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Dublin and Galway with a Dublin return

Three bases and a return to the gateway

Submitted by Quiet City Walks
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Route and nights

  1. Dublin3 nights
  2. Galway3 nights
  3. Howth3 nights
  4. Dublin1 night

Trip format: Return gateway loop · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: This loop includes three hotel changes. Keep transfer days light and plan where luggage goes on each move.

Compare: Rail and local transport

Trip stats

Trip days
11
Nights
10
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
61

Days by place

Dublin
5
Galway
3
Howth
3

Hotels and other stays

The Fleet · Dublin
4 nights
Eyre Square Hotel · Galway
3 nights
King Sitric · Howth
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
25
Activity
22
Lodging
8
Ground transport
3
Rail
3

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Dublin
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet
  2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and confirm the next day’s transport Dublin

    Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 2 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
  2. to · Activity Walk to the pedestrian streets near South William Street South William Street, Dublin
  3. to · Activity Browse George’s Street Arcade George’s Street Arcade, Dublin

    Check trader opening hours and leave time to compare lunch options.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the arcade South Great George’s Street, Dublin
  5. to · Activity Walk through Dublin Castle’s public spaces and the surrounding streets Dublin Castle

    Check admission if you plan to see the State Apartments.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Take a coffee break around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
  7. to · Meal Pub dinner near your hotel Fleet Street, Dublin

    Check the kitchen’s hours separately from the bar.

The FleetDublin
Day 3 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the eastern entrance of Phoenix Park Phoenix Park, Dublin
  3. to · Activity Walk a signed route through Phoenix Park Phoenix Park, Dublin

    Choose a loop that fits your daylight and energy. Stay on public paths and keep a distance from wildlife.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or at Heuston Heuston, Dublin
  5. to · Activity Follow the Liffey east from the Heuston area River Liffey, Dublin

    Use transit if you prefer a shorter return to the city center.

  6. to · Activity Pause for coffee near the Liffey crossings Dublin city center
  7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Fleet Street, Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 4 Galway
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
  2. to · Rail Travel from Dublin to Galway Galway

    Choose an actual train and confirm the station and transfer to your hotel.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Galway
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Eyre Square Hotel
  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Galway

    Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Galway
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 5 Galway
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
  2. to · Ground transport Walk or take local transit toward Salthill Salthill, Galway

    Choose transit to save time for the promenade.

  3. to · Activity Walk a section of the Salthill Promenade Salthill Promenade, Galway

    Set a turnaround point before you start. Shorten the walk in strong wind or rain.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Salthill village Salthill, Galway
  5. to · Activity Visit Galway Atlantaquaria if open or extend the promenade walk Galway Atlantaquaria

    Check the aquarium’s visitor calendar. The indoor stop is useful if the weather worsens.

    Official information
  6. to · Ground transport Return to the city center with time for a coffee Galway city center
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 6 Galway
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
  2. to · Activity Browse independent galleries and craft shops around the Latin Quarter Latin Quarter, Galway

    Pick a venue based on the current exhibition schedule.

  3. to · Activity Walk past the Druid theater and nearby lanes Druid Theatre, Galway
  4. to · Meal Lunch in the city center Galway city center
  5. to · Activity Check exhibitions or programs at Galway Arts Centre Galway Arts Centre

    Check the published program. Keep an exterior walk and cafe as the backup.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Take a break and confirm evening performance details Galway city center
  7. to · Meal Early dinner near the performance venue Galway city center
  8. to · Activity Optional play, film, or performance Galway city center

    Check the Town Hall Theatre program or a venue you can reach on foot. Use the actual showtime.

    Official information
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 7 Howth
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Eyre Square Hotel
  2. to · Rail Travel from Galway to Howth Howth

    Check the train to Dublin, local connection to the DART, and onward service to Howth. Plan food around the confirmed route.

    Official information
  3. to · Lodging Check in and confirm tomorrow’s first stop King Sitric

    Let your hotel or camp know if you expect to arrive late.

  4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Howth
King SitricHowth
Day 8 Howth
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Howth
  2. to · Activity Walk the public harbor streets and compare open seafood options Howth Harbour

    Check individual kitchen hours.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have a seafood lunch near the harbor if service fits Howth
  4. to · Activity Walk the pier or pause at a village cafe Howth Harbour
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Howth
King SitricHowth
Day 9 Howth
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Howth
  2. to · Activity Explore public pier and harbor routes and walk the historic village streets Howth Harbour

    Stay on public paths and check weather before any exposed route.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the harbor Howth
  4. to · Activity Walk a shorter public route toward the village or return for a cafe break Howth Harbour
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Howth
King SitricHowth
Day 10 Dublin
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags King Sitric
  2. to · Rail Travel from Howth to Dublin Dublin

    Check the actual DART service, station access, and hotel approach.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Dublin
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet
  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Dublin

    Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 11 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Dublin
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
  3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Dublin

    Skip this if your departure needs the time.

