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Dublin day 2 - The variety of destination options out there for traveling around

Marietjie and I start our second day in Dublin with a scheduled meeting with the Barnacle Temple Bar House hostel manager. A great spot if you’re a group looking for a good nights sleep in central Dublin and have partying on your mind. The common area is a comfortable setting to relax with a book in a very soothing environment. Very close to the Temple Bar Cultural Trust for finding out the going on in the surrounding area. They’ll also be able to take on larger groups once their new location opens up.

Marietjie and I have now moved on to our next scheduled meeting at Kinlay House Hostel and as we enter were greeted by the reception and informed that Liza is not available but the Hostel Manager is present. There were more renovations taking place so we saw what we could. The most striking thing to me though was the architecture, so for those that enjoy high ceilings and windows and space this is a great spot.

It’s a great hostel for a group who’s looking for some privacy and wishes to be located in central Dublin. They’ve put the effort in to keep guests with basic needs, while making a transition with new ownership and renovations.

St Stephens Park

After a relaxing lunch on the grass of St. Stephens Park, we started to head towards our scheduled meeting with Laura from Mercer Court Hostel. It isn’t the easiest place to find, so bring a map. A great spot if you’re a group looking to take advantage of music in the park or even a picnic. Even though it is centrally located, the area is quiet.

Off we go and jump in a taxi to our last scheduled hostel meeting at Dublin International Hostel – it’s just outside the city centre but a quick taxi ride in and out. It was a beautiful site, which was a church in the past and had been transformed. There was a beautiful terrace being built at the time so that people could enjoy the outdoors with patio and seating. You will also be served a full Irish lunch and dinner. But, most of all the architecture is great…oh yes no mixed dorms

It was great to see all the various hostels that we work with in Dublin, Ireland. Dublin was a very good place to start since many of the hostels are located, somewhat in the vicinity and weather conditions allowed for genuine time to meet our contacts.

This trip was to gather accurate knowledge about our partners and illustrate the variety of destination options out there for traveling around, eating, bars and fun filled activities.

Comprehensive list of Dublin Hostels.
For more information on getting aroun Dublin go to Dublin Transportation Office