Hi boomers, I am planning a trip to Dublin this summer and am hoping for any suggestions of a reasonably, moderately price placed to stay in the city centre.
Appreciate any suggestions
Thanks, manxman

WooHoo Manx, I've never been so can't help, but I am jealous! Have a great time!

I've never been either but I'd love to go too. I'm half Irish and my Dad's parents came to the US from County Cork. Look forward to hearing all about your trip this summer manxman.

Hi, Like all cities the closer to the city centre the more you have to pay. London’s city centres for example don’t even think about it unless you or your hubby owns a couple of oil wells.

Dublin Price range from 115 dollars to 300 dollars per night. But prices can rise in the holiday season.

The best I can do is this site it’s a pretty comprehensive list of the Dublin hotels.
http://www.laterooms.com/en/k16837028_dublin-hotels.aspx


I am very wary of recommending any specific hotel as it could have changed ownership by the time you book.

Have a great vacation I’m sure you will have a whale of the time, certainly a heck of a lot better than I did on my two tours in Belfast as a soldier during ‘The Troubles’

Thanks for the replies boomers.

L4L- thanks, we are really looking forward to the trip.

Kaki-you should go sometime, it's always good to visit your roots. We will also be going to Blarney Castle in County Cork for a day.

Cari-Wow, two tours in Belfast. That must have been difficult times. Thanks for the hotel link, it is very useful. Lots of possibilities.

manxman, I have never been, but I hope you have a wonderful trip!

Ana

Thank you Ana. Am really looking forward to it.

Manxman I hope you get some pictures you can share of County Cork and the Blarney Castle! I'll be there in spirit. Have fun!

You might consider Bed and Breakfasts as a cheaper alternative. This looks like a good site: http://www.booking.com/city/ie/dublin.en.html?aid=375006;label=city-dublin-dHNyPDhxLWESkMafpip85QS30985319211:pl:ta:p1:p2:ac:ap1t1:neg;ws=&gclid=CKaCivb9nr0CFbFFMgodFxAAvg.

When you arrive at Dublin airport, you will see stacks of B&B catalogs around. Pick up an inexpensive prepaid type cell phone. You can then call B&Bs that look good to you. I have often found that B&B owners cooperate, so if one is full or not quite what you want, they will often make suggestions or even make calls for you. This is especially helpful if you travel about the country. Ireland is expensive. Every thing costs about 30% more than here as a rule of thumb. If renting a car, be aware that insurance costs more than the rental, and Ireland does not permit your insurance from the US or from your credit cars as most other countries in Europe do.
I travel frequently to Ireland, have family there. I hope you have a good trip, it is a lovely country and the people are great.

Best holiday I ever had was in the Dingle Peninsula. We ate fresh fish right off the boat until we were in danger of growing gills. We drank Guinness in the local pubs with the friendliest people and walked roads with wild azaleas blooming overhead. We went to one beach about a mile long where we were the only people on it. We watched boys from the Outward Bound School learning to kayak. And the music - every bar had its 3 piece group and Saturday nights ceilidhs were in the local arena with Irish show bands. I think I'll go look up plane schedules.

Sounds fantastic Bristol!

Thanks for all the tips boomers Sounds like a great place to explore. In addition to Blarney Castle, we are hoping to go to the Rock of Cashel and The Giants Causeway. We are really getting excited about it even though it is still a few months away.

I used to live in Northern Ireland - on the Antrim Coast.
In fact I lived there twice and close to Giant's Causeway both times

As already been said, the whole of Ireland is spectacular and its people the best, so I'm sure you will have a wonderful time there

It sounds like a spectacular adventure ahead manxman!

One place I would recommend is Newgrange, about 40 miles due north of Dublin near Drougheda at the mouth of the river Boyne. Built about 3,500 BC, It will blow your mind (Thats older than the pyramids of Egypt). Google it.

WOW Orfyn I never heard Newgrange. I will google it. Thanks.

Mad, the Giants Causeway looks like a spectacular trip. Must have been awesome living close by.
Kaki, thanks. We are excited about the trip.
Orfyn, we looked at Newgrange and wold like to go there too, time permitting. We are thinking of taking a local bus there one afternoon to check it out.