Mount Herbert is located in the well known Dublin 4 area of the city, close to the embassy belt and a mere stone’s throw from the sporting stage of Lansdowne Road where Ireland have beaten many greats and lost in both rugby and soccer. It’s only a bus ride or a healthy stroll to the centre of Dublin where you can see the various sites of the city or experience the legendary social scene of this thriving and cosmopolitan city.

It’s an enchanting Georgian area where the pleasant architecture of the large and opulent terraces can quite captivate you and the tranquillity of the area provides an ideal haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s pretty much ideal for those that want a touch of peace and quiet to balance out their stay in Dublin, the Yin to Temple Bar’s Yang if you like.

It’s only a 10 minute stroll to Sandymount Strand where you can wander along the coast, and the closeness of the DART means you can get over to the beaches of Howth, Sandycove or Dun Laoghaire at a moment’s notice.

Public Transport Links:

Train –

Mount Herbert is only minutes from Lansdowne Road DART station where you can pick up the train service that runs along the coastal suburbs of the city from the north to the south. The DART is useful for getting to some of the more picturesque suburbs of the city that are slightly off the beaten track, such as Dalkey, Howth and of course the old port town of Dun Laoghaire where the ferry service to and from England runs daily.

Bus –

There are plenty of bus services that run from opposite Jury’s Hotel on Lansdowne Road where the Mount Herbert is situated, which will take you in and around town, and it’s worth noting that the Aircoach runs from nearby Merrion Road to the airport. It’s an easy 10 minutes walk, from Lansdowne Road walk down across the River Dodder and the rail tracks to Shelbourne Road. Turn left at the end onto Merrion Road where the blue Aircoach leaves from beside the Toyota Centre.

LUAS Tram –

The LUAS, which is Irish for speed, is the new tram system that serves the urban suburbs of mainly the South Dublin area. The nearest connection is at St. Stephen’s Green, which is a good bit away from Lansdowne Road, but it’s handy for getting to certain areas such as Dundrum where there is a large shopping centre. If you fancy the walk you’ll probably get to St. Stephen’s Green in 20-25 minutes if you don’t dilly or dally. Alternatively you can take one of the buses from Jury’s Hotel to Merrion Square in town. From there it’s about a 5-minute walk.

How To Get From the Nearest Airport –

Dublin Airport is around 12 km away, and the best way to get from the airport is to pick up one of the frequent blue Aircoaches that depart from outside the arrivals hall. They cost about EUR7.00 single and roughly EUR12.00 return and will take you to within a 10 minute walk of the Mount Herbert Hotel. Get off at Merrion Road where the Toyota Centre is. Walk down and take a right along Shelbourne Road, followed by another right for Lansdowne Road, where the hotel is.

Of course if you don’t fancy using public transport you can always fork out for a taxi, it’s around EUR30.00 to EUR40.00 and needless to say they’ll take you right to the doorstep.

How To Get to Dublin’s Top Attractions –

The first and most obvious attraction is Lansdowne Road Stadium, which is literally seconds from the hotel, you’ll see it as you approach the Mount Herbert.

A number of bus services also operate from Jury’s Hotel into town where you can enjoy the various sights of Dublin. Grab any of the town-ward bound buses such as numbers 45, 5, 7 and 7A to Merrion Square where you can get off next to the National History Museum, the National Gallery and the Oscar Wilde Museum. Across the way you’ll find Kildare Street where the National Museum and the National Library are located.

St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street and Trinity College are all in the same area. To get to the prestigious university just walk up Kildare Street where you’ll see the magnificent old building. Here you’ll find the famous old manuscript The Book of Kells. You’ll also find the stature of the young Molly Malone from the famous Dublin song.

Shoppers should hit Grafton Street which is only a short walk from Merrion Square along Clare Street. Follow the road which turns into Nassau Street and on the left you’ll see the famous thoroughfare, which itself leads out to St. Stephen’s Green.

O’Connell Street where the great Spire stands is just a few stops more from any of these routes, you can also catch the number 4 bus as well. Here, just north of the River Liffey you’ll find Henry Street which is a decent shopping area itself. Revellers of course will be curious to find Temple Bar, where the city’s famous social scene pulses with vitality. You’re actually better off getting the DART from Lansdowne Road to Tara Street Station. Get out, walk along the quays by the river past Butt Bridge. Walk through Burgh Quay past O’Connell Bridge to the Ha’Penny Bridge. To your left and behind the Wellington Quay you’ll find the mosaic network of bar and restaurant saturated streets that is Temple Bar.