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Dun Laoghaire tourist guide - hotels and services

Dun Laoghaire is not only a busy port, but the town and surrounding area has some interesting attractions and sights. There are suitable shopping options in Dun Laoghaire; while the nearby cosmopolitan city of Dublin can easily be reached by car, bus and train.

Unlike many other port towns, Dun Laoghaire has a pleasant and charming side that has attracted visitors for centuries. The wonderful, picturesque Dun Laoghaire harbour is the main draw, offering water sports like fishing and sailing.

The area's countryside boasts an extensive network of walking paths and several high quality golf courses, particularly among the lovely Wicklow Hills. Popular and pleasant walks giving you the option to get close to nature can be taken from Dun Laoghaire to Killiney and Dalkey Hills, Dalkey Island and Village, and along Vico road.

A good choice of attractions is available within the town of Dun Laoghaire itself. The quality museums here offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the town's archaeological heritage. For history buffs, the National Maritime Museum is a must-see; while the James Joyce Tower offers scenic views of the harbour and town.

There's a wide range of good shops available in Dun Laoghaire, with numerous popular UK and Irish high street outlets as well as speciality shops and tourist souvenir shops. Dun Laoghaire boasts many gift and craft shops where you can purchase handcrafted pottery, woodcarvings and furniture. Then there are also the many hospitable Irish pubs and their chatty clientele extolling the 'luck o' the Irish', as well as cafés and eateries in the town. All the pubs and bars serve hearty Irish meals and the obligatory pint of Guinness.

Hotels in Dun Laoghaire

Few arrivals actually stay in Dun Laoghaire, as there is a much better selection of accommodation in nearby Dublin, just a 30-minute drive away. Some superior hotels will even pick you up at the port. In recent years, accommodation in Dublin has become expensive, but luxury four- and five-star hotels are found in close proximity to the city centre and mostly clustered in the upmarket Mount Merriam suburb.

There are also numerous cheaper bed-and-breakfasts - some of them attached to pubs and inns - that have charming character. Several of these can be found in Dun Laoghaire itself or in nearby Bray.

Booking in advance over the internet is the safest way to secure a decent hotel room at good value during the summer.