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Dublin on a budget

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54 places worth your time

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  1. National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology01Kildare Street · attractionNational Museum of Ireland – ArchaeologyNational Museum of Ireland – Archaeology earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  2. National Gallery of Ireland02Merrion Square · attractionNational Gallery of IrelandNational Gallery of Ireland earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  3. Chester Beatty Library03Dame Street · attractionChester Beatty LibraryChester Beatty Library earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  4. St Stephen's Green04St Stephen's Green · attractionSt Stephen's GreenSt Stephen's Green earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  5. Iveagh Gardens05St Stephen's Green · attractionIveagh GardensIveagh Gardens earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  6. National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History06Stoneybatter · attractionNational Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & HistoryNational Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  7. Howth Cliff Walk Day-Trip07Howth · destinationHowth Cliff Walk Day-TripHowth Cliff Walk Day-Trip earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  8. Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)08Kilmainham · attractionIrish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  9. Merrion Square09Merrion Square · attractionMerrion SquareMerrion Square earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  10. National Botanic Gardens10Glasnevin · attractionNational Botanic GardensNational Botanic Gardens earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  11. St Audoen's Church & Medieval Walls11The Liberties · attractionSt Audoen's Church & Medieval WallsSt Audoen's Church & Medieval Walls earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  12. Kilmainham Gaol12Kilmainham · attractionKilmainham GaolKilmainham Gaol earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  13. Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk13County Wicklow · destinationBray to Greystones Cliff WalkBray to Greystones Cliff Walk earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  14. Stoneybatter14Stoneybatter · neighborhoodStoneybatterStoneybatter earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  15. Phoenix Park15Phoenix Park · attractionPhoenix ParkPhoenix Park earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  16. Hugh Lane Gallery16O'Connell Street · attractionHugh Lane GalleryHugh Lane Gallery earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  17. Dalkey & Killiney Hill17Dalkey · destinationDalkey & Killiney HillDalkey & Killiney Hill earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  18. Glendalough Day-Trip18Wicklow Mountains · destinationGlendalough Day-TripGlendalough Day-Trip earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  19. The Cobblestone (Smithfield)19Smithfield · experienceThe Cobblestone (Smithfield)The Cobblestone (Smithfield) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  20. Marsh's Library20The Liberties · attractionMarsh's LibraryMarsh's Library earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  21. Trinity College & Book of Kells21College Green · attractionTrinity College & Book of KellsTrinity College & Book of Kells earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  22. Newgrange & Brú na Bóinne22Boyne Valley · destinationNewgrange & Brú na BóinneNewgrange & Brú na Bóinne earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  23. 14 Henrietta Street23Henrietta Street · attraction14 Henrietta Street14 Henrietta Street earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  24. A Live GAA Match (Hurling/Football)24Drumcondra · experienceA Live GAA Match (Hurling/Football)A Live GAA Match (Hurling/Football) earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  25. Portobello & the Grand Canal25Portobello · neighborhoodPortobello & the Grand CanalPortobello & the Grand Canal earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  26. Powerscourt Estate & Waterfall26County Wicklow · destinationPowerscourt Estate & WaterfallPowerscourt Estate & Waterfall earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  27. Dublin Castle27Dame Street · attractionDublin CastleDublin Castle earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  28. St Patrick's Cathedral28The Liberties · attractionSt Patrick's CathedralSt Patrick's Cathedral earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  29. Christ Church Cathedral29Wood Quay · attractionChrist Church CathedralChrist Church Cathedral earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  30. Ha'penny Bridge30Temple Bar · attractionHa'penny BridgeHa'penny Bridge earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  31. Teeling Whiskey Distillery31The Liberties · experienceTeeling Whiskey DistilleryTeeling Whiskey Distillery earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  32. Glasnevin Cemetery & Museum32Glasnevin · attractionGlasnevin Cemetery & MuseumGlasnevin Cemetery & Museum earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  33. The Little Museum of Dublin33St Stephen's Green · attractionThe Little Museum of DublinThe Little Museum of Dublin earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  34. Cliffs of Moher Day-Trip34County Clare · destinationCliffs of Moher Day-TripCliffs of Moher Day-Trip earns the spend, even on a tight budget.Read the verdict
  35. GPO Witness History / O'Connell Street35O'Connell Street · attractionGPO Witness History / O'Connell StreetGPO Witness History / O'Connell Street can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  36. Malahide Castle & Gardens36Malahide · destinationMalahide Castle & GardensMalahide Castle & Gardens can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  37. George's Street Arcade37South City Centre · attractionGeorge's Street ArcadeGeorge's Street Arcade can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  38. Traditional Irish Music Pub Crawl38Temple Bar · experienceTraditional Irish Music Pub CrawlTraditional Irish Music Pub Crawl can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  39. Samuel Beckett Bridge & Docklands39Docklands · attractionSamuel Beckett Bridge & DocklandsSamuel Beckett Bridge & Docklands can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  40. Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen40Dublin · restaurantChapter One by Mickael ViljanenChapter One by Mickael Viljanen can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  41. Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship41Docklands · experienceJeanie Johnston Famine ShipJeanie Johnston Famine Ship can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  42. Croke Park & GAA Museum Tour42Drumcondra · experienceCroke Park & GAA Museum TourCroke Park & GAA Museum Tour can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  43. The Winding Stair43Dublin · restaurantThe Winding StairThe Winding Stair can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  44. The Merrion Hotel44Dublin · hotelThe Merrion HotelThe Merrion Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  45. Etto45Dublin · restaurantEttoEtto can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  46. The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection46Dublin · hotelThe Shelbourne, Autograph CollectionThe Shelbourne, Autograph Collection can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  47. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum47Docklands · attractionEPIC The Irish Emigration MuseumEPIC The Irish Emigration Museum can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  48. Mr Fox48Dublin · restaurantMr FoxMr Fox can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  49. The Wilder Townhouse49Dublin · hotelThe Wilder TownhouseThe Wilder Townhouse can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  50. Irish Whiskey Museum50College Green · attractionIrish Whiskey MuseumIrish Whiskey Museum can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  51. The Marker Hotel51Dublin · hotelThe Marker HotelThe Marker Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  52. Grafton Street52Grafton Street · neighborhoodGrafton StreetGrafton Street can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  53. Guinness Storehouse53The Liberties · attractionGuinness StorehouseGuinness Storehouse can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict
  54. Bunsen54Dublin · restaurantBunsenBunsen can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.Read the verdict