If you have the time to venture past your hotel and do a bit of sightseeing we at i Hotels Dublin Airport recommend taking in the following attractions in Dublin.

Dublinia

The Dublinia exhibition covers the formative period of Dublin's history from the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in 1170 to the closure of the monasteries in the 1540s.

While interactive features of the exhibition date from a pre-digital age, this exhibition is still regarded the best of its kind in the city. There are many exhibits here which include videos, models and reconstructions. The ground floor houses a large-scale model of Dublin around 1500, a display of artefacts from Wood Quay, and reconstructions.

Although no match for the Gravity Bar in the Guinness Storehouse,  St Michael’s Tower provides a fine view of the heart of old Dublin.

Opening   Hours

Apr-Sept  10am-5pm daily  (last admission 4.15pm).

Oct-Mar   11am-4pm Mon-Fri (last admission 3.15pm); and 10am-4pm Sat, Sun (last admission 3.15pm).

Admission 

• Adult €6.95
• Student / Senior €5.95
• Child €4.95
• Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) €20

Dublin Zoo

Founded in 1830 Dublin Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world.  Dublin's animal house is now home to over 650 species, including endangered the snow leopard. In terms of layout it is the essence of a modern, eco-conscious facility, with tigers, elephants, chimps and hundreds more given all the time and space they need to feel right at home. The zoo is also run with children very much in mind, as evidenced by the Pets' Corner, the Zoo Train, and the ample picnic facilities and play areas. Far from miniature in scale: the impressive Asian Plains, for example, is a 32-acres expanse of pasture and woodland, home to some splendid white rhinos and the ever-expanding family of elephants.

Opening Hours

• January: 09.30 - 16.30
• February: 09.30 - 17.00
• March - September: 09.30 - 18.00
• October: 09.30 - 17.30
• November:09.30 - 16.00
• December:09.30 - 16.00

Hop On, Hop Off Tour

Hop on board Dublin's first language tour of the city! Enjoy the sights of the capital city in your own language with audio commentary in 7 languages! (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian,Irish, Japanese, Russian and Kid's Commentary).

Your ticket is also valid on the Dublin City Sightseeing Tour which means you can enjoy unlimited travel on the Hop On, Hop Off Tour (with 24hr valid tickets) allowing you the opportunity to really explore one of Europe's most popular city’s. 

With 20 stops at Dublin's top visitor attractions and discounts off admission on many of these attractions (with your tour ticket) plus a great 10% discount off your next City Sightseeing Tour worldwide there is no better way to enjoy the city.

Now that you have a small sample of what Dublin has to offer, why not book your Dublin Airport Hotel with us and experience Dublin the way it is meant to be experienced up close and in person.