dublin Marathon + Bram Stoker Halloween. Late-November through December for Christmas + St Stephen's Day. St Patrick's (17 March) is bucket-list but expensive + crowded — book 3+ months ahead.
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More ways to extend or combine your Dublin trip.
Celtic pair — Dublin ↔ Edinburgh
Ryanair + Aer Lingus 1h direct — Celtic + Scottish heritage pair.
British Isles loop — Dublin ↔ Edinburgh ↔ London
Flights 1h + LNER 4h30 — classic English-speaking heritage loop.
Dublin ↔ New York (Aer Lingus transatlantic)
Aer Lingus 6h30 direct — US pre-clearance at DUB saves NY immigration hassle.
Dublin ↔ Morocco escape
Ryanair + Aer Lingus 4h €50 — Emerald Isle to Sahara warm-cap.
