The Royal Dublin Hotel is situated handily on O’Connell Street in the heart of the city centre. It’s right in the thick of the action with all the main sights of Dublin within walking distance as well as the various theatres, bars and restaurants that give the city such a colourful and vibrant feel. One of the best things about the hotel’s location, apart from the fact that it’s right in the middle of town, is the fact that the Dublin Airport shuttle service stops literally across from the hotel, so you’re perfectly set up.

Connelly Station is also within walking distance so you can make use of the DART to get up and down the coastal suburbs of the city (which is handy for getting to some of Dublin’s charming little outreaches such as Dalkey, Howth and Killiney Bay). You're also linked to the LUAS line – the Abbey Street stop is just off O’Connell Street, while numerous bus services also operate from Dublin’s main boulevard. To sum up, we are not exaggerating when we say that the

Train –

The nearest train station is Connolly Station, which is a healthy 15-minute walk from the hotel. It's on the DART line, or Dublin Area Rapid Transit for those of you not in the know, and is very handy for going up and down the coastal outreaches of Dublin, perfect if you fancy a day by the sea at nearby Howth or Killiney Bay on the Southside, or if you want to have a look around picturesque Dalkey where many a famous face has been known to frequent. To get to Connolly Station it’s fairly simple - simply walk down O’Connell St, take a left along Earl Street North and continue on. The street will turn into Talbot Street which will eventually lead you to Connolly Station.

Bus –

Again the central bus station of Dublin - Busaras, is actually located near Connolly Station. From here you can pick up routes all over the city and beyond. Simply follow the instructions above. Of course if you are catching the Aircoach to or from the airport, you can’t miss it. It’s a big blue vehicle and it arrives outside the Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street, literally within touching distance of the Royal Dublin Hotel. It departs from outside the arrivals hall of the airport.

LUAS –

The LUAS, which is Irish for speed, is Dublin’s brand new tram system and it’s handy for getting in and around the suburbs of the city. The nearest stop to the hotel is just off O’Connell Street. Walk down from the hotel past the Spire and take a left down Abbey Street Lower for the Abbey Street stop. This is on the Red Line. If you need to use the Green Line you can pick this up at St. Stephen’s Green - head straight down O’Connell Street from the hotel and over O’Connell Bridge. Continue down Westmoreland Street past Trinity College and the Molly Malone Statue through to Grafton Street. At the bottom of Grafton Street you’ll find St.Stephen’s Green West where the stop is located.

How to Get From the Nearest Airport:

Dublin Airport is undoubtedly the nearest airport – it’s around 11 km away.

The blue Aircoach is probably the easiest way to get to the Royal Dublin Hotel from the airport. It costs around EUR7.00 for a single and about EUR12.00 for a return fare, and can be caught from outside the arrivals hall of the airport. Get off at the Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street and you are literally seconds from the hotel.

If you keep you eyes peeled you can also grab a Busaras 747 to and from O’Connell Street, it costs approximately EUR5.00 for a single ticket.

If you don’t fancy using public transport then you can always grab a taxi, it should set you back no more than EUR30.00 to EUR40.00.

How To Get to Dublin’s Top Attractions:

Being on O’Connell Street you are at an excellent vantage point for checking out Dublin’s main attractions. The first sight you’ll probably notice as you get off the bus is the Spire right in the middle of the street. Just to the right is the ornate old building that is the General Post Office, which happens to be just past Henry Street - this is a great spot to do your shopping. If you walk down O’Connell Street and over O’Connell Bridge you’ll come to the Quays that run alongside the south side of the River Liffey.

If you take a right down Aston Quays and walk up to where the Ha’penny Bridge is (on your right), and take a left down Crown Alley you'll come to the colourful and bustling labyrinth of streets that is Dublin’s main entertainment and cultural quarter - Temple Bar. You’ll get an excellent range of pubs, clubs and restaurants that cater to all tastes and a healthy slice of Dublin banter!

Alternatively from Aston Quays you can hop on bus numbers 78A, 123 or 206 to Thomas Street to head towards the Guinness Storehouse, where you can sample the famous dark nectar and take a tour of the brewery. From Thomas Street take a left down Crane Street and go to the end. Turn right onto Market Street where you’ll find the storehouse.

Of course the area in and around St. Stephen’s Green is well worth checking out. When you get over O’Connell Bridge head straight on down Westmoreland Street. You’ll see Trinity College on your left where the well known Book of Kells can be found. If you continue walking you’ll see the statue of Molly Malone, the young girl from the famous song that’s held dear to so many Dubliners. Straight ahead is Grafton Street, which is another excellent spot for a bit of retail therapy, and if you walk to the bottom you’ll find the green grasses and ponds of St. Stephen’s Green which fills to the brim with people on warm summer days.

The Gaiety Theatre is also at the bottom of Grafton Street and if you’re here to catch a show then this is the place to do it.

If you fancy checking out the South Georgian quarter while you’re here just walk along St. Stephen’s Green North, take a left down Kildare Street for the National Museum and the National Library, or continue on along Merrion Row, taking a left along Merrion Street Upper for the National History Museum, the National Gallery and the Oscar Wilde Memorial.

While you’re in Dublin if you fancy catching a sporting event you have easy access to the two largest stadiums in Ireland. The famous ground where many a dramatic Gaelic football final has been played out, Croke Park, can be reached on foot from the hotel. Walk up O’Connell Street towards the Parnell Monument and take a right down Parnell Street. This leads onto Summerhill which will take you towards the cherished stadium which is now going to host rugby and soccer fixtures as well.