Smithfield Travel Guide

Dublin

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Mummies and graves and crypts... oh my! 
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Inside the centuries-old crypts at St. Michan’s Church, Dublin. The Cryptkeeper will fascinate you with stories of the inhabitants. Hard to find, but worth the work!
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If you ever find yourself in Dublin with a sense of adventure, an appetite for historical curiosities, a few extra hours, and plenty of euros for the parking meters  (😩), do make your way to St. Michan's Church, a building which has been around since being erected in 1085 by Norse Vikings. It isn't easy to find, but you will be well-rewarded if you manage it. The Crypt Keeper will show you a good time 🕍🗡💀

You can tour the grounds, the cemetery, the church itself, and even the crypts underneath if you are brave enough to visit with mummies entombed there centuries ago. Something odd about the limestone in the foundation, combined with the local climate, preserves the bodies of those long buried in the crypts, but also somehow manages to erode the wood of the coffins they were placed in. This obviously makes for a window into those entombed in a place which was inspiration for one Mr. Bram Stoker. Yes.... THAT Bram Stoker. He grew up right around the corner, and often visited family members buried among notable Irish in the crypts at St. Michan's.

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Top hotels in Smithfield

The Hendrick Smithfield

The Hendrick Smithfield

4 out of 5
Hendrick Street Dublin
The price is ฿2,564 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿2,564
฿2,910 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice stay at The Hendrick Smithfield and exceeded our expectations. Staff were very friendly throughout the stay and the lobby and rooms were comfortable and clean and inviting. I was concerned that the room would be small and feel cramped as the bed is up against the wall, but the room far ...

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

The Hendrick Smithfield
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Stockhole Lane Clonshaugh Dublin
The price is ฿3,605 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,605
฿4,092 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clonshaugh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,310 reviews)
Clean room. Got me in early. Had a few beers at the bar in the evening. Service was wonderful. Easy airport access.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

4 out of 5
23 Upper O Connell Street Dublin Dublin
The price is ฿3,177 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
฿3,177
฿3,606 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,920 reviews)
Room was lovely, shower in particular was really nice and staff were friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin

4 out of 5
26 - 33 Arran Street East Dublin
The price is ฿3,365 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿3,365
฿3,819 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dublin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,082 reviews)
Great modern hotel. Room was very clean and felt brand new. Good layout with everything you need and good location to walk anywhere in Dublin.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre

Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre

4 out of 5
Custom House Quay Dublin
The price is ฿3,514 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿3,514
฿3,988 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,079 reviews)
Lovely few nights stay, only criticism would be low pressure in shower

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport

4 out of 5
Dublin Airport Corballis Dublin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,359 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿4,359
฿4,947 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corballis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,104 reviews)
Recently changed from the Radisson Blu to the Clayton the hotel was a typical airport hotel. Comfortable and clean rooms served a purpose but the bar was stark, cold and uninviting as was the restaurant. When we stayed here last time ( as the Radisson Blu) breakfast was the highlight of our stay ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport
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The Liberties

While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.

The Liberties
Samuel Beckett Bridge featuring a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge

City Centre Dublin

4.5/5(2,709 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Port are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.

City Centre Dublin
Temple Bar showing signage, street scenes and heritage elements

Temple Bar

4.5/5(125 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Temple Bar
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Warrenmount

Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Warrenmount
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Portobello

Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and Iveagh Gardens.

Portobello
Built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. #Architecture

Dublin 8

If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.

Dublin 8


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