During the famous Celtic Tiger boom in Ireland, Dublin quietly became one of the most expensive cities in the world for tourists. If the euro is strong against your currency then things are even worse, although some prices have actually come down in recent years.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 34.41 - 64.52 |
| 48.39 - 112.90 |
| 51.61 - 169.89 |
| 58.06 - 209.68 |
| 203.23 - 306.45 |
Belvedere Hotel Parnell Square Doubles from €108/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central 3-star hotel in Dublin |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 10.75 - 23.66 |
Egali Hostel Beds from €16/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central hostel in Dublin |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guinness Storehouse | The famous brewery has a slick exhibition that is most popular attraction in Dublin, and includes a free pint at the top-floor bar. Save 10% by buying online. | adults | 30.11 |
| Kilmainham Gaol | This historic prison is a must-see if you are at all interested in Irish history or jails. | adults seniors child | 8.60 6.45 4.30 |
| Dublin Castle | Not really a castle, more the official state residence for ceremonies. Price includes guided tour. | adults students child | 7.53 6.45 4.30 |
| SIghtseeing bus tour | These hop-on, hop-off buses do the same route and include live commentary. Discounts for booking online. | adults sen/stud 5-14 | 23.66 21.51 10.75 |
| Viking Splash Tours | Similar to the sightseeing bus, but this is amphibious and much more fun and interesting. | adults sen/stud 2-14 | 26.88 24.19 13.98 |
| National Gallery of Ireland | A welcome break to budget travelers, this impressive museum is free, as are daily tours and even audioguides. | adults | 0.00 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | Many hotels come with breakfast included. If yours doesn't it shouldn't be too hard to find a quick bite nearby | 4.09 - 7.53 |
| Budget lunch | There are a few fast-food places around Dublin and those are your cheapest option. Sit-down restaurants are all relatively pricey. | 6.45 - 11.83 |
| Budget dinner | Dublin is an expensive city for eating out, but at least you've got plenty of options in the main hotel districts. | 9.68 - 17.74 |
| Pint of beer | A pint of Guinness or just about anything else will be expensive, especially in the Temple Bar neighborhood. | 5.38 - 7.53 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to city center | 21.51 - 35.48 |
| Aircoach bus from airport to city center | 9.68 |
| Dublin public bus from airport to city center | 3.55 - 6.45 |
| 3km taxi ride in Dublin | 7.53 - 12.90 |
| Tram or bus ride in Dublin | 1.61 |
| All-day tram/bus pass in Dublin | 7.42 |