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Dublin with a day in Howth

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Route and nights

  1. Dublin5 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
6
Nights
5
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
35

Days by place

Dublin
5
Howth
1

Hotels and other stays

The Fleet · Dublin
5 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
15
Activity
14
Lodging
2
Ground transport
2
Rail
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Dublin
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet

    Make the walk optional if you arrive late.

  2. to · Activity Locate the DART station entrance for your Howth trip Tara Street railway station, Dublin
  3. to · Meal Dinner south of the Liffey Dublin city center
The FleetDublin
Day 2 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
  2. to · Activity Walk through the Trinity College grounds toward the library Trinity College Dublin

    Allow time to find your visitor entrance.

  3. to · Activity Visit the Book of Kells Experience Trinity College Dublin

    Choose an available time and check which library spaces are included.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Nassau Street Nassau Street, Dublin
  5. to · Activity Visit the Museum of Literature Ireland if open Museum of Literature Ireland, Dublin

    Check the museum’s schedule. Use the adjoining area for a walk if you prefer to keep the day low cost.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Walk through St Stephen’s Green and browse nearby bookshops St Stephen’s Green, Dublin
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Dawson Street Dawson Street, Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 3 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Inchicore for Kilmainham Gaol Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

    The time block includes a buffer to reach your ticketed visit.

  3. to · Activity Visit Kilmainham Gaol and its museum Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

    Book a guided admission slot through the venue. Move the day to match a slot you can actually secure.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Kilmainham Kilmainham, Dublin
  5. to · Activity Visit the Irish Museum of Modern Art or the Royal Hospital grounds Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin

    Check the gallery and grounds schedules. The short walk keeps the afternoon flexible.

    Official information
  6. to · Ground transport Return toward the city center Dublin city center
  7. to · Meal Dinner around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 4 Howth
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
  2. to · Rail Travel on the DART to Howth Howth railway station

    Check the actual train and direction. The time window includes the walk and station wait.

    Official information
  3. to · Activity Walk around Howth Harbor Howth Harbour

    Stay on public paths and keep the harbor as the main stop if weather is poor.

  4. to · Meal Seafood lunch or an early cafe stop near the harbor Howth Harbour
  5. to · Activity Choose a signed Howth coastal walk if conditions suit Howth coastal walks

    Check route and conditions before leaving the village. Shorten the loop or stay around the harbor if surfaces are slippery or winds are strong.

    Official information
  6. to · Meal Pause near the station before returning Howth village
  7. to · Rail Return to central Dublin by DART Dublin

    Choose an actual service from the timetable.

    Official information
  8. to · Meal Dinner near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 5 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 6 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
  3. to · Activity Optional short walk to the Ha’penny Bridge Ha’penny Bridge, Dublin

    Skip this stop if you have an early departure.

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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

      Make the walk optional if you arrive late.

    2. to · Activity Locate the DART station entrance for your Howth trip Tara Street railway station, Dublin
    3. to · Meal Dinner south of the Liffey Dublin city center
    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 through the Trinity College grounds toward the library Trinity College Dublin

      Allow time to find your visitor entrance.

    3. to · Activity Visit the Book of Kells Experience Trinity College Dublin

      Choose an available time and check which library spaces are included.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Nassau Street Nassau Street, Dublin
    5. to · Activity Visit the Museum of Literature Ireland if open Museum of Literature Ireland, Dublin

      Check the museum’s schedule. Use the adjoining area for a walk if you prefer to keep the day low cost.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Walk through St Stephen’s Green and browse nearby bookshops St Stephen’s Green, Dublin
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Dawson Street Dawson Street, Dublin
    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 toward Inchicore for Kilmainham Gaol Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

      The time block includes a buffer to reach your ticketed visit.

    3. to · Activity Visit Kilmainham Gaol and its museum Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

      Book a guided admission slot through the venue. Move the day to match a slot you can actually secure.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Kilmainham Kilmainham, Dublin
    5. to · Activity Visit the Irish Museum of Modern Art or the Royal Hospital grounds Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin

      Check the gallery and grounds schedules. The short walk keeps the afternoon flexible.

      Official information
    6. to · Ground transport Return toward the city center Dublin city center
    7. to · Meal Dinner around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
    The FleetDublin
  4. Day 4

    Howth

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Howth
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    2. to · Rail Travel on the DART to Howth Howth railway station

      Check the actual train and direction. The time window includes the walk and station wait.

      Official information
    3. to · Activity Walk around Howth Harbor Howth Harbour

      Stay on public paths and keep the harbor as the main stop if weather is poor.

    4. to · Meal Seafood lunch or an early cafe stop near the harbor Howth Harbour
    5. to · Activity Choose a signed Howth coastal walk if conditions suit Howth coastal walks

      Check route and conditions before leaving the village. Shorten the loop or stay around the harbor if surfaces are slippery or winds are strong.

      Official information
    6. to · Meal Pause near the station before returning Howth village
    7. to · Rail Return to central Dublin by DART Dublin

      Choose an actual service from the timetable.

      Official information
    8. to · Meal Dinner near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    The FleetDublin
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
    3. to · Activity Optional short walk to the Ha’penny Bridge Ha’penny Bridge, Dublin

      Skip this stop if you have an early departure.