The position of the Parliament Hotel really couldn’t be much better to be honest. Just south of Dublin’s famous River Liffey, it’s located in the old section of town where Dublin Castle and Christchurch Cathedral can be found. Wonderfully ornate and full of character, the surrounding area really is very easy on the eye. You’re also on the edge of Temple Bar, which is the city’s colourful social hub of bars, restaurants and clubs so if it’s nightlife that you’re after then you’ll be in the right place.

The city’s shopping district along with various other famous landmarks such as Trinity College and St. Stephen’s Green are all within walking distance, while the shopaholics amongst you can stroll north of the river to Henry Street or head south to Grafton Street.

Public Transport Links:

Train –

The nearest train station to the Parliament Hotel is Tara Street which is on the DART line (or Dublin Area Rapid Transit). It’s a good 20-minute walk to the station from the hotel, walk to the top of Lord Edward Street towards City Hall and take a left along Parliament Street. Walk up and take a right onto Wellington Quay which runs alongside the River Liffey. Walk along the Quays, past O’Connell Bridge, and it’s on your right on George’s Quay just past Butt Bridge. The DART is handy for getting to various spots along the southern and northern coastal suburbs of the city.

Bus –

You can pick up various bus routes from nearby Temple Bar as well as Aston Quay, both of which are a short walk away. The blue Dublin Aircoach stops at the top of Grafton Street and goes direct to and from the airport. It’s about a 10-minute walk, from the top of Grafton Street walk along Suffolk Street, take a left at the top of Dame Street and walk up past City Hall to Lord Edward Street.

LUAS –

The LUAS tram service is handy for getting around the suburbs of Dublin. From Lord Edward Street you can get on the Red Line at the Four Courts LUAS stop, just walk through Christchurch Place and take a right along Winetavern Street. Walk up, cross the River Liffey at O’Donovan Rossa Bridge and walk to the end of Chancery Place to Chancery Street where the Four Courts is located. You can get on the Green LUAS line by picking up the tram at St. Stephen’s Green. Follow Lord Edward Street onto Dame Street, turn right along Suffolk Street. Continue ahead and take a right onto Grafton Street and at the bottom you’ll find St. Stephen’s Green.

How To Get From the Nearest Airport –

Dublin Airport is around 11 km away and can be reached in a number of ways. If you’re on a budget your best bet is definitely to get the blue Aircoach which leaves frequently from outside the Arrivals Hall. You can get off at the top of Grafton Street and walk to the hotel from here. Walk along Suffolk Street to Dame Street which leads onto Lord Edward Street. The bus is pretty good value, you’ll get a single for around EUR7.00 and a return for roughly EUR12.00.

If you've loads of luggage and public transport isn’t your favourite way to travel then you can always grab a taxi. This’ll cost you about EUR30.00 and there are usually plenty outside the arrivals area at Dublin Airport.

How to Get to Dublin’s Top Attractions –

The hotel happens to be located in the Viking / Medieval area of Dublin so you’re right next to a number of the city’s sights. You’ll actually be able to see Dublin Castle from the hotel, which is well worth a look, while a short walk down Lord Edward Street will take you to Christchurch Cathedral which is also worth checking out. If you walk past Christchurch through Cornmarket High Street you’ll be in the middle of the famous old Liberties area of Dublin which has a proud history. Keep walking on where Cornmarket turns to Thomas Street, take a left down Crane Street and you’ll eventually come to Market Street and the Guinness Brewery at St. James’s Gate. Why not take a tour of the home of the 'black stuff' and see how the famous 'dark nectar' is made.

Of course if it’s entertainment and nightlife you’re after then there’s no better place than Temple Bar. Just walk past City Hall from Lord Edward St and onto Dame Street. The network of little side streets behind the Central Bank is Temple Bar. You’ll find a wealth of lively bars and restaurants here as well as number of clubs – this is the place to be for a night out.

If you’re a shopper then you have two options in each direction. Henry Street can be reached by taking a left along Parliament Street from Lord Edward Street. Walk up to City Hall, take a left, follow Parliament Street up to where it becomes Grattan Bridge. Cross the bridge and walk straight onto Capel Street, follow this up to Mary Street on your right which leads into Henry Street. Alternatively you can go to Grafton Street, just walk through to Dame Street from Lord Edward St, take a right along Suffolk Street and Grafton Street is the second street to your right. Trinity College, where the famous old Celtic manuscript, The Book of Kells can be found is just opposite, while you’ll reach the lush gardens of St. Stephen’s Green by going to the bottom of Grafton Street.

A wander over to Merrion Square will see you come to the old Georgian part of the city; from the bottom of Grafton Street take a left along St. Stephen’s Green North and left again along Kildare Street. Here you’ll find the National Library and the National Museum. If you want to get to the National Gallery and the Oscar Wilde Memorial, walk up Kildare Street, take a right along Leinster Street South, which turns into Clare Street, and take a right along Merrion Square West.