dublin

[echokilo]

Can anyone recommend a nice reasonably priced hotel in Dublin please? I am looking to book a few days away for my retired parents - so needs to be nice and central but not noisy ..... also - can anyone tell me how far the airport is from the city centre in miles/time please?

[markh1972]

we are going next sunday and stopping at cassidys.....i'll let you know if its any good....we went last year and the airport is a fair distance and quite expensive in a cab we since learnt its best to get a bus or tram to euston station which is just by the city centre....

[markh1972]

oh and we stopped at the best western ashling last year right by euston bus station it was not to bad and not to far from the city a nice walk........p.s dont drive round dublin its a nightmare.....quicker walking,or jump on a tour bus a couple of euro and you can jump on and off almost any where in the city

[Whickerman]

If your parents aren't driving, I suggest the Jury's Inns - the one on the quays is central and very modern & comfortable; pay by the room. Other Jury's Inns are well served by public transport. If you're looking for quiet, you should be fine if you avoid Temple Bar hotels; the area is the hub of Dublin night life and doesn't die down until about dawn!

[filthiestfis]

We absolutely love The Arlington Hotel -O Connell Bridge. It's very centralised and has free Irish dancing at the bar every night! Its a very popular hotel. Take a look at prices on: www.arlington.ie
Make sure you dont choose the Temple Bar Arlington Hotel which is it's sister hotel, its alright but not half as good as O Connell Bridge one.

[buzybee]

Jury's Inn Parnell Street is a perfect choice. Its minutes from Henry Street/O' Connell Street/Trains/Bus! Its very quiet too!
Airport is about 8 miles or 13 kilometres from the city! About 30 minutes to get there....depending on traffic.
Taxi will cost �35-�40....best to use the airport shuttle from (O' Connell Street) only �8!