Well the location really couldn't get much better that this - the Hotel Isaacs is right opposite Bus Aras, the city's main bus station, while Connelly Station (train) is also near at hand. Not only is it a great base for checking out what Dublin has to offer but its also very handy if you're travelling from the airport - just get a bus.

This part of Dublin (Dublin 1, near the financial district) used to be an unattractive part of town but it has been recently transformed - the introduction of the city's tram/Luas has really brought the area to life.

Train -
Connelly Station is the nearest train station to the Hotel Isaacs. From here walk across the road, go to the other side of the bus station and you will see the hotel.

Bus -
Well you won't get it any easier than this, Bus Aras is across the road.

LUAS Tram -
The tram lines run past the hotel - the Bus Aras tram stop is a few metres away from the front door - very handy!

From Dublin Airport the Airlink Bus, which is operated by Dublin Bus, will take you as far as the central bus station (Bus Aras), opposite Hotel Isaacs. The bus number to look out for is 747 and a one-way ticket will set you back around EUR9.00. Buses run from 7:15am until 11:30pm and depart every 15/20 minutes or so.

Alternatively, the Aircoach private service will bring you to O'Connell Street, and from here it's only a few minutes walk to the hotel.

If you don't fancy hopping on a bus with lots of luggage you can also take a taxi to the hotel. Taxis from Dublin Airport to the city centre work out a bit on the expensive side but if there are a few of you travelling it might be worthwhile. It'll cost around EUR40.00 to EUR50.00 though!

If you're feet aren't up to it a great way to see the city is by bus. One of the best, in our opinion, is the Dublin Hop-on-hop-off Bus Tour. This tour starts and ends at 59 Upper O'Connell Street - the opposite end to O'Connell Bridge. It's really good as you get to see many of the city's major attractions with your 24 hour ticket.

How to get to 59 Upper O'Connell Street - from the Hotel Isaacs turn left around the corner, cross the street at the lights and continue along Abbey Street following the tram lines. Abbey street cuts across O'Connell Street - cross to the other side of O'Connell Street and go left. Continue towards the end of the street until you see the tour bus and/or the Dublin Bus office on the left.

Other nearby attractions include the Customs House Visitors Centre, across the road on Customs House Quay, while the Dublin Writer's Museum is sited at number 18 Parnell Square. From Abbey Street, take a left onto O'Connell Street - walk the length of O'Connell Street and cross over Parnell Street. The museum is located on the north side of Parnell Square.

The Book of Kells is housed in the Trinity College Library on College Green. From O'Connell Bridge walk along Westmoreland Street - you'll see the college straight ahead, the entrance to which is on Dame Street.

Other attractions worth checking out if you're in the area include The Dublin Experience, also at Trinity College and the very popular Norman castle, Dublin Castle, which is located on Dame Street - the opposite end to Trinity College.

The Chester Beatty Library, sited adjacent to the Dublin Castle Gardens is also well worth a visit.

Attractions on Kildare Street include the National Library of Ireland and Oireachtas House & Leinster House - the Irish Parliament Buildings. From Trinity College walk around to the right onto Nassau Street and Kildare Street is the second street on your right.

To get to the National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square West, walk down Nassau Street Leinster Street South and then onto Claire Street. From here take the next right onto Merrion Square West.

One of Dublin's most visited attractions is of course the Guinness Storehouse, located at St. James Gate Brewery, the entrance to which is on Market Street. From Trinity College walk along Dame Street. Continue straight ahead passing Christchurch and onto Thomas Street. At the end of Crane Street turn left followed by a right onto Market Street. You'll see it on your right - it's roughly a 25-minute walk.

You can also take a bus here, bus number 123 from O'Connell /Dame Street or 51b & 78a from Aston Quay

A third option is by tram - take the tram from Abbey Street (towards Tallaght) as far as the James Street tram stop (6 stops). Once on James Street walk towards the junction with Echlin Street and turn right. At the end of the street, opposite Old Harbour Pub, turn left followed by the first left onto Market Street - you should see the entrance on the left.

For those who love shopping, Dublin has no end of retail options. From the hotel go left around the corner - cross the street at the lights and continue along Abbey Street following the tram lines. Abbey Street cuts across O'Connell Street - a popular shopping area. Half way down O'Connell Street, away from the river on the left, is the pedestrian shopping street Henry Street. At the far end is the Jervis Shopping Centre. You can always take the tram from hotel to the Jervis stop - 2 stops.