Ireland's capital, famed for Guinness, literature, Trinity College and the Temple Bar district. The literary heritage of Joyce, Wilde, and Beckett, live music in Temple Bar, and the green spaces of Phoenix Park each offer their own appeal. Learning about beer at the Guinness Storehouse and catching Irish trad in a cosy pub is uniquely Dublin — and St. Patrick's Day is Ireland's biggest festival.
Best Season
May to September is best. Summer brings long mild days, and the March St. Patrick's Day festival is Ireland's biggest event.
Budget
Daily budget about KRW 150,000-280,000 (lodging 80,000-160,000, food 40,000-70,000, transport and entry 30,000-50,000).
Transport
The Airlink 747 bus runs from Dublin Airport to the city center in about 30 minutes. Get around by Luas light rail, Dublin Bus and the DART suburban train; a Leap Card is recommended. Prepaid SIMs are available at the airport (Three, Vodafone, etc., about EUR 10-15/week). Card payments are widely accepted. Tipping 10-15% at restaurants is standard.
Visa
Korean passport holders may enter Ireland visa-free for 90 days (separate from the Schengen Area).
Safety
Generally safe, but watch out for alcohol-fueled rowdiness around Temple Bar at night. Avoid Phoenix Park after dark.
Popular attractions in Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland's top university, founded in 1592 and home to the famous Book of Kells.
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Guinness Storehouse
Discover Guinness history and toast Dublin from the rooftop bar with a city panorama.
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Temple Bar
Dublin's lively cultural quarter packed with pubs and live music.
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Signature food of Dublin
Irish Stew
🍱 TraditionalIreland's classic home-style stew of slow-simmered lamb, potatoes and vegetables. About EUR 14-20. The Porterhouse in Temple Bar or traditional pubs near St. Stephen's Green are recommended.
Guinness
🍵 DrinkThe world-famous Dublin-born stout, known for its creamy head. About EUR 6-8 per pint. Enjoy the best pint at the Gravity Bar in the Guinness Storehouse.
Soda Bread
🍱 TraditionalTraditional Irish bread leavened with baking soda, served with butter. About EUR 3-5 at a cafe. Pair it with Irish stew at a traditional pub or market.