Times Hostels Dublin's blog

The Guinness Storehouse

Times Hostels Dublin's picture
Times Hostels Dublin
Fri, 11/01/2013 - 18:40

If you are looking for the ultimate Irish experience then a visit to the Irish number one tourist attraction is the obvious choice. The Guinness store house welcomes in thousands of tourists every year who come to enjoy the world famous Guinness experience. The tour is held in the Former distillery which has now been turned into a tourist’s exhibition and a popular museum even among the non Guinness lovers. From the official Arthur Guinness document of the signing of the 9000 year lease to the Gravity Bar which has 360 degrees view of Dublin City, the Guinness house has everything to offer.

Photo: 

The National Botanic Gardens

Times Hostels Dublin's picture
Times Hostels Dublin
Fri, 11/01/2013 - 13:38

If you are looking to get away from the vibrant city life then a couple of hours wandering around the National Botanic Gardens could be your perfect destination. The National Botanic gardens are located on the outside of the city and are easily accessed, so you get beautiful nature and peace without having to travel too far. The stunning gardens will create the perfect way to feed your leisure recreation and education needs. Hundreds of flora and fauna can be found here as well as many endangered species and even extinct ones.

Photo: 

National Gallery of Ireland

Times Hostels Dublin's picture
Times Hostels Dublin
Fri, 11/01/2013 - 12:33

National Gallery of Ireland
When thinking about the great gallery cities of Europe, Dublin doesn't often come to mind, and that is a shame. While this charming little gallery may not hold as many of the famous masterpieces as other places, London Paris and Vienna coming to mind, you will never fail to find some little gem and because of the lack of crowds, you can stand, examine and love each painting, getting to really know its colours, subject matter and your own feelings about it.

Photo: 

Kilmainham Gaol

Times Hostels Dublin's picture
Times Hostels Dublin
Fri, 11/01/2013 - 12:27

If you are looking for the ultimate historical trip in Ireland then Kilmainham Gaol is your destination. The airy prison will enlighten your historic knowledge about Ireland and the fight for independence. The prison is famously known for keeping the famous leaders of the 1916 Rising from Plunkett to Parnell to Connoly. It was here that the martyrs were shot by British orders including the infamous shooting of James Connolly who was wounded and had to be strapped to a chair.

Photo: