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21 Jun 19, 10:12 AM |
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Having Dinner with Goofy
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21 Jun 19, 10:21 AM |
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You could say the same about London compared with other places in England though ... there's just something about certain cities that draws people
I get what you are saying as although I grew up in London my Mum is from Dublin so I've always spent time there but I can see whilst London is iconic and a big draw ... I always tell visitors about other places in Britain they should try to see too. Ireland is exactly the same . |
21 Jun 19, 10:46 AM |
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We stayed at the Arlington hotel in April! It was fantastic. Only place we’ll stay now. Location is amazing
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21 Jun 19, 10:48 AM |
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Having Dinner with Goofy
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Indeed and it depends on what you're looking for in a break.
However, London is a very good city to visit and has lots to see and do. You can't compare London and Dublin. Dublin has nothing nice really to see or do unless you're into drinking (in my opinion). If the OP wants a city break to Dublin then that's great. Choose a hotel and lap up the hen and stag atmosphere around temple bar. On the other hand, if they want a nice relaxing break for a few days, there are much better options. |
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21 Jun 19, 01:20 PM |
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21 Jun 19, 04:33 PM |
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We stayed at The Jurys Inn, great location and nice hotel but ask for a courtyard facing room as some rooms overlook the main road
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21 Jun 19, 04:42 PM |
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That's like looking at Leicester Square on a Saturday night and assuming that's what London is all about . Dublin has plenty to see and do culturally, historically, theatre , etc just as London does ... not to mention sport , water activities ... before you even think about pubs.
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22 Jun 19, 12:17 AM |
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My parents are both Irish and Irish people are very negative about Dublin and think it’s a kip but imo that’s just because they are too close to it to see the reasons it might attract tourists. I remember moving to London for uni and people who grew up there told me it was boring! I mean if you can’t find something to do in London 😄 but being from there they couldn’t see what it offers to an outsider either.
I’ve been to Dublin dozens of times, I admit I don’t like the Temple Bar/city centre area but for a first timer they are probably must sees. It’s very expensive and even the airport hotels are pricey, I’ve never paid less that £75 and can get a hotel in Heathrow for £40 for comparison. The Arlington, Ashling, Tipperary House, Maldron Smithfield and Harcourt hotel were some city centre hotels that were reasonable enough. We stayed in those Jervis apartments before and found the area around the Luas stop very dodgy when we were walking home at night, apartment were nice though but it did put us off going back. The Ibis out near Red Cow was the cheapest we ever got. We took a bus from the airport for €5 and used the Luas into the city. It worked out well but if you plan to be out late at night it wouldn’t work because I think the Luas stops around midnight. |
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22 Jun 19, 01:24 PM |
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23 Jun 19, 04:29 PM |
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Hi, Ive just returned from a weekend in Dublin. I booked a package with Last Minute.com for £200pp staying at the Maldron on Pearse Street. Lovely hotel with fab staff and great location. Was able to walk easily to Temple Bar, etc. Would definately recommend this hotel. We loved Dublin, you'll have a fab time x
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