Smithfield is a new cultural centre in Dublin, behind the Four Courts - a few minutes walk from the Tallaght/Connelly Station tram (Luas). Smithfield Plaza is the centre of this newly developed area. The Comfort Inn Smithfield Hotel Dublin is located right in the middle of this flourishing new neighbourhood.

Train:

You can walk to the Comfort Inn Smithfield Hotel Dublin from Heuston Train Station in about 20 minutes. This is okay if you're not carrying much luggage. You can also get a tram from Heuston towards Connelly Station and get off at the Smithfield stop. The tram stop is at the south end of Smithfield Plaza - the hotel is on the north end.

Bus:

Bus Aras is the central bus station. Hop on the tram from outside the building (direction Tallaght) as far as the Smithfield stop - 4 stops. It costs EUR1.40 one way. The tram stop is at the south end of Smithfield Plaza, the hotel is on the north end.

LUAS Tram:

Smithfield tram stop is at the south end of Smithfield Plaza while the hotel is at the north end on the left hand side, no more than a few minutes walk away.

Dublin International Airport is the closest airport to The Comfort Inn Smithfield and there are a number of ways to get to the hotel from here.

Firstly you can take a bus to Connolly Station and from here hop on a tram as far as the Smithfield stop (see public transport links above).

You can also get a taxi, it's probably worth it if there are a few people travelling. It'll cost around EUR40.00 - 50.00 but if traffic is heavy, as it normally is in Dublin, it could take an hour or more.

If you're hiring a car and want to drive from the airport follow the M1. Go past the Port Tunnel into Drumcondra and from here onto Dorset Street. Bear left onto Bolton Street followed by another left at the large junction onto Church Street. At the second set of lights turn right and take a left at the Jameson Distillery. Here circle to the front and the hotel is facing the cobblestone area.

You'll be glad to hear that the Comfort Inn Smithfield Hotel Dublin is in a fairly handy spot for getting around the sights of Dublin. Some visitor attractions are within a nice walking distance while you can use Dublin's tram system or buses to get to others.

The hotel is located right behind the Four Courts.

The National Museum of Ireland (Natural History) is sited at Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7. It's very easy to get here as it's on the red Luas line. From Smithfield it's only one stop away, get off at the Museum stop.

You can walk in about 10 minutes - turn left from the hotel to the end of the plaza followed by another left onto Haymarket Street. Continue through Hendrick Street until you meet Blackhall Place, take a left followed by a right onto Benburb Street. It's a nice walk and a great way to clear the cobwebs if you're going first thing in the morning.

The Old Jameson Distillery on Bow Street is really close by. Cross the plaza and turn right, take a left at the next corner and you're on Bow Street.

To check out Dublin's skyline you can visit one of it's tallest landmarks - The Chimney Viewing Tower at Smithfield. You can actually see the tower from the front of the hotel. It's less than a 5-minute walk away across the plaza.

For a fun filled day out Dublin Zoo ticks all the right boxes. It's located in the Phoenix Park and it only takes about 20 to 25 minutes to walk here. Walk along the quay away from the city - don't cross the river. Take a right onto Infirmary Road; turn left into the Phoenix Park and the zoo is about a 15-minute walk straight along this road (North Road).

Kilmainham Gaol, which opened in 1796 and closed in 1924, is an important part of Irish history. To get here walk past the tram stop until you reach the river, turn right and walk towards Heuston Station.

Cross the river and walk around the station until you are on St. John's Road West. Continue walking away from the city until you reach the junction with the South Circular Road. From here, take a left followed by a right onto Inchicore Road.

The ever popular Guinness Storehouse is also well worth a visit. It's located at St. James Gate Brewery in Dublin 8, across the river past the far side of Heuston Station. The entrance is on Market Street, about a 25-minute walk in total.

If you don't feel like walking you can take the Luas as far as the James Street stop. Once on James Street find the junction with Echlin Street, take a right turn at the top of the street and turn left opposite the Old Harbour Pub. Take the first left onto Market Street and the entrance is on the left hand side.

The following attractions are located near or on O'Connell Street. To get here simply take the Luas towards Connelly Station, as far as O'Connell Street.

Dublin hop-on-hop-off bus tour starts and ends at 59 Upper O'Connell Street. One of the best ways to see the city and your ticket is valid for 24 hours. Get off the tram at the Abbey Street stop and walk back to meet O'Connell Street. Take a right away from the river and the bus office is at the end of the street on the right.

St. Stephen's Green is a 27-acre park in the heart of the city. To get here, again take the Luas/tram as far as the Abbey Street and cross the river using O’Connell Bridge. Continue straight down Westmoreland Street until you see Trinity College in front – the entrance is to the right on Dame Street. Go past the entrance and continue up the pedestrian street Grafton Street. The green is at the very top across the road.

The Book of Kells can be found at Trinity College Library (see directions above for the college). While at the college you might also like to check out The Dublin Experience, a multi-media audio-visual presentation.

If you fancy a spot of retail therapy shopping options include:

The Jervis Shopping Centre - 2 stops on the tram towards the city centre. Get off at the Jervis stop.

Henry Street is at the other side of the Jervis Shopping Centre.