Trip calendar

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and confirm the next day’s transport Dublin

      Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Dublin
    The FleetDublin
  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    2. to · Activity Walk to the pedestrian streets near South William Street South William Street, Dublin
    3. to · Activity Browse George’s Street Arcade George’s Street Arcade, Dublin

      Check trader opening hours and leave time to compare lunch options.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the arcade South Great George’s Street, Dublin
    5. to · Activity Walk through Dublin Castle’s public spaces and the surrounding streets Dublin Castle

      Check admission if you plan to see the State Apartments.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Take a coffee break around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
    7. to · Meal Pub dinner near your hotel Fleet Street, Dublin

      Check the kitchen’s hours separately from the bar.

    The FleetDublin
  3. Day 3

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the eastern entrance of Phoenix Park Phoenix Park, Dublin
    3. to · Activity Walk a signed route through Phoenix Park Phoenix Park, Dublin

      Choose a loop that fits your daylight and energy. Stay on public paths and keep a distance from wildlife.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or at Heuston Heuston, Dublin
    5. to · Activity Follow the Liffey east from the Heuston area River Liffey, Dublin

      Use transit if you prefer a shorter return to the city center.

    6. to · Activity Pause for coffee near the Liffey crossings Dublin city center
    7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Fleet Street, Dublin
    The FleetDublin
  4. Day 4

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
    2. to · Rail Travel from Dublin to Galway Galway

      Choose an actual train and confirm the station and transfer to your hotel.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Galway
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Eyre Square Hotel
    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Galway

      Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Galway
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  5. Day 5

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Galway
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    2. to · Ground transport Walk or take local transit toward Salthill Salthill, Galway

      Choose transit to save time for the promenade.

    3. to · Activity Walk a section of the Salthill Promenade Salthill Promenade, Galway

      Set a turnaround point before you start. Shorten the walk in strong wind or rain.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Salthill village Salthill, Galway
    5. to · Activity Visit Galway Atlantaquaria if open or extend the promenade walk Galway Atlantaquaria

      Check the aquarium’s visitor calendar. The indoor stop is useful if the weather worsens.

      Official information
    6. to · Ground transport Return to the city center with time for a coffee Galway city center
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  6. Day 6

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Galway
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    2. to · Activity Browse independent galleries and craft shops around the Latin Quarter Latin Quarter, Galway

      Pick a venue based on the current exhibition schedule.

    3. to · Activity Walk past the Druid theater and nearby lanes Druid Theatre, Galway
    4. to · Meal Lunch in the city center Galway city center
    5. to · Activity Check exhibitions or programs at Galway Arts Centre Galway Arts Centre

      Check the published program. Keep an exterior walk and cafe as the backup.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Take a break and confirm evening performance details Galway city center
    7. to · Meal Early dinner near the performance venue Galway city center
    8. to · Activity Optional play, film, or performance Galway city center

      Check the Town Hall Theatre program or a venue you can reach on foot. Use the actual showtime.

      Official information
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  7. Day 7

    Howth

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Eyre Square Hotel
    2. to · Rail Travel from Galway to Howth Howth

      Check the train to Dublin, local connection to the DART, and onward service to Howth. Plan food around the confirmed route.

      Official information
    3. to · Lodging Check in and confirm tomorrow’s first stop King Sitric

      Let your hotel or camp know if you expect to arrive late.

    4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Howth
    King SitricHowth
  8. Day 8

    Howth

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Howth
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Howth
    2. to · Activity Walk the public harbor streets and compare open seafood options Howth Harbour

      Check individual kitchen hours.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have a seafood lunch near the harbor if service fits Howth
    4. to · Activity Walk the pier or pause at a village cafe Howth Harbour
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Howth
    King SitricHowth
  9. Day 9

    Howth

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Howth
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Howth
    2. to · Activity Explore public pier and harbor routes and walk the historic village streets Howth Harbour

      Stay on public paths and check weather before any exposed route.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the harbor Howth
    4. to · Activity Walk a shorter public route toward the village or return for a cafe break Howth Harbour
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Howth
    King SitricHowth
  10. Day 10

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags King Sitric
    2. to · Rail Travel from Howth to Dublin Dublin

      Check the actual DART service, station access, and hotel approach.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Dublin
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet
    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Dublin

      Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Dublin
    The FleetDublin
  11. Day 11

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Dublin
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
    3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Dublin

      Skip this if your departure needs the time.