Free Stuff and Fun Stuff
- Botanic Gardens: The overall design and contents of the Garden creates an environment that is stimulating, whether a visitor is here for instruction or pleasure. Cultivating a wide range of plants from the diverse climatic regions of the world, and displaying these under good horticultural practice allows our visitors to see what they too can achieve in their own gardens.They have beautiful old Victorian glasshouses whihc are wonderfully restored
- Phoenix Park: is the largest enclosed urban public park in Europe located 3 km to the north west of Dublin city centre in Ireland. It measures 712 hectares (1,760 acres), with a walled circumference of 16 km that contains large areas of grassland and tree-lined avenues. The park is home to a herd of wild Fallow deer since the 17th century. The name is a corruption of the Irish fionn uisce meaning "clear water"
- Live Irish Music & Dancing (Arlington Hotel): The Arlington Hotel it's in the heart of the city centre beside O'Connell Bridge and its famous for its "Irish Dancing Night" which entertain visitors every night and it's for free.
- Pubs with live music: there is few pubs in Temple Bar with live music every night. The Mezz (recommended in "Our favorite pubs) is one of them and has different live music every night (from Jazz, to Rock, Solu, etc). Ask our receptionists for what type of music you are looking for and they'll give you all the info.
- Dublin's Temple Bar Food Market: Temple Bar Food Market sells an array of produce from Sushi to Salsas and Dublin's finest organic foods. Temple Bar Food Market is any gourmet-gurus paradise. Running every Saturday and Wednesday, from mid-morning to late afternoon, almost every gourmet
Most of the museums in Ireland are also free , please check out ' Museums ' section for more information.
Fun Stuff- Backpacker PubCrawl: Céad míle fáilte! In Dublin there are as many ways to say hello as there are pubs. In fact, James Joyce said it was impossible to cross Dublin without passing a pub. On each pub crawl they bring you to 4 or 5 different bars - all within walking distance of each other (Joyce was right about a pub on every corner). You'll get some free shots and drink specials along the way, and end up in a club (or two) to finish the night in style. It costs €10.oo per person and you can ask our receptionist to book it for you.
- Viking Splash Tour: Reserve seats today for an experience like no other: an unforgettable journey around Dublin by land and water in our vintage WWII amphibious vehicles, the Duks. Viking Splash Tours is a great way to learn about the history and sites of Dublin City. A fun-filled and informative trip awaits!
- Sea Safari: the tour that is fast becoming one of Dublin's primary leisure attractions. With departures from Malahide Marina and the City Centre, Sea Safari has become a firm favourite with visitors and locals alike. The Sea Safari will take you on a speedy, fun packed tour in a rigid inflatable boat. The tour combines high speed thrills while enjoying the rich bird/wildlife and local information around the Dublin Bay area.
- Extreme Ireland: Extreme Ireland organise guided walking holidays in Ireland throughout the year. Extreme Ireland welcome couples, singles and groups alike to enjoy a combination of stunning country and coastal walking and hiking. Great craic, fine Irish Guinness and good company are also a major part of the Extreme Ireland experience. They offer optional extras in the tours as: Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Cycling, Surfing, Quad Biking... Welcome to your new life!
- Dublin's Rock & Roll Writers Bus Tour: This year for the first time a Bus Tour of Dublin City combines all (Irish music, Irish writers, Irish history and the Craic) in an authentic 1 hour 15 minute Panoramic and Audiovisual Experience! The City of a 1000 bands - a place built on music and creative spirit is best seen with the Guides of Dublin's Only Original Tour! Find where to see Rory Gallagher Way, Phil Lynott's Statue, Visit Dirty Old Town, Find the U2 Wall and discover the history of Dublin and Irish Music & Literature!!
- Rent a Bike: Rent a bike and explore the city at your leisure! Get our receptionists to arrange you a bike and enjoy for 1 hour, half day or the full day. We get the bikes delivered to the hostel!!
- Laughter Lounge: The Laughter Lounge is Ireland's premier comedy venue hosting the best Irish and International comedians every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights. Based at O'Connell Bridge we have a fully licensed bar, great food and The After Lounge where you can dance the night away after the show. (€30 euro Reserved Seats;€25 unreserved seats; Free cocktail of your choice if you get to the venue before 7.30pm.)
